India advances space programme with launch of latest satellite

India's space agency has successfully launched its heaviest satellite, weighing almost three and a half tonnes.

This is seen as a significant step in the country advancing its space programme. 

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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