CMEs are massive ejections of magnetised plasma from the Sun's corona. When such solar blasts are directed toward the Earth, they can cause geomagnetic storms capable of disrupting satellite operations, communication systems and power grids.
"It is a day of joy for us. Bharat Mata's son, Shubhanshu Shukla, is returning to the Earth. He will land in California. All of us are waiting for the moment he will touch down... My greeting to the family of Shubhanshu Shukla..." Pathak told ANI.
In the aftermath of the earthquake, Delhi Metro trains were stopped for 2-3 minutes as a precautionary measure, in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 on the Richter scale hit the Karbi Anglong, Assam, on Tuesday Morning, as reported by the National Center for Seismology. According to the NCS, the earthquake occurred at 9:22 AM Indian Standard Time (IST). It struck at a depth of 25 km on 26.51 N Lat