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

Emotional scenes unfolded at Nanchang West Railway Station in Jiangxi Province, China, as retiring veterans from a unit of the Jiangxi Contingent of the Chinese People’s Armed Police Force prepared to return home after years in uniform.
Comrades gathered to bid farewell as a military band played at the station. The veterans stood in formation during the ceremony, with some visibly moved to tears. Others joined in singing “Ode to the Motherland” as they marked the end of their military service.
The farewell ceremony marked the beginning of a new chapter for the retiring service members as they leave behind their years in uniform and return to civilian life.
Watch the emotional farewell ceremony and the moving scenes as Chinese military veterans say goodbye to their comrades.

China military veterans bid emotional farewell | Jiangxi armed police veterans leave for home

Tamil Nadu has begun enforcing a smartphone ban across 52 major temples, with devotees required to deposit camera-enabled phones at designated counters before entering. The move aims to preserve the sanctity of temple premises and prevent selfies, reels, photography and video recording. Devotees can deposit their phones for a ₹5 fee, while basic phones without cameras are permitted. 


Tamil Nadu temples phone ban: More such bans needed?

A fake “1 bedroom apartment in the heart of London” listing used the exact address and image of 10 Downing Street, falsely advertising a stay just four minutes from the Houses of Parliament. Consumer watchdog Which? created the listing on Booking.com and successfully processed a payment, exposing serious weaknesses in the platform’s fraud checks and verification systems.


Scam listing advertised '1-bedroom apartment' near UK Parliament

Bengaluru has emerged as India’s standout nightlife destination on the global stage. Time Out’s 2026 ranking of the world’s best cities for nightlife placed Bengaluru 17th globally, making it the only Indian city in the top 20. The ranking highlights Bengaluru’s strong sense of community, which scored 82%, while the overall quality of its nightlife received a 71% score. The city’s after-dark culture includes casual bars, street life, live music, rooftop venues, microbreweries and neighbourhood hotspots. The result puts Bengaluru ahead of the usual Indian nightlife contenders, with Mumbai and Delhi absent from the global top 20. Bangkok topped the worldwide ranking, followed by Berlin and New York City


Bengaluru crowned India’s nightlife capital | B'luru ranks 17th among world’s best nightlife cities

Iran has accused the US of bombing a wedding celebration in Kuhestak, in southern Iran's Sirik county, killing at least four to five people, including children, and wounding over 50 others. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei called it a "war crime," saying the strike represents "the true face" of what he called America's unlawful war. The Iranian Red Crescent has written to the International Criminal Court seeking an investigation. US CENTCOM said it's aware of the casualty reports but stressed it "never targets civilians."

Iran Foreign Ministry calls Sirik wedding bombing a war crime

A passenger bus overturned on the coastal road between the Red Sea resort towns of Dahab and Nuweiba in Egypt's South Sinai province, killing at least 22 people, including 10 Jordanian nationals, and injuring 28 others.


Wreckage of overturned bus following fatal accident in Egypt 

China has fully reopened the only road leading to the Gyirong border crossing with Nepal, allowing heavy machinery to reach the core disaster zone for the first time since the devastating floods.

Chinese state broadcaster CCTV showed rescue teams, excavators, life-detection equipment and search dogs being deployed in the affected area. A rapid-response disease-control team has also been sent as authorities work to manage the growing humanitarian and public-health challenges.

China’s official toll remains at 16 dead and 546 missing in Tibet. Among those still missing are 104 Indians, 49 Nepali citizens and 33 Latvians, according to the information provided by authorities.

NEPAL FLOOD  | China Reopens Gyirong Border Route | Heavy Machinery Enters Disaster Zone

Tiger Woods is back in court in Florida as his DUI case stemming from a March rollover crash takes a new turn. Woods appeared before Judge Darren Steele in Martin County on September 2 for a hearing listed on the court docket as a change-of-plea hearing. His attorney had described the proceeding as a “plea conference.”

Woods, 50, was arrested on March 27 following a rollover crash on Jupiter Island. He was charged with DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test after refusing a DUI test. Police accounts said his Range Rover crossed double solid lines and swerved while attempting to avoid a pickup truck and trailer.

The golf star had initially entered a not-guilty plea. The latest court proceeding marks a significant development in the case, although the precise details of the plea change were not initially disclosed.

Tiger Woods In Court | Golf Legend Appears For DUI Plea Hearing After Crash

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has opened a high-stakes psychological and economic front. Kyiv has officially warned international airlines and insurers that Russian airspace is no longer safe, disclaiming responsibility for civilian flights operating over Russian airspace. Vladimir Putin has branded the move state terrorism, promising heavy retaliation.  


Zelensky warns shahed terror will spread beyond Ukraine

Russia-Germany tensions are escalating after Moscow summoned Germany’s acting ambassador over Berlin’s accusation that Russia was behind an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport.

Germany said its intelligence and police investigations indicated that individuals involved in the August 4 incident were acting on behalf of Russian state agencies. Berlin subsequently announced measures including the closure of Russia’s consulate in Bonn and other restrictions.

