Morning Digest: GSLV places next-generation navigation satellite NVS-03 into orbit; INDIA bloc to hold ‘public impeachment’ of CEC Gyanesh Kumar today, and more

GSLV places next-generation navigation satellite NVS-03 into orbitThe Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F18) on Friday (October 30, 2026) successfully launched the NVS-03 satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, according to the ISRO. The GSLV-F18 with the NVS-03 satellite lifted off from the second launch pad of the spaceport and, 18 minutes later placed the satellite into the intended geosynchronous transfer orbit.INDIA bloc’s ‘public impeachment’ of CEC postponed to October 31 due to rain: Rahul GandhiThe Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc’s proposed “public impeachment” of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has been postponed to Saturday afternoon (October 31, 2026) due to unfavourable weather conditions in New Delhi. The INDIA bloc said its planned “public impeachment” over alleged electoral manipulation through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls will avoid imagery that could be seen as mocking Parliament as an institution.Supreme Court seeks report from ECI on Form 7 misuse allegationsThe Election Commission of India (EC) told the Supreme Court on Friday (October 30, 2026) that though it found “false” Form 7s for deletion of voters during the Uttar Pradesh Special Intensive Revision (SIR), none of them were accepted. Appearing before a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, senior advocate Dama Seshadri Naidu, for the ECI, said corrective measures were taken promptly on discovery of such “false” forms. Authorities had rejected Form 7s filed in violation of norms, the ECI said.At least four dead in fire at shoe factory in Delhi’s Mangolpuri Industrial AreaFour people died in a fire that broke out in a shoe factory in the Mangolpuri Industrial area on Friday (October 30, 2026). As per police officials, the incident took place around 9.30 p.m. on Friday (October 30, 2026) at B-293/294, Mangolpuri Industrial Area, Phase-1.Helicopter sorties were allowed despite orange alert and CMO advice to regulate tourists, says activistFriday’s (October 30, 2026) helicopter crash on the Badrinath-Dehradun route, which killed six people, including the pilot, has brought Uttarakhand’s helicopter safety regulations under fresh scrutiny, particularly the decision to allow flights despite weather warnings issued for the region. Activist Anoop Nautiyal said the tragedy was particularly disturbing as weather warnings had been issued in advance. An orange alert (for heavy to very heavy rainfall and snowfall) had been issued for five districts, including Chamoli, for October 30.17 NC MLAs issue 15-day ultimatum to address ‘coterie culture’, other issues in partyAt least 17 legislators from the ruling National Conference (NC) on Friday (October 30, 2026) held a four-hour meeting in Srinagar and issued a 15-day ultimatum to party president Farooq Abdullah and vice-president Omar Abdullah to address issues, including “unilateral decisions” and “coterie culture”.Suvendu challenges Abhishek to contest from Diamond Harbour in 2029 Lok Sabha pollsThe war of words between Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari escalated on Friday (October 30, 2026) with the Chief Minister throwing a challenge to the Trinamool leader to contest from Diamond Harbour. The remarks from the Chief Minister came in response to a statement made by the Diamond Harbour MP, in which he alleged political vendetta and cautioned a section of police officers not to target him at the behest of the Chief MinisterHeavy polling in second phase panchayat elections for Sarpanch, Ward Panch in RajasthanA heavy polling took place in the second phase of village panchayat elections for Sarpanch and Ward Panch in 22 districts of Rajasthan on Friday (October 30, 2026). While 45 Sarpanches were earlier elected unopposed, as many as 3,626 village panchayats went to polls and 1.06 crore voters exercised their franchise. The highest voter turnout was recorded at 84.37% in Jaipur district’s Rampura Dabri.Rain fails to dampen spirits as thousands turn up for Diljit Dosanjh’s Delhi concert, marking beginning of Aura World TourThe rain-soaked Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi turned into a sea of white turbans, music and cheers on Friday (October 30, 2026) evening as thousands of fans braved hours of rain to catch Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh perform in the capital. The excitement was visible as early as 3 p.m., with fans arriving in groups, some dressed in Dosanjh’s popular white and black kurta-pyjama and turban combination. Several women, too, sported white turbans with their outfits.Police secure Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal as protests erupt over court chief’s suspensionPolice secured Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal as dozens of protesters gathered to demonstrate against what they perceive as the wrongful suspension of the top court’s president by the current pro-European government. Police said they detained three people after some protesters breached the tribunal’s fence and others threw objects at officers.