Defence secy talks to German envoy & Greece dy min to widen strategic partnerships • Nana Patekar's son reveals why funeral was held at night - WATCH • IAF celebrates its 94-year-old glorious journey • Four Cockroach Janta Party volunteers from Telangana detained in Bhopal ahead of October 10 Delhi protest
Times of India
Newly appointed German Ambassador Jasper Wieck met with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh to discuss defense cooperation. India and Germany aim to strengthen their military and defense-industrial ties, including advanced technologies. The talk follows high-
Times of India
Indian Air Force celebrated its 94th anniversary at Hindon Air Force Station showcasing its historical significance. The event featured aerobatics by the vintage Tiger Moth and a display of military aircraft. IAF Chief ACM Singh emphasized the importance of op
The Hindu
According to the party, Stanley, Rangasai, Rajesh and Venky were travelling on a Delhi-bound train when security personnel boarded their coach during a scheduled halt in Bhopal and asked them to deboard
Times of India
Ibra Khan, a student pursuing MBBS at Tehran University, had her passport impounded due to her father's past case. The Jammu & Kashmir High Court intervened, recognizing her completion of half the course before the impounding occurred. Legal representatives ar
Times of India
A recent ruling upheld the Bowlin family's claim regarding a fence that served as a property boundary since 1967. This decision followed a dispute over the removal of the fence and trees by neighboring property owners. The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed da
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The Hindu
According to the party, Stanley, Rangasai, Rajesh and Venky were travelling on a Delhi-bound train when security personnel boarded their coach during a scheduled halt in Bhopal and asked them to deboard
An Army patrolling team detected an old landmine along the Line of Control in Poonch district. The landmine was found in the Balakote area of the Mendhar sector, prompting immediate action. Army personnel secured the area while informing the bomb disposal squa
Ibra Khan, a student pursuing MBBS at Tehran University, had her passport impounded due to her father's past case. The Jammu & Kashmir High Court intervened, recognizing her completion of half the course before the impounding occurred. Legal representatives ar
Votes for five Assembly constituencies and the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat will be counted today. Counting will commence at 8am, with results announced throughout the day. Updates will be provided by the Election Commission of India on their official results website
Justice V. Lakshminarayanan permitted the event to take place at Vysarpadi in Chennai on October 9, 2026
Justice V. Lakshminarayanan has directed the police to investigate the matter and submit a status report by November 10, 2026
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Times of India
A recent ruling upheld the Bowlin family's claim regarding a fence that served as a property boundary since 1967. This decision followed a dispute over the removal of the fence and trees by neighboring property owners. The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed da
The Hindu
Japan is strengthening its defence capabilities while maintaining the U.S. alliance as its cornerstone and expanding cooperation with like-minded partners in the Indo-Pacific, says Former Japanese Prime Minister
Times of India
NDTV
Yemen's Houthis announced three separate attacks targeting the airport on Thursday.
NDTV
US Labour Secretary Keith Sonderling announced the move. He was flanked by US Vice President JD Vance.
Times of India
In a shocking turn of events, David J. Rush, a former high-ranking federal employee, has admitted guilt in a case of extensive fraud against the US government. Using his top-secret clearance, he concocted imaginary government projects to pocket nearly $194 mil
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Times of India
On Thursday, the United States targeted two Mumbai-based companies over their alleged oil trade involvement with Iran. The sanctions affected five Indian nationals connected to SSPL Solutions Private Limited and Samudra Marine Services Private Limited. These m
The RBI policy review will need Central assistance to effectively fight inflation
Reliance Jio chairman Akash Ambani declines to comment when asked about Mr. Musk’s remarks; Rahul Gandhi joins the debate saying, “Wait till you discover the other guy”
OpenAI is on track to generate annualized revenue of roughly $50 billion based on its current performance, according to people familiar with the matter, an uptick from the prior year but less than some recently reported estimates for the ChatGPT maker.
TCS reported 0.2% sequential revenue growth in July–September quarter, beating analyst expectations but marking its slowest second-quarter growth in three years.
The US has frozen PERM processing for several tech firms amid an H-1B abuse probe, raising concerns for Indian workers relying on employer sponsorship for green cards.
