PM Modi condoles Nana Patekar's demise, says he was admired for his frank views
PM Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on veteran actor Nana Patekar's death, saying that few actors had the intensity, individuality, and unmistakable presence like him. "He brought remarkable versatility and creativity to every role and gave us characters that will be remembered for generations. He was also admired for his frank and forthright views," PM Modi said.
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PM Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on veteran actor Nana Patekar's death, saying that few actors had the intensity, individuality, and unmistakable presence like him. "He brought remarkable versatility and creativity to every role and gave us characters that will be remembered for generations. He was also admired for his frank and forthright views," PM Modi said.
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Big Billion Days goes live with Apple, Samsung & Garmin smartwatch deals
The Big Billion Days is now live on Flipkart, bringing major discounts on top smartwatches. Check out the Apple Watch SE3 at ₹21,999*, its lowest price before an upcoming increase, the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 from ₹16,999*, and the Garmin Forerunner 965 at just ₹37,499*. Now is the best time to upgrade your smartwatch, Flipkart stated.
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10:08 am Thursday, 08 October 2026
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The Big Billion Days is now live on Flipkart, bringing major discounts on top smartwatches. Check out the Apple Watch SE3 at ₹21,999*, its lowest price before an upcoming increase, the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 from ₹16,999*, and the Garmin Forerunner 965 at just ₹37,499*. Now is the best time to upgrade your smartwatch, Flipkart stated.
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Govt issues statement as Musk claims Starlink 'blocked by certain oligarchs' in India
The Ministry of Communications called Elon Musk's claim that Starlink is being blocked by "certain oligarchs" baseless. It said India has a fair authorisation framework. "Telecom licences...granted to three Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite services based on non-geosynchronous satellite orbit-based satellite communications...to enable...satellite communication services," it added.
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10:18 am Thursday, 08 October 2026
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The Ministry of Communications called Elon Musk's claim that Starlink is being blocked by "certain oligarchs" baseless. It said India has a fair authorisation framework. "Telecom licences...granted to three Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite services based on non-geosynchronous satellite orbit-based satellite communications...to enable...satellite communication services," it added.
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₹10 lakh crore wiped off investor wealth as Sensex tanks 1,000 points
Sensex fell over 1,000 points to 71,567.18 on Thursday, wiping off roughly ₹10 lakh crore in investor wealth as of 1:20 pm. Meanwhile, Nifty also dipped below 22,250. The decline came a day after the RBI increased the repo rate and signalled that more hikes could follow. Rising crude prices and persistent foreign fund outflows also weighed on investor sentiment.
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01:42 pm Thursday, 08 October 2026
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Sensex fell over 1,000 points to 71,567.18 on Thursday, wiping off roughly ₹10 lakh crore in investor wealth as of 1:20 pm. Meanwhile, Nifty also dipped below 22,250. The decline came a day after the RBI increased the repo rate and signalled that more hikes could follow. Rising crude prices and persistent foreign fund outflows also weighed on investor sentiment.
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British Consulate in East Jerusalem has ‘ceased to function’: Israel
Israel said British Consulate in East Jerusalem had “ceased to function”, with 20 British diplomats set to depart, leaving seven in limited roles. Meanwhile, the British Consulate General removed its plaques and renamed the consulate, founded in 1839, as the “UK Mission”. Israel had given Britain 30 days to close it after London sanctioned Israeli settlements in West Bank.
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03:43 pm Thursday, 08 October 2026
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Israel said British Consulate in East Jerusalem had “ceased to function”, with 20 British diplomats set to depart, leaving seven in limited roles. Meanwhile, the British Consulate General removed its plaques and renamed the consulate, founded in 1839, as the “UK Mission”. Israel had given Britain 30 days to close it after London sanctioned Israeli settlements in West Bank.
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I was beaten, scratched and bitten during Opp'n protest: Delhi policeman
A Delhi Police constable, Ankit Kasana, alleged that he was attacked and bitten by demonstrators during the Opposition's protest near Jantar Mantar. "Thirty to 35 people surrounded me. I was beaten, scratched and bitten...I kept pleading that I was only doing my duty to keep everyone safe," he said. "Somehow, three colleagues rushed in and pulled me out," he added.
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03:57 pm Thursday, 08 October 2026
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A Delhi Police constable, Ankit Kasana, alleged that he was attacked and bitten by demonstrators during the Opposition's protest near Jantar Mantar. "Thirty to 35 people surrounded me. I was beaten, scratched and bitten...I kept pleading that I was only doing my duty to keep everyone safe," he said. "Somehow, three colleagues rushed in and pulled me out," he added.
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Shia LaBeouf and Mia Goth head for divorce after 10 years of marriage
Actress Mia Goth, known for roles in 'Pearl' and 'The Odyssey', filed for divorce from 'Transformers' actor Shia LaBeouf days before their 10th wedding anniversary on October 10. Mia cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split, according to TMZ. She also asked for primary legal and physical custody of their four-year-old daughter, Isabel.
