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WorldMad Sandhu, a prominent LGBTQ+ influencer and makeup artist, was shot dead in Amritsar while collecting his car on Loharka Road. Police have strong leads and are investigating multiple motives. Sandhu had earlier faced objections from a Nihang group over his social media content and clothing choices, which may be linked to the attack.
Times of India··Amritsar
WorldAustralian security agencies, including the AFP and ASIO, are investigating the flydubai co-pilot accused of attempting to hijack a flight to Tel Aviv. The co-pilot spent about two years in Australia on a student visa from 2015 to 2017 before his visa was cancelled in 2019 after he stopped attending university. UAE investigators are also probing the motives behind the mid-air attack on flight FZ1073 carrying over 170 people.
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EntertainmentHanuman Ansh, released on August 7, continues to perform strongly at the box office 58 days later, earning more than its budget. The film's impact is evident as large crowds of devotees gathered at Kanchi Dham. Even after the release of Ajay Devgn and Tabu's Drishyam 3 on October 2, Hanuman Ansh's success remains undiminished.
News18Hi Entertainment·
WorldA severe flood in Nepal's Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river basin caused extensive damage, killing many and destroying villages, infrastructure, agricultural heritage, and cultural sites. Thirteen hydropower projects with over 700 MW capacity were severely damaged, costing $1 billion, with reconstruction expected to be four times higher. The flood also caused significant environmental damage downstream in India, impacting border trade and raising concerns about China’s Belt and Road projects.
Deccan Herald·
SportsKumkum Mohod from Amravati won India's first-ever women's individual recurve archery gold at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan. The 17-year-old's victory sparked celebrations in her Gosavi Colony neighborhood. Her father, Anil Mohod, expressed confidence in her future success, including hopes for gold at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Kumkum has trained since age eight and is set to bring home three medals.
HT Sports··Amravati
PoliticsOn October 3, 2026, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, launched the ‘Satyagraha’ digital platform. It aims to map resistance movements across India, highlighting struggles by Gen Z, students, farmers, tribals, Dalits, and women. The platform encourages people fighting injustice to share their stories, uniting voices for collective truth and action amid ongoing protests demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The Hindu·
Times of India··Amritsar
Mad Sandhu, a prominent LGBTQ+ influencer and makeup artist, was shot dead in Amritsar while collecting his car on Loharka Road. Police have strong leads and are investigating multiple motives. Sandhu had earlier faced objections from a Nihang group over his social media content and clothing choices, which may be linked to the attack.
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