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Brahmapur, Oct 31: A major landslide triggered by heavy rainfall in the aftermath of Cyclone Arnab has reportedly left more than 10 people missing in Gidipabali village in Odisha’s Ganjam district, official sources said on Saturday. According to the sources, the landslide occurred at around 2 a.m. last night when a section of a nearby hill collapsed, sending large volumes of mud and rocks hurtling into the village. Residents said the debris swept through the settlement within minutes, raising fears that several houses may have been buried under the rubble. Residents Trapped Family members of the affected villagers said some residents managed to escape their homes shortly after noticing signs of the collapse. However, several others were allegedly trapped inside their houses as mud and stones engulfed parts of the village. Witnesses recounted harrowing scenes of survival and separation. In one instance, a woman reportedly escaped with her two young children, while her husband remains un

New Delhi, Oct 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated scientists and engineers of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) following the successful launch of the GSLV-F18 rocket carrying NVS-03, India's next-generation navigation satellite, describing the mission as a significant milestone in strengthening the country's indigenous navigation capabilities. Congratulations to our scientists and engineers at ISRO on the successful launch of GSLV-F18 carrying NVS-03. This mission marks an important step in strengthening NavIC, our indigenous satellite navigation system. Equipped with enhanced capabilities, NVS-03 will further our pursuit of self-reliance in critical technologies and support navigation services that benefit our people. The dedication and ingenuity of our space scientists continue to make our nation proud. @isro — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 31, 2026 In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Congratulations to our scientists and engineers at ISRO on t