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Anthropic introduces Claude Haiku 5.5 in competition to cheaper, open source models

Anthropic announced that the new Claude Haiku 5.5 was available at a much lower price than Haiku 4.5

Farewell to Nana Patekar, the silver screens eternal man

Patekar refused to be slotted as a unidimensional star his staggering career saw him play hero, villain, character actor and even the odd comedy

At least two fresh FIRs against Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi over alleged assault on cops, police vehicle vandalism

Cases follow FIRs over Tuesdays protest, with Congress leaders also booked over alleged forcible entry into Akashvani Bhavan; another protest pla

Disputed, abandoned properties targeted using forged documents, two held in Malkajgiri

The network targeted the properties whose owners or legal heirs could be impersonated

Centre rejects Elon Musk

New Delhi:SpaceX founder Elon Musk has accused certain oligarchs of blocking the launch of his satellite internet service Starlink in India to pr

Andhra Pradesh Readies Rs 2,405 Crore Blueprint To Modernise Godavari Delta Irrigation Network

7,000 TGSRTC buses to run during Dasara in Telangana

Hyderabad: Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) will operate 7,000 special buses to clear the rush during Dasara vacation in the s

How To Prepare For The Ashoka Aptitude Assessment

Preparation for an entrance test demands more than merely revising old topics. It involves understanding the kind of thinking that the entrance t

Rahul Gandhi briefly detained as India

NEW DELHI, October 8, 2026 (AP) Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was briefly detained by police Wednesday during a protest against the coun

Nana Patekar death: Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, Jr NTR and others pay tribute to veteran actor

Nana Patekar passed away at his Goa residence during the early hours of Thursday (October 8, 2026) after suffering from cardiac arrest

Nana Patekar passes away at 75: Old video of the legend performing tricep dips in red gamcha resurfaces; leaves fans in tears

175 years of history: The enduring legacy of Chennais Government College of Fine Arts

From its 19th-century origins as the Madras School of Arts to Devi Prasad Roy Choudhurys formal curriculum and KCS Panikers modernist influence,

SC moves to curb pharma firms unethical marketing

SC adjourns Punjab appeal against HC ruling directing CBI probe into corruption allegations linked to CM office

Justice Dipankar Datta said the file has to be studied by puisne judge on the Bench, Justice Sheel Nagu

Sharmila invites T.N. Chief Minister Vijay to daughters wedding

FIR against MLA for creating false death certificates of voters in Vijayapura

The complainant alleged that the MLA and Booth Level Agent of Vijayapura Assembly constituency had falsely claimed that he had died, and that his

Visual artist Angel Rose turns pink rice into an archive of Indian and Surinamese identity

Amsterdam-based artist Angel Rose explores ancestry, pop culture and cultural memory through pink rice, archival images and objects in her latest

Hinduism Inclusive, Abrahamic Religions Inherently Exclusive: Madras High Court Upholds Denial Of FCRA Registration To Zen Trust

IND vs WI: Samson-Sooryavanshi dilemma resurfaces

At least two fresh FIRs against Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi over alleged assault on cops, police vehicle vandalism

Cases follow FIRs over Tuesdays protest, with Congress leaders also booked over alleged forcible entry into Akashvani Bhavan; another protest pla

Beyond board exams: Indias quiet international Olympiad revolution

Most IITs offer direct admission to BTech. to top performers without requiring JEE. IIITs, IISERs and ISI give preference and dedicated seat allo

Modi highlights biggest citizen dividend of tech

India targets 1 bn 5G users by 2030, aims to lead world in 6G: Scindia

India aims to double its 5G user base from 550 million to one billion by 2030, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Thursday, add

IAF has grown into exceptional, network-centric force: Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh

The IAF chief said conflicts in parts of the world have shown that air power is the primary means of protecting the interests of a nation

Naked gold Trump statue unveiled at European Parliament

A 2.6-metre statue of US President Donald Trump, naked and coated in gold leaf, went on display inside the European Parliament in Strasbourg this

Christa Pikes first words after surviving execution: Where am I? attorney says

Pike, 50, survived despite receiving two lethal doses of pentobarbital on Sept. 30

Veteran actor Nana Patekar dies in Goa

PANAJI, Oct 8: Veteran actor Nana Patekar, known for his powerful performances and commanding screen presence, died at his residence in Goa in th

Delhi police seeks removal of social media posts with misleading account of police action during recent protest

According to the notice, the 11 reported posts contained videos relating to a protest during which police personnel were deployed to maintain law

Lessons We Can Learn From The Philanthropy Of Ashish Dhawan

AP CM Meets Jal Shakti Minister, Discusses Polavaram, Jal Jeevan Works

The Chief Minister urged the Union Minister to ensure the timely release of funds for both projects.

