The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved another leap in its quest for self-reliance in space, successfully launching the heaviest communication satellite ever lifted from Indian soil using its formidable heavy-lift rocket, the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3). Affectionately nicknamed ‘Bahubali’ for its sheer power, the LVM3-M5 mission placed the critical 4,410 kg CMS-03 spacecraft into a precise Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) on Sunday, November 2, 2025, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.

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Mumbai

Researchers develop an affordable and highly accurate method for creating detailed three-dimensional maps of heritage structures using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and terrestrial photogrammetry.

Kolkata

New research reveals that a fundamental process in bacterial gene regulation called sigma cycle, long thought to involve the release of a key protein, sigma factor, might not be universal, opening new avenues for understanding and combating bacterial threats.

Kharagpur

New research in India uncovers how heavy rainfall dramatically alters the types, sources, and risks of microplastic pollution in freshwater ecosystems, demanding urgent, targeted interventions.

Haryana

New research unveils how innovative farming combining zero-tillage maize, zero-tillage wheat, and zero-tillage mungbean, all irrigated with subsurface drip irrigation, can dramatically cut emissions, save water, and increase farmer profits in North-western India.

Ranchi

New research using Earth Observation (EO) satellite data and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) provides a comprehensive map of desertification vulnerability across Rajasthan, highlighting critical areas and key environmental and human factors driving land degradation.

Bengaluru

A new study reveals how the Ujjwala scheme, providing LPG to rural households, has inadvertently triggered a significant forest recovery in Jharkhand, India.

Mumbai

IIT Bombay researchers have developed a novel control system for drones, enabling complex formation flying using only camera data, without the need for GPS or inter-drone communication.

Bengaluru

In the chaotic phenomenon of explosive toad breeding, males' ability to rapidly change from brown to bright yellow acts as a crucial visual signal, helping them avoid other males.

Bengaluru

The study found that feral dogs are displacing endangered Egyptian vultures from prime feeding spots at unofficial carcass dumps.

Guwahati

New research reveals how specially designed porous walls can significantly reduce the impact of ocean waves on floating structures, paving the way for safer and more resilient offshore engineering.

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