Has started developing critical technologies for human spaceflight mission, government still hasn’t given final approval

NEW DELHI — India is attempting to verify whether counterfeit spare parts made in China were used in defense equipment being sold by U.S. firms to India. “There have been media reports in this regard, which are being verified,” Defense Minister A.K. Antony said in parliament in response to a question by a lawmaker concerning the issue.

Two foreign spacecraft will launch onboard the PSLV-C21 in September