ISRO Launches EOS-05 Aboard GSLV-F17 To Boost Disaster Management & Surveillance

UPDATED: Sep 5, 2026 00:06 ISTThe Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched its first dedicated geostationary imaging satellite, EOS-05, aboard the GSLV-F17 rocket from Sriharikota. Operating from a geosynchronous orbit around 36,000 kilometres above Earth, the satellite enables continuous regional observation to aid weather monitoring, agriculture, water resource assessment, disaster management, and strategic surveillance. The mission precisely injected the satellite into its intended transfer orbit, overcoming a previous mission setback from August 2021. Read MoreVIDEOS FROM OTHER SECTIONSLATEST VIDEOSRamchander Rao: 'To Insult Vande Mataram Is Patriotism?'Telangana BJP President N. Ramchander Rao criticized Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for praising the Owaisi brothers, questioning the definition of patriotism by asking, "To insult Vande Mataram is patriotism?" Rao argued that the Chief Minister lacks the authority to give certificates of patriotism and alleged that he remains more loyal to Rahul Gandhi than the country. Addressing political developments surrounding dropped minister Konda Surekha, Rao criticized the Congress leadership's stance on women and backward classes. He clarified that any decision regarding potential party entries lies solely with the BJP national high command, stating there has been no contact with her.KV Subramanian: 'That 2.6% Claim Is Absolutely Bogus'In an interview with India Today, former Chief Economic Advisor KV Subramanian strongly defended India's GDP calculation methodology and dismissed claims questioning recent growth figures. Responding to criticisms raised regarding revisions in the GDP series, he stated, "that 2.6% claim is absolutely bogus" and explained that revisions follow international standards like double deflation. Subramanian addressed concerns raised by former CEA Arvind Subramanian and others about a trust deficit in official data, arguing that economic indicators like double-digit growth in passenger vehicles, bank credit, and capital expenditure support strong economic expansion. He emphasized that methodological revisions occur globally and urged that GDP data analysis remain grounded in economics rather than politics.Foreign Terrorist Killed in Budgam Encounter; Massive Search Underway in YusmargA massive search and combing operation is underway in the Pir Panjal forests of Yusmarg in Budgam district following specific intelligence inputs about foreign terrorists hiding in the area. Contact was established between security forces and terrorists on Thursday evening, resulting in the killing of one foreign terrorist. Arms and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site as operations continue to track down other terrorists. All roads leading to the site have been sealed, and Yusmarg remains closed to tourists following the Pahalgam terror attack. Security forces suspect the slain terrorist may have links to the Pahalgam attack.