With the mission, India had aimed of creating history and become the fourth nation - after the United States, Russia and China – to soft land on the moon. It would also have made India the first country to complete a soft landing near the South Pole on its first attempt.

PM Narendra Modi was on his way out from the ISRO centre after completing his address when he turned to congratulate K Sivan for all his efforts in the mission. Mr Sivan broke into tears as PM Modi gave him a hug and several pats on the back to ensure he does not get disheartened with the results.

During the interaction, one of the students asked him for the tips to become the President of India. Replying to his query, PM Modi laughed and said, 'why President and not Prime Minister?'

Communication to the Chandrayaan 2's lander Vikram was lost. At 3.10 am, an ISRO scientist - not the chief - announced that a planned press conference had been called off.

The Indian U-16 football team, currently on an exposure tour to Turkey, stunned heavyweights Besiktas 5-1 on Saturday.

Actor Sidharth Malhotra says essaying the role of Kargil war martyr Captain Vikram Batra is the toughest role of his life.