KPCC to Hold Democracy Protection Meetings Across Keralam

Gandhi and Priyanka, along with their supporters, had staged protests on October 6 and 7 against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electora

India considers delaying rollout of UPI payments fee, sources say

Oct 8 (Reuters) India is considering delaying the rollout of a fee on large payments via its popular Unified Payment Interface platform by a few

'Nana Patekar's mortal remains sent for postmortem': Doctor

Suresh Gopi says wont seek votes without laying foundation for AIIMS in Keralam

Union Minister and Thrissur MP accuses successive LDF and UDF governments in Keralam of failing to pursue States demand

When Nana Patekar Left Films To Serve In Army During Kargil War

It was 1999 Kargil war between India and Pakistan when Nana Patekar approached his seniors to let him serve, to which they said only the Defence

Amazon layoffs to hit India before Diwali as e-commerce giant cuts 1,000 jobs globally: Report

Just before Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026 went live, the E-commerce giant has cut 1,000 jobs globally with employees reportedly got affected

Live updates: Leaders, film fraternity mourn Nana Patekar's death

Veteran Actor Nana Patekar passed away at his Goa residence during the early hours of Thursday.

FIR against Rahul, Priyanka for

New Delhi: Delhi Police has registered an FIR against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for allegedly assaulting police per

Centre Defends Satellite Rules After Elon Musk Alleges Monopolistic Chokehold Blocking Starlink In India

Anand Mahindra post on 108-year-old engine patented by co-founder J.C. Mahindra, built by company on Founders Day goes viral

Anand Mahindra announced the successful creation of an engine patented by his grandfather J.C. Mahindra 108 years ago. The engine prototype was u

Nana Patekar passes away; Akshay Kumar recalls 'Welcome' and 'Housefull 5'

Nana Patekar death: A look at the legendary actor

Mumbai: Veteran actor Nana Patekar, one of Indian cinemas most powerful and distinctive performers, passed away at the age of 75 on Thursday, Oct

PM Modi inaugurates 10th India Mobile Congress 2026, highlights Indias telecom growth

PM Modi inaugurates the 10th edition of the Indian Mobile Congress 2026, appreciating the evolution of digital connectivity and the telecom secto

Normal life hit in Odisha as INDIA bloc parties observe bandh over new mining law, other issues

Business establishments, petrol pumps, shops and many educational institutes were seen closed in the morning, while public transport such as buse

Hargi village bans

Shivamogga: In an attempt to curb extravagant spending on weddings and prevent families from falling into debt, residents of Hargi village in Shi

Meet Nana Patekar's wife who gave up IIT for theatre

Woman found burnt in Yadgir forest, lover arrested for murder

Yadgir: Yadgir police have solved the murder of a 48-year-old jogathi woman whose charred body was found in a dense forest area last month, with

Afghanistan look to tick boxes in rare Test outing against confident Bangladesh

The win in Darwin is still fresh in the memory but Bangladesh have more than one form concern, while Afghanistan will hope to start afresh under

Punjab Kings' coaching staff to undergo major changes? Haddin-Hopes resign ahead of IPL 2027 | Report

The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2027 season is on the horizon, and the various franchises are hard at work as they begin the process of finalisin

Govt reacts to Musks oligarchs post, rebuts discrimination allegations

Elon Musk had taken to X to express his displeasure at Starlink not getting security clearance to launch services in India

WHO prequalifies Serum Institute of Indias quadrivalent HPV vaccine, CERVAVAC | Explained

The development is significant for India as well as the global effort to prevent cervical cancer

Learn to shun hate, stop vote manipulations: Sibal's swipe at PM

Mr. Sibal's attack on the PM came a day after Mr. Modi addressed the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha' to mark a quarter-century as a head of governm

Unfolding El Nio may be the strongest since 1950s, says WMO

Record Pacific warmth signals the rapidly strengthening warm weather event could push central and eastern tropical Pacific temperatures to record

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee to lead peoples tribunal against electoral rolls discrepancies in Bengaluru

Abhijeet Dipke and Dhruv Rathee are set to attend a people's tribunal in Bengaluru regarding electoral rolls. The event, held at Freedom Park, wi

Telangana Waqf Board faces fake NOC menace

Hyderabad: Amid all its issues, the Telangana Waqf Board is now facing a challenge due to fake No Objection Certificates and occupancy rights cer

Amazon Layoffs: E-Commerce Giant Cuts 1000 Jobs in India, US

E-commerce giant Amazon has initiated a fresh round of targeted workforce reductions, eliminating fewer than 1,000 corporate roles globally, with

Manisha Koirala fitness routine at 56: After cancer recovery, Khamoshi actor is taking a very different approach to intense workouts

Manisha Koirala continues to prioritise fitness at 56, recently sharing a glimpse of her workout routine featuring yoga-based mobility exercises

Nana Patekars Last Pictures from Samrat Club

The actor was in Goa for an event where he made his last public appreance in Dona Paula on October 4.

Tata Power shares hits 52-week low; announced Ocean Sun deal buzz

The stock opened firm at 347, touching an intraday high of 347.75, but reversed course within the first hour of trade

'They are paid by enemies of our nation': Trump interrupted repeatedly by protesters at Texas rally

ITC sees 2.9% of equity change hands in single large trade; stock slumps 3%

According to Bloomberg data, 366.7 million shares, representing 2.93 per cent of the company's equity, changed hands in a single large trade.

