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October 31, 2026 9:29 AM

PM Modi Congratulates ISRO on Successful Launch of NVS-03 Navigation Satellite

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated scientists and engineers of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on the successful launch of the GSLV-F18 rocket carrying the next-generation navigation satellite NVS-03. He said the mission would strengthen India's indigenous satellite...

October 31, 2026 9:26 AM

PM Modi pays homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary, saying he dedicated his life to the creation of a strong, prosperous, and capable India. The prime minister also said that Patel's sacrifice and devotion in the service of India serve as a g...

October 31, 2026 3:22 PM

Centre Extends Customs Duty Exemption on Cotton Imports Till December 31

The Government of India has extended the customs duty exemption on cotton imports by two months till December 31, 2026, to ensure adequate availability of raw materials for the domestic textile industry. The extension, notified by the Department of Revenue under the Ministry of Finance through Noti...

October 30, 2026 11:56 PM

INS Tarkash Reaches Port Louis Ahead of Mauritius’ 192nd Aapravasi Diwas

Indian Naval Ship Tarkash arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, on 30 Oct 2026 as part of its ongoing operational deployment to the Southern Indian Ocean Region. The port call reflects the close maritime partnership between India and Mauritius and provides an opportunity to strengthen bilateral naval c...

October 30, 2026 11:22 PM

Helicopter Crashes in Forest Area Near Joshimath in Uttarakhand

A helicopter operated by M/S Transbharat Aviation Pvt Ltd crashed in the forest area near Chai village in Joshimath, Uttarakhand, on October 30. The helicopter, bearing registration number VT-HCX and of type AS350B3, took off from Badrinath helipad at 1314 hrs and was en route to Sahastradhara heli...

October 30, 2026 11:04 PM

Manisha scripts history, becomes first Indian woman world champion in wrestling

Manisha Bhanwala etched her name in the annals of Indian sports history on Friday, becoming the first woman from the country to strike gold at the Senior World Wrestling Championships as the country finished the competition with four medals. Manisha clinched the gold medal with a thrilling victory ...