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Beyond the screen: Nana Patekar's journey from acting titan to transforming India's rural lives

Sanjay Jog | October 8, 2026 12:21 PM

Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Vishwanath "Nana" Patekar, one of Indian cinema’s most formidable actors, a titan of acting and a dedicated social reformer, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 75, was revered for his intensely grounded performances, raw emotional authority, and commanding screen presence. He leaves behind a legacy that extends far beyond cinema.

PM Modi thanks world leaders for wishes on completing 25 years as head of govt

IANS | October 8, 2026 12:17 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked world leaders for their warm wishes as greetings continue to pour in following his completion of 25 years as the head of the government.

SC asks Centre to form committee to curb unethical pharma marketing practices

IANS | October 8, 2026 12:13 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre to constitute a committee to examine the need for statutory regulation of pharmaceutical companies' marketing practices, including the offering of gifts, hospitality and other benefits to doctors to promote their products.

Gehlot-Pilot bonhomie: Rajasthan Congress burying the hatchet or just changing optics?

Archana Sharma | October 8, 2026 12:09 PM

Jaipur, Oct 8 (IANS) In Rajasthan politics, a smile can sometimes say more than a speech and sometimes hide more than it reveals. When Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot were seen joking together at a Congress strategy meeting in Jaipur, political circles took notice.

Attempt was made to trap me through sting operation after I became CM: Shivakumar

IANS | October 8, 2026 12:07 PM

New Delhi/Bengaluru, Oct 8 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday claimed that an attempt was made to trap him through a sting operation after he became CM and said he had photographs and documents to substantiate his allegations.

India, Myanmar discuss initiatives to strengthen defence cooperation

IANS | October 8, 2026 11:46 AM

Guwahati, Oct 8 (IANS) India and Myanmar reviewed the progress made on bilateral defence initiatives agreed during the last Defence Cooperation Meeting held last year and discussed new initiatives to further strengthen the ongoing cooperation in the field.

Mobile phones become tool for good governance, India's telecom industry goes beyond networks: PM Modi

IANS | October 8, 2026 11:21 AM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India's telecom sector has evolved beyond networks, spectrum and internet speeds with mobile connectivity emerging as a key enabler of governance and access to public services.

Climate change also a crisis of livelihoods, access, representation and power: Experts

IANS | October 8, 2026 10:52 AM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Climate change is not only an environmental crisis, but also a crisis of livelihoods, access, representation and power, leading experts have emphasised.

World witnessed how fast Air Force moved into combat during Op Sindoor, says IAF chief

IANS | October 8, 2026 10:26 AM

Ghaziabad, Oct 8 (IANS) Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh on Thursday extended warm greetings to the air warriors on the 94th Indian Air Force Day and said that the world witnessed how quickly the IAF swung into action during Operation Sindoor last year, while adding that the air warriors are "constantly preparing for the mission".

Govt refutes Musk’s remarks, says India’s regulatory framework ‘fair and non-discriminatory’

IANS | October 8, 2026 10:10 AM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The government on Thursday refuted a social media post by billionaire Elon Musk, which claimed that India’s regulatory framework for satellite communication services is being applied in a “discriminatory manner’.

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Beyond the screen: Nana Patekar's journey from acting titan to transforming India's rural lives

PM Modi thanks world leaders for wishes on completing 25 years as head of govt

SC asks Centre to form committee to curb unethical pharma marketing practices

Gehlot-Pilot bonhomie: Rajasthan Congress burying the hatchet or just changing optics?

Attempt was made to trap me through sting operation after I became CM: Shivakumar

India, Myanmar discuss initiatives to strengthen defence cooperation

Mobile phones become tool for good governance, India's telecom industry goes beyond networks: PM Modi

Climate change also a crisis of livelihoods, access, representation and power: Experts

World witnessed how fast Air Force moved into combat during Op Sindoor, says IAF chief

Govt refutes Musk’s remarks, says India’s regulatory framework ‘fair and non-discriminatory’

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