Rocket carrying South Asia satellite lifts off from Sriharikota

India is bearing the Rs 450 cr cost of the launch

India launched the rocket carrying South Asia satellite, which had its lift off from Sriharikota.

A pure communications satellite called GSAT-9, which will provide linked communications to seven regional countries — the entire membership of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), less Pakistan. India is bearing the Rs 450 crore cost of the launch.

Details awaited...