LUCKNOW, June 26 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday congratulated Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on becoming the mission pilot, describing it as an example of India's scientific progress and global cooperation. He wrote on X, "This is a proud moment for India. Hearty congratulations and best wishes to Axiom 4's Mission Pilot Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on this historic achievement. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary leadership, India's participation in this international space mission shows our commitment to scientific progress and global cooperation. Best wishes for the upcoming mission. Jai Hind!" Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak, too, termed Shubhanshu's mission as a proud moment for India. "After Indian astronaut Rakesh Sharma, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has flown to the International Space Station after 41 years under the visionary and able leadership of respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi, our country is establishing new dimensions every day. Hearty congratulations and best wishes to the pride of the Indian Air Force, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla for this historic achievement under the Axiom 4 mission," Pathak's post on X read. Another post on X by deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya read, "Heartiest congratulations to Air Force Group Captain and Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla from Lucknow and others for their 'auspicious' journey to space. Hail India! Hail India!" HTC See also page 3...