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Patekar, one of Indian cinema's most distinctive performers, died after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa. He was subsequently taken to Manipal Hospital, where doctors declared him dead

Created under British rule as an auxiliary air force, the IAF's primary mission is to secure Indian airspace and conduct aerial warfare during armed conflicts. The force has since evolved into one of the most formidable air powers in the world

They discussed ways to seize emerging opportunities, deepen mutual understanding, and further strengthen a forward-looking partnership between India and Kazakhstan, it added

The security talks are taking place alongside a broader effort to expand economic relations

The aircraft landed safely, and all customers disembarked at their destination, i.e. Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow, the spokesperson said

IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva said in a speech in Singapore ahead of autumn IMF-World Bank meetings to be held in Bangkok next week

Federal authorities said that they have arrested and charged a 30-year-old from Washington with encouraging an 18-year-old to commit one of the worst school shootings in Canadas history by offering to livestream the February attack, providing money and sharing advice on how to delete online messages to keep the plot a secret

Yes, he did, Umar Kremlev told an International Boxing Association press conference in Istanbul on Wednesday

I think if they want to show a commitment to not building a nuclear weapon, they would do something meaningful on their enrichment capacity, he added

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 10th India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 in New Delhi on October 8. Held under the theme Scale Without Boundaries, the four-day event will focus on 5G, 6G, AI, semiconductors, cybersecurity, quantum communication and emerging digital technologies

Speaking at Sparrows Point in Maryland, where he announced the construction of a new shipyard as part of efforts to expand the US maritime industrial base, Trump said the US Navy was enforcing what he called one of the most effective and impenetrable blockades in history

Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal told a parliamentary committee on Tuesday that discussions were underway with Chinese officials to reopen the Tatopani trade route

The election late Tuesday was a significant moment in a political crisis in the small Balkan nation that has caused legislative deadlock for over 19 months

Mathura Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shlok Kumar said one student first entered the tank to clean it but did not come out

The row erupted after packaging bearing dosage instructions in Tamil, English, and Hindi reached patients at state-run medical facilities, drawing sharp criticism from political leaders

Post-Asiad glory there is a need to further boost our national game like the cricket bosses have done through building grassroots programmes, strengthening supply line, developing coaches etc

A fire broke out around 4 pm on October 5 at a temporary structure outside the main set of Pati Patni Aur Panga 2.

Four persons, including a woman, were arrested in Hingoli in connection with the murder of IndianOil officer Mahesh Shelke, who was allegedly stabbed during a petrol pump takeover operation, police said

Party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other INDIA bloc MPs were marching towards Jantar Mantar to demand accountability from the Election Commission when they were stopped by police, according to the Congress

Yavatmal recorded the second-highest maximum temperature at 38.2 degrees Celsius, followed by Akola at 37.9 degrees Celsius. Jalgaon and Solapur recorded 37.6 degrees Celsius each, while Wardha touched 37.6 degrees Celsius and Chandrapur recorded 37.2 degrees Celsius

A Palestinian man was killed and nine injured during a confrontation involving Israeli settlers and Israeli forces in Burqa, northern West Bank. Palestinian officials blamed settler and military violence, while Israel said troops responded after an Israeli civilian was injured by stone throwing

Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were detained by Delhi Police during an Opposition protest in central Delhi. Congress leaders said police forcibly removed protesters as they sought to reach Jantar Mantar and protest against the Election Commission and electoral system

Addressing a Shiv Sena gathering at Gandhi Park ground in Parbhani, Shinde said the government would not leave poor farmers and beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin scheme to fend for themselves amid the drought situation. He also assured that arrangements would be made for fodder

France has suspended police use of stun grenades at high school protests after several students were injured. More than 6,500 people have been arrested, while unions call for further demonstrations. The government has opened investigations into alleged police misconduct

Amit Shah joined the Seva Jyoti Yatra in Gurugram to mark PM Modis 25 years in public service. Calling the journey transformative, Shah highlighted development, national security and welfare initiatives, while urging citizens and youth to support the nation-building campaign

The attack happened at a school in Ostroleka, 20 kilometres (12 miles) north of the capital Warsaw, said police, who released a blurred photo of the suspect following his arrest

The NCP (SP) MLA said that the students remained firm on their demand for the resignation of MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar. Speaking at the protest site, Pawar alleged that ruling parties had initially attempted to create a split among the protesting students

