
Hollywood · Oct 5, 2026
With the Paramount Warner Bros. merger expected to close on October 6, 2026, Skydance announced a leadership slate headed by David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz. The move crystallizes control of two of Hollywoods largest studios and raises immediate questions about production strategy, newsroom independence and jobs across the United States.

World News · Oct 5, 2026
Swiss President Guy Parmelin arrived in New Delhi on October 5 for a three day state visit focused on deepening economic ties, pushing an investment protection agreement and exploring cooperation on critical technologies amid growing engagement between Switzerland and India.

Business & Economy · Oct 5, 2026
After a sharp sell off that marked the FTSE 100’s worst week since April, London stocks steadied on Monday as mining shares and an oil sector deal helped calm investors while gilt yields and rate expectations remained in focus.

World Politics News · Oct 5, 2026
French authorities ordered hundreds of high schools to suspend lessons on October 5 as a wave of student blockades over shortages, overcrowding and dilapidated facilities spread across the country. The move follows days of clashes, dozens of injuries and thousands of arrests that have deepened political pressure on the government.

Bollywood · Oct 5, 2026
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.

Business & Economy · Oct 5, 2026
The federal government raised petrol by Rs2.10 and high speed diesel by Rs0.30 per litre for the October 3 to October 5 pricing window, underscoring the shift to a daily fuel pricing mechanism and heightening concerns about spillover effects on transport costs, inflation and industry operating margins.

Press Release · Oct 4, 2026
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.

Bollywood · Oct 3, 2026
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.

Business & Economy · Oct 3, 2026
Average UK diesel prices have topped 200 pence per litre for the first time, intensifying pressure on ministers and prompting G7 countries to agree co ordinated releases of oil and diesel reserves. The move aims to calm markets but offers only limited near term relief for households and businesses in the United Kingdom.

Hollywood · Oct 3, 2026
With a federal order clearing the way for the merger, Paramount Skydance’s David Ellison announced the combined company will adopt the Skydance name, a move that comes as Warner Bros. film coheads Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy are reported to be leaving the studio before the October 6 closing.

Business & Economy · Oct 3, 2026
The Pakistan Energy Exhibition and Conference in Karachi, which runs October 1 to 3, 2026, drew a stronger-than-expected turnout on its final day as local firms, regional suppliers and international delegations signalled renewed investment appetite for renewable generation, grid modernization and domestic manufacturing of energy equipment.

Hollywood · Oct 2, 2026
A slate of mainly Hollywood titles opened across the United Kingdom on Friday, October 2, 2026, renewing competition at the box office and testing demand for studio fare as the autumn awards and streaming windows approach.

Upcoming Movies and Series · Oct 2, 2026
Peacock has formally ordered a live action television series set in the Fast and Furious universe, with Vin Diesel attached as an executive producer and Mike Daniels and Wolfe Coleman signed as co showrunners. The series is being positioned to premiere in 2028 alongside the franchise closing film.

Business & Economy · Oct 2, 2026
Gross Goods and Services Tax collections rose to Rs 2,03,521 crore in September 2026, up 14.7 percent year on year, as import-linked levies surged nearly 26 percent while domestic GST growth remained in the low double digits.

World News · Oct 2, 2026
Taiwan on Friday took delivery of the first two of 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets from the United States, a high profile addition to its air defences that comes after delays and amid persistent pressure from China.