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Get the appGetA bacteria leak in Russia has raised global concern after the death of a plague researcher and monitoring of 200 people. The WHO has been alerted, and Russia assured no plague cases in Irkutsk city. US President Trump plans to call Putin, while the US is closely watching the situation and has requested a report on the incident.
Aaj Tak··Irkutsk
PoliticsOn October 8, 2026, a Ukrainian soldier rescued a cat from a building damaged by a Russian drone strike amid ongoing conflict. In New Delhi, MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Deepender Singh Hooda were detained during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. In Mysuru, Karnataka, elephants rehearsed for the Dasara festival during Wildlife Week 2026. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma offered prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi.
Deccan Herald·
PoliticsIndia and Italy held the sixth meeting of their Joint Working Group on Terrorism and Organized Crime and the second meeting of their Permanent Task Force on Countering Terrorism Financing in New Delhi on October 6-7. The discussions covered drug trafficking, emerging regional and global terrorism threats, and misuse of new technologies. Both sides condemned the April 22, 2025 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
Amar Ujala··New Delhi
TechnologyAnthropic launched Claude Haiku 5.5, the third model in its Claude 5.5 series, expanding its AI offerings before a planned IPO. Haiku 5.5 is designed for classification, summarization, and extraction tasks, including live support and voice agents. It costs 75% less than Haiku 4.5, with pricing based on input/output tokens. It includes safeguards for certain high-risk cybersecurity requests.
ET Tech·
TechnologyOpenAI has introduced GPT-6, expanding access beyond paid users to 1.2 billion ChatGPT users worldwide. GPT-6 features a new intelligent user interface that delivers faster responses and interactive elements like tappable buttons. It enables users to create interactive checklists, explore concepts visually, and develop custom tools within conversations, enhancing productivity and problem-solving.
Firstpost Tech·
ScienceScientists at Cornell University have created a tiny wireless device, lighter than a US dime, that records brain activity in animals as they move freely in the wild. This innovation allows researchers to study animal navigation, communication, and interaction without the constraints of wires or bulky equipment, offering clearer insights into natural behaviors.
TOI Science·
Aaj Tak··Irkutsk
A bacteria leak in Russia has raised global concern after the death of a plague researcher and monitoring of 200 people. The WHO has been alerted, and Russia assured no plague cases in Irkutsk city. US President Trump plans to call Putin, while the US is closely watching the situation and has requested a report on the incident.
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