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ISRO’s Bahubali Rocket Launches India’s Heaviest Communication Satellite CMS-03

 

  • India’s space capabilities reached a new landmark as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, using the LVM3-M5 rocket, popularly called ‘Bahubali’. The launch took place from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, at 5:26 pm, demonstrating India’s growing self-reliance in space technology.

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Delhi Government Launches Pink Saheli Smart Card for Free Travel

 

  • The Delhi government has introduced the ‘Pink Saheli Smart Card’, a scheme aimed at providing free travel for women and transgender commuters on Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and cluster buses. Announced on November 2, 2025, by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the initiative seeks to enhance safety, accessibility, and inclusivity in the city’s public transport system while promoting greater use of shared mobility options.

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RAD52 Discovery Brings New Light to Cancer Research

 

  • A recent study led by researchers at the University of Iowa has uncovered a previously unknown structure of the DNA repair protein RAD52, offering new avenues for targeted cancer therapies. Published in Nature on April 2, 2025, the research provides insight into how RAD52 stabilises damaged DNA during replication, making it a promising drug target for cancers with defective DNA repair mechanisms.

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Mexico Celebrates Day of the Dead Festival 2025

 

  • Mexico City turned into a sea of colour, music, and tradition as around 1.5 million people gathered to celebrate the annual “Day of the Dead” (Día de los Muertos), one of Mexico’s most iconic festivals. The celebration, held from October 31 to November 2, honours deceased loved ones with a mix of ancient indigenous customs and Catholic traditions, symbolising the connection between life and death.

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Russia Launches Nuclear Submarine to Carry ‘Doomsday’ Poseidon Drone

 

  • Russia has unveiled its newest nuclear-powered submarine, “Khabarovsk,” designed to deploy the Poseidon nuclear-capable underwater drone, often described as a “doomsday missile.” The launch marks a significant milestone in Moscow’s efforts to strengthen its underwater nuclear deterrence and expand its strategic capabilities amid rising global military tensions.

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