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04:13 pm Thursday, 08 October 2026
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Actress Mia Goth, known for roles in 'Pearl' and 'The Odyssey', filed for divorce from 'Transformers' actor Shia LaBeouf days before their 10th wedding anniversary on October 10. Mia cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split, according to TMZ. She also asked for primary legal and physical custody of their four-year-old daughter, Isabel.
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Chinstrap penguin population drops 63% in 14 years
Zavodovski Island's chinstrap penguin colony collapsed from 1.09 million to 402,000 between 2011 and 2025, a 63% decline. Rising ocean temperatures are pushing Antarctic krill southward, starving chinstraps near their habitat. Macaroni penguins on the same island are thriving due to a more flexible diet, highlighting climate change's uneven ecological impact.
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Zavodovski Island's chinstrap penguin colony collapsed from 1.09 million to 402,000 between 2011 and 2025, a 63% decline. Rising ocean temperatures are pushing Antarctic krill southward, starving chinstraps near their habitat. Macaroni penguins on the same island are thriving due to a more flexible diet, highlighting climate change's uneven ecological impact.
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Canadian author Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature, gets ₹11.5 crore cash prize
The Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to 76-year-old Canadian author Anne Carson. She has been honoured “for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature". She will get a prize money of 12 million Swedish kronor (₹11.5 crore) for her win.
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04:40 pm Thursday, 08 October 2026
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The Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to 76-year-old Canadian author Anne Carson. She has been honoured “for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature". She will get a prize money of 12 million Swedish kronor (₹11.5 crore) for her win.
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India has cheapest data globally, 1 GB costs ₹8: Union Minister Scindia
Union Minister for Communication, Jyotiraditya Scindia, said India has the cheapest data capability globally, while speaking at the 10th Indian Mobile Congress on Thursday. He added that 1 GB costs only ₹8 in India and that the country has 550 million 5G users. Scindia further said the government's target is to increase 5G users to 1 billion by 2030.
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04:59 pm Thursday, 08 October 2026
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Union Minister for Communication, Jyotiraditya Scindia, said India has the cheapest data capability globally, while speaking at the 10th Indian Mobile Congress on Thursday. He added that 1 GB costs only ₹8 in India and that the country has 550 million 5G users. Scindia further said the government's target is to increase 5G users to 1 billion by 2030.
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India condemns Houthi attack on airports in Saudi Arabia
India's Ministry of External Affairs condemned the attack on Saudi Arabia's airports by Yemen's Houthi rebels which killed at least three people and injured around 36 others. "The targeting of civilian infrastructure is completely unacceptable. We express our deepest condolences to the families of those who have lost their loved ones. We wish speedy recovery for those injured," MEA added.
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05:14 pm Thursday, 08 October 2026
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India's Ministry of External Affairs condemned the attack on Saudi Arabia's airports by Yemen's Houthi rebels which killed at least three people and injured around 36 others. "The targeting of civilian infrastructure is completely unacceptable. We express our deepest condolences to the families of those who have lost their loved ones. We wish speedy recovery for those injured," MEA added.
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UK Navy sailor charged with spying for foreign power
Royal Navy sailor Able Seaman Teddy Young has been charged under National Security Act over alleged attempts to obtain protected information intended to benefit an unnamed foreign power. The alleged offences occurred between November 2024 and May 2025. The 24-year-old was arrested at his home and has been remanded in custody. Police clarified the case is unrelated to RAF Fairford.
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Royal Navy sailor Able Seaman Teddy Young has been charged under National Security Act over alleged attempts to obtain protected information intended to benefit an unnamed foreign power. The alleged offences occurred between November 2024 and May 2025. The 24-year-old was arrested at his home and has been remanded in custody. Police clarified the case is unrelated to RAF Fairford.
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Arunachal Pradesh to not be part of Vinoo Mankad Trophy over legal battle
Arunachal Pradesh will miss the Vinoo Mankad Trophy after an ongoing legal dispute left the state cricket association unable to form and prepare a team. An interim court stay has halted the Arunachal Cricket Association's functioning, with the BCCI unable to intervene while the matter remains sub judice. The crisis has also brought Arunachal's Ranji Trophy participation into doubt.
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05:23 pm Thursday, 08 October 2026
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Arunachal Pradesh will miss the Vinoo Mankad Trophy after an ongoing legal dispute left the state cricket association unable to form and prepare a team. An interim court stay has halted the Arunachal Cricket Association's functioning, with the BCCI unable to intervene while the matter remains sub judice. The crisis has also brought Arunachal's Ranji Trophy participation into doubt.
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EgyptAir pilot posts video of Israeli plane, uses ex-Egyptian Prez's 'eye for eye' speech audio
An EgyptAir pilot posted a video of an Israeli aircraft in Italy a day after anniversary of Egypt's 1973 Yom Kippu war against Israel. He used ex-Egyptian President Anwar Sadat's "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, and violence for violence" speech as audio. This comes days after an Omani pilot tried crashing Israel-bound plane.
