Aishwarya Singh Chaudhary

Flydubai has sought Israel’s approval to resume Tel Aviv flights after the September 30 cockpit attack on Indian captain Smit Machchhar. Israel has declined the request amid security concerns and a review of foreign crew screening.

Rahul Gandhi and INDIA bloc leaders were detained by Delhi Police near Jantar Mantar after being stopped from protesting over “vote chori” allegations and demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal.

Bihar teenager Shubham Kumar, 19, has entered the International Book of Records after reaching Level 22,222 in Candy Crush Saga.

A transformer outside an Amazon office on Bagalur Main Road, Bengaluru, exploded, injuring two pedestrians and sparking safety concerns.

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12, comprising four astronauts, is set to undock from the ISS on Oct. 7 after 237 days in orbit and splash down off California on Oct. 8 following a 26-hour journey home.

The iPhone Fold, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Vivo X Fold 6 bring premium foldable experiences. Apple focuses on performance and ecosystem, Samsung on AI and productivity, while Vivo leads with camera hardware, battery and fast charging.

Jaguar has unveiled the Type 01 electric GT, featuring up to 1,016hp, 1,365Nm of torque and a claimed 400-mile EPA range.

Google has raised the Pixel 10a’s India price by Rs 6,000 to Rs 55,999 for the 8GB+256GB model, citing rising memory and storage costs. The phone’s specifications remain unchanged.

Railway passengers are advised to check the latest status of their train before leaving for the station, particularly if they are travelling on October 11.

Bharti Airtel has raised postpaid tariffs by Rs 50 from October 8, adding free annual international roaming benefits. The move aims to boost ARPU, strengthen premiumisation and improve customer retention, lifting Airtel shares over 2%.

Apple iPhone 17 256GB is available at an effective Ra 68,899 under Reliance Digital’s Festival of Electronics, combining Ra 3,000 bank cashback and Rs 8,000 exchange bonus from October 9, 2026.

Microsoft has secured GTA 6 cloud-streaming rights for Xbox Cloud Gaming, but the deal isn’t exclusive. GTA 6 launches in November 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with no PC version confirmed yet.

Apple and LG are reportedly teaming up on smart-home devices, including a lock, thermostat, doorbell and security cameras, designed to integrate with Apple's upcoming home hub and ecosystem.

Projects such as subsea electricity links between Singapore and Indonesia are part of the broader effort, although differences in infrastructure, regulation and political priorities remain obstacles to deeper integration.

The FDA has reiterated that fruit ripening by directly dipping produce in ethephon solution is prohibited and warned consumers to be cautious of artificially ripened fruit.

Nearly 200 contacts were monitored, but no plague outbreak has been confirmed. WHO says public risk remains low.

RBSE will hold Class 10 board exams twice a year from 2026–27. The first exam will be compulsory, while the second will offer students a chance toimprove marks in up to three subjects, reducing stress and dropout risks.

Maharashtra tribal students protesting in Mumbai were detained by police. Tribal Affairs MinisterAshok Uike said the government has accepted theirmajor demands, including the Central Kitchen issue, and urged students to return to college.

Nolla Health is testing AI-powered acne prescribing in Utah, letting the system assess patients and issue certain prescriptions without direct doctor approval, under strict limits and phased physician oversight.

Festive Sale 2026 brings discounts on iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, OnePlus and Realme smartphones across Amazon and Flipkart, with bank offers and exchange benefits covering premium, mid-range and budget models.