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J r NTR Condemns AI Deepfake Using Chuttamalle Footage, Warns of Legal Action Actor Jr NTR has strongly condemned an AI-generated deepfake video using footage from the song “Chuttamalle” from Devara: Part 1 , which has been circulating on social media. The actor said he would pursue legal action against those responsible for creating and spreading the manipulated content.  AI-Morphed Chuttamalle Video Circulates Online The manipulated video uses footage featuring Jr NTR and Janhvi Kapoor from “Chuttamalle,” a song from the 2024 Telugu film Devara: Part 1 . Reports said an altered version of the footage was being circulated on X and other online platforms. The original song footage was digitally manipulated using AI to create content that did not occur in the actual film or music video. Jr NTR Warns Those Behind the Video Responding on X on October 3, Jr NTR described the misuse of AI as deeply disturbing and condemned the way the technology had been used to digitally alter a wo...

I ndia-US Trade Deal Still Not Imminent as Key Sticking Points Remain A proposed India-US trade deal is still not imminent , despite continued negotiations between the two countries, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on October 1, 2026. Greer said Washington and New Delhi remain engaged and are working through several unresolved issues.  The latest comments came as Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal was in the United States for trade discussions and the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting in Milwaukee . Talks Continue, but No Immediate Agreement Greer said he had a constructive conversation with Goyal during the G20 meeting and that officials from both countries were continuing to work toward an agreement. However, he indicated that several sticking points remain , meaning the negotiations have not yet reached a stage where an immediate signing can be expected.  The two sides are discussing an interim trade agreement as part of wider negotiations for a US-Indi...

E vil Dead Burn Arrives on OTT, Starts Streaming on HBO Max and ZEE5 in India The latest chapter in the Evil Dead horror franchise, Evil Dead Burn , has arrived on OTT . The film began streaming on October 2, 2026 , following its theatrical release in July. It is available globally on HBO Max , while the film is also listed on ZEE5 in India with English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu audio options.  From Theatres to Streaming Directed by Sébastien Vaniček , Evil Dead Burn was released theatrically on July 10, 2026 . It is the sixth film in the Evil Dead franchise and the third feature following the series' 2013 reboot .  The film subsequently became available for digital rental and purchase before moving to subscription streaming. Now Streaming on HBO Max Warner Bros. officially announced that Evil Dead Burn would make its global streaming debut exclusively on HBO Max on October 2 .  The film is also being promoted as part of HBO's Halloween-season horror programming, wit...

A sian Games Day 15: Major Indian Medal Events as India Finishes Strong in Aichi-Nagoya The final major day of India’s 2026 Asian Games campaign featured a packed schedule across cricket, hockey, archery, wrestling and golf. Several events produced medals for India, including major gold-medal victories in cricket, men’s hockey, women’s recurve archery, golf and wrestling.  Cricket Final: India vs Pakistan One of the biggest events of the day was the men’s T20 cricket final , with India facing Pakistan at Korogi Athletic Park . India scored 211/6 , led by Abhishek Sharma ’s 61 and Tilak Varma ’s unbeaten 51. Pakistan reached 192/6, with Hasan Nawaz scoring 96, giving India a 19-run victory and the gold medal .  The result also completed India's gold-medal double in Asian Games cricket, after the women's team had already won its competition.  Men’s Hockey Final: India vs Malaysia India’s men’s hockey team also played for gold, taking on Malaysia in the final. India won 5–...

P rotests Erupt in Delhi and Mumbai Over Electoral Roll Revision , Hundreds Detained Protests over the Election Commission ’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls intensified in Delhi and Mumbai on October 2, with demonstrators raising concerns about voter-list changes and demanding greater transparency from the poll body.  The demonstrations involved opposition parties, student organisations, civil-society groups and the youth-led Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). Protesters in both cities also demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar .  What Happened in Delhi? In Delhi, protesters attempted to gather around Jantar Mantar despite restrictions on the demonstration. Reports said more than 500 people, with some reports putting the figure at around 700, were detained during the protests. Several opposition leaders and activists were among those detained.  The protests centred on concerns about voter deletions and the process used to...

