India launches rocket carrying 31 satellites

India's space agency has launched a rocket carrying 31 satellites, including a satellite for its defence forces.

This comes as India is rapidly increasing its space capabilities to play a larger role globally in the sector.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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