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Today in India: 30 October 2026
ISRO launches the third NavIC satellite tonight, the Supreme Court cancels Anant Singh’s bail in a murder case, and Kohli is mobbed on arrival in Auckland for the NZ ODI series.
ISRO to launch NavIC satellite NVS-03 tonight at 23:51
ISRO will launch the GSLV-F18 rocket carrying the NVS-03 navigation satellite at 23:51 IST on Friday from the Second Launch Pad at Sriharikota. NVS-03 is the third satellite in India’s second-generation NavIC series and will be placed into a geosynchronous transfer orbit. It carries an indigenous atomic clock alongside procured clocks and adds the L1 navigation signal to existing L5 and S signals, covering India and 1,500 km beyond its borders.
2 sources, 2 neutral
Kohli mobbed by fans on arrival in Auckland
Virat Kohli landed in Auckland on Friday for India’s five-match ODI series against New Zealand, beginning 4 November. A large crowd mobbed the star batter at the terminal, seeking autographs and selfies, with some carrying advance birthday banners ahead of his 38th birthday on 5 November. A female fan broke down in tears after Kohli signed her poster. Security personnel were deployed to manage the crowd.
3 sources, 3 neutral
Supreme Court cancels Anant Singh’s bail, orders surrender
The Supreme Court on Friday cancelled the bail granted to expelled JD(U) MLA Anant Singh by the Patna High Court in the murder case of Dularchand Yadav. The bench of Justices M M Sundresh and Prasanna B Varale directed Singh to surrender by 1 December and ordered Bihar Police to complete the investigation within four months. The petition seeking cancellation was filed by Niraj Kumar, the deceased’s grandson.
3 sources, 3 neutral
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SC cancels Anant Singh’s bail, says high court erred
The Supreme Court on Friday cancelled the bail granted to expelled JD(U) MLA Anant Singh in the murder case of political rival Dularchand Yadav and directed him to surrender by 1 December. The bench of Justices M M Sundresh and Prasanna B Varale overturned the Patna High Court’s 19 March order, observing that it had failed to adequately consider the seriousness of the offence and Singh’s criminal record.
5 sources, 5 neutral
More from today
Jammu and Kashmir police arrest 10 terror financing operatives
Jammu and Kashmir Police in Shopian district arrested 10 alleged overground workers on 30 October, saying they had busted an intra-Union Territory terror financing module. The arrests followed an investigation into suspicious online financial transactions traced through multiple payment platforms. Preliminary findings indicate the accused were collecting money and channelling it to support Lashkar-e-Taiba and its proxy, The Resistance Front, police said.
7 sources, 7 neutral
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Telangana cyber bureau warns of fake Diwali WhatsApp offer
The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau on 29 October warned the public against a fraudulent WhatsApp message falsely claiming the Union government is offering a Rs 8,000 Diwali cash benefit. The message, circulated in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s name, contains a suspicious link and urges recipients to click to claim the benefit. Director Shikha Goel said the message is designed to exploit the festive season.
5 sources, 5 neutral
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T-Series and Rishab Shetty to make Shivaji Maharaj biopic
Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series has partnered with actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty and director Sandeep Singh for ‘The Pride of Bharat, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’, a two-part historical epic on the Maratha ruler. The project, in pre-production, will begin filming in early 2027. The Times of India reports it will star Arjun Rampal and Vivek Oberoi, with music by Amit Trivedi. Kumar presented Shetty with a century-old painting of Shivaji Maharaj.
4 sources, 4 neutral
Four IPL teams approach Gautam Gambhir for coaching role
Four Indian Premier League franchises are reportedly interested in bringing India head coach Gautam Gambhir back as a mentor or coach for the 2028 season, according to a Dainik Jagran report. Gambhir’s contract as India’s head coach runs until the 2027 ODI World Cup. Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals are confirmed to have contacted Gambhir, sources told Khel Now and M9.News. Two unnamed franchises have also shown interest.
3 sources, 2 neutral, 1 sensationalist
Arijit Singh and Karan Aujla to headline Goa festival HOME
Arijit Singh and Karan Aujla will headline HOME, a two-day music festival debuting on 29 and 30 December 2026 at Vagator, Goa. Organised by Team Innovation and backed by Goa Tourism, the event will feature over 30 artists across Bollywood, Punjabi pop, indie and electronic genres. It marks Aujla’s first public ticketed concert in Goa and Singh’s return to the state after a long gap. General tickets open on 2 November at 2 pm IST via thumpN and District by Zomato.
6 sources, 6 neutral
Tanush Kotian’s 8/81 gives Mumbai 10-wicket Ranji win
Tanush Kotian claimed a career-best 8/81 as Mumbai crushed Haryana by 10 wickets to secure their third consecutive Ranji Trophy bonus-point victory on Thursday. Haryana, following on, were bowled out for 256 in their second innings at the BKC Ground. Mumbai openers Angkrish Raghuvanshi (67 not out off 39 balls) and Divyaansh Saxena (30 not out) chased the 97-run target in 10.4 overs.
9 sources, 9 neutral
Useful today
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CBSE clarifies Class 10 exam structure for 2028 batch
CBSE on 29 October said five subjects will be compulsory for Class 10 board exams for the 2028 batch: two languages, Mathematics, Science and Social Science. Students now in Class 9 (2026-27) will study nine compulsory curricular areas including a third language, Art Education, Physical Education and Well-being, and Vocational Education.
7 sources, 7 neutral
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NBEMS opens NEET SS 2026 registration until 18 November
Registration for NEET SS 2026, the computer-based super-specialty entrance exam for postgraduate doctors, is open at natboard.edu.in until 18 November 2026, 11:55 PM. The exam will be held on 11 and 12 December 2026 across centres nationwide.
4 sources, 4 neutral
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SSC declares CPO 2025 PET/PST result, 10,676 qualify
The Staff Selection Commission declared the PET and PST result for Delhi Police and CAPF Sub-Inspector recruitment 2025 on 29 October at ssc.gov.in. Of the 48,387 candidates who qualified in Paper-I, 10,676 cleared physical tests and are eligible for Paper-II, tentatively scheduled for 28 November 2026.
3 sources, 3 neutral
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RVUNL releases exam schedule for 2005 power sector vacancies
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited released the exam schedule on 29 October for 2005 vacancies across Junior Engineer, Junior Accountant and Junior Assistant posts. Admit cards are expected 7 to 10 days before each exam. Written exams run from 29 November 2026 to 15 January 2027. Junior Engineer-I (Electrical) exams are on 29 and 30 November, Mechanical and Civil on 30 November only.
4 sources, 4 neutral
The closing thought
The day combined solid engineering, judicial firmness and festive season caution. ISRO’s GSLV-F18 counts down to the NavIC constellation’s expansion. The Supreme Court’s clean order in the Anant Singh case underlines that bail in murder trials must meet a high bar of scrutiny. Separately, the TGCSB warning on fake WhatsApp Dhanteras offers reminds citizens that fraudsters weaponise the goodwill of the season. The sporting and entertainment worlds also moved forward, but the lasting image may be Kohli mobbed in Auckland, affection that reflects how sport remains India’s most accessible shared experience. Watch Sunday’s semi-final for a break from politics.
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