Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami, 29, allegedly planned to crash a Flydubai plane into Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, according to reports citing his interrogation in the UAE. Ynet reported he meant to kill Indian captain Smit Machchhar, keep flying normally, take landing clearances and then hit a building or aircraft. He allegedly attacked the captain with a cockpit axe over Jordan on September 30. Machchhar survived and opened the cockpit door, letting crew and passengers restrain him. The plane made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Netanyahu has ordered a review of foreign aviation security, and questions remain over how al-Hammami was cleared to fly.

AISA president Neha Bora claimed on Monday that journalists protesting alleged sexual harassment of three women journalists by police personnel were detained at a Delhi Cantt police station. She said a team of lawyers was in touch with them. The allegations arise from the October 3 Jantar Mantar protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. One journalist has alleged that ACP Vivek Bhagat sexually assaulted her. Delhi Police said it has transferred the complaints to the Crime Branch for a "fair and impartial enquiry." The Press Club of India expressed shock and dismay, while Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra questioned the delay in registering an FIR. (PC: India Today)

Nishant Kerketta, a farmer from Jharkhand, has won the internet with a mix of rural life and modern fashion. His Instagram page looks like a menswear model's portfolio, with oversized shirts, wide-leg trousers and muted tones, all shot against his mud house and fields. His latest reel, "Indian farmer starting fashion," shows him walking barefoot and shirtless through a muddy paddy field. Actors Bhumi Pednekar, Shibani Dandekar and Anusha Dandekar commented on it, while fans call him the "aura farmer." He does not hide his farm work. Many say he is changing how a young Indian farmer looks without leaving village life behind.

Israel has banned Green Party of England and Wales leader Zack Polanski from entering the country, its foreign ministry said, after party members adopted a motion calling Zionism a form of racism. The ministry called the text "clearly antisemitic" and beyond legitimate political debate. Members backed the motion at the Brighton conference by 1,022 votes to 813. Polanski, who is Jewish, did not vote, as he was campaigning in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election. Jewish groups called the motion an attack on the community, while Labour and the Conservatives also condemned it. Four of the party's five MPs had opposed it. (PC: BBC)

A 28-year-old laboratory technician in Russia’s Irkutsk region has died after reportedly contracting suspected pneumonic plague at an anti-plague research institute. Darya Shipilova was hospitalised on September 29 with severe pneumonia and died on October 1 after being placed on a ventilator. Local reports said she may have been exposed to live bacteria after accidentally breaking a test tube while collecting samples. More than 200 people who may have had contact with her have been quarantined and placed under medical observation. Several hospitals and public events were reportedly affected. Authorities said no plague outbreak has been confirmed and urged people to remain calm. (PC: NDTV)

The Supreme Court on Monday said every woman in Delhi-NCR should feel safe while walking or using public transport, including at 10 PM. Hearing a suo motu case on rape and sexual assault, a bench headed by Justice JB Pardiwala questioned whether CCTV systems can prevent crime without continuous monitoring and a dedicated war room. The court stressed that safety measures must work at the grassroots level rather than remain on paper. It also urged authorities to take strict action when necessary. The court is examining safety arrangements across parks, roads, public transport, markets and other public spaces following several recent sexual assault cases in Delhi-NCR. (PC: News18)

FBI Director Kash Patel and country singer Alexis Wilkins are engaged, the couple announced on Sunday. Wilkins, 27, shared a black-and-white photo on X showing her standing beside Patel, 46, while displaying her engagement ring. She captioned the post, “Went and got the law involved.” Patel and Wilkins have been dating since before he became FBI director in 2025. Wilkins attended Patel’s swearing-in ceremony after he took charge of the agency. The engagement announcement quickly drew attention online, with the couple sharing the news publicly on social media. No details about their wedding date or plans have been announced yet. (PC: The Hindu)

Delhi Police personnel deployed at Jantar Mantar during recent protests did not wear name tags as a deliberate measure to prevent social media targeting, officials said. The decision followed the July 20 violence during a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) march, when several officers and their families were reportedly targeted online. Junior personnel were allowed to remove their tags while performing crowd-control duties within the law. The move drew criticism amid allegations of excessive force during the July protests. Police also trained personnel to remain calm when approached by influencers and tightened checks on people posing as journalists. Some IPS officers retained their tags during the latest protests. (PC: HT)

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed 15 petitions seeking FIRs and an SIT probe into alleged hate speeches by political leaders linked to the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. The pleas named BJP leaders Kapil Mishra, Anurag Thakur, Parvesh Verma and others, alleging their statements contributed to the violence. Another petition named Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with AAP and AIMIM leaders. A separate plea sought an inquiry into alleged police misconduct during the riots, while another sought an NIA probe into alleged funding of CAA protests. The February 2020 violence killed at least 53 people and injured around 700. (PC: India Today)

The Pentagon confirmed that all US B-1 bombers deployed to RAF Fairford have returned to their home stations in the United States, days after a suspicious incident near the UK airbase forced 85 homes to evacuate. Police were called after a farmer reported three vans blocking a road and masked men fleeing. The vans appeared to contain barrels, with one carrying a fake diesel delivery company logo and phone number. Investigators found no explosives but recovered petrol. Five London-based British men in their mid-20s were arrested and later released on bail, prompting criticism from US President Donald Trump. Secretary of State Marco Rubio alleged foreign involvement, while Iran denied speculation. Security had reportedly been heightened around the base. (PC: X)