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

The Indian Air Force’s Sarang Helicopter Display Team has arrived in Egypt for the 2nd El Alamein International Airshow, scheduled from September 8 to 10. Flying India’s indigenous ALH Dhruv helicopters, the team will showcase precision formations, close-proximity flying and synchronised aerial manoeuvres.

 IAF's Sarang helicopter team reaches Egypt for the El Alamein Int'l airshow

At least 10 people were killed after a fuel tanker exploded following a traffic accident on Iran’s Hamedan-Sanandaj highway. Six others were injured, while officials said the crash may have been caused by a technical fault in the tanker’s braking system.

Fuel tanker explodes after traffic accident in western Iran, kills 10

Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory ahead of Sunday’s motorcade rehearsal for the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Commuters are advised to plan their journeys accordingly as security arrangements and traffic restrictions are put in place ahead of the September 11–13 summit.

BRICS Summit 2026: 35 roads to remain affected during motorcade rehearsal

Fireballs and thick smoke rose over Maiss al-Jabal in southern Lebanon as Israeli forces blew up and burned properties in the border village. The destruction comes as Israeli troops maintain a self-declared security zone extending roughly 10 kilometres into Lebanese territory.

Israeli forces destroy and burn properties in southern Lebanon

German startup Isar Aerospace has successfully sent its Spectrum rocket into orbit from Arctic Norway, marking the first commercial orbital launch from continental Europe. The milestone gives Europe a new route to space as countries compete for a share of the growing satellite launch market.

German rocket reaches space as Europe enters satellite launch race

Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupted early Sunday, sending lava and ash into the sky and forcing a temporary suspension of flights at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Authorities reported no casualties but warned residents and visitors to stay at least 3 kilometres from the active crater.

Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau erupts, Jakarta flights suspended

US President Donald Trump's top negotiators have met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, as efforts to end the war in Ukraine gather pace.

Footage released by the Kremlin showed Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner being greeted by Putin, who said the current situation "is not so easy".

Russia-Ukraine war: Witkoff & Kushner meet Putin, propose options to end Ukraine war 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi invoked his “Dimagi Naxal” remark at Shri Ram College of Commerce’s centenary celebrations, comparing it to a homeopathic pill that initially worsens an illness. Modi also recalled crises including COVID-19, the Russia-Ukraine war and the West Asia conflict, saying India overcame repeated challenges despite predictions of failure.

PM Modi says ‘Dimagi Naxals’ are being exposed after his Red Fort remark

Nepal’s tunnel rescue operation is an extraordinary challenge. But past rescues from India, Thailand and Chile show that complex situations can demand multiple technologies, strategies and expertise. Can it be done in Rasuwa, and how quickly?

Nepal Floods: No technology can rescue them?

A hospital supervisor in Minab, southern Iran, recalled treating dozens of casualties after shrapnel struck a wedding gathering in Kuhestak on September 1. The blast killed four people and wounded at least 68 others, while weapons experts cited by Reuters said a U.S. munition likely directly hit the site.


Hospital supervisor recalls dozens treated after deadly strike 

Your food bill, your favourite French products and even your job could be changing faster than you think. From rising global food prices and pressure on French farmers to AI disrupting China's white-collar workforce, tune in to World Business Watch as kanishka.sarkar_official brings you all the shifts shaping economies and everyday life.

Food, farms & the future: Three big shifts

Israeli strikes in southern and eastern Lebanon killed at least three people and injured 23 late Friday, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. The strikes hit five locations across the southern Tyr and Nabatieh regions and the eastern Bekaa region.


Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill three, injure 23 despite truce

Inside Gamescom: Where gaming meets AI, robots & culture

From insects to rescuers: The rise of Cyborg Cockroaches

Venice Film festival is underway and George Clooney and his old Trump clashes are back in the spotlight. Danny Boyle's #Ink gets a four-minute ovation, and the Oscar buzz is already building. Here's a quick glimpse of what's making waves at the festival. Shubhangi Priyadarshini brings you more. @shubhangip_

Venice film festival 2026: George clooney takes centre stage

The UN General Assembly has backed a new world map proposed by several African countries, aiming to better represent the true size of Africa. The map makes Africa appear larger while reducing the relative size of North America and Europe, challenging the distortions of traditional map projections.

UN votes to adopt new world map that shows Africa's true size

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni celebrated her government becoming Italy’s longest-serving of the republican era at a rally in Bari. Her government has lasted 1,413 days, surpassing Silvio Berlusconi’s previous record, as Meloni hailed political stability as a key achievement.

Italy PM Meloni celebrates longest-serving Italian govt since WWII

Nigeria has assumed the chairmanship of the UN General Assembly’s Fifth Committee, with Permanent Representative Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim vowing sweeping accountability, transparency, and administrative reforms. Marking a departure from "business as usual," Nigeria declared that UN expenditures must directly benefit all 193 member states rather than just expanding the Secretariat. Key priorities include restructuring top-heavy bureaucracy and closely scrutinizing the UN's $110 billion staff pension fund.

Nigeria Promises Reforms As It Chairs UN Budget Committee

An aerial attack outside Dilling in Sudan's South Kordofan destroyed two clearly marked World Food Programme (WFP) trucks carrying over 50 metric tons of vital food aid. The destroyed shipment contained emergency rations—including cereals, split peas, oil, and salt—meant to feed 5,800 starving people in Kadugli for a month. The UN strongly condemned the strike, marking it as the eighth attack on WFP operations in Sudan this year amid worsening famine conditions.

Air Strike Destroys WFP Food Aid Trucks In Sudan

Niger's military junta has displayed a massive stockpile of weapons and equipment seized from mutinous soldiers following a failed coup attempt at Air Base 101 in Niamey. State broadcaster RTN revealed recovered gear including 34 armed pickup trucks, armored vehicles, hundreds of AK-47s, heavy machine guns, and RPGs. Loyalist forces, backed by Russian-aligned Africa Corps personnel, put down the uprising, which the junta claims was backed by foreign elements.

Niger Army Seizes Weapons After Failed Coup Attempt

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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