Evening news wrap: India launches its heaviest satellite; PM takes ‘gunpoint’ jab at oppn bloc in Bihar, and more | India News
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) successfully launched its heaviest communication satellite CMS-03 onboard the LVM3-M5 rocket from Sriharikota on Sunday, marking another milestone in its space journey. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, meanwhile, sharpened his attack on the Opposition during his Bihar rallies, making fresh claims against the INDIA bloc. In sports, India made a strong start in the ICC Women’s World Cup final, with openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana setting a new record opening stand.Here are the top 5 news stories: Isro launches heaviest communication satellite CMS-03 aboard LVM3-M5The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) on Sunday successfully launched CMS-03, its heaviest communication satellite, aboard the LVM3-M5 rocket from Sriharikota. The 4,410-kg satellite was placed into a Geo-synchronous Transfer Orbit about 16 minutes after liftoff. This marks the fifth operational flight of the LVM3 and follows the Chandrayaan-3 mission. Read full storyShafali–Smriti opening gives India a solid start in ICC Women’s World Cup finalIndia started strongly in the ICC Women’s World Cup final against South Africa, as Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana powered the team to 64 without loss in the first 10 overs at the DY Patil Stadium. Their fast scoring also set a new record for India’s highest 10-over score in a World Cup match, beating their 68-run start against South Africa in 2022. The match had been interrupted by rain earlier. Follow live updatesPM Modi accuses RJD of ‘forcing’ Congress to accept Tejashwi as CM face Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing rallies in Bihar’s Arrah, Bhojpur, and Nawada, accused the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) of coercing the Congress into declaring Tejashwi Yadav as the INDIA bloc’s chief ministerial candidate. He alleged the Congress “never wanted” Tejashwi but “relented under pressure.” PM Modi said the alliance symbolised “jungle raj, corruption, and division,” contrasting it with the NDA’s promise of unity and development. Read full storyRahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi of being ‘scared of Trump’, ‘remote-controlled by Adani and Ambani’ Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was “scared” of US President Donald Trump and “remote-controlled” by industrialists Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani. Speaking at a rally in Bihar’s Begusarai, he claimed PM Modi stopped “Operation Sindoor” with Pakistan after Trump’s intervention. Rahul also criticised demonetisation and GST, saying they hurt small businesses while favouring big corporates. Read full storyPrince Andrew’s emails reveal continued contact with Jeffrey Epstein after his prison release Newly unsealed court documents show that Prince Andrew, brother of King Charles III, maintained contact with Jeffrey Epstein months after the financier’s 2009 prison release. As per The Guardian, April 2010 emails reveal Andrew wished to “catch up in person” and discussed meeting former JPMorgan executive Jes Staley, later banned for misleading regulators. Read full story
