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Israel-Hamas war continues for 17th day, death toll increases to over 6,000

As the Israel-Hamas conflict continued for a 17th consecutive day on Monday, the death toll on the two sides has increased to more than 6,000, with tens of thousands others injured or forced to displace from their homes as a result of the raging violence.

Oct 23, 2023

Who was Martin Goetz; father of third-party software dies at 93 [details]

Martin Goetz, who wrote the first software patent in the US and was known as the 'father of third-party software', has died at 93.

Oct 22, 2023

ISRO preps first flight test to demonstrate crew escape system for human space mission

ISRO successfully flight tests crew escape system, module for human space mission

After some twists and turns and suspense, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday successfully flight tested the crew escape system, crew module that would carry the country's astronauts sometime in 2025.

Oct 21, 2023

Rs 100 crore narco-terror module of Lashkar busted

Key accused of J&K's Poonch narco-terror case nabbed from Himachal Pradesh [details]

Five accused have been arrested so far in the case linked to the smuggling of arms, explosives, and narcotics from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district in May this year. Narcotics worth Rs 100 crores and arms were recovered from the possession of arrested persons.

Oct 20, 2023

Google for India 2023 recap: "Make in India" Pixel phones, localised AI tools & more [read now]

In a fillip to the 'Make in India' initiative, Google on Thursday said it aims to start manufacturing/assembling Pixel smartphones in the country and the first 'India-made' batch will reach the consumers next year, as the tech giant announced several localised AI features to expand digital commerce and access to citizen-centric information services and solutions.

Oct 19, 2023

Lebanon's Hezbollah joins conflict, fires missiles on Israeli targets

Lebanon's Hezbollah has said it has launched several attacks on Israeli targets with guided missiles.

Oct 19, 2023

Of blame & bombs: 500 killed, Israel says it didn't do it; all that has happened in the aftermath of Gaza hospital attack [key points]

The IDF has denied any involvement in the attack and instead blamed the incident on a failed rocket launch by Palestinian Islamic militant group

Oct 18, 2023

Scientists find source of largest ever marsquake recorded

The largest ever seismic event recorded on Mars in 2022 was the result of enormous tectonic forces within the Red Planet's crust and not a meteorite impact, according to an international team of scientists.

Oct 18, 2023

Road to space: Bezos unveils Blue Ring platform to provide in-space logistics & delivery

After dominating e-commerce goods deliveries on Earth, Jeff Bezos' aviation company Blue Origin has unveiled Blue Ring, a spacecraft platform focused on providing in-space logistics and delivery, expanding upon its mission to build a road to space for the benefit of Earth.

Oct 17, 2023

Flipkart's Big Billion Days 2023 dates are in: Your guide to avail best offers, experience [details]

Flipkart celebrates Big Billion Days 2023's resounding success; records 1.4 billion customer visits [fascinating stats]

Flipkart's Big Billion Days 2023 concluded with a staggering 1.4 billion customer visits over early access and the 7-day shopping extravaganza, highlighting a notable surge in consumer enthusiasm.

Oct 16, 2023

Apple India retail, online stores kick off Diwali celebrations with cool offers, creative sessions

Apple's Diwali offers are back; cool offers on iPhones, Watch, creative sessions in offing [details]

Instant savings (or cash back) for iPhone 15 series, Apple Watch Series 9 and others is available on the Apple Store Online and Apple retail stores with the purchase of an eligible product with qualifying credit cards. But there's more.

Oct 16, 2023

MP polls: First list on 1st day of Navratri festival, Cong believes numerical value of 9

The Congress released the first list of 144 candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday -- the first day of Navratri festival. Maintaining the caste balance, it released the first list with numerical belief.

Oct 15, 2023

"Mia Khalifa dikh rahi ho": Mouni Roy goes braless for wishing fans on Durga puja; Disha Patani mesmerized

Mouni Roy wished her fans Happy Durga Puja as she posed at vintage locations in a traditional Bengali saree with red border and ditched bra for the same.

Oct 15, 2023

Laskhar module busted in Punjab with arrest of two J&K residents [details]

The arrested LeT terrorists were in touch with Pakistan-based handlers to execute terror attacks in different parts of north India during festivals.

Oct 14, 2023

High-level meeting likely to take call on winding up MMTC, STC, PEC

A high-level meeting chaired by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is likely to take a call on the closure of government-owned Metals and Minerals Trading Corporation of India (MMTC), State Trading Corporation (STC) and Project & Equipment Corporation of India Limited (PEC) on October 23, according to reliable sources.