Morning Digest: GSLV places next-generation navigation satellite NVS-03 into orbit; INDIA bloc to hold ‘public impeachment’ of CEC Gyanesh Kumar today, and more
The Indian space agency ISRO successfully launched the NVS-03 navigation satellite using the GSLV-F18 rocket. Meanwhile, political tensions rise as the INDIA bloc postpones a protest against the Chief Election Commissioner, and the Supreme Court reviews allegations of electoral roll manipulation.
Why it matters
The launch marks a significant milestone for India's indigenous navigation capabilities, while the political developments highlight ongoing scrutiny of the country's electoral integrity.
GSLV places next-generation navigation satellite NVS-03 into orbit The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F18) on Friday (October 30, 2026) successfully launched the NVS-03 satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, according to the ISRO. The GSLV-F18 with the NVS-03 satellite lifted off from the second launch pad of the spaceport and, 18 minutes later placed the satellite into the intended geosynchronous transfer orbit. GSLV places next-generation navigation satellite NVS-03 into orbit storyline 1 INDIA bloc’s ‘public impeachment’ of CEC postponed to October 31 due to rain: Rahul Gandhi The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc’s proposed “public impeachment” of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has been postponed to Saturday afternoon (October 31, 2026) due to unfavourable weather conditions in New Delhi.
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