Russia has rejected Germany’s accusation and warned of consequences, while the Kremlin has described Berlin’s response as another mistake. Moscow’s decision to summon the German acting ambassador marks another escalation in already strained relations between the two countries.

Russia Summons German Ambassador | Moscow Hits Back Over Leipzig Airport Drone Attack 

Chinese President Xi Jinping attended a grand welcome ceremony hosted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Xi arrived in Egypt on Tuesday for a state visit, marking his first visit to the country in a decade.

The official ceremony at Ittihadiya Palace featured military honours and a 21-gun salute, with the Egyptian and Chinese national anthems played during the welcome.

Xi’s visit comes as China and Egypt mark 70 years of diplomatic relations, with both sides seeking to deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership and cooperation across political, economic and development areas.


Xi Jinping In Egypt | Chinese President Receives Grand Welcome From Sisi In Cairo 

The Iranian Red Crescent Society has released video and still images showing destruction in Kuhistik, Sirik, in southern Iran, following reported U.S. strikes on September 1.

The footage shows damaged and destroyed buildings at the site of a reported wedding gathering, while Red Crescent personnel are seen inspecting a damaged electricity tower and nearby structures.

The images emerged after the U.S. military said it had completed another wave of strikes on Iran, targeting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps positions as the conflict continued to escalate.

Iranian state media reported multiple casualties at a wedding gathering near Sirik following Tuesday evening’s attack. Reuters said it verified the location of the footage and still images by comparing building layouts, rooftops, trees, roads and electricity infrastructure with satellite imagery and other visual evidence.

Watch for the latest Iran war updates, U.S. strikes on Iran, Sirik attack aftermath, southern Iran destruction, Red Crescent footage and developments in the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.

IRAN WAR | Iran Fires Missiles Toward Jordan | U.S. Bases Targeted After Fresh Strikes

Is Kolkata running out of time? A new UN report says the city's low-lying geography and ageing infrastructure make it acutely vulnerable to sea level rise. WION reports from the banks of the Hooghly.


Kolkata faces immediate inundation risk, warns UN report

Drones are rapidly becoming a cornerstone of India's military strategy. What began as a tool for surveillance and reconnaissance has evolved into a sophisticated ecosystem of strike drones, loitering munitions, AI-powered systems, and autonomous platforms. As modern warfare increasingly shifts from hardware to software, algorithms and data are becoming as critical as tanks and fighter jets. From monitoring borders to conducting precision strikes, drones are redefining how India prepares for future conflicts, making unmanned warfare a key pillar of national defence.


India’s drone future: Upcoming capabilities

Global superpowers are racing into an urgent arms revolution. The Pentagon faces severely depleted crucial weapon stockpiles after sustained conflicts across the Middle East and Eastern Europe. With US President Donald Trump demanding rapid weapons replenishment, American military chiefs have launched an emergency search for new advance weaponry. But again, money is an issue. With military budgets stretched and modern wars requiring massive ammunition, the new mantra is to build, acquire cheaper, precision weapons.


Cheaper weapons making it easier to wage war? 

Karnataka BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra is leading a 10-day, 170-km ‘Ballari Chalo’ padayatra from Lingasugur to Ballari, targeting the Congress government over alleged corruption, governance failures, drought relief and other issues. The march, which runs until September 10, is being positioned as a major political campaign against the ruling party. 

BJP launches 10-day ‘Ballari Chalo’ padayatra against congress

Surveillance footage from Buga, Valle del Cauca, shows a motorcyclist crashing into a moving public bus and being thrown through an open rear door into the vehicle’s interior. The rider, who was not wearing a helmet and allegedly ran a red light, landed on the aisle seats, stood up dazed but conscious, and walked out of the bus with no life-threatening injuries. Authorities say the open door likely prevented a far worse impact; the motorcyclist left the scene and has not sought medical care.

Motorcyclist collides with bus in Colombia

A Honduran court has dropped fraud and money laundering charges against former President Juan Orlando Hernández, judiciary authorities said on Tuesday. The judge ruled there was no evidence Hernández authorized or managed the alleged embezzled funds or that they financed his 2013 campaign, clearing the last domestic case against him nine months after his U.S. drug-trafficking conviction and subsequent pardon by President Donald Trump

 Honduran court drops fraud charges against ex-prez

Utah District Judge Tony Graf ruled Tuesday there is enough evidence for Tyler Robinson to stand trial on aggravated murder charges in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The judge sided with prosecutors who called their evidence “overwhelming,” allowing them to seek the death penalty for the September 2025 shooting at Utah Valley University in Orem. Robinson, 23, faces seven charges including aggravated murder for endangering others at the event; a not-guilty plea was entered on his behalf.

Judge sends Charlie Kirk murder case to trial; death penalty possible

Thousands of US service members are about to descend on Thailand, as the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier makes a port call near the coastal city of Pattaya, known for its beaches and nightlife. Thai police have been intensifying a crackdown on sex workers ahead of the arrival of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier.

USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand after West Asia deployment 

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