
World News · Oct 2, 2026
Switzerland’s upper chamber has voted to put the new Bilaterals III treaty package with the European Union to a referendum that would require not only a national majority but also a majority of cantons, raising the political stakes for an agreement meant to stabilise relations with the EU.

Others · Oct 2, 2026
Authorities arrested 21 people and carried out 27 searches after an investigation uncovered a method that used cheap airline tickets and inside contacts to extract illicit consignments from the airport baggage hall.

Upcoming Movies and Series · Oct 2, 2026
Kill Jackie, the eight-part revenge thriller starring Catherine Zeta-Jones and adapted from Nick Harkaway’s novel, arrives on Prime Video across the United Kingdom today, October 2, 2026. The series, produced by Fremantle and Steel Springs Pictures and co-created by writers behind Gangs of London and Killing Eve, positions a major British star at the centre of a globe-spanning crime story released in full for binge viewing.

Bollywood · Oct 2, 2026
The final Hindi instalment of the Drishyam franchise, Drishyam: The Conclusion, opened in India on October 2, 2026, leveraging Gandhi Jayanti and strong pre-sales that point to a major opening weekend for the Ajay Devgn starrer.

Business & Economy · Oct 2, 2026
State refiners halted shipments beyond Hong Kong and Macau ahead of Golden Week, with PetroChina cancelling several October cargoes. Traders said the move has already pushed oil product prices higher and tightened supply in Asia and beyond.

Social Media News · Oct 1, 2026
From October 1, 2026 Meta is charging Indian businesses for many WhatsApp Business Platform messages that were previously free inside the 24 hour service window, introducing a 1,000 free monthly allowance per business number and new per message rates for utility, authentication and marketing messages.

Upcoming Movies and Series · Oct 1, 2026
Barcelona’s Serielizados Fest confirmed a major expansion to its 13th edition today, announcing the world premiere of Celeste season two alongside Movistar Plus+ titles Matar a un oso and Ann Droid, high profile industry masterclasses and special guests including Steven Moffat, Hagai Levi and Ferran Adrià.

World Politics News · Oct 1, 2026
The Finance Ministry's September monthly review says India entered Q2 from a position of strength, but rising oil prices, climate shocks, and geopolitical and monetary headwinds threaten inflation, capital inflows and the currency.

Bollywood · Oct 1, 2026
Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam: The Conclusion has dominated advance ticket sales across India, with industry trackers reporting hundreds of thousands of prebooked seats ahead of its October 2 release on the national holiday.

Press Release · Oct 1, 2026
ThreeSkins introduces a formulation-first barrier skincare range for India and the UAE, built around a 3:1:1 physiological lipid architecture and designed for climate-stressed skin.

Hollywood · Oct 1, 2026
British actor Noel Clarke has been charged with multiple sexual offences stemming from alleged incidents between 2007 and 2016. The development has reignited debate across the UK film sector about on set behaviour, reporting mechanisms and the pace of institutional reform.

Press Release · Oct 1, 2026
Two new industry press releases show hiring tied to AI has slowed from its spring peak and that large companies are decelerating enterprise AI deployments amid cybersecurity and regulatory concerns. The reports signal a shift in 2026 corporate priorities from rapid expansion to risk management and selective investment.

Press Release · Oct 1, 2026
Magnetto, a Global Telegram Partner and performance marketing agency for Web3 and fintech brands, is joining TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 as a Silver Sponsor and will take meetings at booth MB4-60. Attendees can get free 1:1 growth audits of their acquisition funnel to see where Telegram Ads can lower CPA and lift conversions.

Technology & AI · Oct 1, 2026
Hong Kong’s government used National Day events on October 1, 2026 to underline its First Five-Year Plan, announcing that AI will be treated as a core industry and embedded across public services and strategic sectors, backed by new bodies, funding and skills plans.

Lifestyle & Entertainment · Oct 1, 2026
Prime Video released Dupahiya Season 2 in India on October 1, 2026. The return to the small town of Dhadakpur reunites key cast members, adds regional star Nirahua, and continues the streaming platform's push for locally rooted comedies with broad appeal.