Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Wildlife Institute of India scientists released two male Great Indian Bustards in Rajasthan's Desert National Park, Jaisalmer, on Sunday. The birds were raised at breeding centres in Ramdevra and Sam under Project GIB, and this is the first rewilding of captive-bred birds. Only about 150 of the critically endangered species survive in the wild. The centres now hold 98 captive-bred birds, of which 11 are earmarked for release. Captive breeding produced 24 chicks in 2025 and 29 in 2026. The project also includes about 200 square kilometres of fenced grassland enclosures inside the park for breeding. (PC: The Indian Express)

A pharmaceutical plant run by India's Kusum group in Ukraine's Sumy region has been mostly destroyed in Russian drone attacks, killing one person and injuring several others. Officials said the casualty figures could change. Visuals showed a large plume of smoke over the site. The group, led by Indian national Rajeev Gupta, began in 1994 as an exporter of Indian medicines and opened the Sumy plant in 2009. The facility had kept working through the war. The loss is estimated at least Rs 400 crore. The group calls itself a Ukrainian company with Indian roots, making over 50 mostly generic medicines for nine-plus countries. (PC: NDTV)

Three women journalists have accused Delhi Police of sexual harassment during a protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, October 3. Protesters demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the SIR exercise. Delhi Police said it received the complaints and transferred them to the Crime Branch for a "fair and impartial enquiry". Congress MP Rahul Gandhi asked Home Minister Amit Shah to answer, since Delhi Police reports to his ministry. The Cockroach Janta Party and AISA made similar allegations. The Press Club of India said it was shocked and urged police to act on the complaints. (PC: India Today)

Passengers on a Flydubai flight refused to release the Omani co-pilot after he allegedly attacked Indian pilot Smit Machchhar during a mid-air incident. Passengers restrained the co-pilot and said they would hand him only to police. A video showed him with his hands tied behind his back as passengers repeatedly said “just police” and “only police”. Some passengers later alleged that cabin crew members asked them to release the suspect, but they refused. The aircraft, flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv, was diverted and landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. UAE authorities are investigating the incident as an alleged terrorist attack. (PC: X)

India finished 4th at the 2026 Asian Games with 85 medals, with the campaign marked by historic firsts, new Asian records and long-awaited breakthroughs. India won its first-ever Asian Games medals in Mixed Martial Arts, Soft Tennis, men’s Double Sculls, women’s Pole Vault and several shooting events. The women’s hockey team ended a 44-year wait for gold, while Mirabai Chanu helped end a 28-year weightlifting medal drought. Kynan Chenai and Neeru set a new Asian record in Trap Mixed Team. India also collected historic golds in women’s archery and boxing, with 83 debutants winning medals during the Games. (PC: NDTV)

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff has said the university “must do better” after a student alleged she was drugged and sexually assaulted by 7 men at a fraternity house in 2024. The student, identified as Jane Doe, said the incident happened at the Chi Phi fraternity on October 19, 2024, involving alcohol and ketamine. She reported the incident to Cornell police 2 weeks later, but no charges were filed. She has since sued the university, alleging it failed to protect her. New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James to lead a review of the case and investigation. (PC: BBC)

The Centre’s panel examining the link between artificial intelligence and copyright has not met since June, with its second working paper delayed by nearly 10 months. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) formed the committee in April 2025 to examine whether India’s Copyright Act can address AI-related issues. The first paper, released in December 2025, examined the use of copyrighted content to train AI models. The second paper was expected by February but is yet to be prepared. It will examine ownership, liability, originality and copyright protection for AI-generated content. (PC: HT)

Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has ordered a fresh Vigilance probe into allegations linked to Gyanesh Kumar’s tenure as PWD Secretary. The case also concerns the 2006 suicide of Malaysian civil engineer Lee See Been, who worked with PATI-BEL on the upgrade of MC Road under the Keralam State Transport Project. Chennithala said Been’s suicide note mentioned Kumar, who was serving in the PWD at the time. A Vigilance probe was ordered after Been’s death but did not proceed further. The fresh investigation follows a complaint alleging that the earlier inquiry was deliberately derailed and seeks examination of corruption allegations against Kumar. (PC: India Today)

Israel’s Transportation Ministry has acknowledged that it does not conduct background checks on foreign pilots flying into the country, amid scrutiny following the Flydubai cockpit attack. Officials said identifying foreign crew members and assessing security threats falls under other security agencies, while the ministry has no personnel abroad to check individual pilots. The admission has raised questions after an Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked Indian Captain Smit Machchhar aboard a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight. Reports indicate dozens of Omani pilots may have previously flown to Israel despite restrictions. Israel is now facing questions over how existing security measures were enforced. (PC: X)

Delhi Police has reportedly not yet registered an FIR over a journalist’s allegation of sexual harassment against Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Vivek Bhagat. The complaint has raised questions about the police response and the handling of allegations involving a serving officer. The journalist has accused the ACP of inappropriate conduct, prompting authorities to examine the matter. Police officials are expected to assess the complaint and available evidence before deciding further action. The delay in registering an FIR has drawn attention, particularly given the nature of the allegation and the accused officer’s position within the police force. (PC: The Hindu)