🌟 3 Korean Dramas Premiering at Busan Film Fest

The 31st Busan International Film Festival announced three major Korean drama series debuting at its event. These include "Dead-End Job," "The Remarried Empress," and "Road" featuring Son Suk Ku. The festival will run from October 6 to 15, showcasing these highly anticipated series. "Dead-End Job" stars Lee Jae Wook and Go Min Si in a realistic mystery setting. The 'On Screen' section brings exciting global series premieres to the big screen. 🎬

🏛️ SC issues notices to 20 rebel TMC MPs

The Supreme Court heard Abhishek Banerjee's plea regarding TMC's disqualification petitions against 20 rebel MPs. This action was taken by the Supreme Court of India on Tuesday following a writ petition filed by Banerjee. The petition challenges the delay in deciding the disqualification of these MPs, who defected in May 2026. These 20 rebel Trinamool Congress MPs want to align with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. The court's key focus is whether the Lok Sabha Speaker will conclude the proceedings in a timely manner. 🏛️

📉 Sensex stuck in downswing for 697 days

The Sensex has not hit a new all-time high in 697 days, marking a severe downturn for Indian stock markets. This weakness was noted by an ET analysis concerning trading days ending with negative two-year returns. In 2026, 37% of Sensex trading days showed negative two-year returns, which is the highest since 2012. Market troubles stem from rising energy costs due to the US-Iran war and a massive FII exodus. Analysts suggest a potential rebound if geopolitical uncertainties lessen and FII buying moderates. 📉

🌿 Wallaby invasion threatening New Zealand forests 🌳

Wallabies, introduced in 1912 near Rotorua, now cover over 200,000 hectares across the North Island. These animals cause damage by eating native seedlings and competing with livestock for pasture. Scientists estimate unchecked spread could cover one-third of New Zealand by 2065. The potential annual damage from this population is projected to reach $84 million. Authorities are urging public sightings and using controlled methods to manage the issue.

❤️ Pune Cops Find Love During Training

Two female police constables in Maharashtra are getting married after a three-year relationship. The officers formally applied for leave in Pune to tie the knot. Their wedding invitations have even been sent to senior officers within the department. Despite objections from their families, the officers maintained that it was a personal decision. The police department's internal discussion regarding their relationship has now begun.

🏏 Sooryavanshi's Duleep Trophy rollercoaster performance

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi experienced a mixed performance in the Duleep Trophy tournament. He was playing for his team at the venue. His innings included a low score of 6 runs followed by a much better score of 60 runs. This showed a contrast in his batting performance during the tournament. Fans will be watching his subsequent matches to see his consistency.

🚧 MLA asks corporations for road repair cash

A Karnataka Congress MLA demanded that companies use their CSR funds for local road repairs instead of criticizing the poor infrastructure. B. Shivanna, the legislator from Anekal, made this plea after Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar Shaw flagged the crumbling roads on X. Shaw's criticism followed public posts detailing dangerous travel conditions on roads like Doddamara-Choodasandra Road in August 2026. Shivanna stated he had asked Shaw multiple times for CSR funds but received no help for these recurring issues. He argued that government funds are insufficient to tackle the constant erosion problems. 🚧

🚨 Kashmiri Pandit 'hit list' points to insider leak

A new terror threat letter, circulating online, names Kashmiri Pandit employees with personal details. Former DGP S P Vaid claims this 'hit list' shows a clear insider hand in the Valley. The threats, attributed to the United Liberation Council, are the second in a month. Omar Abdullah called the fresh intimidation highly concerning and demanded a thorough security probe. A high-level action plan is urgently needed to protect the Pandit community from further danger.

✈️ Centre considering dope tests for pilots

The central government is reportedly considering mandatory drug tests for all commercial pilots. This decision comes following a recent incident involving an Air India flight. The proposed rule would apply to all pilots operating commercial flights across India. The move is being discussed to enhance safety standards within the aviation sector. Further details on the implementation timeline are expected soon. ✈️

🧐 Telangana BJP challenges Reddy on US trip details

Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao demanded that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy disclose the purpose of his blocked US visit. This political clash centers on foreign visit clearance and Centre-state relations in Telangana. Rao stated that Reddy must explain whom he planned to meet and why these meetings were intended. He pointed out that Reddy's previous two trips to the US, London, and Singapore were approved, unlike this recent request. The BJP asserts that decisions follow Ministry of External Affairs rules, countering Reddy's August 25th allegations. 🧐

🏏 Ansari says India A exposure made him a better leg-spinner

Zeeshan Ansari admitted that his time in the red-ball wilderness was challenging after years of white-ball cricket. The 26-year-old Lucknow-born leg-spinner recently got call-up to the India A squad for the Sri Lanka tour. In Galle, he gave away 76 runs in 19 overs in the first innings. He views this experience as a crucial learning curve, noting the exposure from India A and IPL. Ansari believes focusing on slower balls and more revs will boost his future success. 🏏