News18 Evening Digest: Anant Singh's Judicial Custody, ISRO Launches Heaviest Satellite & Other Top Stories

Last Updated:November 02, 2025, 18:06 IST

We are also covering: India Bounce Back To Level T20I Series Against Australia, Shah Rukh Khan Reaches Bandra After Birthday Bash In Alibaug and other top stories.

Anant Kumar Singh has been a dominant figure in Mokama politics since the 1990s. (Image: X / @MLA_AnantSingh)

In today’s evening digest, News18 brings you the latest on the Bihar elections, where JD(U)’s Anant Singh was sent to judicial custody in the Mokama murder case. We are also covering ISRO’s milestone satellite launch, the finale of the Women’s World Cup, where India takes on South Africa, and SRK’s 60th birthday bash.

JD(U)’s Anant Singh Sent To 14-Day Judicial Custody In Mokama Murder Case

Janata Dal (United) leader Anant Singh was sent to 14-day judicial custody on Sunday, hours after he was arrested in connection with the murder of a Jan Suraaj Party campaigner in Bihar’s Mokama. Dularchand Yadav, a campaigner for Jan Suraaj candidate Piyush Priyadarshi, was shot during clashes between rival political groups. READ MORE

‘Both Pakistan And Congress Haven’t Recovered From Operation Sindoor’: PM Modi At Bihar Rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took a swipe at the Congress, clubbing the party with Pakistan and saying the two have not yet recovered from ‘Operation Sindoor’. Calling the Gandhis the “royal family" of the Congress, while campaigning for the Bihar assembly elections in Arrah, Modi said: “…When blasts were happening in Pakistan, the Congress ‘royal family’ lost their sleep. To date, both Pakistan and Congress namdaars haven’t recovered from Operation Sindoor." READ MORE

ISRO Launches Its Heaviest Communication Satellite Onboard ‘Bahubali’ Indian Rocket

In a milestone for India’s space sector, the Indian Space and Research Station (ISRO) launched its heaviest satellite onboard an Indian rocket, dubbed as ‘Bahubali’, at 5:26 pm on Sunday. ISRO launched its CMS-03 communication satellite, weighing 4,410 kg, to a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) onboard the 43.5-metre-tall LVM3-M5 rocket, known as ‘Bahubali’ for its heavy-lift capability. READ MORE

Indian Women’s Team Hold Back Tears As Fans Sing In Unison During The National Anthem | WATCH

The stage was set, the rain had passed, and history beckoned. As the Indian women’s cricket team lined up under the Navi Mumbai lights for the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup final, the atmosphere turned electric — and then, suddenly, still. After South Africa’s anthem faded, Indian singer Sunidhi Chauhan stepped up for a moment that would transcend sport. READ MORE

Washington Sundar Shines As India Bounce Back To Level T20I Series Against Australia

Star India all-rounder Washington Sundar enhanced his reputation as a T20I hitter, with India batting at full throttle throughout the innings to chase down a target of 187, achieving a series-levelling five-wicket victory over Australia on Sunday. This marks the first time Australia have lost a T20I at the Ninja Oval, known as Bellerive Oval. READ MORE

Shah Rukh Khan Reaches Bandra After Birthday Bash In Alibaug, Fans Wait For Famous Mannat Wave | Video

Shah Rukh Khan is celebrating his 60th birthday today, on November 2. While he had a grand birthday bash with his family and close friends at their Alibaug residence, the superstar has now reached Bandra, where he will reportedly meet his fans at a specially organised event. With the preparations underway and the crowd gathering outside his Mumbai residence, Mannat, there is a possibility that he will wave at his fans from his under-construction residence in Bandra. READ MORE

Aveek Banerjee

Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master's in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international...Read More

Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master's in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international...

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