Veteran actor Nana Patekar has died at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. The actor was found unconscious and was rushed to Manipal Hospital, where doctors attempted continuous CPR for nearly 45 minutes but could not revive him. He was declared dead at around 5:20 am on Thursday, October 8. Born Vishwanath Patekar in Maharashtra, Nana Patekar built a distinctive career across Hindi and Marathi cinema, becoming known for his intense screen presence, powerful dialogue delivery and ability to take on complex and unconventional characters. His journey from theatre and early films to some of Indian cinema’s most memorable performances made him one of the industry's most respected actors. WATCH

A massive explosion has rocked the Amur Gas Chemical Complex in Russia’s Far East, leaving at least 7 people dead and more than 120 injured. The Russian-Chinese joint venture had been under construction for seven years and was designed to become one of the world’s largest polymer production facilities. The blast reportedly struck a methanol processing unit during the facility’s final pre-startup stage. Officials say the main equipment was not damaged and there is currently no threat to nearby residents.