Kochi Startup EyeROV Delivers India’s First Military-Grade Underwater Robot to Indian Navy
Kochi | October 9, 2026 Kochi-based marine robotics startup EyeROV has delivered two indigenous TROUT military-grade underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to the Indian Navy, marking a milestone in India’s domestic defence technology development. The systems are part of a five-unit order from the Navy. TROUT Underwater Robot: Key Capabilities
Texas Executes Jamaal Howard After Tennessee Lethal Injection Failure
Texas | October 8, 2026 Texas Carries Out Execution Texas executed 46-year-old Jamaal Howard by lethal injection on October 7, making him the first person executed in the United States since Tennessee’s failed execution attempt involving Christa Pike. Howard was pronounced dead at 8:03 p.m. at the state prison in
Nana Patekar Dies at 75 in Goa After Cardiac Arrest
Panaji | October 8, 2026 Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar died on Thursday at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa. Patekar was found unconscious and taken to Manipal Hospital, where doctors attempted to revive him for around 45 minutes. He
Kiren Rijiju Slams Rahul Gandhi After INDIA Bloc March to Election Commission
New Delhi | October 7, 2026 Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the Congress following the INDIA bloc’s march to the Election Commission of India (ECI), questioning how long the Opposition’s confrontation with constitutional institutions would continue. Rijiju accused the Congress of repeatedly
WhatsApp May Block Logins on Outdated iOS and Android Devices
New Delhi | October 7, 2026 WhatsApp is rolling out a server-side security measure that may prevent some users from logging into the messaging app if their phones are running outdated versions of iOS or Android. Affected users reportedly see a warning asking them to update their phone’s operating system
Lionel Messi Bids Emotional Farewell to Argentina With Goal in 3-0 Win Over Benin
Buenos Aires | October 7, 2026 Lionel Messi has officially brought his 21-year international career with Argentina to an end, signing off with a goal and two assists in a 3-0 friendly victory over Benin at the packed Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. The 39-year-old made his 208th appearance for
PM Modi Completes 25 Years at the Helm of Government, Renews Nation-First Commitment
New Delhi | October 7, 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has completed 25 years as the head of a government, marking a political journey that began with his swearing-in as Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001. Modi served as Gujarat Chief Minister until 2014 before becoming Prime Minister. He
Oil Tanker Ablaze Off Russia After Drone Attack, All 23 Indian Crew Rescued
A Liberian-flagged oil tanker carrying 23 Indian crew members caught fire off Russia’s Black Sea coast after being attacked by an unmanned vessel, according to the Russian Transport Ministry. The tanker, identified as Aframax Rio, was attacked near the Russian resort city of Sochi. All 23 crew members were rescued
RBI Raises Repo Rate to 5.50% in First Hike Since 2023
Mumbai | October 7, 2026 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, marking its first rate increase since February 2023. The decision was taken unanimously by the six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) as the central bank responds to rising
INDIA Bloc Marches to Election Commission Amid Heavy Barricading in Delhi
New Delhi | October 6, 2026 Opposition MPs from the INDIA bloc began marching from Parliament towards the Election Commission of India (ECI) headquarters on Tuesday, demanding action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls. The march was met with heavy security
