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Solar Impulse 2 takes off from Varanasi
Varanasi, Mar 19 (IBNS) The solar powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft took off from Varanasi on Thursday.
The flight stopped for a night in the north Indian city.
"Successful takeoff for @bertrandpiccard in #Varanasi! #Si2 is on its way to #Mandalay #Myanmar! #RTW," Solar impulse earlier tweeted.
The aircraft will next reach Mandalay in Myanmar.
It had reached Varanasi from another Indian city Ahmedabad on Wednesday night.
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