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SpaceX exec renews Starlink pitch as approvals lay pending

The Union government has held up satellite internet in India with a bevy of security requirements; Lauren Dreyer, a SpaceX executive, hoped that the service would be operational by next year.

7 Oct 2026 11:57 am
Why are Indian and U.S. leaders cooling off on a trade deal? | Explained

Both the interim agreement on trade and the overall Bilateral Trade Agreement between India and the U.S. are heavily delayed, and now statements from both sides suggest that talks are stuck

7 Oct 2026 11:54 am
Norways proposed moratorium on smart glasses | Explained

Norway is taking the lead as its government prepares a proposal seeking a temporary ban on smart glasses in select public and sensitive locations

7 Oct 2026 11:53 am
TresInd Studio keeps modern Indian dining flying high at Dubai Michelin awards

The fifth edition of the Michelin Guide Dubai features 122 restaurants across 38 cuisines, with Trsind Studio and FZN retaining three stars and Orfali Bros promoted to two

7 Oct 2026 11:53 am
9 coastal panchayats in Keralam equipped for UNSECO assessment as tsunami-ready

The recognition is accorded based on specific indicators, achieved through a series of well-planned activities aimed at building resilience against tsunamis

7 Oct 2026 11:47 am
How did a Pakistan-linked spy network target Navys Eastern Command, and how was it cracked? | Explained

Pakistani Operatives posing as women on Facebook moved servicemen to WhatsApp and sought ship and submarine movements; 18 suspects including 13 naval personnel are under probe and two are in custody

7 Oct 2026 11:40 am
People need relief during festive season, but they are burdened: Harish Rao on Telangana electricity charges hike

Opposing the reported move to dilute 26% of TG-Transco, BRS leader alleges Congress Government plans to privatise TG-Transco, TG-Genco, Singareni and Discoms

7 Oct 2026 11:39 am
The Exorcist: Martyrs teaser: Scarlett Johansson faces a new kind of evil in Mike Flanagans horror reboot

The first teaser for Mike Flanagans The Exorcist: Martyrs, starring Scarlett Johansson, has arrived ahead of the full trailer, which is set to debut later this week

7 Oct 2026 11:39 am
AI appears to have been used in bank hacks: South Korean President Lee

In some hacking incidents, signs have emerged of AI being used, causing considerable public concern and anxiety, Lee said during a cabinet meeting

7 Oct 2026 11:12 am
Keralam to join hands with NTPC to set up 2,000-MW battery energy storage system at Kayamkulam

Keralam also seeks dedicated power plant at meeting between Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and NTPC officials in New Delhi

7 Oct 2026 11:10 am
Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, several others booked over forcible entry into Akashvani Bhavan during INDIA bloc protest

FIR comes a day after Delhi Police detained 260 people, including 10 MPs, during INDIA bloc protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation

7 Oct 2026 11:06 am
Bhubaneswar-based CSM Technologies deploys royalty management system for Kenyan mineral sector

Since natural wealth has huge public value impacting future generations of a nation, it is important to build a transparent and technology-driven royalty administration system, says CSM MD Priyadarshi Pany

7 Oct 2026 11:05 am
West Bengal poll office says eligible deleted voters can apply through Form 6 to restore name in rolls

West Bengal poll office says eligible deleted voters can apply through Form 6 to restore name in rolls

7 Oct 2026 10:59 am
Ebola death recorded in Kenya after victim travelled from DRC | Explained

Strict infection-control measures must be put in place in Kenya, and targeted information on prevention and control disseminated among communities

7 Oct 2026 10:58 am
Miller Museum of Anamorphic Art marks first anniversary in Bengaluru

As the Miller Museum of Anamorphic Art in Cooke Town celebrates its first anniversary, founder Cheryl Miller speaks about artist Shereen Millers legacy and bringing the museum to life

7 Oct 2026 10:57 am
Google enters massive 3.6-GW power deal with Constellation Energy

Major tech companies are racing to secure massive amounts of electricity supplies to power data centres across the US

7 Oct 2026 10:55 am
Jagan receives book on his political journey

The book, Sthithapragnudu, is authored by Kothapalli Srinivasa Varma

7 Oct 2026 10:54 am
Maharashtra hub of 'urban Maoist' activities: Government on Special Public Security Act

The law specifies four offences for which an individual can be punished: having membership of an unlawful organisation; a non-member raising funds for such an organisation, assisting in its management or committing an unlawful activity.

7 Oct 2026 10:52 am
7 Oct 2026 10:48 am
Ukraine drone attack triggers huge tanker fire off Russias Sochi; 23 Indians rescued

Firefighters could not tackle the blaze due to its intensity, but a crew of 23 all Indian citizens had been rescued

7 Oct 2026 10:38 am
Google fights 1 billion UK lawsuit over app store fees in latest Big Tech case

Lawyers representing consumer advocate Liz Coll, who is leading the claim, say Google used its dominant position to charge commissions of up to 30% on purchases of apps through its Play Store

7 Oct 2026 10:34 am
Three arrested for extortion, cadre recruitment for banned outfits in Manipur

The two members of the People's Liberation Army Maibam Arun (50) and Wahengbam Bimol (26) were arrested on Tuesday (Ocotber 6), a police official said.

