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Veteran actor Nana Patekar dies at 75 after being found unconscious at apartment
Veteran actor Nana Patekar died during the early hours of October 08, 2026, after being found unconscious at his Dona Paula apartment. He was 75 years old. President Droupadi Murmu, Rajnath Singh, D.K. Shivakumar, Devendra Fadnavis, and Pramod Sawant offered condolences. Ashish Shelar announced he will receive full State honours. Patekar won three National Film Awards, the Padma Shri, and founded Naam Foundation with Makarand Anaspure.
Rajnath Singh approves revised SOP to streamline access to proof and firing ranges
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved a revised SOP for the Defence Ministry to streamline access to proof ranges, field firing ranges, and laboratory testing facilities. The procedure waives charges for iDEX, Technology Development Fund (TDF), and Make projects. It reserves three-day quarterly slots for government-sponsored and indigenous projects using DRDO, Government Quality Assurance agencies, and the three Services' facilities to support "atmanirbharta".
Rajnath Singh launches 43,500-tonne FSS-1 and lays keel for FSS-5 at HSL
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Admiral Krishna Swaminathan visited HSL, where Singh launched the 43,500-tonne FSS-1 and laid the keel for FSS-5. He also opened an upgraded Slipway-4 and a 300-tonne Goliath Crane to build ships up to 45,000 deadweight tonnes. Rear Admiral C Raghuram (Retd.) noted that production hit Rs 1,969 crore in 2025-26.
DRDO flight-tests indigenous HAPS platform reaching 21 km altitude in milestone trial
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested an indigenously developed High-Altitude Platform (HAPS) on October 06, 2026. Developed by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra, the platform reached 21 km altitude and stayed at 20 km for over 30 minutes. The Indian Air Force, CEMILAC, DGCA, and AAI coordinated the trial. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called it a milestone.
Rajnath Singh proposes ₹5,000 crore investment for AMCA propulsion at HAL Koraput
On October 6, 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Koraput to mark the 2,000th aero-engine delivery. Singh proposed a ₹5,000 crore investment for AMCA propulsion, partnering with Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI). HAL will invest ₹335 crore to increase AL-31FP production and ₹218 crore for a second Shakti engine line by 2028-29.
Rajnath Singh launches Indian Navy’s first indigenous Fleet Support Ship Surya in Visakhapatnam
On October 6, 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the Indian Navy’s first indigenous Fleet Support Ship, Surya, at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam. He also laid the keel for FSS-5 and inaugurated a 300-tonne Goliath crane under a ₹19,000-crore contract. B.C. Janardhan Reddy, M. Sribharat, and Donny Michael attended to discuss establishing an integrated maritime industrial hub.
Rajnath Singh launches Indian Navy’s first indigenously built Fleet Support Ship FSS-1 Surya
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the Indian Navy’s first indigenously built Fleet Support Ship FSS-1, Surya, and laid the keel for FSS-5 at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday (October 6, 2026). The ceremony included Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Rear Admiral C. Raghuram, M. Sribharat, and B.C. Janardhan Reddy.
Supreme Court dismisses Centre's plea against Calcutta High Court order on Great Nicobar project
On October 5, 2026, the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana, dismissed the Centre's plea against a Calcutta High Court order upholding PILs alleging Forest Rights Act violations for the Great Nicobar Island project. Jairam Ramesh of Congress welcomed the rejection, noting hearings occur November 25 and 26.
IAF Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team to perform three-day air show in Mysuru for Dasara
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh informed Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar that the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team will perform a three-day air show in Mysuru from October 18 to 20 for Dasara festivities. While Surya Kiran will participate, the Sarang Display Team is unavailable due to prior commitments. The announcement responded to a letter regarding Mysuru Dasara 2026.
Omani co-pilot allegedly stabs captain on flydubai flight before passengers overpower attacker
On Wednesday, an Omani co-pilot allegedly stabbed captain Smit Machchhar on flydubai FZ1073, a Boeing 737 flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The aircraft descended over 17,000 feet before landing safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, with 174 people. Machchhar unlocked the cockpit, allowing passengers like Asaf Rajuan and Yaniv Hayun to overpower the attacker. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Israel are investigating.
India's Defence Minister Calls for Upgrading Maritime Surveillance at Navy Conference
On September 29, 2026, Rajnath Singh, India's Defence Minister, called for upgrading maritime surveillance and response at the Indian Navy’s biannual Commanders’ Conference. He highlighted the Navy's role as a "First Responder" in the Indian Ocean Region, noted plans to commission 18 warships, and emphasized the importance of maritime security for economic and energy safety, including operations like Operation Urja Suraksha. The conference runs from September 29 to October 1, 2026.
Suvendu Adhikari Announces 12.59 Lakh Bicycles for Students Under New Sarathi Scheme
On September 29, 2026, Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal Chief Minister, announced his government would distribute 12.59 lakh bicycles to students under the rebranded Sarathi scheme, replacing the previous TMC's Sabuj Sathi scheme. He accused the former government of providing substandard cycles and engaging in appeasement politics with scholarships. Adhikari also said ₹300 crore has been allocated for schools under Sarathi and will provide learning materials instead of smartphones to higher secondary students. NCC programs, previously closed by Left and TMC governments, would be revived.
