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Oppo K14 Plus goes on sale in India with 8000mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Max: Details

Oppo K14 Plus goes on sale in India with 8000mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Max: Details

on October 8, 2026 at 2:45 pm

Oppo has rolled out the K14 Plus in the Indian market, and it is available on Flipkart during the Big Billion Days Sale. This handset is backed by a huge 8,000mAh battery, powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Max processor, and has a sharp AMOLED display that can ramp up to a 144Hz refresh rate. Furthermore, the handset features a 50MP main camera with optical image stabilisation, so photos may […]

Oppo K14 Plus goes on sale in India with 8000mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Max: Details

Oppo K14 Plus goes on sale in India with 8000mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Max: Details

on October 8, 2026 at 2:45 pm

Oppo has rolled out the K14 Plus in the Indian market, and it is available on Flipkart during the Big Billion Days Sale. This handset is backed by a huge 8,000mAh battery, powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Max processor, and has a sharp AMOLED display that can ramp up to a 144Hz refresh rate. Furthermore, the handset features a 50MP main camera with optical image stabilisation, so photos may […]

WhatsApp testing new Contacts Tab for Android with online indicators and birthday alerts

WhatsApp testing new Contacts Tab for Android with online indicators and birthday alerts

on October 8, 2026 at 1:49 pm

WhatsApp, a popular instant messaging platform,, is reportedly working on bringing big updates to the platform by including a new Contacts tab, which could pull together everything you need. The tool will help the users to be able to jump straight to a dedicated section where all your contacts live in one place, instead of searching through a maze of chats. No more endlessly scrolling or digging […]

Google brings Gemini in Chrome to Android in India with new Auto browse feature

Google brings Gemini in Chrome to Android in India with new Auto browse feature

on October 8, 2026 at 12:05 pm

Google is working on rolling out Gemini in Chrome for Android users in India. This is said to be a big deal, as users will not need to jump between apps or tabs, as Gemini AI will sit right in the browser and will be ready to handle web tasks. It can go through detailed articles, answer questions, and pull out intense data from various websites without forcing you to switch away from your current […]

How to Buy iPhone 17 Pro at nearly half price? Smart exchange, cashback offers and more

How to Buy iPhone 17 Pro at nearly half price? Smart exchange, cashback offers and more

on October 8, 2026 at 6:19 am

If you think that the iPhone 17 Pro is expensive and you cannot afford it, then here is a smart chance to get the device during the festive sale. You have to burn a hole in your pocket, but by availing smart offers, you can save a lot of money on your purchase. It means you do not have to pay the full price. If you use your cards right with exchange programmes, seasonal bonuses, and some bank […]

Amazon layoffs to hit India before Diwali as e-commerce giant cuts 1,000 jobs globally: Report

Amazon layoffs to hit India before Diwali as e-commerce giant cuts 1,000 jobs globally: Report

on October 8, 2026 at 5:29 am

Just before Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026 went live, the E-commerce giant has cut 1,000 jobs globally with employees reportedly got affected in India. The latest round of job cuts is going to impact around 1,000 employees in retail unit across India before Navaratri and Diwali. As per reports, the primarily affected areas will be Stores unit which oversees the main e-commerce website. 

'Country moving towards a 5G-Reachout future': PM Modi telecon growth at India Mobile Congress

‘Country moving towards a 5G-Reachout future’: PM Modi telecon growth at India Mobile Congress

on October 8, 2026 at 5:27 am

PM Modi inaugurates the 10th edition of the Indian Mobile Congress 2026, appreciating the evolution of digital connectivity and the telecom sector. In 2022, 5G was rolled out in the same event, and in 2023 it expanded further, and now it has reached more than 5.5 lakh base stations. In 2024, the international telecommunication union was witnessed, and we spoke of global standards, and last year […]

Starlink service in India being blocked by Oligarchs: Elon Musk

Starlink service in India being blocked by Oligarchs: Elon Musk

on October 8, 2026 at 1:45 am

US business tycoon Elon Musk in a scathing attack on telecom operators alleged that “certain oligarchs” have blocked the company’s satellite communication services in India to maintain their market monopoly. In a post on X, SpaceX CEO said, “Unfortunately, we are being blocked by certain oligarchs in order to maintain their monopolistic chokehold on the Indian people. You can guess who they are. […]

Meta rolls out new AI tools to detect child sexual exploitation content on Facebook, Instagram

Meta rolls out new AI tools to detect child sexual exploitation content on Facebook, Instagram

on October 7, 2026 at 3:08 pm

Meta on Wednesday said it has deployed new AI tools to strengthen its ad review systems and detect and disrupt child sexual exploitation on Facebook and Instagram, as it works to counter increasingly sophisticated tactics used by online predators.

WhatsApp to block login on Android, iOS with outdated software: Check details

WhatsApp to block login on Android, iOS with outdated software: Check details

on October 7, 2026 at 1:22 pm

WhatsApp is reportedly working on bringing a new security system, where the platform will log out users who are using outdated software on their handsets. With this, the platform will be encouraging Android or iPhone users to update their phone software and then try to log in again. At present, the security feature is under test, and only limited users have access, and the platform has not yet […]

India Mobile Congress 2026 focusing majorly on 6G, AI, satellite communication, cybersecurity and more

India Mobile Congress 2026 focusing majorly on 6G, AI, satellite communication, cybersecurity and more

on October 7, 2026 at 12:08 pm

The 10th edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 started today at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi, where leading telecom and tech companies have participated. It is the biggest event focused on technology, which will run from October 7 to 10 and will mainly focus on futuristic technology and connectivity.

