Odisha sand artist celebrates India's cricket, hockey gold medals at Asian Games 2026

Odisha artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand sculpture celebrating India's four gold medals in hockey and cricket at Asian Games 2026. India won both men's and women's hockey titles, with the men defeating Malaysia and women beating China. India also won both cricket gold medals, with the women's team beating Sri Lanka by 147 runs and men's team defeating Pakistan.
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11:46 pm Sunday, 04 October 2026

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Accept some bad things in exchange for AI benefits: Sam Altman

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the benefits of artificial intelligence justify accepting some risks and argued that the technology should remain accessible. "The world should accept some bad things happening" to allow people to benefit from AI, he told Politico's Decoded newsletter. His remarks come amid growing debate over the pace of AI development and the risks posed by it.
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08:26 am Monday, 05 October 2026

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Flydubai co-pilot may have shut down plane's engines, causing it to plunge 16,000-ft: Report

Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami, who attacked Indian Captain Smit Machchhar, may have shut off the plane’s engines after his bid to bring the plane down was foiled, a report in an Italian newspaper stated. He then switched off the autopilot and pushed the control stick, sending the aircraft into a steep descent. It lost around 16,000 feet in 30 seconds.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
08:40 am Monday, 05 October 2026

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SC judge Justice Bhuyan praises NALSAR students weeks after convocation row, calls them 'brave'

Supreme Court judge Ujjal Bhuyan called students of NALSAR University of Law "brilliant", "bold" and "brave". This comes weeks after the graduating batch of NALSAR faced a threat from Bar Council of India (BCI) over a protest against Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's proposed participation in its convocation. Justice Bhuyan did not refer to the controversy in his address.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
08:40 am Monday, 05 October 2026

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Fadnavis calls Uddhav, Raj Thackeray 'Ghajinis' over protest against CEC

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis took a dig at Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray after their Mumbai protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, calling them "Ghajinis". Fadnavis said Kumar became CEC in 2025, Maharashtra polls were held in 2024 and SIR began in 2026, asking how either could affect 2024 election. He also claimed the march saw thin attendance despite the hype.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
08:35 am Monday, 05 October 2026

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US withdraws all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford after suspicious incident

The US has withdrawn all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford amid an investigation into an alleged terror plot targeting the British base. Last Sunday, a farmer reported a group of men with several vans engaging in "suspicious" activity, prompting police to evacuate 85 homes. Five London-based Britons were arrested in connection with the incident and later released on bail.
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News By: Udit Gupta
08:57 am Monday, 05 October 2026

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Avinash Mishra wins Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, gets ₹20 lakh cash prize and a car

Actor Avinash Mishra has been named the winner of 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 15', defeating Rithvik Dhanjani and Orry in the grand finale. Along with the trophy, Avinash has been rewarded with a ₹20-lakh cash prize, a trip to Europe and a car. Rithvik and Orry finished as the other two finalists, with all three top finalists also receiving bikes.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
08:55 am Monday, 05 October 2026

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UK weighs up to 45% tariffs on Chinese EVs amid growing pressure: Report

Britain is considering tariffs of up to 45% on Chinese electric vehicles amid growing pressure from the European Union, which already imposes such duties, The Times reported. The EU has warned Britain it could be excluded from the "Made in Europe" scheme if it fails to act. However, UK officials fear Chinese retaliation against British-built vehicles.
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08:54 am Monday, 05 October 2026

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Actor Mohsin Khan marries Tamanna, shares pic

Actor Mohsin Khan, known for his role in 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai', tied the knot with his fiancée Tamanna. Sharing a picture from their wedding, he wrote, "The Day MashaAllah." Several celebrities congratulated the couple. Mohsin and Tamanna had announced their engagement in August this year.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
09:08 am Monday, 05 October 2026

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Iran denies diplomats were 'kicked out of US', says all left as scheduled

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected reports by Axios news that two Iranian diplomats who came to New York as part of Tehran’s UN delegation were "kicked out" from US. He said all delegation members left the country as scheduled. “Taking pride in fake diplomat ‘expulsion’ is inappropriate for head of any diplomatic corps...It oozes of desperation,” he said.
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News By: Aradhana
09:21 am Monday, 05 October 2026

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Protest erupts at Kolkata's SRFTI over insult to Swami Vivekananda, bricks thrown