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YourStory
The US government is suspending applications for permanent residency of foreign workers by companies including Microsoft, Cognizant, Infosys, TCS, and HCLTech, over allege abuse of the process.
The Hindu
The Department of Labour is also suspending Microsoft and Adobe from the PERM programme
Gadgets 360
OpenAI has begun the global rollout of GPT-6 with its new Intelligent UI feature, which lets ChatGPT use interactive elements such as charts, forms and graphics in its responses. The model can also create tools including calculators and games within conversati
YourStory
According to the State of Mind: The Startup Ecosystem study, more employees scored at or below the wellbeing threshold, compared to investors, ecosystem supporters, and founders.
The Hindu
After the July protest, police step up a ‘cyber warfare’ strategy to counter online narratives and circulate videos of injured personnel and alleged clashes; officials examine why their social media content failed to gain traction
Gadgets 360
Amazon's Great Indian Festival 2026 sale brings effective prices of several TWS earbuds below Rs. 5,000 after applicable bank discounts. The OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro is available for Rs. 3,599, while the Realme Buds Air 8 costs Rs. 3,499. Samsung Galaxy Buds Co
ISRO, research, climate and the long view of the natural world.
Times of India
Bias is more than human sociology; life makes choices with definite preferences
African elephants can distinguish food availability visually when they are within 5 metres of potential food sources. Researchers tested elephants using canvases depicting different tree sizes and leaf densities to assess their choices. Findings suggest that t
In strong El Niño years, pressure differences between the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea can drive moist air into coastal Tamil Nadu; when an El Niño coincides with warmer waters in the Bay, evaporation increases, and cyclonic circulations in November-Decem
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Average trade mark-up on these drugs now around 170%, reaching 700% in some cases; intervention to cut prices by up to 70% of MRP, resulting in cumulative annual savings of ₹2,500 crore for patients
The Hindu
67,933 Panchayats across 697 districts recognised as TB Mukt in 2026: Minister
The Hindu
The Ayush services sector supports 1.76 million livelihoods across healthcare, wellness, education and allied services
Hindustan Times
Frequent illness, weakness, dull skin and shortness of breath can have many causes, including micronutrient deficiencies.
Hindustan Times
Adding more nutrition to your meals does not have to be complicated. Peas are packed with essential nutrients and are incredibly easy to incorporate in food.
Hindustan Times
Experiencing bullying has very real consequences for the mental health of children; Dr KK Jindal shares warning signs and steps to take.
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Devin Booker’s vintage car collection features rare classics, including iconic Chevrolet Impalas and the highly sought-after 1987 Buick Grand National GNX.
Josh Pate questions whether Arch Manning and unbeaten Texas can win the national championship, despite their No. 1 ranking and strong defensive performances this season.
The last time Sri Lanka came to Pakistan for a bilateral T20I series, they walked away 3-0 victors
Erling Haaland called on everyone at Manchester City to "stick together" in his first public comments since the club was found guilty of large-scale financial rule-breaking in the Premier League
Candace Parker reveals what Caitlin Clark told her after a big three, explaining the viral playoff exchange and why the WNBA legend enjoyed Clark’s fiery reaction.
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Times of India
Nana Patekar was cremated in Pune with full state honours after passing away due to cardiac arrest. His family chose to proceed with the last rites on the same day he died. Many fans and prominent figures from the film industry attended the ceremony to pay the
Hindustan Times
John Cena and Jessica Biel hit the gas in 'Matchbox: The Movie'
Times of India
Wladimir Klitschko, the ex-fiancee of Hayden Panettiere, was granted temporary guardianship of her estate. An urgent court hearing took place after Panettiere's accidental overdose led to her daughter's inheritance. Klitschko noted that items belonging to Pane
Hindustan Times
NOBEL-PRIZE/LITERATURE-CANADA (PIX):Canada celebrates 'serendipitous' cultural moment as Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature
Hindustan Times
Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko gets legal status to protect their daughter's inheritance
Times of India
Nana Patekar, the revered Indian actor, passed away on October 8 following a heart attack at his home in Goa. Anil Kapoor, a close friend, shared a heartfelt tribute, mourning the significant loss. Patekar's remains were transported to Pune, where he received
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