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BusinessPhoto: TOI BusinessIn October, many banks across India will close for festivals like Dussehra and Durga Puja. Customers should check regional holiday schedules as closures vary by area. Despite bank closures, ATM and mobile banking services will remain operational, ensuring continuous access to banking transactions during the festive season. Planning ahead can help avoid inconvenience.
TOI Business·
WorldPhoto: News18The Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating the October 18, 2026, firing at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car in Juhu. Tiger Shroff escaped injury, but his driver and another person were hurt. Police are reviewing CCTV footage and suspect movements. A claim by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang remains unverified. Authorities aim to determine the motive and whether an organized criminal network is involved.
News18··Mumbai
PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldThe Bombay High Court stated that peaceful protests are a fundamental right but emphasized considering protesters' credentials and public inconvenience before restricting police actions. The court directed Maharashtra to respond to petitions about illegal detentions during recent anti-Chief Election Commissioner protests in Mumbai. The hearing involved allegations of police brutality and wrongful detention of peaceful demonstrators supporting protests in Delhi.
Deccan Herald··Mumbai
SportsPhoto: Prabhat KhabarIndian para shooter Mona Agarwal won the gold medal in the women's 10 meter air rifle event at the Asian Para Games by scoring 250 points in the final. Avani Lekhara secured the silver with 249.6 points, giving India both gold and silver in the event. Mona also set a new Asian Para Games record in the qualification round with 629.1 points. Mona hails from Sikar, Rajasthan, and overcame polio at nine months old.
Prabhat Khabar··Sikar
PoliticsPhoto: NDTV MoviesThe All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) President Suresh Shyamlal Gupta wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah demanding full security for actor Tiger Shroff and his family after a shooting incident in Mumbai's Juhu area. Tiger's car was fired upon, injuring his driver and an auto driver. AICWA also called for a probe by NIA and central agencies, arrests, fast-track trial, and a dedicated task force for film industry safety.
NDTV Movies··Mumbai
EntertainmentPhoto: HT HealthIn Bengaluru, a unique cafe called After Hours transforms a 16-seater apartment into a cozy social space. It offers themed menus, specialty coffee, soft music, and warm lighting, creating a relaxed atmosphere for strangers to connect without awkwardness or crowds. This concept caters to those seeking a slow, intentional cafe culture away from home and work.
HT Health··Bengaluru
TOI Business·
Photo: TOI BusinessIn October, many banks across India will close for festivals like Dussehra and Durga Puja. Customers should check regional holiday schedules as closures vary by area. Despite bank closures, ATM and mobile banking services will remain operational, ensuring continuous access to banking transactions during the festive season. Planning ahead can help avoid inconvenience.
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