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Kannada star hero Rishab Shetty’s self-directed and starred film ‘Kantara-1’ has garnered huge collections on its first day. Worldwide collections, including premieres, have been revealed to be over ₹65 crore. With this, Kantara-1 has beaten the first-day collections of the movies Coolie (₹65 Cr), Chavaa (₹31 Cr), and Sikander (₹26 Cr).
Actor-director Rishab Shetty’s “Kantara: Chapter 1” released to overwhelming acclaim, with Rishab as lead and director. Praised widely for its content and execution, filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga called it a “true masterpiece” and cinematic thunderstorm, lauding Rishab’s solo performance and Ajaneesh B Loknath’s BGM. Rishab responded, “Thank you, ...
Bomb threats once again create chaos in Tamil Nadu. Threatening calls were received at CM Stalin’s residence, the governor’s mansion, and the state BJP office. The police, alerted by this, carried out inspections with dog squads. Authorities have tightened security after concluding that the calls were fake, as no explosives were found.
Boeing’s 777X is now set to enter commercial service in early 2027, delaying plans by a year and potentially triggering $2.5-$4 billion in accounting charges. Launch customer Lufthansa and Emirates are adjusting fleet plans. The delay, critical for Boeing’s long-haul strategy against Airbus, will be addressed during its October 29 earnings report.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Friday, October 3, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 80838.75, down at 144.56 points or 0.18%, and the Nifty was at 24782.50, down at 53.80 points or 0.22%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 88.73 against the dollar.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan returns to host the Filmfare Awards after 17 years, last hosting in 2008. Known for his wit, charm, and stage presence, SRK’s comeback has created a huge buzz. The 70th edition promises a spectacular show, with Shah Rukh co-hosting alongside Kapil Sharma, delighting fans and the film fraternity alike.
“Kantara Chapter 1,” the highly awaited prequel, has taken cinemas by storm with Rishab Shetty as lead actor and director, alongside Rukmini Vasanth. In just 24 hours, over 1.28 million tickets were sold on BookMyShow. Praised by celebs like Jr NTR and Prabhas, the film’s box office rampage is set to continue through Dussehra holidays.
President Trump notified Congress that the US is engaged in a “non-international armed conflict” with drug cartels, justifying recent lethal strikes on boats off Venezuela. At least 17 suspected traffickers were killed, labeled “unlawful combatants.” Critics question the legality, while Trump considers expanding operations against cartels on land in Venezuela.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde accused Congress of “treachery” for not striking Pakistan after 26/11 under external pressure, citing P. Chidambaram’s remarks at the Shiv Sena’s Dusshera rally. He contrasted this with PM Modi’s strong response to terror attacks, praising his leadership and accusing rival Uddhav Thackeray of betraying party colleagues.
Protests erupted worldwide after Israel intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid to Gaza. From Barcelona to Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Tunis, and South America, demonstrators condemned the blockade. The flotilla, with 41 ships and over 400 people including Greta Thunberg and Ada Colau, was stopped by Israel, sparking calls for sanctions and solidarity.
The first single, “Meesala Pilla,” from ‘Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu’ was launched on Dussehra, featuring Chiranjeevi teasing Nayanthara in a fun, family-friendly promo. Composed by Bheems Ceciroleo and sung by Udit Narayan and Shweta Mohan, the song’s catchy vibe and Chiru’s charming expressions have excited fans.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah launched the iconic Mysuru Dasara procession, marking his eighth time attending the festival as CM. He credited people’s blessings for the opportunity and noted a surge in tourist turnout this year. The CM also praised smooth festival conduct and acknowledged both good rains and flood-related crop losses in some districts.
Amid the Asia Cup trophy controversy, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia hinted there will be no handshake between India and Pakistan players during the Women’s ODI World Cup match on October 5. He clarified that no diplomatic change with Pakistan is expected within a week, mirroring the stance taken during the recent men’s Asia Cup match.
Speaking at Columbia University, LoP Rahul Gandhi claimed India’s democracy is under attack, citing structural flaws and suppression of diversity. Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP-RSS ideology as rooted in cowardice. The BJP responded sharply, accusing Gandhi of repeatedly defaming India on foreign soil.
Four people were injured in a stabbing and car-ramming attack outside a synagogue in Manchester’s Crumpsall area on Yom Kippur. Police shot the suspected attacker within minutes. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the horrific act. A major incident was declared, with emergency services responding swiftly.