7 Oct 2026 10:34 am
Vettri Payanam: What is the economic mileage of a free ride?

CM Joseph Vijay seems to have mastered the art of welfare politics by accommodating the gratis within an about 4 lakh crore revenue-spending framework. However, the real test is whether the government can convert 84 lakh daily journeys into measurable gains in female employment, productivity, household income and mobility

7 Oct 2026 10:30 am
7 Oct 2026 10:29 am
Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after Tennessee failed execution, her attorneys say

The statement was the first indication that Pike has improved since an ambulance carried her away from a Nashville prison

7 Oct 2026 10:26 am
RBI MPC meeting LIVE updates: Repo rate hiked by 25 basis points to 5.50%; real GDP growth for FY27 projected at 7.1%

Rate hike after nearly three-and-a half years comes as inflation pressures rise due to the continuing West Asia conflict; policy stance revised to 'calibrated tightening'

7 Oct 2026 10:25 am
Survey ordered to trace 45 acres missing from records near KCRs farmhouse

Notices would also be issued to obtain the land records of former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao and his family members, whose land was located near Survey No. 325

7 Oct 2026 10:25 am
How scientists learned to control brain cells with light

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their pioneering discoveries in optogenetics and light-gated ion channels. Their research transformed neuroscience by enabling scientists to control and study specific nerve cells using light, revealing how brain circuits regulate memory, emotions, behaviour and bodily functions. The breakthrough has opened new avenues for understanding neurological and psychiatric disorders an

7 Oct 2026 10:23 am
Ronaldo says Portugal coach broke promises, apologises for walkout

In a statement of nearly 2,000 words, Cristiano Ronaldo apologised for walking out on the national team and said he would serve a suspension if necessary

7 Oct 2026 10:11 am
Kerala HC stays Vigilance probe against Chalakudy MLA Saneesh Kumar in bribery case

MLA petition stated that allegations were examined in a Vigilance inquiry earlier, and subsequent report found no merit in the charges

7 Oct 2026 10:07 am
Anthropic opens its most powerful AI models to more security teams

The Specialized tier has the fewest restrictions and is reserved for a small group of organisations authorised to test safety-critical systems

7 Oct 2026 9:39 am
Discover The Hungry Caterpillar, the award-winning bamboo pavilion at Ashoka University, that recently turned 1

The award-winning design by Apoorva Shroffs Lyth Design reimagines the food street by blending bamboo canopies, 3D-printed kitchens, and recycled plastic furniture

7 Oct 2026 9:31 am
Modis 75-ft tall cutout marks Seva Sankalp Abhiyan in Tirupati

The event also marks the launch of the beating of folk drums non-stop for 75 hours from October 7 to 10; organisers eye entry in the Guinness Book of Records

7 Oct 2026 9:28 am
Tiruppur Kumaran: a sacrifice that defied the British Raj

A young man, who fell victim to the police brutality on January 10, 1932, went on to become a symbol of those who laid down their lives for the sake of political freedom of their fellow countrymen.

7 Oct 2026 9:27 am
CEC row LIVE: CJPs Saurav Das to submit intimation letter to Delhi Police ahead of October 10 Jantar Mantar protest; security tightened

The move comes hours after Delhi Police detained around 260 INDIA bloc protesters, including 10 MPs, during a demonstration demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation

7 Oct 2026 9:03 am
The status of the U.S. blockade on Cuba

U.S. blockade and decades-old embargo on Cuba have worsened the islands economic and humanitarian crisis, with fuel shortages disrupting electricity, food distribution, healthcare; as Havana seeks to ease the crisis, Trump administrations pressure and demand for regime change continue to constrain Cubas options

7 Oct 2026 8:51 am
The protests and polls in Spain

Eviction of a senior citizen in Madrid snowballed into protests across the country, forcing Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to first put together emergency legislation to address the situation

7 Oct 2026 8:39 am
A police booth is required at Pudhupakkam junction

Motorists navigating the Pudhupakkam junction, where Vandalur Kelambakkam Road and Pudhupakkam Main Road meet, would face significant risks if they relied solely on the traffic signals

7 Oct 2026 8:32 am
Library in memory of a generous social workerfrom Chromepet

The family members of the late S. Srimathy, a social worker and wife of social activist V. Santhanam, who passed away last month, are constructing a library in her memory

7 Oct 2026 8:23 am
CEC row: CJPs Saurav Das to submit intimation letter to Delhi Police ahead of Oct. 10 Jantar Mantar protest; security tightened

The move comes hours after Delhi Police detained around 260 INDIA bloc protesters, including 10 MPs, during a demonstration demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation

7 Oct 2026 8:23 am
Why OpenAIs Australia AI hack must dismay world governments

Given that this incident predates the Hugging Face hack, the onus is on OpenAI to show whether their agents went rogue at any point in time during their training and evaluation phase, and as a result gained unauthorised entry into any sovereign governments database to complete a research request

7 Oct 2026 8:21 am
Readers Write: attack on MTC conductor condemned, preventive measures sought

B. Annapoorani has strongly condemned the assault on a bus conductor and has demanded that the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) ensure police personnel are deployed to protect its crew members and the public from aggressive commuters

7 Oct 2026 8:20 am
Messi retires from international football as Argentina defeat Benin in friendly match

The 39-year-old, widely regarded as the greatest player in football history, had announced his decision to retire in August following Argentinas World Cup defeat to Spain

7 Oct 2026 8:01 am
Blood-tainted ice cubes and a famine in Madras

The Ice House remains a popular reminder of a place where the British sold ice. Behind that luxury, however, lay a darker history of labour, exploitation, and suffering

7 Oct 2026 8:00 am
Iran must cut enrichment to end war, U.S. Vice-President Vance says

J.D. Vance, in an interview, said the U.S. was in talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. But it was unclear how much authority they wield within Irans power structure, he said

7 Oct 2026 7:16 am
The Nobel for IceCube and the search for neutrinos from outer space | Explained

The IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the South Pole has won Francis Halzen the Nobel Prize for physics by opening a window into parts of the universe that were until recently beyond our reach

7 Oct 2026 7:06 am