A 29-year-old woman doctor from Satara, Maharashtra, was found dead in a hotel room, leaving a suicide note on her hand accusing techie Prashant Bankar of mental harassment and Sub-Inspector Gopal Badane of rape. Police arrested Bankar near Pune and Badane later surrendered. The doctor and Bankar were reportedly in a strained relationship, with frequent arguments noted in call records. Earlier, she had complained of coercion by police and political interference. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis called the incident deeply tragic and assured strict action, while the accused officers were suspended amid ongoing investigation. (PC: NDTV)  

Two Australian women cricketers were molested in Indore on Thursday while walking to a cafe from their hotel. The accused, Aqeel Khan, followed them on a bike, touched one player inappropriately, and fled. Police arrested him soon after, tracing his motorcycle number. Opposition leaders slammed the Madhya Pradesh government for failing to protect women. Congress chief Jitu Patwari said, “Such filth cannot be ignored at any cost in the country’s cleanest city.” The BJP said strict action would be taken and new laws introduced to ensure women’s and foreign nationals’ safety. (PC: India Today)

An Air India flight from Nagpur to Delhi returned shortly after take-off on October 24 following a bird-hit. The crew decided to return to Nagpur as a safety measure. The aircraft landed safely and was grounded for maintenance checks, leading to the flight’s cancellation. All passengers were safe and were given meals and assistance at the airport, the airline said. Air India explained that the inspection required extra time for repairs. The airline also announced that from October 26, 60 of its 180 daily domestic flights will shift to Delhi Airport’s Terminal 2 due to expansion work at Terminal 3. (PC: NDTV)

Panic gripped Dhulkot village near Ambala, Haryana, after reports emerged of a leopard sighting late Friday night near the Air Force station. The alert was initiated by the Air Force, which shared CCTV footage capturing a wild animal in the vicinity. Local authorities, including the police and Forest Department, launched a joint search operation, with villagers actively participating, some armed with sticks. Despite their efforts, no definitive evidence of the animal's presence, such as footprints, was found. Officials have stated that if a leopard is confirmed, traps and cages will be set up for its safe capture. The search operation remains ongoing, and villagers are urged to stay vigilant. (PC: ANI)

A private sleeper bus traveling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, on October 24, 2025, after colliding with a motorcycle. The motorcycle hit an open fuel tank, triggering the blaze. Onboard were 44 passengers and a consignment of 234 smartphones worth ₹46 lakh destined for Flipkart. The lithium-ion batteries of the smartphones exploded, accelerating the fire. At least 20 passengers died and several others were injured. The bus driver fled, while co-driver Siva Narayana was arrested. Authorities are investigating negligence, overspeeding, and safety lapses in this tragic incident.

In a tragic development from Satara, Maharashtra, Dr. Sampada Munde, a 28-year-old government doctor, died by suicide in a hotel room. In a note written on her palm, she accused Police Sub-Inspector Gopal Badane of repeated sexual assault over five months and Prashant Bankar, the son of her landlord, of mental harassment. Bankar was arrested on October 24, while PSI Badane remains at large. The police have charged both individuals with rape and abetment to suicide. Investigations are ongoing, with forensic analysis of the palm note underway .  

In a tragic development from Satara, Maharashtra, Dr. Sampada Munde, a 28-year-old government doctor, died by suicide in a hotel room. In a note written on her palm, she accused Police Sub-Inspector Gopal Badane of repeated sexual assault over five months and Prashant Bankar, the son of her landlord, of mental harassment. Bankar was arrested on October 24, while PSI Badane remains at large. The police have charged both individuals with rape and abetment to suicide. Investigations are ongoing, with forensic analysis of the palm note underway .  

The Andhra Pradesh government has announced an ex-gratia of ₹5 lakh for families of victims who died in the Kurnool bus tragedy and ₹2 lakh for each injured passenger. The accident occurred when a state-run bus veered off the road into a canal, causing multiple deaths and injuries. Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed deep grief and instructed officials to ensure prompt medical care for the injured. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident, while relief measures are being extended to support affected families.    

A former CIA officer revealed that during Pervez Musharraf’s presidency, Pakistan allegedly handed over control of its nuclear arsenal to the U.S. Pentagon. This move, reportedly aimed at preventing extremist groups from accessing the weapons, allowed the Pentagon to secure or access Pakistan’s nukes if necessary. The disclosure highlights the depth of U.S.-Pakistan cooperation post-9/11 and raises concerns about Pakistan’s sovereignty over its strategic assets. While the Pentagon and Islamabad have not officially commented, the claim has sparked debates on nuclear security, proliferation, and international oversight. Full details of the arrangement remain classified. (PC: AP)  

A 29-year-old doctor in Maharashtra's Satara district died by suicide after allegedly being raped by a sub-inspector and enduring harassment from her landlord's son. The victim's body was found in a hotel room on October 23, with a note on her palm detailing the assaults. The note identified the sub-inspector, Gopal Badane, as a relative from Beed. The officer has been suspended, and an FIR has been filed. Authorities are searching for the absconding accused, and investigations are ongoing. (PC: HT Photo)