Kerala Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob has urged the Centre to extend the three-month deadline for activating ration cards through e-KYC and defer the implementation of new provisions for temporarily cancelling cards unused for six consecutive months. The minister sought flexibility to maintain a waiting list of eligible families and proposed shifting or retaining unused cards under the state's tide-over category.

Bollywood actor Prabhas celebrated his 47th birthday on October 23 with updates from his upcoming projects. The team behind 'Kalki 2898 AD' released a behind-the-scenes video, while the makers of 'Fauzi' shared a new poster featuring Prabhas in military attire. Prabhas is expected to reprise his role as Bhairava in 'Kalki 2' and star in the war action drama 'Fauzi', both set to release in 2027.

Integrated mental healthcare firm Amaha has secured ₹100 crore in funding to expand its hospital and clinic network, strengthen clinical teams, and invest in technology. The fresh capital, backed by existing investors and family offices, will focus on delivering quality specialist mental healthcare to more individuals and families across India. Amaha aims to deepen clinical expertise and build infrastructure to make evidence-based care accessible.

Bollywood actress Malaika Arora recently enjoyed a luxurious stay at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab in Dubai, where she was treated to exceptional hospitality and a memorable dinner at The Bombay Club. The evening's menu showcased Dubai's eclectic food culture, with expressive flavors and refined presentation. Arora's experience captures the hotel's unique blend of design, service, and sophistication, making it a compelling destination for those seeking a distinctive Dubai experience.

Bollywood filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan and cook Dilip visited PV Sindhu's luxurious Bengaluru home, showcasing its unique features, including a vintage Volkswagen Beetle, swimming pool, and personal chef. The couple also revealed Sindhu's gold medal victory at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, despite suffering a hairline fracture, and how she played with the injury for three days.

In Gajab Raat, Manoj Bajpayee plays Ajay, a lowly Delhi Police inspector investigating a mysterious young woman's case. As Ajay navigates the complex case, he must confront his own reputation for selling out to the highest bidder. The film, now available on Netflix, stars Bajpayee as a masterful and weaselly character, but its finale falls short of expectations.

Parvinder Awana, a former India pacer, has been appointed chairman of the BCCI junior selection committee. Awana, who played 62 First-Class matches and took 191 wickets, was recommended by the Cricket Advisory Committee after a selection process. The committee also includes Krishna Das, Rakesh Patel, and N. Arjun Yadav, who have extensive coaching and playing experience in India and abroad.

The spy action film Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, will make its World Television Premiere on Sony MAX on October 31 at 8 PM. Directed by Shiv Rawail, the movie also features Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol in pivotal roles. The story follows two women in espionage, with Alia playing a trained assassin. The actors expressed excitement about bringing the film to family audiences at home during the festive season.

Several Chennai-based charities, including Living for Humanity Foundation, Dhana Sundarambal Charitable Society, and Udhavum Ullangal Public Charitable Trust, are launching Deepavali donation drives to provide underprivileged children with essential items such as new clothes, sweets, and crackers. These initiatives aim to bring joy and excitement to the festival for children in need, with donations accepted through various channels including UPI and bank transfers.

Swiggy’s quick-commerce platform Instamart reported a widening loss of ₹895 crore for the July-September quarter, despite a 34.8 percent jump in order value to ₹6,594 crore. In contrast, rival Blinkit posted a profit of ₹184 crore with more than triple the order value and a store network twice the size. To narrow this gap and boost profitability, Swiggy is shifting to an inventory-owning model and introducing private label brands.

Welspun Tubular LLC has secured a ₹5,500 crore order to supply coated line pipes for a Permian natural gas pipeline project in the US. The pipeline will serve a major data centre complex owned by a leading hyperscaler. The project, valued at approximately $5.25 billion, will be executed from Welspun's US facility during FY29.

The Delhi government's food safety department has confiscated over 322kg of ghee from shops offering steep discounts on social media ahead of the festive season. The department inspected shops for compliance with food safety regulations and seized adulterated or expired products. Officials will assess the seized samples alongside laboratory test reports before taking further action.

Avantika Malik, Imran Khan's ex-wife, shared her side of their 18-year marriage in an interview, admitting they were 'unfair' to each other as their relationship unraveled. She credited Imran with initiating the separation, but expressed disappointment in how it ended. Despite the divorce, Avantika views their relationship as a success, citing the 18 years they spent together as a positive experience.

The Indian Medical Association has expressed concerns over the upcoming film Suryaa: Ant Se Aarambh Tak, citing its depiction of alleged corruption and violence against healthcare workers. The association has requested an impartial review of the film's content and called for corrective measures to address its concerns, fearing negative perceptions of doctors and hospital personnel. The film is set to release on November 20, 2026.

The State Bank of India has informed customers whose personal data was leaked on the dark web following a cyberattack. The leak, which occurred on Wednesday, affected 3,897 customers with personally identifiable information. Customers are advised to follow safe digital banking practices to protect their account balances and funds.