ElevanLabs Mati Staniszewski: India Ticks All Boxes for Voice AI

Sensex falls 400 pts, Nifty below 22,500 as D-Street digests RBIs calibrated tightening stance. What can bring bulls back?

Indian equities remain under pressure as the RBIs calibrated tightening stance, continued FII selling and rising oil prices weigh on sentiment, w

Best Add-ons to Pair with Bumper to Bumper Car Insurance

Explore the benefits of bumper-to-bumper car insurance and discover essential add-on covers from engine protection to return-to-invoice to maximi

Institutional investment in housing dips 39% mn in 9 months: Colliers

Institutional investments in the residential segment fell 39 per cent annually to USD 695 million during January-September this year as realty fi

Ahead of Diwali, Hyderabad domestic flights costlier than int

Hyderabad: Airfares from Hyderabad have surged ahead of Diwali with domestic flights to several Indian cities now costing more than tickets to in

Baseless and misconceived: Centre rebuts Musks blocked entry charge on Starlink India

American billionaire Elon Musk alleged that Starlinks entry into India was being blocked by certain oligarchs seeking to protect their monopolist

Reliance could be a cheaper way to own Jio after telecom unit's listing

Reliance shares imply a 36 per cent discount to the value of its roughly two-thirds stake in Jio Platforms, though analysts see about 25 per cent

Groww accounts for 48% of NSEs net active client additions in Q2 FY27

The companys active client base rose to 13.448 million from 13.347 million in August, while its market share increased to 29.16% from 29.04%

Rahul, Priyanka booked for 'assaulting cops' during protest

Delhi Police have registered an FIR against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with other party workers, for allegedl

Visual artist Angel Rose turns pink rice into an archive of Indian, Surinamese and Black identity

Amsterdam-based artist Angel Rose explores ancestry, pop culture and cultural memory through pink rice, archival images and objects in her latest

Rajinikanth pays emotional tribute to his 'Kaala' co-star Nana Patekar

Nana Patekar To Be Given State Funeral, Last Rites In Pune; PM Modi Condoles Death Of Veteran Actor

Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar announced that Nana Patekar will be accorded a state funeral in recognition of his contributi

MSRTC launches Mumbai-Navi Mumbai Airport bus service amid T1 redevelopment plan controversy

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray accused the airport operator of fleecing Mumbaikars by pushing a forced shift to Navi Mumbai.

Himachal Pradesh To Add 1,500 Electric Buses To HRTC Fleet, Eyes Hydrogen Buses Too

3 more FIRs against Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, cases of alleged assault on police personnel during Wednesday protests

Delhi Police filed multiple FIRs related to the opposition protest against the Chief Election Commissioner. Congress leaders, including Rahul Gan

Delhi Police books Rahul, Priyanka for alleged 'assault', 'obstruction'

Delhi Police has registered an FIR against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for allegedly assaulting police personnel and

What Doctor Said On Nana Patekar's Demise: 'Cardiac Massage Was Given, But...'

Dr Shekhar Salkar, Chief of the Oncology Department at Manipal Hospital, gave a timeline of the hours before Patekar reached the hospital, as rec

Why have SLBCs/UTLBCs been asked to report SC beneficiary data for key government schemes for jobs and entrepreneurship?: Explained

The primary focus of the SLBS is supposed to be on policy and strategic issues relating to the flow of priority sector credit and overall financi

Remembering Nana Patekar: Unseen Vintage Pictures of the National Award-Winning Legend

Nana Patekar passed away at his Goa residence in the early hours of Thursday

IIT Bombay to bring back 2015 exam rules after student's death, protests

IIT Bombay introduced stricter exam misconduct rules in July 2026, including a one-semester suspension. It is now rolling back the rules and givi

Freedom fighter Socio Vasu dies at 103 in Keralam

After Independence, he joined the socialist movement and received party membership from Jayaprakash Narayan in Kozhikode. He came to be known as

Govt counters Musk, says satellite clearance process non-discriminatory

Elon Musk posted on X that 'certain oligarchs' were blocking its India entry

Shukla, Kishan Reddy Extend Greetings to IAF Personnel

India remains grateful to IAF personnel for their courage and sacrifices in ensuring the security of every citizen: Kishan Reddy

Nana Patekar: Lights, camera, and a life lived beyond the silver screen

Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest. Attempts to revive him with CPR were unsuccessful, lead

From Daayra to Assi, social message films lose their box office and streaming magic

Films with social messages have lost the box office appeal after the pandemic. Adult ratings hinder family viewership and OTT platforms are less

Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi booked over 'assault' during anti-Gyanesh protest in Delhi

Wolfspeed stock surges over 18%: What triggered the rally?

Wolfspeed shares surged over 18% after a conditional $1.5 billion U.S. financing commitment to expand strategic SiC and GaN semiconductor product

IAF chief recalls Operation Sindoor, says world saw India's 'destructive power' firsthand

Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Thursday acknowledged that the geopolitical situation remains uncertain and ne

SA20 2027 auction: JSK ropes in Kieron Pollard; Rowles most expensive buy

A total of 19 players went under the hammer, with JSK and MICT signing six players each, followed by PC with five and SEC with two