
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 · Sep 30, 2026
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded in the remote Balleny Islands region on 30 September 2026. The event, detected by international seismic networks, occurred beneath the Southern Ocean in a sector claimed by New Zealand as part of the Ross Dependency. No damage or tsunami threat has been reported.

Upcoming Movies and Series · Sep 30, 2026
Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island premieres in Philippine cinemas on September 30, 2026, as an SM Cinema exclusive release. The theatrical arrival extends the franchise’s international rollout after a record-breaking run in Japan and sets the stage for renewed anime box office momentum in the Philippines.

Sports · Sep 30, 2026
Australia face a one-match shootout in Potchefstroom today as the third and final ODI against South Africa offers a chance to regain momentum before the Test leg. The match starts at 13:30 SAST and promises a spin testing surface and uncertain weather.

Upcoming Movies and Series · Sep 29, 2026
The acclaimed Belfast police drama Blue Lights returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer on 29 September 2026, with the full fourth series available as a box set on iPlayer from 6am and an evening linear premiere at 9pm. The new season expands the show's focus on frontline officers while centring a high stakes murder trial that threatens to unsettle both the force and the community.

Hollywood · Sep 28, 2026
Sam Mendes’ four film Beatles project has resumed UK location shooting this month, with large scale sets and the cast spotted across Liverpool and smaller heritage towns such as Saltaire. The production is bringing economic activity, road closures and fresh debate over on street filming to communities that helped shape the band’s story.

World News · Sep 24, 2026
Following a weeklong visit to New Delhi, IMF deputy managing director Nigel Clarke hailed India as a central engine of global expansion but called on New Delhi to strengthen statistical methods and raise productivity to sustain growth for all.