New Delhi, June 30 -- Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi interacted with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the Indian astronaut who became the first Indian to go to the International Space Station, via videoconferencing today. The Prime Minister remarked that although Shubhanshu Shukla is presently the farthest from the Indian motherland, he remains closest to the hearts of all Indians. He noted that Shubhanshu's name itself carries auspiciousness, and his journey marks the beginning of a new era. Modi stated that while it was a conversation between two individuals, it embodied the emotions and enthusiasm of 140 crore Indians. He said that the voice speaking to Shubhanshu carried the collective zeal and pride of the entire nation and ext...