India has significantly increased its crude oil imports from the US, reaching 540,000 barrels per day in October. This move aims to diversify oil sources beyond Russia and address trade concerns with the Trump administration, while also navigating new sanctions on Russian oil giants.
Truckers in Mizoram’s Kolasib district are threatening to protest from October 20 if the state government fails to repair the Aizawl-Silchar highway by October 19. The road conditions have worsened due to heavy rains, causing trucks to overturn or get stranded. Drivers cite increased maintenance costs and safety risks as reasons for their potential strike.
Huma Qureshi’s ‘Maharani’ Season 4 has arrived, earning praise for its hard-hitting political narrative. Viewers are calling it the strongest season yet, with Qureshi’s ‘fierce’ and ‘unstoppable’ portrayal of Rani Bharti a major highlight. The series is lauded for its research and entertainment value, with fans eagerly anticipating more episodes of the gripping political saga.
Saiyaara continues its successful run at the box office, breaking records in its second week. Despite a minor drop on weekdays, the film earned Rs 30 crore on its second Sunday. Second Monday collections were Rs 9.25 crore, and Tuesday afternoon saw Rs 1.6 crore. The total collection now stands at Rs 258.17 crore.
Aamir Khan discussed his amicable relationships with ex-wives Reena Dutta and Kiran Rao, emphasizing their continued family bond despite past ‘traumatic’ breakups. He also opened up about his deep commitment to girlfriend Gauri Spratt, suggesting their bond feels like marriage. Recently, Gauri was spotted in Bandra, expressing annoyance at being photographed by paparazzi.
New Mangalore Port Authority has launched an air quality monitoring station. The station is at Seamen’s Memorial Garden. It will record real-time air quality data. The station measures pollutants like PM10, SO₂, and NO₂. Data transmits to pollution control boards. The project cost Rupees 2.76 crore. It aims to improve air quality and public health.
The Rise and Fall Powerplay Weekend saw contestants confront fan comments and personal drama, with Nayandeep Rakshit discussing his relationships and feeling mocked. Arbaz Patel faced questions about defending Dhanashree Verma, who was shocked to hear she’s perceived as the most hated. Comedian Kiku Sharda added humor with hilarious predictions.
Bollywood stars are increasingly collaborating with South Indian filmmakers, driven by the success of pan-India films like ‘Baahubali’ and ‘Jawan’. Actors like Hrithik Roshan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aamir Khan are exploring partnerships with production houses and directors from the South to tap into a wider audience and leverage the scale and vision of Southern…
Tekashi 6ix9ine, real name Daniel Hernandez, pleaded guilty to drug possession in Manhattan federal court, violating his supervised release. The charges stemmed from a Miami raid where cocaine and MDMA were found. Facing potential prison time and lifetime supervised release, this marks another legal setback following his previous racketeering conviction and prior probation violations.
