Saudi deportations, BR Shetty's $15b lawsuit and MrBeast surprise lead weekend news

Saudi Arabia removes 10,431 residents, detains nearly 14,000

Saudi authorities deported 10,431 individuals for immigration law breaches while arresting 13,889 people during a seven-day enforcement operation targeting residency, employment and border security violations, the Interior Ministry reported.

The joint inspection campaigns, conducted with relevant government agencies between October 1 and 7, also resulted in the arrest of 1,382 individuals attempting unauthorized entry into the Kingdom, according to official figures released on Saturday.

Of those detained at the borders, Ethiopian nationals represented 66 percent of arrests, while Yemeni nationals accounted for 33 percent and other nationalities comprised the remaining 1 percent. The Ministry has warned that facilitating illegal entry carries severe penalties, including imprisonment for up to 15 years, fines reaching SR1 million ($267,000), and confiscation of vehicles and property used in such activities.

Bollywood star and cricket captain praise Doosra trailer

Actor Anil Kapoor and Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma have endorsed the trailer for Doosra, a forthcoming film drawing inspiration from India's memorable 2002 NatWest Series final triumph over England. Director Abhinay Deo's production is set for theatrical release on October 23.

The film revisits the historic July 13, 2002 match at Lord's Cricket Ground, where India successfully chased down England's target in a nail-biting finish. Captain Sourav Ganguly's shirt-waving celebration that day became an enduring symbol of Indian cricket's confidence. The movie weaves this sporting achievement with the narrative of a young woman challenging traditional constraints in a conservative family environment.

Washington Sundar receives Rs 7.5 million incentive from Vijay

Cricketer Washington Sundar received a Rs 75 lakh (Dh 286,000) cash reward from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay following India's gold medal victory in men's cricket at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.

The announcement of the incentive came on October 3, when Vijay congratulated Sundar and the Indian squad after their win against Pakistan in the final at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, part of the Aichi-Nagoya Games. The Tamil Nadu government has now formally presented the reward in a ceremony attended by both Vijay and Sundar. India secured both men's and women's cricket gold medals at the tournament, with the women's team defeating Sri Lanka by 147 runs in their final.

Saudi Arabia executes two Bangladeshi nationals for acts in Mecca mosque

Saudi Arabia carried out the execution of a Bangladeshi man and woman following their conviction for committing indecent acts within a mosque in the holy city of Mecca, the Interior Ministry confirmed.

The ministry named the individuals as Nazrul Islam Abdul Basir and Siti Akhtar, both Bangladeshi citizens, in a statement distributed through the Saudi Press Agency.

Sachin Tendulkar marks daughter Sara's birthday

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar posted a personal birthday message for his daughter Sara Tendulkar on Monday, providing insight into their family relationship as she celebrated her 29th birthday.

Born October 12, 1997 in Mumbai, Sara is the elder child of Sachin and his wife Anjali. She has chosen to follow her own professional direction outside competitive cricket, concentrating on education, wellness initiatives and charitable activities.

Saba Pataudi discusses family heritage responsibilities

Saba Pataudi, sister of actor Saif Ali Khan, has disclosed her role in managing the Pataudi family's heritage, explaining that her late father, former Indian cricket captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, assigned her this responsibility.

As the daughter of actor Sharmila Tagore and the late Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, Saba oversees matters related to the family's Bhopal estate and the Auqaf-e-Shahi trust. The family's holdings have been valued at more than Rs 10 billion.

BR Shetty files $15 billion claim against Bank of Baroda

BR Shetty has initiated a $15 billion legal action against Bank of Baroda and 25 additional defendants, claiming they facilitated fraud connected to his business operations and left him confronting repayment obligations under guarantees he maintains he never authorized.

The NMC Healthcare and UAE Exchange founder submitted the case to the Bombay High Court on Tuesday, according to Reuters, which examined the court documentation. His claims include forged signatures, contested transfers and repeated money-laundering warnings that he alleges the bank ignored.

The lawsuit comes three months after Bank of Baroda agreed to pay $600 million in July 2026 to settle litigation involving NMC Health-related entities. NMC Health collapsed in 2020 after exposing more than $6.6 billion in hidden debt across 75 debt facilities from more than 80 financial institutions, triggering administration proceedings and numerous legal actions. A separate $5.4 billion fraud trial against Shetty, former NMC CEO Prasanth Manghat, and Bank of Baroda commenced in March 2026 at the Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts, representing the first time the founder has faced trial proceedings.

Indian woman completes year-long challenge to meet MrBeast

An Indian content creator's year-long campaign to meet YouTube personality MrBeast concluded with a personal meeting and a $10,000 contribution toward her community initiatives.

Maya Gupta, from Surat in Gujarat, met the popular online creator—whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson—on the 365th day of her documented challenge, media reports confirmed. The reward amounts to approximately Rs 957,000. MrBeast is recognized globally as one of the platform's most prominent figures, known for elaborate giveaways including houses, cars and substantial cash prizes. Documentation of Gupta's meeting accumulated more than 60 million views on social media, with audiences commending her persistence and charitable work throughout the challenge period.

Muscat implements housing segregation regulations

Muscat has formally prohibited families and bachelors from occupying the same building, notifying property owners and landlords that local ordinances also forbid workers' and bachelors' housing in residential and mixed residential-commercial zones.

Muscat Municipality stated the measures form part of building use regulations throughout the governorate, designed to safeguard residential areas and guarantee a secure, pleasant and well-ordered living environment. Businesses and employers must provide appropriate accommodation for workers in designated locations meeting health and safety standards.

Indian police officer's Pakistani song performance goes viral

An Indian police official has attracted widespread online attention following his performance of a popular Pakistani folk song accompanied by guitar in a video that spread rapidly across social media.

Nishant Mishra, a sub-inspector with Uttar Pradesh Police, performs Chalre Chalre Waal with closed eyes while playing guitar accompaniment. His interpretation has received online commendation, Indian media outlets reported. The video accumulated more than one million views on Instagram.