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EntertainmentVeteran actor and producer Nana Patekar passed away at 75 due to cardiac arrest at his Goa residence. Andhra Pradesh leaders including Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy CM K. Pawan Kalyan, IT Minister Nara Lokesh, Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh, and APCC president Y.S. Sharmila expressed condolences, praising his remarkable contributions to Indian cinema.
The Hindu··Vijayawada
PoliticsThe 2026 Vidhan Sabha bypoll results will be announced today for five assembly seats in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Puducherry, and the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat in Assam. Counting starts at 8 AM. The focus is on West Bengal's Nandigram and Rajnagar seats, where the contests have become intense. Assam's Nagaon seat sees a triangular fight among BJP, Congress, and AIUDF. These results will clarify the bypoll scenario across four states.
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EntertainmentFGTeeV Duddy alarmed fans by calling his family "the devil" and "demons" during an Instagram Live session. He later clarified that these comments did not reflect his view of his children. Roblox creator KreekCraft stated the family requested removal of the videos and asked for privacy. The incident has attracted widespread social media attention as the family manages the situation.
TOI World·
PoliticsVote counting for five Assembly constituencies and the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat will start today at 8am. Results will be announced throughout the day under security at designated counting centers. The Election Commission of India will provide official updates on its results website, with live coverage also available from The Times of India.
Times of India··Nagaon
PoliticsFederal immigration agents shot and wounded a Dominican man during an arrest in the Bronx, New York City, on October 8, 2026. The Department of Homeland Security called it a "targeted enforcement operation." The man, described as a "criminal illegal alien" with prior convictions, survived and is hospitalized. The agency criticized Democrat-led city policies for his earlier release.
Hindu World··New York City
EntertainmentChris Hansen, subject of the new film Primetime starring Robert Pattinson, initially spoke against the movie which chronicles Hansen's rise and his show To Catch A Predator. Despite criticism, writer Ajon Singh believes Hansen's comments actually promote the film, as Hansen still wants audiences to watch it. The film depicts the show's origins and the tragic night Bill Conradt died by suicide.
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The Hindu··Vijayawada
Veteran actor and producer Nana Patekar passed away at 75 due to cardiac arrest at his Goa residence. Andhra Pradesh leaders including Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy CM K. Pawan Kalyan, IT Minister Nara Lokesh, Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh, and APCC president Y.S. Sharmila expressed condolences, praising his remarkable contributions to Indian cinema.
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