Month: October 2026

ISRO NVS-03 launch: 5 things to know about India’s new navigation satellite

October 31, 2026 admin

ISRO’s GSLV-F18 rocket carrying the second-generation navigation satellite NVS-03 lifts off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh on October 30, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI India’s independent regional navigation satellite system NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) was restored to its minimum operational configuration of four satellites on Friday (October 30, 2026)…

Science

Meitei groups hold rally in Imphal; Manipur CM’s resignation, abrogation of SoO truce pact sought

October 31, 2026 admin

Thousands of people started their march from Tiddim Ground towards THAU ground in Imphal West district. (Image used for representational purpose only) | Photo Credit: PTI An umbrella body of Meitei groups held a massive rally in Manipur’s capital city on Saturday (October 31, 2026), demanding the Chief Minister’s resignation over continued violence, protection of…

Nation

Finished dosage facility of Granules in Hyderabad gets 11 U.S. FDA observations

October 31, 2026 admin

Conducted from October 19-30, the current good manufacturing practice inspection (CGMP) concluded with the issuance of a Form FDA 483 containing eleven observations. Photo courtesy: granulesindia.com Generic drugmaker Granules India’s finished dosage facility in Gagillapur, Hyderabad, has been issued 11 observations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) following an inspection. Conducted from October…

Business

Bengali Food Festival in Visakhapatnam at The Park

October 31, 2026 admin

Bengali delicacies dished out at the ongoing Bengali food festival at Vista at The Park in Visakhapatnam | Photo Credit: KR DEEPAK Bengali songs play in the background as diners settle in at Vista at The Park Visakhapatnam. Red and white accents, banana leaves and carefully arranged food counters complete the setting for the Bengali Food…

Nation

‘Distorians’ cannot erase the profound respect Indira Gandhi had for Vallabhbhai Patel: Jairam Ramesh

October 31, 2026 admin

AICC General Secretary In-charge of Communication, Publicity and Media, Jairam Ramesh hailed Patel on his birth anniversary and Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary, saying both shaped subcontinental geography and history. File | Photo Credit: ANI Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday (October 31, 2026) shared a rare photograph from 1947 featuring a young Indira…

Nation

Telangana plans PPP model to ensure uninterrupted MRI services at govt hospitals

October 31, 2026 admin

Telangana health minister C. Damodara Raja Narasimha with senior officials during a review meeting on the proposed introduction of MRI services under the PPP model in government hospitals, in Hyderabad on Friday (October 30, 2026) | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Telangana government is planning to rope in private players to operate MRI services at…

Nation

Telangana farmers’ preference for veggies, spices over paddy continues in Yasangi 2026

October 31, 2026 admin

The extent of area sown for horticulture crops increases in Telangana under the impact of El Nino. The image is used for representative purposes only. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT As farmers in Telangana experience the impact of El Nino, they continue to choose vegetables, spices and other horticulture culture over traditional choices including paddy….

Nation

Bengaluru Vande Bharat Exp will take close to 8 hours to reach Mangaluru

October 31, 2026 admin

The Railway Ministry said that the Yesvantpur-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express will be introduced at an early convenient date or ‘No Booking Date’ for Mangaluru Central-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express (in picture) via Mangaluru Junction. | Photo Credit: ANIL KUMAR SASTRY Close on the heels of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announcing that he will flag off the…

Nation

Saudi Arabia says intercepted ‘hostile drone’ in Riyadh region

October 31, 2026 admin

Saudi air defences intercepted a drone in the Riyadh region on Saturday (October 31, 2026), according to the spokesman for the Saudi-led military coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthis. “Air defences intercepted and destroyed a hostile drone in the Riyadh region,” Turki al-Malki wrote on X, adding that “debris from the interception fell without causing injuries”. Mr….

World

Nations commit to get nature goals back on track at UN nature summit

October 31, 2026 admin

Nearly 200 nations struck hard-fought agreements on Friday (October 30, 2026) at a UN biodiversity summit, but the outcome was accompanied by disappointment over missed opportunities to address humanity’s destructive toll on nature. Delegates cheered as crucial texts were approved in overtime but the celebrations were tempered by acrimonious debates and regret over limited progress…

World