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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the nation, said that India has become a true space power by shooting down a low - earth - orbit (LEO) satellite in space. He says India now has anti - satellite missiles to target satellites in space.
Here are the live and latest updates from Wednesday (March 27):
* "We are constantly working for the security and prosperity of the people of India. "
* "A - SAT missile will strengthen India's security and progress. This is not against anyone. We have always been against weapons in outer space and there is no change in this. Today's action does not violate any international law or bilateral agreement. "
* "'Mission Shakti' operation was a difficult target to achieve which was completed successfully within three minutes of launch. "
* "India has become a major space power. Indian scientists have managed to shoot down a Low Earth Orbit satellite. "
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