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05:22 pm Thursday, 08 October 2026
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An EgyptAir pilot posted a video of an Israeli aircraft in Italy a day after anniversary of Egypt's 1973 Yom Kippu war against Israel. He used ex-Egyptian President Anwar Sadat's "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, and violence for violence" speech as audio. This comes days after an Omani pilot tried crashing Israel-bound plane.
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Not being allowed to protest: Rahul as Opposition reaches Rajghat for anti-CEC stir
As the Opposition leaders reached Rajghat to protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that those who hijacked the country will be punished. "Around 300 MPs from the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha want to hold a peaceful protest. For the last two days, we have not been allowed to protest," he stated.
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05:44 pm Thursday, 08 October 2026
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As the Opposition leaders reached Rajghat to protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that those who hijacked the country will be punished. "Around 300 MPs from the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha want to hold a peaceful protest. For the last two days, we have not been allowed to protest," he stated.
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Lionel Messi pens note after his farewell match, shares pics
Lionel Messi shared pictures and penned a note following his final international match against Benin. "Yesterday was my last match and I already miss wearing the sky blue and white," he wrote. The 39-year-old thanked his family, teammates, coaches and clubs, while remembering Diego Maradona. Messi also said he was certain he had made the right decision.
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05:36 pm Thursday, 08 October 2026
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Lionel Messi shared pictures and penned a note following his final international match against Benin. "Yesterday was my last match and I already miss wearing the sky blue and white," he wrote. The 39-year-old thanked his family, teammates, coaches and clubs, while remembering Diego Maradona. Messi also said he was certain he had made the right decision.
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Pakistan confirms deploying 15,000 troops in Saudi under Mecca Pact
Pakistan has confirmed its military personnel are deployed in Saudi Arabia under the Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey Mecca Defence Pact. Military spokesperson Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said the forces are undertaking multiple responsibilities amid Houthi threats. Over 15,000 Pakistani troops, JF-17 jets, Turkish-origin drones and Chinese-made HQ-9 air-defence system are reportedly deployed.
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05:55 pm Thursday, 08 October 2026
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Pakistan has confirmed its military personnel are deployed in Saudi Arabia under the Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey Mecca Defence Pact. Military spokesperson Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said the forces are undertaking multiple responsibilities amid Houthi threats. Over 15,000 Pakistani troops, JF-17 jets, Turkish-origin drones and Chinese-made HQ-9 air-defence system are reportedly deployed.
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1000 homes sold out in 48 hours: Prestige ParkLane
Prestige Group has launched 'Prestige Parklane' in Devanahalli, in the heart of North Bengaluru’s growing Airport Corridor. With access to Satellite Town Ring Road, Kempegowda International Airport and KIADB Defence & Aerospace ecosystem, it brings connectivity and contemporary living together. Spread across 11.76 acres, Prestige Parklane offers 1, 2 & 3 BHK homes, landscaped spaces and amenities.
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05:50 pm Thursday, 08 October 2026
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Prestige Group has launched 'Prestige Parklane' in Devanahalli, in the heart of North Bengaluru’s growing Airport Corridor. With access to Satellite Town Ring Road, Kempegowda International Airport and KIADB Defence & Aerospace ecosystem, it brings connectivity and contemporary living together. Spread across 11.76 acres, Prestige Parklane offers 1, 2 & 3 BHK homes, landscaped spaces and amenities.
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Car plunges into 10-foot-deep sinkhole as road caves in Chennai
A portion of Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR) near Tidel Park in Chennai caved in on Thursday. The sudden road collapse caused a car to plunge into a 10-foot-deep sinkhole, triggering panic among motorists and disrupting traffic movement. A man and a woman were inside the car when it fell into the sinkhole, but both passengers were safe, India Today reported.
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06:09 pm Thursday, 08 October 2026
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A portion of Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR) near Tidel Park in Chennai caved in on Thursday. The sudden road collapse caused a car to plunge into a 10-foot-deep sinkhole, triggering panic among motorists and disrupting traffic movement. A man and a woman were inside the car when it fell into the sinkhole, but both passengers were safe, India Today reported.
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06:09 pm Thursday, 08 October 2026
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What was Nana Patekar's real name and how did he get the nickname 'Nana'?
Veteran actor Nana Patekar's real name was Vishwanath Gajanan Patekar. In an interview with The Lallantop, he revealed that his mother's close friend, whom she considered a sister, affectionately called him 'Nana' during childhood. The nickname stuck, and Patekar later said the name appeared on his passport, Aadhaar card and other official documents, while his school friends called him 'Vishu'.
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06:25 pm Thursday, 08 October 2026
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Veteran actor Nana Patekar's real name was Vishwanath Gajanan Patekar. In an interview with The Lallantop, he revealed that his mother's close friend, whom she considered a sister, affectionately called him 'Nana' during childhood. The nickname stuck, and Patekar later said the name appeared on his passport, Aadhaar card and other official documents, while his school friends called him 'Vishu'.
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