On the occasion of Rakhi, Pawan Kalyan extended a special gesture to the women of Pithapuram. Sarees were distributed to around 2,300 women as a festive gift. The initiative has drawn attention on social media, with supporters appreciating the gesture and highlighting Pawan Kalyan’s continued connect with the constituency.

Tata Consultancy Services has paid 60 to 70% of quarterly variable pay to mid and senior level employees for Q1. The payout is lower than the 80% given in the previous two quarters, amid margin pressure and increased investments in artificial intelligence. However, it remains higher year on year.

A private training aircraft crashed in a field near the Ganga in Kanpur on Thursday, killing both the pilot and co pilot. The aircraft belonged to Garg Aviation. The DGCA will investigate the circumstances behind the crash, while the identities of the victims are yet to be revealed.

Food safety officials raided G Pulla Reddy and 31 other sweet shops and units across Hyderabad, uncovering several violations. Inspections found poor hygiene, expired food, improper storage, fungal infested vegetables, labelling breaches and pest infestations. Officials also flagged misleading claims, raising concerns over food safety and quality standards.

Veteran actor GV Narayana Rao has passed away at the age of 73. He acted in over 100 films and made his cinematic debut with Anthuleni Katha in 1976. He won the Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor for his debut film.

Nandamuri Balakrishna, who is recovering from surgery, will be back in action very soon. He will begin dubbing for the first half of his next very soon. Balayya will begin shooting from the next schedule in Mysore starting from October 5th. The schedule will go on for around 15 days. Plans are on to release the movie on December 24th.

Toxic is reportedly set to open with around ₹50 crore nett in the Hindi market, a rare feat for an Indian film, especially a Kannada release. The number reflects the massive craze Yash has built across the Hindi belt following the blockbuster success of KGF and KGF 2, establishing him as a pan India star.

Apple has launched a new Polishing Cloth priced at $9, which roughly translates to ₹860. The accessory is designed for cleaning Apple displays and comes at a lower price than the previous $19 version. Despite being a simple cleaning product, its pricing has once again sparked interest among Apple users and fans.

Rakhi celebrations were held at the YSR Congress Party central office in Tadepalli, where several women and former public representatives met former CM YS Jagan and tied rakhis to him. They also offered sweets and exchanged festive greetings. Jagan reciprocated their wishes, spoke warmly with them and enquired about their families’ well being.

Meta is set to introduce a two hour daily limit on Instagram and Facebook for children under a record $17.1 billion settlement with 29 states over social media addiction claims. New measures include mandatory breaks, nighttime restrictions, school hour limits, stronger age checks, safer content controls, parental tools and restrictions on social comparison features.

Toxic is set to cross the ₹100 crore mark in tracked India gross on its opening day, making it the biggest opening day for an Indian film in 2026 after Dhurandhar 2 while Worldwide number may reach 125Cr as per trade reports.

Irumudi is continuing its sensational box office run, emerging as the clear leader among recent Telugu releases on the first Tuesday. The film collected a massive ₹12 crore gross across India, comfortably staying ahead of many films including Pan india. The strong weekday hold further proves Irumudi's blockbuster momentum.

As Telugu bookings opened, Toxic gained solid momentum. As per trade reports, worldwide Day 1 advance sales have crossed ₹65 crore, and the buzz is continuing to grow. A ₹120 crore-plus opening is very much on the cards, while the film could go even higher if it receives positive talk from the early shows.

Ram Pothineni’s directorial debut Rapo 23 is progressing at a brisk pace, with the shoot already underway. The film is said to be a psychological thriller, and “Eka – The Lone Wolf” is reportedly being considered as the title. If finalized, the title perfectly fits the intense nature of the project.

Yash’s Toxic is creating massive buzz ahead of its release, with all India advance bookings crossing the ₹50 crore mark. With Telugu bookings now open, the film is witnessing strong momentum across languages. The advance sales suggest that Toxic is already nearing the ₹50 crore mark in India alone before hitting screens.

A funny box office observation has emerged at ART Cinemas, owned by Raviteja and Asian Suniel. Despite Irumudi being Raviteja’s own film and enjoying a strong run, it has five shows scheduled tomorrow, while Yash’s Toxic gets 10 shows across the same theatre chain. The unusual show count has caught attention.

The Supreme Court has granted interim protection from arrest to journalist Abhisek Upadhyay in a case registered by Ghaziabad Police over an alleged road rage incident. The court directed police to provide him a copy of the FIR and asked him to approach the Allahabad High Court for appropriate relief.

Karnataka has suspended food licences linked to three major online platforms after Toxic Datura was allegedly sold as food. Amazon, Swiggy and BigBasket are facing action, while authorities have ordered the immediate removal of Datura listings. The move comes amid concerns over the dangerous plant being misrepresented and sold through online channels.

Raviteja’s Irumudi has collected ₹85 crore in its first four days and is set to cross the ₹100 crore mark on Day 5, which is nothing short of sensational. The film remains firmly in the race for ₹150 crore despite Toxic releasing on Wednesday. With no theatre issues, even the ₹200 crore mark cannot be ruled out.

The Airports Authority of India is planning a fifth terminal at Chennai International Airport with a capacity of 20 million passengers annually. The new terminal, proposed between the airport’s two runways, could take Chennai’s combined capacity to 55 MMPA, following the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to scrap the long-pending Parandur airport project.