Actor Sanjay Dutt sought to defuse a social media storm after remarks made during a Gandhi Jayanti episode of Shekhar Tonite prompted political and public criticism. Dutt said the lines were part of a scripted, light hearted segment, while allies and critics continued to debate the context and consequences.
Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3 delivered one of 2026’s biggest Bollywood opening weekends, grossing about Rs 273 crore worldwide in three days and crossing key India net and gross milestones.
CODEPINK Detroit will host a public teach-in, Iran: The Most Misunderstood and Demonized Country, on October 8 at the General Baker Institute. The event aims to provide historical context and community discussion as tensions involving Iran continue to make headlines.
Ajay Devgn starrer Drishyam 3: The Conclusion opened during the Gandhi Jayanti weekend and has pushed past major box office milestones in its first four days, underscoring the continuing commercial strength of the Hindi crime thriller franchise.
On Javed Akhtar’s 81st birthday, Shabana Azmi posted a nostalgic Instagram note recalling the screenwriter and lyricist arriving in Mumbai on October 4, 1964 with just 27 paise. Her post reframed his early hardship as a message of hope for aspiring artists across India.
Reading Borough Council has launched its 2026 Small Grants Fund, making £150,000 available in grants up to 7,500 and new micro grants to support community projects tackling inequality across the borough.
Ajay Devgn starrer Drishyam 3 continued its strong start on Sunday, securing more than Rs 100 crore in India in its first two days and sustaining heavy show counts across markets.
Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3: The Conclusion crossed the Rs 100 crore India gross milestone within 48 hours of release, driven by strong metropolitan turnout and wide advance bookings. Trade trackers and mainstream outlets report a robust India and overseas haul as the film eyes a big opening weekend.
The Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture opened the 13th International Bediuzzaman Symposium today at the Ataturk Cultural Center in Istanbul, convening scholars from around the world to discuss Qur’anic responses to contemporary global crises.
Madhusudan 'Mad' Sandhu, a prominent social media influencer and makeup artist with connections to Punjabi entertainment, was killed on Loharka Road in Amritsar on October 3. Authorities are examining CCTV, witness accounts and possible motives including earlier threats and online controversies.
Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam: The Conclusion opened to strong audience response over the Gandhi Jayanti weekend, posting one of the largest October day one hauls in recent years and sustaining momentum into Saturday amid strong advance bookings.
SLI Consulting and Philippine Coding Camp signed a cooperation to provide courses, bootcamps and family access to coding and digital skills, aiming to widen the Philippines technology talent pipeline by linking corporate upskilling to early learning for children and teens.
On October 2, 2026, veteran actors and musicians joined the Cockroach Janta Party rally at Shivaji Park, despite police denial of permission. Organisers demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and signalled plans to escalate to Delhi if demands are not met.
Drishyam 3: The Conclusion opened to strong audience response across India on October 2, 2026, with first-day industry estimates placing India net collections in the mid 60 crore range, making it Ajay Devgn’s biggest opening day. Early box office tracking and ticketing data show the film outpacing its predecessors and registering high evening occupancies in major markets.
The Election Commission of Pakistan has formally notified an AI Wing at its secretariat to support digitisation, staff training and a full E-Office rollout by December, the commission said in a notification dated October 1.