Current Affairs

Veteran actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar

Veteran actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar died in Goa on 8 October 2026. He was 75. He was born as Vishwanath Patekar, was one of the most respected actors in Indian cinema.

Singeetham Srinivasa Rao

Legendary filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao died in Chennai on 3 October 2026. He was 95. He began his journey in cinema by working with veteran filmmaker KV Reddy. He was associated with the classic Mayabazar, released in 1957, before moving on to direct films himself.

Pawan Kumar Chandana

Skyroot Aerospace co-founder and CEO Pawan Kumar Chandana has been named to TIMEs 2026 TIME100 Next list, which features 100 emerging leaders from around the world who are shaping the next generation of leadership. The recognition comes months after Skyroot achieved a major milestone in Indias private space sector with the successful launch of Vikram-1, the countrys first privately developed orbital rocket.