October 2026 is packed with exciting OTT releases. From Ben Affleck's Animals and Keerthy Suresh's Akka to Doctor X: Mafia in White, here’s a curated list of twelve major titles arriving on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, and more.

OTT releases in October 2026: Animals, Akka, Doctor X: Mafia in White- 12 big titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and more

As Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 heads into its grand finale, take a look at the memorable friendships that blossomed among contestants while facing Rohit Shetty’s daring stunts and challenges.

Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 finale: 6 friendships that blossomed on Rohit Shetty’s show over the years

Loved Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3: The Conclusion? From gripping investigations to unexpected twists, check out these crime thrillers that will keep you hooked.

Enjoyed Drishyam 3? 5 movies like Ajay Devgn’s crime thriller to watch next

As the Iran war continues, its impact on fuel prices and national security is becoming an important issue for US voters, while recent polls show low approval of Donald Trump's handling of the conflict ahead of the 2026 midterms.

US midterms: Iran war, fuel prices and economy take centre stage

On Gandhi Jayanti 2026, revisit Mahatma Gandhi’s life and legacy through the movies listed below, which highlight his freedom struggle, principles of non-violence, and lasting impact on India.

Gandhi Jayanti 2026: 5 movies based on the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi

A goods train derailed near Chhan Arorian Railway Station in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir. Railway officials say the derailment occurred on the goods line, with both passenger lines remaining clear and train services continuing normally. Teams quickly cleared the derailed train and restored the down line. The cause of the derailment is being investigated.

JK: Goods train derails near Kathua railway station 

The Delhi building collapse in a student hub has sent shockwaves across India. With 7 reported dead amid mounting anger and calls for accountability, what will it take for this nightmare to end?

Delhi Building Collapse: Delhi's civic body demolishes 'unsafe girls' PG

Search teams in Indonesia are looking for journalists reportedly missing while covering the eruption of Anak Krakatau volcano. Authorities are working to locate the missing journalists as volcanic activity raises safety concerns in the surrounding area.

Indonesia searches for missing journalists after Anak Krakatau eruption

From Russia’s growing BRICS dependence and South Korea’s AI-driven power crunch to billions lost in crypto hacks, three stories are exposing the economic pressures reshaping global markets.


Russia, AI & Crypto: The new economic battleground

Iran says it seized a US unmanned underwater vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, in a development that could further escalate tensions between Tehran and Washington. The reported incident comes amid heightened US-Iran tensions and growing concerns over security in the strategically important waterway.

Iran says it captured US underwater vessel near Strait of Hormuz 

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have warned that ships in Kuwaiti and Bahraini ports hosting U.S. personnel could be targeted in response to reported U.S. attacks on Iranian oil tankers. The threat marks another major escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions and raises concerns over security and shipping across the Gulf.

US-Iran war: Iran threatens retaliatory strikes on oil tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain

The U.S. military says it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after Iran targeted a U.S. warship with ballistic missiles.
The strikes mark a major escalation in the widening U.S.-Iran conflict, with Tehran threatening further retaliation.

US forces destroy 5 Iranian oil tankers in retaliatory strikes 

Iranian missiles were intercepted in the sky of Mafraq city, 70 km (44mi) north of the Jordanian capital Amman early Wednesday. Watch the full video to know more on this. 


Iran launches missile barrage on Jordan, tensions explode in Middle East 

Tensions between the United States and Iran escalate further as the U.S. military says it destroyed five Iranian oil carriers following attempted missile attacks. The development marks another major escalation in the growing confrontation between Washington and Tehran, raising fresh concerns over regional security and oil supply routes.

US-Iran war intensifies as US military destroys five Iranian oil carriers after missile attacks 

A twisted plot unraveled in Ondo State. Amotekun Corps arrested 53 suspects for offenses ranging from kidnapping and murder to cattle rustling and diesel theft — including a bizarre self-kidnapping scam in Akure North, where the very man who reported his siblings' abduction turned out to be an accomplice.

Amotekun crackdown nets 53 suspects across Ondo state

One pilot. One drone swarm. Multiple missions. Explore how a single operator can coordinate swarms of unmanned systems for surveillance, targeting and battlefield operations.

One pilot. One swarm. Multiple missions.

Nigeria's counterfeit crisis just got a lot closer to home. NAFDAC's enforcement chief Martins Iluyomade revealed that Chinese nationals once running fake-goods operations from abroad have now set up local production plants and logistics networks inside Nigeria — no longer needing to ship products in from China at all.

NAFDAC links Chinese nationals to Nigeria's counterfeit trade

Kenya is grappling with a growing crisis of its own making. President William Ruto's order for undocumented foreign traders to shut small businesses or leave triggered chaos — hundreds of Burundians queued outside their embassy for travel papers, viral Nakuru footage showed traders being forcibly removed, and rights groups warn of threats and harassment spreading into everyday communities. 

Kenya: Xenophobia fears amid crackdown on foreign traders

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended condolences to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan. Tinubu described the loss as a moment that underscores the strong bonds of solidarity among African nations. The message reflects the close diplomatic and personal ties shared by leaders across the continent as Tanzania mourns the passing of the First Gentleman.


Nigeria's president offers condolences to Tanzania's first lady 

What can hyperspectral satellites really see from space? Unlike conventional satellites, they capture hundreds of wavelengths of light, revealing hidden details about vegetation, minerals, water, pollution and even changes on the ground that the human eye cannot detect.


What can hyperspectral satellites see? 

Russia is adapting its Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter to function as an airborne mothership capable of launching, recovering, and coordinating swarms of multi-role mini-drones. This configuration allows the crewed aircraft to remain at a safe stand-off distance while dispatching low-observable unmanned vehicles for reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and precision strikes. Read the full analysis at Military Watch Magazine.

Russia turns Su-57 into a mothership for stealth drones | Future of air warfare

The Delhi building collapse in a student hub has sent shockwaves across India. With 7 reported dead amid mounting anger and calls for accountability, what will it take for this nightmare to end?


Delhi building collapse: Delhi students speak out - 'we live in washroom-sized rooms'

Massive wildfires broke out in Turkiye’s Antalya province, with firefighters battling the flames from the air and ground. Residents and animals were evacuated from threatened areas as authorities brought the fires under control.


Firefighters battle wildfires in Turkey's Antalya region

A Russian drone strike hit a passenger train in Ukraine after it was stopped as a precaution. Passengers were evacuated, while one train attendant remains unaccounted for.


Russia-Ukraine war: Russian drone strikes Dnipro-Zaporizhzhia train, one missing

Manipuri teacher killed after objecting to loud noise in Delhi

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OTT releases in October 2026: Animals, Akka, Doctor X: Mafia in White- 12 big titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and more

Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 finale: 6 friendships that blossomed on Rohit Shetty’s show over the years

Enjoyed Drishyam 3? 5 movies like Ajay Devgn’s crime thriller to watch next

US midterms: Iran war, fuel prices and economy take centre stage

Gandhi Jayanti 2026: 5 movies based on the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi