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China launched a satellite internet technology test satellite on May 31 at 02:07 from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center aboard a Long March 2D rocket; the satellite reached its designated orbit and the mission was declared successful. The satellite will test direct-to-device mobile broadband and space-to-ground network integration. The launch was the 646th flight of the Long March series of carrier rockets.

Indian government says current excise duty rates on petrol and diesel for domestic consumption remain unchanged.