Noida airport renamed Narendra Modi International Airport

The Noida airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, has been renamed Narendra Modi International Airport. "Under his leadership, India has established a new identity on the global stage while preserving its civilizational values," UP CM Adityanath Yogi said. "Uttar Pradesh Cabinet wholeheartedly acknowledges and appreciates Prime Minister Modi's visionary leadership," he further said.
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02:04 pm Friday, 09 October 2026

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Indian-origin Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Indian-origin Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. The Nobel Committee chose her from 287 candidates, including 208 individuals and 79 organisations. She was chosen for her efforts to promote peace and international law. Notably, US President Donald Trump had pitched for the award, saying, "No president has probably ever settled any wars...I settled eight wars."
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Who is Indian-origin Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay, who has been awarded Nobel Peace Prize?

Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay is a human rights advocate who has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for promoting international law. Born into an Indian Tamil family in South Africa, she was the first Black woman to serve in the country's High Court and defended opponents of apartheid. She headed UN commission that accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza.
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03:56 pm Friday, 09 October 2026

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How has Starlink been used for anti-India activities in the past?

Indian intelligence services have flagged national security concerns about allowing Elon Musk's Starlink to enter India, News18 reported. A Starlink Mini was found on a boat carrying drugs worth ₹36,000 crore in the Andaman region in 2024, while in Manipur, Starlink devices linked to insurgents have been recovered. Starlink devices were recovered in Punjab and Gujarat's drug networks too.
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03:26 pm Friday, 09 October 2026

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Why Indian IT stocks rose despite US green card crackdown?

Indian IT stocks, including TCS, Wipro, Infosys and HCLTech, rose on Friday despite the US suspending them from the PERM programme, a key step towards employment-based green cards. Experts said the impact would be limited as firms have reduced H-1B dependence, increased local US hiring and expanded offshore operations. Attractive valuations also boosted investor sentiment, experts said.
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04:54 pm Friday, 09 October 2026

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Investor wealth rises by ₹4 lakh crore as Sensex ends 900 points higher

Investor wealth rose by around ₹4 lakh crore as the Sensex jumped around 900 points to close at 72,472.33 on Friday. The rally came a day after the benchmark index plunged over 1,000 points. IT stocks led Friday's gains, with TCS emerging as the top gainer, rising 4.23%, followed by Infosys and HCLTech, which climbed around 3% each.
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Gold, silver prices rise on MCX

Gold futures for December delivery rose over ₹2,000 per 10 grams to ₹1,51,617 on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Friday as of 1:50 pm. Silver futures for December delivery also jumped ₹3,840 per kg to ₹2,25,073. A recovery in international bullion markets, supported by a weaker US dollar and easing US Treasury yields, drove precious metal prices higher.
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01:52 pm Friday, 09 October 2026

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Gold prices suddenly jump in India

Gold prices broke their two-day losing streak on Friday, rising by ₹1,700 in a single day to settle at ₹1,49,430 per 10 grams in India, as per IBJA data. Gold prices saw a four-day winning streak from September 30 before their recent losses. Silver prices, which fell by nearly ₹3,800 on Thursday, rose by ₹4,000 per kilogram on Friday.
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07:10 pm Friday, 09 October 2026

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Why did Goa Police register Nana Patekar's death as 'unnatural'?

Legendary actor Nana Patekar's death has been registered as "unnatural" by Goa Police as a standard protocol because he was brought dead to the hospital. The term "unnatural death" in a police record does not by itself mean that foul play is suspected. Police has registered the case to conduct an inquest into the circumstances surrounding Patekar's death.
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04:52 pm Friday, 09 October 2026

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What can users do if their bank account is frozen after a UPI payment?