Members of Bangiyo Hindu Jagaran Manch (BHJM) protested outside Kolkata's Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) alleging insults to Swami Vivekananda and Bharat Mata by SRFTI students. Members of BHJM allegedly hurled bricks and bottles at students and scuffled with police. This comes a week after clashes over an RSS-linked outfit's event on the campus.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
09:17 am Monday, 05 October 2026

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Should infiltrators decide PM: Maha BJP chief as Thackeray brothers protest against CEC

After Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS chief Raj Thackeray staged a protest in Mumbai against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Maharashtra BJP chief Ravindra Chavan said, "Should infiltrators decide who should be...country's PM and...state's CM?" "If that happens, will democracy remain secure?" Chavan added. They demanded Gyanesh's resignation over alleged irregularities in SIR of electoral rolls.
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News By: Saurav Joshi
09:15 am Monday, 05 October 2026

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Emporio Armani names Farhan Akhtar India brand ambassador for watches

Emporio Armani announces Farhan Akhtar as its brand ambassador for watches in India. He will represent the brand starting with its Fall ’26 Collection, featuring the World Explorer, a Titanium limited-edition timepiece, & the Archetipo Automatic. The association reflects their shared values of authenticity & timeless style, bringing together the brand’s modern elegance with Farhan’s versatility.
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10:00 am Monday, 05 October 2026

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France shuts hundreds of schools ahead of Tuesday's student demonstrations

Around 500 schools in France have been fully or partly closed ahead of larger student protests on Tuesday, Education Minister Edouard Geffray said. He said the closures were due to security conditions not being met. Geffray added that 24 schools had been "burned or ransacked" since protests began over overcrowded classes, heavy workloads, poor-quality learning materials and teacher shortages.
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News By: Udit Gupta
09:49 am Monday, 05 October 2026

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'Hanuman Ansh' director urges caution as Kainchi Dham sees huge rush of devotees

Dr Vishal Chaturvedi has reacted after Neem Karoli Baba's Kainchi Dham in Nainital saw a heavy rush on weekend after the release of his directorial 'Hanuman Ansh'. He urged visitors to check the situation before travelling and suggested Neem Karoli village and Vrindavan as alternatives. "Don’t be part of situation where...women and...children feel suffocated and get stuck in...traffic," he said.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
10:10 am Monday, 05 October 2026

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Govt planning to arrest us ahead of Oct 10 protest: CJP's Saurav Das

ÇJP spokesperson Saurav Das claimed the government is planning to arrest him and leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Ratna Singh ahead of their October 10 protest. Calling any such action "dictatorial", Das said protests would continue "with or without us" and urged people to join the mobilisation. CJP has announced the protest if CEC Gyanesh Kumar doesn't resign.
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10:09 am Monday, 05 October 2026

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Omani co-pilot chose to join flydubai as it operated flights to Israel: Report

Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami, who stabbed Indian Captain Smit Machchhar aboard a flydubai flight, chose to join the airline because it operated flights to Israel, HT reported. Al-Hammami told investigators he'd used previous trips to Israel to gather information and plan. He allegedly planned to crash into US military base in Jordan in case he was unable to reach Israel.
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News By: Aradhana
10:07 am Monday, 05 October 2026

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Noise launches Master Buds Open with Sound by Bose

Noise expands its successful Master Series with Master Buds Open, featuring Sound By Bose technology. The 5.5g clip-on C-bridge design keeps you aware of your surroundings while music plays. It packs a 10.8mm driver, 4-mic ENC, AI voice assistant, and 28-hour battery. Pre-bookings are live on gonoise.com.
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News By: Roshan Gupta
10:29 am Monday, 05 October 2026

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Karnataka BJP BLA tries to delete names of 7,561 voters, booked

Srinivas Mothkur, a BJP-affiliated Booth Level Agent (BLA) in Karnataka's Ballari, was booked for allegedly attempting to get the names of 7,561 voters deleted from electoral rolls by claiming that they were either absent or had shifted. Mothkur had initially attempted to submit Form 7 applications seeking deletion of the names. The complaint was filed by Congress BLA Goutham.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
10:23 am Monday, 05 October 2026

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‘American Covid’ strain cases rise in UK, hospital admissions surge by 50%

Cases of XFG variant of SARS-CoV-2, also known as the “American Covid” strain, are rising in the UK, with increases in positive tests and hospital admissions reported. The rate of positive Covid-19 tests in UK hospitals rose from 5.9% to 7.0%, while hospital admission rates surged by nearly 50%. Hospital admissions were highest in London, where they increased by 79%.
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10:20 am Monday, 05 October 2026

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