Nana Patekar's final rites performed with state honours; son Malhar lit the funeral pyre

Nana Patekar’s final rites performed with state honours; son Malhar lit the funeral pyre

on October 8, 2026 at 5:36 pm

The last rites of Nana Patekar were performed with state honours at Donje village in Pune Rural on Thursday. The 75-year-old actor died in Goa earlier in the day, following which his mortal remains were brought to his native village for the final rites.

Nana Patekar's final rites performed with state honours; son Malhar lit the funeral pyre

Nana Patekar’s final rites performed with state honours; son Malhar lit the funeral pyre

on October 8, 2026 at 5:36 pm

The last rites of Nana Patekar were performed with state honours at Donje village in Pune Rural on Thursday. The 75-year-old actor died in Goa earlier in the day, following which his mortal remains were brought to his native village for the final rites.

Amitabh Bachchan pays tribute to Nana Patekar on KBC; remembers his honesty, kindness and social work

Amitabh Bachchan pays tribute to Nana Patekar on KBC; remembers his honesty, kindness and social work

on October 8, 2026 at 4:02 pm

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan remembered Nana Patekar following the veteran actor’s death, recalling his honesty, simplicity and contribution to social causes. In his tribute, Bachchan also looked back at Patekar’s appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati, where the actor spoke about his work with farmers in drought-hit parts of Maharashtra.

Exclusive: Filmmaker Anil Sharma recalls Nana Patekar feeding people with his own hands on Vanvaas sets

Exclusive: Filmmaker Anil Sharma recalls Nana Patekar feeding people with his own hands on Vanvaas sets

on October 8, 2026 at 1:29 pm

Nana Patekar’s death has left the film industry mourning the loss of one of its most respected performers. Producer-director Anil Sharma, known for Sunny Deol’s Gadar films, who worked with Patekar in the 2024 film Vanvaas, remembered the actor as a “towering actor” and an extraordinary human being.

Nana Patekar recalls feeling inferior as a child on Aap Ki Adalat: 'I always felt I was lacking something'

Nana Patekar recalls feeling inferior as a child on Aap Ki Adalat: ‘I always felt I was lacking something’

on October 8, 2026 at 12:06 pm

Veteran actor Nana Patekar’s death at the age of 75 has brought back memories of his remarkable career and the many candid conversations he had over the years. During his appearance on Rajat Sharma’s Aap Ki Adalat in 2023, the actor opened up about his childhood and revealed that he often felt inferior while growing up.

Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan pays heartfelt tribute to Nana Patekar

Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan pays heartfelt tribute to Nana Patekar

on October 8, 2026 at 11:42 am

Shah Rukh Khan has paid an emotional tribute to veteran actor Nana Patekar, remembering him as a mentor, teacher, critic and friend. In a heartfelt post, the actor recalled their first meeting and the many years of affection, arguments, conversations and games of carrom they shared. Nana Patekar passed away today due to cardiac arrest. 

From Sankalp to Eetha: Nana Patekar's films and web series that became his final projects

From Sankalp to Eetha: Nana Patekar’s films and web series that became his final projects

on October 8, 2026 at 11:01 am

Nana Patekar’s death at the age of 75 has left the film industry mourning the loss of one of its most recognised actors. Known for his powerful performances and distinctive voice, Patekar worked across Hindi and Marathi cinema for several decades. The veteran actor died on Thursday (October 8) after suffering a severe cardiac arrest. He was given continuous CPR for 45 minutes, but could not be […]

When Nana Patekar revealed the real story behind his iconic 'machhar' dialogue on Aap Ki Adalat

When Nana Patekar revealed the real story behind his iconic ‘machhar’ dialogue on Aap Ki Adalat

on October 8, 2026 at 10:44 am

Nana Patekar, who passed away today, left behind some of Hindi cinema’s most memorable performances and dialogues. One of his most iconic lines came from Krantiveer, but the story behind how the “machhar” dialogue was born is just as remarkable. During his appearance on Rajat Sharma’s Aap Ki Adalat in 2023, Nana had opened up about the scene and revealed that the now-famous dialogue was never […]

Nana Patekar and Mushtaq Khan's iconic Welcome meme makes X users emotional: 'Two legends'

Nana Patekar and Mushtaq Khan’s iconic Welcome meme makes X users emotional: ‘Two legends’

on October 8, 2026 at 10:25 am

There are some film scenes that never really leave us. They keep appearing on television, in memes and on social media, making us laugh just as they did the first time. But sometimes, the same scene feels completely different when the people in it are no longer with us. The deaths of veteran actors Nana Patekar and Mushtaq Khan within weeks of each other have brought one such Welcome moment back […]

Nana Patekar recalled how he started working at 13 after father's business collapsed on Aap Ki Adalat

Nana Patekar recalled how he started working at 13 after father’s business collapsed on Aap Ki Adalat

on October 8, 2026 at 8:33 am

Veteran actor Nana Patekar died at the age of 75 on Thursday, October 8, after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa. He was found unresponsive and taken to Manipal Hospital, where doctors attempted to revive him with CPR for around 45 minutes. He was declared dead at around 5:20 am, and a post-mortem has been ordered.

'I don't know whether I will be here': Nana Patekar's last speech offers a powerful message on life and death

‘I don’t know whether I will be here’: Nana Patekar’s last speech offers a powerful message on life and death

on October 8, 2026 at 7:56 am

Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 at his residence in Goa on Thursday after suffering a severe cardiac arrest. His death has left the film industry in shock. Nana Patekar’s last public footage was from the recent Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Goa, which he attended just three days before his untimely passing. He was seen participating in the celebrations at an event […]

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