The rocket injected the 175.5kg EOS-08 satellite into a 475km circular low earth orbit. The rocket placed the 0.2kg SR-0 Demosat, developed by Space Kidz India, into the same orbit around three minutes later.

Pakistani Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem received a buffalo from his father-in-law Muhammad Nawaz to honor his record-setting javelin throw at the Paris Olympics. In a humorous interview, Nadeem indicated a preference for land instead of the buffalo, citing his father-in-law’s wealth. Nawaz emphasized the gift’s cultural significance in their rural community.

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, meanwhile, blamed “outsiders” for the violence, saying police followed all protocols