A bank account may be blocked after a UPI transaction for multiple reasons, including KYC issues and fraud investigation, as per Moneycontrol. The account holder must keep all transaction-related data handy and contact the bank to understand why the account was blocked. For fraud-related restrictions, the account holder must reach out to the concerned authorities to resolve the matter.
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08:46 pm Friday, 09 October 2026

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India suffer historic T20I defeat

India suffered a historic defeat against West Indies in the second T20I in Ranchi as the visitors chased down a 250-run target to level the five-match series 1-1. It marked the highest-ever successful run chase against India in men's T20I history. West Indies captain Shai Hope top-scored with 102*(45). The defeat also ended India's 10-match winning streak in T20I cricket.
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10:46 pm Friday, 09 October 2026

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Musk apologises to 'Prime Minister Ambani', says 'You're real boss of India'

Elon Musk called billionaire Mukesh Ambani "Prime Minister Ambani" amid a row over Starlink's India entry. "Please accept my humble apologies for not realising you're real boss of India. Naturally, you'd prefer to maintain your monopolistic exploitation of the great people of India, but would you...consider allowing Starlink to compete?" Musk said. He said Starlink saves lives during disasters.
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Team bowled out for just 13 runs in T20I, yet avoids lowest-ever total record

Mongolia were dismissed for just 13 runs in 11.3 overs while chasing Thailand's 196/2 in a T20 World Cup qualifier on Friday, losing by 183 runs. However, it wasn't the lowest men's T20I total. Ivory Coast hold that record after being dismissed for seven against Nigeria in 2024. Mongolia themselves had previously scored just 10 runs against Singapore in 2024.
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07:00 am Saturday, 10 October 2026

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Trump, who imposed tariffs on countries for buying Russian oil, signs oil deal with Putin

US President Donald Trump has signed an oil deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 tons of diesel to American and global marketplace, another 500,000 tons in November, and 1,000,000 tons immediately thereafter," Trump said. Trump has in the past imposed sanctions and tariffs on several countries including India for buying Russian oil.
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08:22 am Saturday, 10 October 2026

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YouTuber Dhruv Rathee detained from Gurugram residence ahead of CJP protest

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was detained from his residence in Gurugram ahead of the CJP protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar today. According to News18, Delhi Police personnel entered Rathee's residence at 7:48 am. Around 50 police personnel had reportedly gathered outside the residence late on Friday night.
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09:57 am Saturday, 10 October 2026

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Goa's biggest land celebration just got even bigger: HoABL

Goa's appeal has evolved beyond holidays and weekend escapes. With growing interest in its real estate landscape, the state is attracting attention for ownership and long-term potential, The House of Abhinandan Lodha®️ said. One Goa – The Crescendo is part of this, it added. Its Goa Dussehra Dhamaka promises an incredible opportunity to own villa land in an iconic development.
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11:05 am Saturday, 10 October 2026

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Abhijeet Dipke detained from plane as he arrives in Delhi

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke was detained in Delhi, where he arrived on Saturday for the CJP protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. The party's leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were also detained from the plane. CJP shared a video from inside the plane in which Dipke can be heard saying that he is here "only to get detained".
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11:00 am Saturday, 10 October 2026

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Goa's biggest land celebration just got even bigger: HoABL

Goa's appeal has evolved beyond holidays and weekend escapes. With growing interest in its real estate landscape, the state is attracting attention for ownership and long-term potential, The House of Abhinandan Lodha®️ said. One Goa – The Crescendo is part of this, it added. Its Goa Dussehra Dhamaka promises an incredible opportunity to own villa land in an iconic development.
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11:34 am Saturday, 10 October 2026

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Russia bombs multiple locations in Ukraine

Seven people have been killed and several others have been wounded as Russia attacked the Ukrainian ​city of Zaporizhzhia ⁠on Saturday ​morning. Rescuers searched for ​people under the rubble, with pictures showing evacuation of wounded residents. Zaporizhzhia's governor ​Mykhailo ⁠Semikin said the attack targeted ​several locations ​at ⁠once in the early ⁠hours ​of ​Saturday.
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01:51 pm Saturday, 10 October 2026

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Mamata Banerjee detained by Delhi Police

TMC chief and former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee was detained from South Avenue in Delhi along with other TMC MPs. She was sitting on a dharna against CEC Gyanesh Kumar on the road near South Avenue bus stand. HT had earlier reported that Mamata said she might join CJP protest at Jantar Mantar seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
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