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1. Sensex Crashes 1,230 Points, ₹10.42 Lakh Crore Wiped Out As 5 Factors Trigger Market Bloodbath
Indian markets plunged on October 8 as Sensex fell 1,230 points and Nifty slipped below 22,300, wiping out Rs 10.42 lakh crore amid oil, rate and foreign selling concerns. (Read more...)
2. Nana Patekar Dies On Same Day As Tirangaa Co-Star Raaj Kumar’s 100th Birth Anniversary
October 8 marked an unusual coincidence involving Tirangaa actors Nana Patekar and Raaj Kumar. Patekar died in Goa at 75 on Thursday, exactly 100 years after Kumar was born on October 8, 1926. The veteran actors shared the screen in filmmaker Mehul Kumar's 1993 Bollywood blockbuster Tirangaa. Patekar died following a cardiac arrest. (Read more...)
3. INDIA Bloc Intensifies Protest Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar As Opposition Leaders Hold Second Consecutive Strategy Meet | Video
Congress and INDIA bloc leaders held a second consecutive lunch meeting to plan their protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the SIR process. The Opposition is demanding his resignation after Delhi Police detained leaders and filed FIRs following Wednesday's march towards Jantar Mantar. (Read more...)
4. 'Cybercrime Knows No Borders': PM Modi Calls For Global Framework To Tackle Deepfakes At IMC 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged governments, firms, telecom operators and financial institutions to create a global framework on cyber fraud and deepfakes. At India Mobile Congress 2026 in New Delhi, he said cybercrime crosses borders and called for stronger digital security. Modi stressed that expanding access to banking, healthcare and government services must be matched by public trust. (Read more...)
5. Mumbai: Fire Breaks Out At Mulund Under-Construction Building; 7 Gas Cylinders Exploded, Say Police
A major fire broke out at a workers' shed at an under-construction BMC rehabilitation project in Mumbai's Mulund East on Thursday. The police said seven gas cylinders exploded, after which flames were seen spreading through the ground-plus-one-storey structure. No injuries or casualties have been reported so far. (Read more...)
6. 'India Is Proud Of Our Air Warriors': PM Modi On 94th Air Force Day; All You Need To Know About The Guardians Of Skies
On India's 94th Air Force Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a video on his social media handle dedicated to the air warriors. The PM also thanked the guardians of the skies and wrote, "India is proud of our Air Warriors. On Air Force Day, we salute their courage and commitment to protect our skies!" (Read more...)
7. Chennai Road Collapse: Car Plunges Into 10-Foot-Deep Sinkhole Near Tidel Park, Two Escape Unhurt - WATCH
A portion of Thiruvanmiyur Road near Tidel Park in Chennai caved in on Thursday, creating a 10-foot-deep sinkhole that swallowed and overturned a car. Two occupants, a man and a woman, escaped safely. The collapse occurred near ongoing metro construction, disrupting traffic. Repair work has begun. A similar cave-in near Thiruvanmiyur Junction in 2025 injured five people. (Read more...)
8. PM Narendra Modi's Vision Inspires Jio To Become Technology Creator, Says Akash Ambani At IMC 2026
Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani praised PM Narendra Modi's digital vision at IMC 2026, saying India must become a technology creator. Jio showcased a proposed satellite connectivity network comprising around 1,600 low Earth orbit satellites and 23 ground stations to expand coverage in areas where conventional networks are difficult to deploy. (Read more...)
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9. 'Pressure Is A Privilege': Captain Siddhesh Lad Leads 42-Time Champions Mumbai Into Ranji Trophy 2026-27
Mumbai captain Siddhesh Lad says the pressure of leading 42-time Ranji Trophy champions is a privilege. With improved fitness, fielding and pre-season preparation, Mumbai aim to bounce back from last season's knockout setback, while Yashasvi Jaiswal adds experience and Shardul Thakur remains sidelined. (Read more...)
10. IIT Hyderabad, S&P Global Launch AI Innovation Lab To Drive AI Research, Finance Solutions And Future-Ready Talent
IIT Hyderabad has launched an AI Innovation Lab with S&P Global to give students and faculty hands-on experience in AI and finance. The lab will support industry-led challenges, workshops, mentored research and development of practical AI solutions for the financial sector. (Read more...)
