Key National & Global Developments: November 2, 2025
In a significant day for India’s space program, ISRO successfully launched and placed its ‘heaviest’ communication satellite, CMS-03, into orbit. Meanwhile, a Patna court sent former JD(U) MLA Anant Singh to judicial custody in a murder case, and Tamil Nadu’s political parties decided to legally challenge the Election Commission’s voter roll revision.
ISRO’s Landmark Satellite Launch
An ISRO heavylift rocket carrying the CMS-03 communication satellite—the heaviest ever launched by India into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO)—lifted off from Sriharikota on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The space agency confirmed the satellite was successfully placed in its intended orbit.
Bihar Politics: Anant Singh Remanded in Custody
A Patna court remanded JD(U) candidate from Mokama, Anant Singh, and two associates to 14-day judicial custody in connection with the murder of Jan Suraaj Party supporter Dular Chand Yadav.
Tamil Nadu to Challenge EC in Supreme Court
A multi-party meeting chaired by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in Chennai decided to approach the Supreme Court against the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls. The parties called the exercise anti-democratic and against Tamil Nadu’s interests.
Other Major Developments
- Bihar Elections: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar asserted zero tolerance for violence, ensuring peaceful polling.
- Andhra Pradesh Liquor Racket: Former Minister Jogi Ramesh (YSRCP) and two others arrested in spurious liquor case.
- Temple Tragedy: Andhra police barred entry to Kasibugga temple after 9 devotees were crushed to death.
- Health Study: ICMR found pathogens in 11.1% of 4.5 lakh patients tested for significant viral infections.
- Market Movers: Four top-10 firms gained ₹95,447 crore; Reliance Industries was the biggest gainer.
- International: Paris prosecutor revealed two Louvre heist suspects had prior theft convictions.
- Sports: Washington Sundar guided India to a series-levelling T20 win against Australia. Women’s World Cup final underway with India batting.
