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AAP Announces Candidates for 2027 Punjab Assembly Elections

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) released its first list of candidates for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections on October 31, 2026. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will contest from Dhuri. The list includes candidates for 40 constituencies across Punjab, including Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Hoshiarpur, Ludhiana, Moga, Muktsar, and Patiala. Notable candidates are Amansher Singh from Batala, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal from Ajnala, and Dr Inderbir Singh Nijjar from Amritsar South.

News18··Punjab

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ISRO Plans Five Major Missions Including Gaganyaan Unmanned Flight

ISRO strengthened India's NavIC system by successfully launching the NVS-03 navigation satellite, bringing the total to four satellites in orbit. Two more satellites are being prepared, and one is awaiting approval to reach the required seven for better navigation services. ISRO plans at least five launches this fiscal year, including the first unmanned mission of Gaganyaan, with three unmanned missions planned before sending humans to space. Over 8,000 tests have been conducted so far.

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Ratnadeep Retail Gets Sebi Nod for Rs 400 Crore IPO

Ratnadeep Retail, a value-fashion retailer based in Hyderabad, has received approval from Sebi to launch an IPO. The issue includes a fresh issue of up to Rs 400 crore and an offer for sale of 1.49 crore shares. The company plans to use part of the funds to repay borrowings and expand its store network across India.

ET Markets··Hyderabad

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ISRO flew NVS-03 satellite with pyro valves open to ensure mission success

ISRO chief V Narayanan stated that to overcome technical issues and ensure mission reliability, the NVS-03 satellite was operated with three pyro valves open. This decision followed rigorous vibration and shock tests by a national committee led by former ISRO chief Kiran Kumar. The move addressed previous failures seen in the NVS-02 satellite launched in 2025. ISRO plans to launch NVS-04 next, with four satellites now active in India's navigation system.

Deccan Herald··Sriharikota

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Tom Hanks' Coffee Brand Supports Hundreds of Military Families

In November 2022, Tom Hanks launched HANX for our troops, a consumer goods company donating 100% of net profits to veteran support organizations. The brand's coffee line, including blends like First Class Joe, has helped hundreds of U.S. military families by September 2026. Hanks, known for military roles, created the brand to provide comfort and aid to veterans and their families.

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Man Escapes Police Custody Before Coimbatore Central Prison Admission

Raghavan, a 25-year-old convicted of theft in Bengaluru, escaped police custody for the second time in Coimbatore early on October 31, 2026. He was arrested on October 30 and remanded to judicial custody but escaped around 12:40 a.m. by pushing escorting police before entering Coimbatore Central Prison. Police launched an intensive search with drone surveillance and special teams.

The Hindu··Coimbatore

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