114 Rafale deal likely to be completed by year-end, French company to integrate Indian weapons: Govt
In a major move to boost the defence system, India’s plans to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets is moving ahead as per the plan with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh stating that the project is likely to be completed by the end of this financial year and the Indian side is looking for a higher level of indigenisation and integration of Indian weapons in it.
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Congress names 5 candidates for Bihar MLC polls, set to be in direct fight with ally RJD in three seats
The Congress has announced five candidates for the upcoming Bihar Legislative Council elections, putting the spotlight on seat-sharing within the opposition alliance. The party has fielded nominees for five of the eight seats going to polls on October 23, with its candidates set to be in direct fight with the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on three constituencies. The elections are being held for four Graduates’ and four Teachers’ constituencies in the Bihar Legislative Council. The terms of the sitting members from these eight seats are scheduled to end on November 16.
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Before Drishyam 3, where to watch Ajay Devgn’s first two Drishyam films on OTT
Ajay Devgn’s much-awaited Drishyam 3: The Conclusion is set to bring Vijay Salgaonkar’s story to its final chapter. The film has created buzz among fans of the franchise. But if you have forgotten the timeline of the Drishyam films and want to watch the previous two parts before watching the final chapter, we’ve got you covered. In this article, you can find out where you can stream the first and second parts of the Drishyam franchise from the comfort of your home.
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India creates history with first-ever women’s recurve archery gold, defeats Olympic champion South Korea 5-3
India’s women’s recurve archery team scripted history at the Asian Games 2026 on Friday, defeating powerhouse South Korea 4-2 to win the country’s first-ever gold medal in the women’s recurve team event at the continental showpiece. Ankita Bhakat, Kirti Sharma and Kumkum Anil Mohod held their nerve in a tense final at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park in Japan to achieve a landmark victory. The triumph also added another gold to India’s medal tally at the 2026 Asian Games. The Indian trio produced a composed performance against a South Korean side that has traditionally been one of the strongest forces in international recurve archery.
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9,000 troops head to Middle East as Donald Trump weighs new Iran strikes amid ongoing conflict
Amid ongoing conflict with Tehran, the US military said it is dispatching roughly 9,000 troops aboard a group of ships to the Middle East. The US military is bolstering its presence as President Donald Trump warned that new strikes against Iran could be on the horizon. The movement of the American troops, which includes a third aircraft carrier, underscores the rapidly evolving dynamic of Trump’s war against Iran as he ponders his next move, with midterm elections in the United States looming large and new signs that the nature of the conflict may be becoming more complex.
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan serves regal glamour in black couture and a crystal cape in Paris
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan serves regal glamour in black couture and a crystal cape in Paris
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‘Calm, kind and extraordinary’: Mumbai neighbours remember flydubai hero Captain Smit Machchhar
Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot whose courage during the flydubai FZ1073 incident has drawn praise from around the world, is now being remembered by people who knew him long before he became the focus of international attention.
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‘Gujarati spirit flowing in veins’: flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar to be honoured with Gujarat’s state award
The Gujarat government will honour flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar with the ‘Visisht Gujarat Garima Award’ to honour his bravery and the extraordinary act to thwart the Omani co-pilot’s attempt to crash the flight despite being stabbed, announced Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday.
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Google Fitbit Air launched at Rs13,999: Screenless fitness tracker with 7-day battery life
Google has just launched the new Fitbit Air in the Indian market, which is priced at Rs 13999. The faceless wearable lineup comes with a tracker that does not need a screen at all. So, in case someone is really tired of notifications, checking the step counts repeatedly and being bothered by multiple application notifications, then this tracker band is perfect.
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GATE registration 2027 to close next week; know how to apply at gate2027.iitm.ac.in
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) registration 2027 will be closed next Monday, October 5. The candidates who wish to apply for GATE 2027 can do so on the official website – gate2027.iitm.ac.in. GATE is scheduled to be held on multiple dates between February 6 and 21, 2027.
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Ready for ballot paper polls if Kerala, Karnataka and Telangana govts resign: Himanta dares Congress
