During a promotional event for Udta Teer at the Attari-Wagah border, authorities on the Pakistani side turned up loudspeakers playing Coke Studio music to drown out Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan. Rather than halting the event, the moment backfired into a viral sensation. Meanwhile, the patriotic comedy has been banned in Nepal due to its depiction of India-Pakistan geopolitical tensions.

Bollywood director Karan Johar expressed his desire for a life partner to co-parent his twins, Yash and Roohi. On the 9th episode of 'Koffee With Karan', he discussed the possibility of marriage, stating it may not be feasible. Johar emphasized the importance of finding a suitable partner for his children's well-being.

Netflix's The Royals season 2 has seen a change in directors after Jasmeet K Reen and Mitakshara Kumar were removed from the project. Reen was replaced after just three days of shooting, while Kumar's exit was reportedly due to incompatibility with the team's vision. Tanuj Chopra has taken over as director, and filming has resumed in Mumbai.

Bollywood stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan visited the Wagah Border to promote their upcoming film Udta Teer, but their attempts were drowned out by Pakistani music. The Pakistani side's loud music backfired, amplifying the Indian stars' promotional efforts instead. The film, a patriotic comedy, has already received a ban in Nepal due to its storyline on India-Pakistan tensions.

Jio Platforms' ₹30,213-crore initial public offering was subscribed 3.55 times overall by Thursday morning, October 22. Investors placed bids for 70.02 crore shares against the 19.75 crore shares available. Qualified institutional buyers led the demand, subscribing 9.42 times their allotted portion. Non-institutional investors subscribed 2.57 times, while the retail category crossed full subscription at 1.04 times on Day 2.

Jamia Millia Islamia has cancelled its 106th Foundation Day celebrations due to ongoing protests over the restoration of the students' union, which was dissolved in 2006. The university had formed a committee to draft a constitution for the union, but the protests continued, with students demanding the revocation of disciplinary action and the removal of certain officials. The university decided to cancel the celebrations to prioritize student safety and well-being.

India's renewable energy capacity was curtailed by 378.52 million units in September 2026, equivalent to 1.28% of total renewable energy generation, due to transmission constraints, limited battery energy storage, and grid flexibility issues. The curtailment was mainly driven by solar power, accounting for 83% of the total, and was highest in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Experts suggest that prioritizing storage and grid management could help reduce curtailment.

Lakhs of butterflies are migrating from the Eastern Ghats to the Western Ghats across Tamil Nadu to escape heavy North-East monsoon rains. Cities including Coimbatore, Salem, and Tiruppur are witnessing the migration, with members of The Nature and Butterfly Society recording up to 120 butterflies per minute in some areas. The insects travel hundreds of kilometers to reach host plants in deep forests, where they will feed, mate, and lay eggs.

Ayesha Shroff, Tiger Shroff's mother, gave a thumbs up to a paparazzo when asked about her son's health after a shooting incident on Sunday. Tiger escaped with minor injuries, while his driver was shot. Seven people have been arrested in connection with the case, and Tiger's team warned against spreading fake news about the incident.

Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh has cautioned fans against sharing personal information with pages claiming to recruit volunteers for his Delhi concert, warning of potential scams. The singer is set to perform at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on October 30 as part of his Aura India Tour, which will also visit several other Indian cities. Diljit's team had previously come across several such posts on social media.

Tiger Shroff's car was fired at in Mumbai's Juhu on October 18, leaving the actor unharmed but his driver injured. The Mumbai Crime Branch is leading the investigation, which has also widened to include possible connections to an interstate weapons supply network and an overseas-based syndicate. Authorities are examining the circumstances surrounding the attack and determining if a wider conspiracy was involved.

Over 60 Indian companies are reporting their second-quarter financial results on October 22, 2026. Major firms announcing Q2 results include Swiggy, Adani Energy Solutions, Havells India, Colgate Palmolive India, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation. Simultaneously, the ₹30,213-crore Jio Platforms IPO has entered its second day of bidding. The initial public offering saw high demand from investors on its first day, getting subscribed 3.16 times.

Music maestro AR Rahman is working on the upcoming two-part live-action adaptation of Valmiki's Ramayana alongside Hans Zimmer. A man named Sathish had contacted Rahman in 2014 with details of his dream, claiming Rahman would compose music for the epic. Rahman's music is now taking on new meaning with the film's album launch event, with Yash, who plays Ravana, expressing his admiration for Rahman's music and its impact on his Tamil language skills.

Daler Mehndi's performance at a Navratri event in Uttarakhand was halted by MLA Subodh Uniyal, who accused the singer of performing while intoxicated. Daler Mehndi's brother Mika Singh has demanded an apology from the MLA, and the FWICE has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to look into the matter, citing concerns about the singer's health and well-being.

The Ramnath Goenka Sahithya Samman has announced its shortlist for the 2026 edition, featuring notable authors and books in four categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Debut, and Lifetime Achievement. The shortlist includes titles such as Amitav Ghosh's "Ghost Eye" and Shaan Kashyap's "Who Owns the Past?: How Historians [Re]Wrote India's Past and Present". Winners will be announced on December 2.