India has witnessed a dynamic period over the last 24 hours, marked by significant strides in space technology, a historic victory in sports, and crucial developments in national defense and technology.
ISRO Successfully Launches Heaviest Communication Satellite CMS-03
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved another milestone on Sunday, November 2, 2025, with the successful launch of CMS-03, the heaviest communication satellite ever launched by India. The LVM3 launch vehicle (LVM3-M5) successfully placed the 4,400 kg multi-band communication satellite into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. CMS-03 is designed to provide comprehensive communication services across the Indian landmass and a wide oceanic region. This mission marks the eighth successful flight of the LVM3, continuing its impressive track record, which includes the Chandrayaan-3 mission.
India Clinches Maiden ICC Women's World Cup Title
In a historic moment for Indian sports, the Indian Women's Cricket team emerged victorious in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 final, defeating South Africa by 52 runs at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. This triumph marks India's first-ever world title in women's cricket. The victory was celebrated across the nation, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur lifting the trophy, signifying a significant moment for the evolution of women's cricket in the country. Shafali Verma also made history by becoming the youngest cricketer, across both men's and women's formats, to score a half-century in a World Cup final.
Tri-Services Exercise 'Trishul 2025' Commences
The Tri-Services Exercise (TSE-2025) "Trishul" commenced on Monday, November 3, 2025, aiming to strengthen joint combat preparedness among the Indian armed forces. The large-scale joint drills, led by the Indian Navy, will involve the Indian Army and Indian Air Force across the creek and desert sectors of Rajasthan and Gujarat, extending into the northern Arabian Sea.
Other Key Developments:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended congratulations to the Indian contingent for their best-ever performance at the Asian Youth Games 2025, where they secured 48 medals.
- Odisha inaugurated India's first end-to-end silicon carbide semiconductor production plant, signaling a boost to the country's technology and manufacturing capabilities.
- India's gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue for October rose to nearly ā¹1.96 lakh crore, a 4.6% increase year-on-year.
- Delhi's air quality deteriorated significantly, reaching 'very poor' levels with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading over 300, attributed to stubble burning, lower winds, and urban emissions.
- A Patna court remanded former JD(U) MLA Anant Singh and two associates to 14-day judicial custody in connection with the murder of Jan Suraaj Party supporter Dular Chand Yadav.