NEWX

Every story in 60 words, and who else is reporting it

NEWX reads Indian and world outlets for you, sums up each story, and shows how its coverage splits between left, centre and right. Plus local news from your city, in your language.

Free on Android and iPhone.

Live from today's feed

NEWX ·

Margaret Hamilton, Apollo Program Pioneer, Dies at 90

Margaret Hamilton, who led NASA's Apollo lunar program computer system development, has died at 90. She published over 130 papers, founded software companies, and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016. She taught at MIT from 1959 to the mid-1970s and led the Apollo software team by 1968.

The Hindu Event Breakdown
2 outlets covered this
Other perspectives
The Straits TimesCentre Margaret Hamilton, Apollo software pioneer, dies at 90
Example @you · Reporter

Your report from your area appears here

Reporters on NEWX post what they see where they live — a road closure, a local event, a civic problem. Each report gets a card like this one, with the reporter's name on it, and reaches readers who follow that area.

Reported by youReport from your area
NEWX ·

Nana Patekar Dies After Cardiac Arrest at Goa Home

Nana Patekar, 75, died after a cardiac arrest at his Goa residence on October 8. Doctors declared him dead at 5:20 am due to a heart attack. He served in the Kargil War, losing 20 kg, and trained with the Maratha Light Infantry for three years while writing his film Prahaar. He also raised funds for veterans and appeared on Kaun Banega Crorepati.

Hindustan Times Event Breakdown
16 outlets covered this
Other perspectives +2
NDTV NewsCentre Nana Patekar Found Unconscious, Mourned by Kohli and Tendulkar as 'True Legend Times of IndiaCentre Nana Patekar dies at 75 after being declared dead in hospital
NEWX ·

South Africa host Australia in Durban for first Test series since Sandpapergate

South Africa host Australia in Durban for their first Test series since the 2017-18 Sandpapergate tour, where Australia used sandpaper to alter the ball. The series marks a rematch with Australia's current attack featuring four members of that team, while South Africa enter as reigning champions. Injuries have ruled out key players for both sides.

News18 Event Breakdown
3 outlets covered this
Other perspectives
India TodayCentre Australia chase redemption in South Africa Tests after 8-year Sandpapergate saga News18Centre South Africa host Australia in first Test series since Sandpapergate scandal
NEWX ·

Nana Patekar's Comic Role in Welcome Became Pop-Culture Reference Before His Death

Nana Patekar, known for serious roles, took on the comic role of Uday in Welcome (2007), becoming a pop-culture reference. His chemistry with Anil Kapoor defined the film. He died at 75 from cardiac arrest in Goa, with a post-mortem pending. Last rites will be held in Pune this evening.

NDTV News Event Breakdown
3 outlets covered this
Other perspectives
Times of IndiaCentre Nana Patekar's iconic comic role in 'Welcome' marks a career shift into comedy Hindustan TimesCentre Nana Patekar agreed to play Uday Shetty after three-hour narration by Anees Bazmee
NEWX ·

Microsoft Unveils Surface Laptop Ultra With 'World's First Magnetic USB-C Charging

Microsoft launched the Surface Laptop Ultra with a 15-inch mini-LED touchscreen and Magnetic Connect, called the 'world's first built-in magnetic USB-C charging experience.' The connector is thicker than standard USB-C, won't fit phones, and only the right-side port is magnetised. The base model includes an 18-core RTX Spark chip, 24GB RAM, and 512GB storage. Microsoft also opened pre-orders for the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box.

Free Press Journal Event Breakdown
5 outlets covered this
Other perspectives +2
The Straits TimesCentre Microsoft unveils Surface Ultra with Nvidia AI chip to reduce OpenAI reliance Ars TechnicaCentre Microsoft unveils AI-powered Surface RTX Spark Dev Box and Laptop Ultra
NEWX ·

Beardman returns with 4/23 in India A clash after injury break

After an injury hiatus, Western Australian pacer Mahli Beardman returned to action, taking 4 wickets for 23 runs in six overs against India A in Puducherry. Inspired by India's hard-length tactics, he described the match as simple, focusing on holding a hard length. Beardman, who played two one-dayers back home, called representing his country an absolute honour.

The New Indian Express Event Breakdown
2 outlets covered this
Other perspectives
The HinduCentre Beardman bowls fast, strikes four for 23 against India A
NEWX ·

Nana Patekar dies after cardiac arrest in Goa; cricketers mourn

Nana Patekar died on Thursday after a cardiac arrest at his Goa residence. Declared dead at 5:20 am following 45 minutes of resuscitation efforts, the veteran actor received tributes from cricketers like Shikhar Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane, who called him a 'truly remarkable actor' and expressed grief over his passing.

Free Press Journal Event Breakdown
9 outlets covered this
Other perspectives +2
Times of IndiaCentre Nana Patekar passes away at 75 after hospitalization News18Centre Nana Patekar Passes Away After Severe Chest Pain in Goa

Swipe the card — that's how the app reads.

Local tab

Your city, in your language

348cities

641neighbourhoods

had local news on NEWX in the last 7 days.

Pick your city or area and get what's happening there, in the language it was reported in. These came in today:

Languages

Read it in nine languages

Switch the whole app, headlines and all, to the language you read best.

Also in the app

More than a feed

Today's news is already waiting

Get NEWX, it's free

Android and iPhone. No account needed to start reading.

NEWXNews in 60 words Install