G ujarat Uniform Civil Code Gets Presidential Assent, Becomes Second State After Uttarakhand President Droupadi Murmu has given assent to the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026 , clearing the constitutional hurdle for the legislation and making Gujarat the second state in India after Uttarakhand to enact a Uniform Civil Code . The President’s official record lists the date of assent as September 17, 2026 .  The Gujarat Government Gazette subsequently published the legislation as the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code, 2026 , on October 1. However, the law does not automatically come into force immediately : its commencement is to be set by the Gujarat government through a notification in the Gazette.  Bill Passed by Gujarat Assembly in March The Gujarat Assembly passed the UCC Bill on March 24, 2026 , following a debate that lasted several hours. The legislation was introduced after a committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai submitted...

S hubman Gill’s Special 200: India Captain Smashes Fastest ODI Double Century Shubman Gill produced a historic innings against the West Indies in the second ODI in Guwahati , scoring an unbeaten 223 off 133 balls as India chased down 406. Gill reached his double century from just 117 balls , making it the fastest double century in men’s ODI cricket .  Gill Reaches 200 in Just 117 Balls Gill's double century came during India's record chase at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. He reached 200 from 117 deliveries , surpassing Ishan Kishan 's previous record of 126 balls for an ODI double century. Gill eventually finished on 223 not out , having struck 26 fours and eight sixes.  The innings was particularly significant because Gill achieved the milestone while chasing a target of more than 400 runs. Only the Second Batter With Multiple ODI Double Hundreds The 223 was Gill's second ODI double century . His first came against New Zealand in Hyderabad in 2023, when he scored 20...

D rishyam 3 Faces Legal Dispute Over Hindi Remake Rights as Madras High Court Refuses Release Stay Ajay Devgn ’s Drishyam 3: The Conclusion has faced a legal dispute over the rights to its Hindi remake, just as the film reached theatres. The Madras High Court , however, has refused to temporarily block the film’s release and exploitation while the underlying rights dispute continues. Rajkumar Theatres Challenges the Rights Chennai-based Rajkumar Theatres Pvt Ltd , associated with producer Rajkumar Sethupathy and actress Sripriya , approached the Madras High Court seeking to restrain the worldwide release and exploitation of the Hindi Drishyam 3 .  The company claimed that agreements dating back to 2013 gave it rights connected to adaptations of the Drishyam franchise. It argued that it had not been given the opportunity to exercise what it described as contractual rights before the Hindi third instalment was produced. Rajkumar Theatres also claimed that an arrangement recorded i...

P ooja Meri Jaan Arrives on ZEE5 After Four-Year Delay, Stars Mrunal Thakur and Huma Qureshi After remaining unreleased for nearly four years, Pooja Meri Jaan has finally reached audiences. The Hindi crime drama, starring Mrunal Thakur and Huma Qureshi , premiered exclusively on ZEE5 on October 2, 2026 .  From Long Delay to OTT Release Directed by Navjot Gulati , Pooja Meri Jaan was completed several years ago but remained stuck in release uncertainty. The film was originally planned as a direct-to-digital release on JioCinema, but those plans changed following the merger involving JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar.  ZEE5 eventually picked up the film, bringing the long-delayed project to streaming audiences. Mrunal Thakur Leads the Cast Mrunal Thakur plays Pooja , while Huma Qureshi plays Sana . The cast also includes Vikram Singh Chauhan and Vijay Raaz . ZEE5 lists the film as a Hindi crime drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 57 minutes .  A Story About Obsession and Re...

A I Trillion-Dollar Bet : Can the AI Boom Deliver Real Productivity Gains? The artificial intelligence boom has entered a new phase: companies are spending unprecedented amounts on chips, data centres , energy and AI systems, while investors are betting that the technology will eventually generate enormous productivity gains . The central question is becoming harder to avoid — can AI deliver enough real economic output to justify the trillions being invested? Reuters reported on October 3 that the scale of AI investment is surpassing earlier technology booms, while evidence of broad-based productivity gains remains limited so far. Economists say the benefits could take years or even decades to fully appear.  Trillions Being Bet on AI AI investment is no longer limited to software companies. The boom now involves semiconductor manufacturers, cloud providers, electricity suppliers, data-centre developers and major technology companies. The IMF says private-sector AI investment coul...

