Actress Anita Kanwal has responded to reports suggesting she's facing financial difficulties, saying the coverage has caused her distress. She clarified that her comments were taken out of context and denied seeking financial assistance, citing a six-month-old interview where she discussed managing without income for one to one-and-a-half years. Kanwal has secured new projects and is managing her finances, contradicting the portrayal of her as struggling financially.

A retired bank employee, Kamal Kumar Kalia, has won tax relief from the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Jaipur, ruling in his favour on September 22, 2026. The case, Kamal Kumar Kalia v. Union of India, was related to tax exemptions for retired bank employees. The ITAT's decision is expected to impact similar cases in the future.

Luke Bryan's 18-year-old son Thomas 'Bo' Boyer Bryan broke his collarbone during a football game for his school in Franklin, Tennessee. He underwent surgery and is on the road to recovery. Thomas shared his experience with The Tennessean, describing the injury as a result of being tackled on the ground after being sacked.

Janhvi Kapoor's roles in Telugu films Devara: Part 1 and Peddi drew criticism for objectification and hypersexualization of female leads. Director Karan Johar discussed the controversy with Janhvi, noting that the incident may lead to more stringent accountability for filmmakers. Actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda emphasized the need for support systems to help actors feel comfortable speaking out against such portrayals.

Realme aims to strengthen demand in the Indian market by focusing on a stronger smartphone portfolio and increased marketing support in 2027. The company plans to improve performance, gaming, and imaging, and engage with consumers through gaming communities and creator content. Realme's marketing and retail teams will work together to improve in-store engagement and create a more sustainable foundation for growth.

Jio Platforms Ltd's ₹30,213-crore initial public offering was fully subscribed within 100 minutes, attracting strong investor demand. The IPO, led by Reliance Industries Ltd, is set to become India's largest-ever public offering, with proceeds to be used to repay borrowings and for general corporate purposes. The listing marks a significant milestone for Reliance Industries and India's capital markets.

The Visakhapatnam Police observed Police Commemoration Day on October 21, paying tribute to police personnel who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. Commissioner Shankhabrata Bagchi said over 35,000 police personnel have died since 1961, and the day is observed to honour their sacrifices and remember their contributions to national security and public safety. The police force is urged to uphold high standards of service and prevent violence.

Indian para-sprinter Preeti Pal dedicated her two silver medals at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, to her late training partner Chirag Tyagi. Tyagi was shot dead in Ghaziabad in May by another athlete who suspected him of causing his disqualification from competitions. Before his death, Tyagi had qualified for the Games alongside Pal and fellow gold-medalist Simran Sharma. The athletes trained together at New Delhi's JLN Stadium under coach Gajendra Singh.

Police have clarified that the four arrested individuals were only part of a weapon supply network, with no evidence of targeting other celebrities like Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, or Akshay Kumar. The investigation into the October 18 firing incident involving Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai is ongoing, with no confirmed information on a target list. The police official's statement distinguishes the alleged role of the four arrested individuals from the wider investigation.

Ram Gopal Varma's crime saga, Police Company, starring Harshvardhan Rane as encounter specialist Daya Nayak, is set to release on June 4, 2027. The film explores Mumbai's turbulent gang wars from the police perspective, tracing the operations that neutralised around 300 gangsters and dismantled the underworld's terror network. The ensemble cast includes Fardeen Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Paresh Rawal.

At Kolkata airport's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport on October 19, Central Industrial Security Force personnel foiled a currency smuggling attempt by two passengers. They recovered approximately Rs 1.13 crore ($1.2M) in US dollars hidden in their hand baggage. The passengers were handed over to customs authorities for further action, with one facing legal proceedings.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US and India are close to signing a trade agreement, with only minor items left to finalize. The deal would reduce US tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50%. Rubio's visit to India comes amid efforts to revive stalled trade talks, which were halted after a US Supreme Court ruling.

Gaza's food crisis worsens as Israel restricts commercial shipments, leading to shortages of essential goods and rising food prices. The UN World Food Programme has cut food assistance, affecting 1.1 million people, while hospitals report cases of severe malnutrition, particularly among children, who are struggling to concentrate and recover.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the 26/11 memorial in Mumbai, where security chief Sunil Kudyadi recounted the terror attacks' details. Kudyadi, who stayed inside the Taj Hotel during the 60-hour siege, guided police and commandos through the building, preventing further casualties. Jaishankar emphasized India's zero tolerance for terrorism, while Rubio defended US engagement with Pakistan, citing the need for a relationship with a nuclear-armed country.

Jio Platforms' initial public offering (IPO) has seen strong demand, with bids for 25.02 crore shares against 19.75 crore shares offered. The qualified institutional buyers portion was subscribed 3.86 times, while the retail individual investor category was subscribed 0.33 times. The IPO aims to raise up to ₹30,213 crore through a fresh issue of 27 crore equity shares priced between ₹1,065 and ₹1,119 per share.