Indian PM Modi claims his Forces have shot down a satellite in space
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ISLAMABAD - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has claimed his forces have shot down a low-earth satellite in a pre-planned test. Such capabilities raise fears of a weaponization of space at a time of rising tension with Pakistan.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that his country's forces had shot down a low-orbit satellite as part of a test exercise.
Modi said he was proud of his scientists and congratulated those behind the mission. He said the exercise proved India had become a "space superpower," bringing it in line with the US, Russia and China.
Although Modi said the test exercise was not aimed at any one country, the announcement could inflame tensions with Pakistan just days ahead of a crucial
