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NVS-03 reaches geosynchronous orbit; satellite in good health

November 4, 2026 admin

A GSLV rocket carrying second-generation navigation satellite NVS-03 lifts off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. | Photo Credit: PTI The NVS-03 satellite launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on October 30, 2026, has reached the intended Geo Synchronous Orbit. See The Hindu’s visual story on India’s space journey….

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Political activities have no place in educational institutions: Keralam HC

November 4, 2026 admin

The Kerala High Court building in Ernakulam. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court observed that political activities such as dharna, hunger strikes and Satyagraha have “no place in a constitutional democracy, much less in academic institutions”, as it quashed a Single Bench order that had permitted 16…

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy awards U.S. first lady Melania state honour

November 4, 2026 admin

The ‌Presidential decree, dated ‌November ⁠2, cited Melania Trump’s “significant ⁠personal contribution” to humanitarian support for Ukraine and her work to help Ukrainian ‌children, including those deported or forcibly moved from Russian-occupied territory. | Photo Credit: Reuters Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded the U.S. first lady Melania Trump ‌a state honour for her role…

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Parvej’s sanction reduced on technical grounds

November 4, 2026 admin

In a rare case, the National Anti-Doping Appeal Panel (NADAP) has reduced athlete Parvej Khan’s suspension to five years on technical grounds. Parvej had been suspended for six years for two anti-doping violations by a NADA disciplinary panel on August 6, 2025. Since Parvej was notified about his three whereabouts failures committed in 2023 on…

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South Africa votes as ANC faces further losses and coalition rule looms

November 4, 2026 admin

Election posters of South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC) and other political parties are displayed on street poles ahead of South Africa’s municipal elections on November 4, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters South Africans voted in municipal elections on Wednesday (November 4, 2026), with anger over corruption, crime and failing public services threatening to deal…

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ECI separates online Form 6, accompanying declaration for States undergoing SIR

November 4, 2026 admin

A View of the Logo of the Election Commission of India at the Nirvachan Sadan. File | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy The Election Commission of India (ECI) has separated the Form 6, used for fresh voter registration, and an accompanying declaration in its online version in States where the SIR exercise is underway. Earlier in…

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Ranji Trophy: Speedsters Nagwaswalla, Gaja put Gujarat firmly in command against Kerala

November 4, 2026 admin

Gujarat’s Arzan Nagwaswalla celebrates taking a wicket. | Photo Credit: File photo: K. MURALI KUMAR Pacers Arzan Nagwaswalla (four for 59) and Chintan Gaja (three for 65) ran rampant with the second new ball to trigger a lower order batting collapse in Kerala’s first innings. Their lethal spells firmly put Gujarat firmly on the road to…

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Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Karnataka polishes off Assam in no time, claims bonus point

November 4, 2026 admin

After seizing a sizeable advantage over the first two days, Karnataka wrapped up proceedings in style with an innings and 314-run win over Assam on day three of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match at the ACA Stadium here on Wednesday. After declaring on 577 for six, the visitor bowled out the host for…

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India secures $400-bn investment commitments in renewables; ALMM review in 15 days

November 4, 2026 admin

India secures 0-bn investment commitments in renewables; ALMM review in 15 days

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi addresses the launch of the International Solar Alliance Global Capability Centre and ISA Academy at the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: ANI India has secured preliminary investment commitments worth $400 billion across the renewable energy sector, including green hydrogen, energy…

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‘Garment workers unrest narrows Tarique Rahman’s window for India visit’

November 4, 2026 admin

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. File | Photo Credit: AP With domestic pressure growing on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman of Bangladesh because of the ongoing protests by the readymade garment (RMG) workers, the window for his expected visit to India is fast closing, said a high-level official source. Speaking to The Hindu the source said…

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