PM Modi engaged in a cheerful video call with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India's newest space traveller, congratulating him on his historic achievement. Shukla shared that he brought 'gajar ka halwa', 'moong dal ka halwa', and 'aam ras' to share India's culinary heritage with his international teammates, who thoroughly enjoyed the treats.
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