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India now has 4 navigation satellites, 5 more launches scheduled this financial year: ISRO chief

IANS | October 31, 2026 9:50 AM

Sriharikota, Oct 31 (IANS) The GSLV-F18 mission successfully deployed the NVS-03 navigation satellite into its intended orbit, leading ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan to express satisfaction with the mission's precise outcome as he announced plans for five more launches, including the uncrewed 'Gaganyaan G' mission, within this financial year.

India demonstrates fastest, most expansive poverty reduction in modern history: Piyush Goyal

IANS | October 31, 2026 9:28 AM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The World Bank Group’s ‘October 2026 Poverty & Equity Brief’ confirms that India has demonstrated one of the fastest and most expansive poverty reduction in modern history, according to Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.

Tiger Shroff firing case: Bishnoi gang seeking to challenge Dawood's dominance in Mumbai, say cops

IANS | October 31, 2026 9:15 AM

Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) The Mumbai Crime Branch, investigating the attack on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, has reportedly uncovered details suggesting that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang was attempting to establish its dominance in Mumbai by challenging the long-standing influence and fear associated with Dawood Ibrahim and the D-Company.

India to host ‘ICAR-CGIAR Science and Partnership Week’ in April next year

IANS | October 31, 2026 9:11 AM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) India is set to host the ‘ICAR-CGIAR Science and Partnership Week’ in April next year, which will provide an important platform to strengthen international cooperation and facilitate the exchange of scientific knowledge, technologies and best practices.

Cyclone Arnab: Telecom restoration efforts underway in affected districts

IANS | October 31, 2026 9:03 AM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The government is is undertaking restoration efforts and monitoring the telecom network situation to ensure the continuity of essential communication services in the affected areas, after Cyclone Arnab hit along the coast of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.

Congress pays tributes to Indira Gandhi, calls her 'symbol of indomitable courage'

IANS | October 31, 2026 8:29 AM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The Congress party paid homage to former Prime Minister late Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary at the Shakti Sthal in New Delhi on Saturday.

'Profound source of inspiration for building Viksit Bharat': PM Modi pays tribute on Sardar Patel’s birth anniversary

IANS | October 31, 2026 7:36 AM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary, describing him as the architect of Akhand Bharat and the Iron Man of the nation, and said his sacrifice and dedication continue to inspire the building of a Viksit and self-reliant Bharat.

ISRO launches next-gen satellite to boost India's indigenous GPS system

IANS | October 31, 2026 12:11 AM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday launched India's next-generation navigation satellite, NVS-03, aboard the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, GSLV-F18 rocket.

MP: Three killed in Sidhi road accident; child critically injured

IANS | October 30, 2026 11:03 PM

Sidhi, Oct 30 (IANS) A severe head-on collision between a speeding bus and a car near Behda village under the Churhat police station area left three persons dead and a five-year-old girl critically injured on Friday.

Odisha flood fury: Oppn says govt inaction despite advance cyclone warning

IANS | October 30, 2026 11:00 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 30 (IANS) Amid the severe flooding in Ganjam and Gajapati districts of Odisha, the Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Congress on Friday targeted the state Government, questioning its preparedness to tackle the cyclone and subsequent floods in the affected districts despite warnings from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

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India now has 4 navigation satellites, 5 more launches scheduled this financial year: ISRO chief

India demonstrates fastest, most expansive poverty reduction in modern history: Piyush Goyal

Tiger Shroff firing case: Bishnoi gang seeking to challenge Dawood's dominance in Mumbai, say cops

India to host ‘ICAR-CGIAR Science and Partnership Week’ in April next year

Cyclone Arnab: Telecom restoration efforts underway in affected districts

Congress pays tributes to Indira Gandhi, calls her 'symbol of indomitable courage'

'Profound source of inspiration for building Viksit Bharat': PM Modi pays tribute on Sardar Patel’s birth anniversary

ISRO launches next-gen satellite to boost India's indigenous GPS system

MP: Three killed in Sidhi road accident; child critically injured

Odisha flood fury: Oppn says govt inaction despite advance cyclone warning

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