Cryptocurrency exchange Binance on Friday said it had set aside more than $6.34 billion in company funds to deal with the fallout of a massive security breach, with $5 billion held in the exact token assets that were stolen.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday virtually inaugurated an expanded French fries processing facility operated by Banas Dairy in Gujarat, showcasing India's growing food-processing capabilities with the message, "Farm to Factory to Fries. Made in India. Served to the World."
Tech major Apple has introduced the all-new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, featuring breakthrough tandem OLED technology that delivers game-changing front-of-screen performance.
Kolkata/IBNS: Actor Sauraseni Maitra inaugurated the first Kolkata outlet of popular dessert chain Theobroma in Salt Lake on Wednesday, marking the brand’s much-awaited entry into the city.
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has reported that approximately $6.3 billion worth of funds were stolen in a major security incident, potentially making it one of the largest cryptocurrency heists in history.
New Delhi/IBNS: A former Microsoft employee has shared his experience of being laid off by the tech giant in an Instagram Reel that has struck an emotional chord with social media users.
Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan inaugurated Kalyan Jewellers' fifth showroom in Kolkata's Kankurgachi area on Wednesday, marking the jewellery retailer's latest expansion in the city.
Bihar Museum has secured a place among the world’s top 10 museums, ranking ahead of Paris’ Louvre and New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art on the 2026 World’s 100 Best Museums list compiled by Germany-based independent travel guide Worth a Journey.
Menlo Park/IBNS: In an apparent move to compete with YouTube, Instagram is testing a new feature that will allow creators to post horizontal videos of up to 90 minutes, signalling a major expansion beyond its short-form video format, Reels.
Kolkata/IBNS: Actor and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India supporter Prantika Das staged a protest outside Victoria Memorial on Tuesday against the illegal trade and captivity of birds, following a Calcutta High Court directive extending restrictions on unauthorised animal trade across West Bengal.
Washington DC/IBNS: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that business incentives to replace human workers with artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to widespread job losses, raising concerns about the future of employment in an increasingly automated world.
Washington DC/IBNS: Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to eligible employees as the technology giant seeks to cut costs and redirect investments towards artificial intelligence (AI), media reports said.
Kolkata/IBNS: The U.S. Navy band The Orient Express performed in Kolkata earlier this month, brought by the U.S. Consulate General to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.
Eminent Indian artist Jogen Chowdhury, one of the most influential figures in modern Indian art, has died at the age of 87, according to ABP Ananda.
Bengaluru/IBNS: Renowned Indian physicist Ashoke Sen has been awarded the prestigious Oskar Klein Medal for his outstanding contributions to theoretical physics.
Kolkata/IBNS: Loreto College (Autonomous), in collaboration with Scottish Church College, held Historia 2026, an annual academic conference on nationalism and globalization, in Kolkata on Oct. 7 and 8.
Kolkata/IBNS: The 84th Durga Puja of the Maniktala Chaltabagan Lohapatty Durga Puja Committee, one of North Kolkata’s most renowned Durga Puja committees, drew special attention this year for its unique theme, ‘Nishan’ (The Mark).
Kolkata: West Bengal Governor R. N. Ravi on Thursday inaugurated the 84th Durga Puja of the Manicktala Chaltabagan Lohapatty Durga Puja Committee, opening its 2026 pandal, ‘Nishan — The Mark’, to devotees and visitors in North Kolkata.
Tesla has unveiled its redesigned Roadster, featuring rocket-style thrusters that were demonstrated in a video showing the vehicle leaping over a truck and other vehicles while twisting in mid-air.
Apple has announced that customers can pre-order the iPhone Duo through its official website and Apple Store app starting Friday, October 16.
In central Kolkata, the Wellington Nagarik Kalyan Samity’s Durga Puja has turned the humble mishti into a theme. “Mishtanna Puran” traces a thousand-odd years of milk, sugar and ingenuity—from temple offerings to the rosogolla—and reminds the city that no other cuisine has made sweetness so central to its identity. Reporting and writing by Sujoy Dhar and Aaheli Chakraborty; photos by Avishek Mitra
Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty unveiled a 7.5-foot Durga idol made of pure chocolate, mixing Bengali craftsmanship with culinary excellence at Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport in Kolkata.
Kolkata/IBNS: On the occasion of Mahalaya, cultural enthusiast Sundeep Bhutoria has lent his voice to the narration of Mahishasura Mardini Ki Gatha, the saga of Goddess Durga’s triumph over the demon Mahishasura, presented for the first time in Hindi. Released as Mahalaya:
Apple has unveiled the next-generation Apple TV 4K, featuring an upgraded Siri AI experience powered by Apple Intelligence, the A19 chip and enhanced home theatre capabilities.
Apple today announced HomePod mini 2, featuring Siri AI, gorgeous new colours, and enhanced audio experiences.
Swiss Ambassador to India Maya Tissafi recently participated in a Garba event in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, celebrating the spirit of Navratri and experiencing the state's vibrant cultural traditions.
A new three-year research and innovation partnership has been announced today between the Royal Academy of Engineering and Tata Steel, bringing together industry and universities in the UK and India to increase the use of sustainable and recycled materials and bring economic growth and strategic value in both countries.
Kolkata/IBNS: The BJP government on Saturday sought to move beyond the recurring controversies surrounding Durga Puja, sparked by various 'diktats' from religious groups, with a spectacular cultural programme headlined by a drone show on the occasion of Mahalaya. View this post on Instagram ...
Amazon has launched an all-new lineup of tablets that combines upgraded hardware, its Alexa+ AI assistant and built-in access to the Google Play Store, bringing millions of Android apps to users alongside Amazon's digital services.
Tech major Sony India on Friday announced the expansion of its ULT POWER portfolio with the launch of 2nd Generation of ULT models ULT TOWER 5, ULT TOWER 7 and ULT TOWER MAX.