J ames Bond Collection Arrives on Prime Video, All 25 EON Films Now Streaming James Bond has returned to Prime Video in a major streaming addition. The complete 25-film EON Productions James Bond collection began streaming on Prime Video on October 1, 2026 , bringing decades of 007 adventures together on one platform.  From Dr. No to No Time to Die The collection spans the major eras of the Bond franchise, beginning with Sean Connery ’s Dr. No (1962) and continuing through Daniel Craig ’s No Time to Die (2021) . The 25 EON films include movies starring: Sean Connery George Lazenby Roger Moore Timothy Dalton Pierce Brosnan Daniel Craig Prime Video's Bond collection currently includes titles such as Goldfinger , Thunderball , The Spy Who Loved Me , GoldenEye , Casino Royale , Skyfall , Spectre and No Time to Die . Prime Video also maintains dedicated Bond collections for different eras of the franchise.  October 1 Streaming Arrival The full collection was added as part of Pr...

F ahadh Faasil’s Don’t Trouble the Trouble Opens in Theatres, Marks His Telugu Solo Lead Debut Fahadh Faasil’s Don’t Trouble the Trouble has officially opened in theatres, arriving on October 2, 2026 across Telugu, Malayalam and Tamil versions. The fantasy entertainer marks Fahadh’s first Telugu film as a solo lead , with newcomer Shashank Yeleti writing and directing the film.  Fahadh Faasil Plays a Street Magician Fahadh plays Suri , a street magician who relies on tricks rather than genuine supernatural powers. His life changes after he encounters Divya , a young girl who actually possesses supernatural abilities. The story follows the unlikely pair as they become involved in an adventure connected to Divya’s missing parents. First Telugu Film as Solo Lead While Fahadh has previously appeared in Telugu cinema, Don’t Trouble the Trouble represents a significant step as his first Telugu film in a solo-lead role . The actor has spoken about the challenges of performing in Telug...

A yushmann Khurrana’s Udta Teer Postponed Again, Now Releasing on October 23 Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan ’s upcoming film Udta Teer has been postponed again. The film, which was earlier scheduled to arrive in theatres on October 9, 2026 , will now release on October 23 . The makers said the change was made to secure a cleaner theatrical window amid a crowded October release calendar.  Second Release-Date Change This is the second postponement of Udta Teer . The film was initially scheduled for September 11 before being moved to October 9. It has now been pushed back by another two weeks to October 23.  The film's team said its trailer and promotional campaign had generated encouraging interest and that the new date would provide a stronger theatrical window rather than competing for screens in a crowded marketplace.  Drishyam 3 Adds to the Crowded October Calendar The latest change comes shortly after Drishyam 3: The Conclusion opened in theatres on October 2...

D rishyam 3: The Conclusion Opens to a Major Box Office Start, Earns ₹95.10 Crore Worldwide Ajay Devgn ’s Drishyam 3: The Conclusion has made a major opening at the box office, collecting an estimated ₹95.10 crore worldwide on its first day after releasing in theatres on October 2, 2026. The film has delivered the biggest opening of Ajay Devgn’s career, although it narrowly missed the ₹100 crore worldwide mark on Day 1.  ₹66.75 Crore Net in India According to trade estimates cited by India Today , the film collected approximately ₹66.75 crore net in India on its opening day across 15,759 shows . Its India gross was reported at around ₹80.10 crore. Overseas earnings contributed roughly another ₹15 crore, taking the reported worldwide opening to ₹95.10 crore .  Biggest Opening of Ajay Devgn’s Career The opening has become a significant milestone for Ajay Devgn. The film's ₹66.75 crore India net opening surpassed the previous opening-day figures reported for several of his maj...