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WorldBrazilian DJ and music producer Alok Achkar Peres Petrillo, known as Alok, has contributed to restoring 3 million square meters of native forest in Brazil. He founded the Alok Institute in 2020 to support environmental projects. On June 1, 2026, the UN Environment Programme named him a Global Goodwill Ambassador for his efforts.
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BusinessVisvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant (VISL) in Bhadravathi posted net profits for three straight months: Rs 0.33 crore in July, Rs 1.71 crore in August, and Rs 1.96 crore in September 2026. September revenue nearly doubled to Rs 51.87 crore from Rs 27.48 crore last year. Cumulative losses fell to Rs 2.03 crore from Rs 22.77 crore, improving by over Rs 20 crore. Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy praised the workforce's commitment.
Deccan Herald··Bhadravathi
EntertainmentAt the world premiere of 'Digger' in London on September 23, Tom Cruise shared insights about his role and a challenging scene with Avneet Kaur. Cruise described a demanding 10-minute monologue filmed in one continuous shot as the toughest part of the film. He praised the skill and imagination required to bring the character to life under director Alejandro G. Iñárritu.
News18 Movies··London
SportsPranavi Urs from Mysore made history by becoming the first Indian woman golfer to win individual gold at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. She scored a par 70 in the final round, finishing 15-under 265 over four days. Along with Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar, she also won team silver. Pranavi has competed on the Ladies European Tour for three years with eight top-10 finishes.
Hindu Sport··Mysore
BusinessOn October 3, 2026, flames and smoke were reported at a Saudi Aramco facility south of Riyadh. The cause remains unclear amid recent attacks by the Houthi group targeting Saudi sites, including Aramco facilities in Yanbu and Najran. Aramco, majority-owned by Saudi Arabia, is a key player in the kingdom's economy and global oil markets. The conflict is linked to the Yemen war where Riyadh supports the recognized government.
Hindu World··Riyadh
BusinessBank of India reported strong double-digit growth in Q2 ending September 30, 2026. Its global business rose 21% year-on-year to Rs 18.9 lakh crore, with domestic business up 23% to Rs 16 lakh crore. Global deposits increased 21.6% to Rs 10.4 lakh crore, and global gross advances grew 20% to Rs 8.5 lakh crore. Net profit rose 36.2% to Rs 3,068 crore, with improved asset quality and higher net interest income of Rs 6,833 crore.
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Brazilian DJ and music producer Alok Achkar Peres Petrillo, known as Alok, has contributed to restoring 3 million square meters of native forest in Brazil. He founded the Alok Institute in 2020 to support environmental projects. On June 1, 2026, the UN Environment Programme named him a Global Goodwill Ambassador for his efforts.
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