At least 11 people were killed in Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, President Zelensky said. An apartment block collapsed in Pryluky, while Kyiv and other cities were hit. Ukraine reported intercepting dozens of missiles and over 100 drones

Latur Collector Dr Bharat Bastewad said the administration would take step-wise measures to deal with the situation, starting with an assessment of government wells and borewells and moving to private water sources and tanker supplies if required

The march follows a meeting of opposition leaders chaired by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, during which they discussed their next course of action and drafted a letter to the CEC seeking an urgent meeting with opposition leaders over issues related to the SIR

Tropical Storm Isaias formed off eastern Mexico and is forecast to strengthen into the Atlantic season's first hurricane. The storm could reach the Gulf Coast later this week, with Louisiana and Florida urged to prepare for dangerous winds, storm surge and heavy rain

The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) received a call about the building collapse at around 3.30 pm and rushed fire tenders to the spot. Search and rescue operations are underway to locate and evacuate those who may be trapped in the debris

Indian Oil expressed shock and grief over its employee's death and said he was killed while carrying out his official duties. The company described Shelke as a bright and promising Sales Officer and said his dedication and sincerity had earned him the respect of his colleagues

Opposition parties have been protesting over what they allege are irregularities in the electoral process and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. They have also been demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Jaguar has unveiled the Type 01, a four-door electric GT that marks a new era for the luxury carmaker. Featuring a tri-motor powertrain producing up to 1,030 PS, an 118 kWh battery and a claimed WLTP range of up to 450 miles, the model showcases Jaguars new modernist design philosophy

The FIR was registered following a complaint alleging that Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, other MPs and their supporters entered the Akashvani Bhawan premises without permission after the INDIA bloc's march towards the Election Commission was stopped by police

At least 10 schools in Ahmedabad received bomb threats on Wednesday, prompting authorities to send students home early and deploy police, fire personnel and bomb detection teams. Most of the affected schools are in western Ahmedabad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 25 years of continuous leadership in government on October 7, 2026. Leaders from Japan, Belgium, Nigeria, Bhutan and Dominica congratulated him, highlighting his leadership, India's development and stronger bilateral partnerships

Speaking on the evolving global landscape, EAM Jaishankar said, In todays turbulent times, the challenge before diplomacy is to manage competition without allowing it to become confrontation, and to promote cooperation even when interests diverge

Addressing the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha', PM Modi said, I remember that when I used to go to school in Vadnagar, our teachers used to teach us various lessons in different ways. And my name was always among the students who reached the class first

Israel marked three years since Hamas's October 7 attack with memorials at Nova and Kfar Aza, while strikes continued in Gaza. The anniversary has also become a major political issue ahead of Israel's October 27 elections, with Netanyahu facing criticism over the attack and war

US forces in Okinawa have imposed a 48-hour alcohol ban and 30-day curfew after a Marine was arrested over the alleged murder of a Japanese woman. The case has renewed concerns in Okinawa about crimes involving US personnel and tensions over the military presence

Yemen's Houthis claimed a ballistic missile attack on Riyadh's King Khalid Airport, while Saudi-led forces said they intercepted a missile north of the capital. The claims came amid a major escalation in Yemen, with government forces battling Houthi fighters

Addressing the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India has undergone a major transformation since 2014. He contrasted the earlier challenges of inflation, policy paralysis and economic uncertainty with the countrys current growth, exports and resilience

The deceased, identified as Abhay Manik Marathe, was initially reported to have died after a licensed rifle allegedly went off accidentally while it was being cleaned at his grandfather's hotel near Bhushi Dam

After the girl informed her family and news of the alleged assault spread in the locality, a large group of people gathered and allegedly attacked him, police said

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 26-202 on Tuesday night, placing the affected counties under a state of emergency ahead of the tropical depression. The governor said the order would give communities additional time and resources to prepare for possible weather-related impacts

The contraband, along with the vehicles used to transport it, was collectively valued at nearly Rs 2 crore, police said. Further legal proceedings were underway

The platform was unveiled by Head of Development at Hukum Raj Legacy and Chairperson of Ubertas World Princess Jahnavi Kumari Mewar and Deputy Chief Business Diversity at the NYC Mayor's Office of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) Dilip Chauhan here last month

We decided to undertake the mirror operations, which is something that had previously been agreed on