A 28-year-old woman doctor at a Maharashtra government hospital in Satara died allegedly by suicide Thursday night in a hotel room, leaving a note on her palm accusing two police officers of rape and mental harassment. Sub-inspector Gopal Badane allegedly raped and sexually harassed her multiple occasions, while officer Prashant Bankar subjected her to mental harassment over five months. Relatives claim she faced pressure to falsify postmortem reports and workplace harassment from seniors. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered immediate suspension of the accused officers. Satara SP Tushar Doshi registered charges of rape and abetment to suicide. Police teams are locating both accused. Her aunt revealed she mentioned workplace harassment just two days prior.

Delhi Police’s Special Cell uncovered a terror module linked to ISIS, arresting two suspects named Adnan—one from Delhi’s Sadiq Nagar area and the other from Bhopal. Intelligence indicated the pair were training for ‘fidayeen’ (suicide) attacks and had conducted reconnaissance in high-footfall areas including a south Delhi mall and public park, with a major strike planned during Diwali. The operation, based on specific inputs and coordinated raids, led to seizure of electronic devices and explosives-related material, averting a potentially devastating attack. (PC: Mint)    

A female doctor at a sub-district hospital in Satara, Maharashtra, died by suicide Thursday night after writing on her palm: “Gopal Badne raped me four times.” The note accused the sub-inspector of sustained mental and physical abuse over five months. The doctor had earlier filed a letter to the DSP in June naming two additional officers for harassment. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered the suspension of Badne and a police investigation has begun amid political backlash and demands for accountability. (PC: NDTV)

A woman doctor in Maharashtra’s Satara district died by suicide, accusing police sub-inspector Gopal Badne of raping her four times. In a note written on her hand, she said, “Police inspector Gopal Badne is the reason I died. He raped me four times.” The officer has been suspended, and an inquiry has begun. Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar said, “When the protector becomes the predator, how will justice be served?” BJP leader Chitra Wagh called the incident “unfortunate” and promised swift action. The State Women’s Commission has also ordered a probe into why her earlier complaint was ignored. (PC: NDTV)

In a significant counterterrorism operation, Delhi Police's Special Cell, in coordination with the Jharkhand Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Ranchi police, arrested two suspected ISIS operatives. The primary suspect, Ashar Danish from Bokaro, was apprehended in Ranchi, while the second, identified as Aftab, was arrested in Delhi. Both individuals were allegedly involved in an ISIS-inspired network operating in India. Danish had been under surveillance for several months, and preliminary investigations suggest that both were planning attacks in the national capital. Authorities are continuing to probe their connections and potential targets. (PC: The Hindu)  

Delhi is preparing for its first artificial rain through cloud seeding, expected on October 29 if clouds form, said Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The project, led with IIT Kanpur, aims to reduce PM2.5 pollution temporarily by dispersing silver iodide or salt particles into moisture-laden clouds. A trial flight on Thursday tested equipment and flare deployment, confirming readiness. Experts warn the rain can only offer short-term relief, as emissions from vehicles, construction, and stubble burning will quickly raise pollution again. Cloud seeding cannot create rain from clear skies, and its long-term environmental impact is still being studied. (PC: News18)

Piyush Pandey, the legendary adman who gave India timeless campaigns like Fevicol’s “Fevicol ka jod” and Cadbury’s “Kuch Khaas Hai,” passed away on Friday at the age of 70. He had been suffering from an infection. As Chief Creative Officer Worldwide and Executive Chairman India at Ogilvy, Pandey shaped Indian advertising for over four decades with warmth, wit, and originality. He also co-wrote Bhopal Express and penned the iconic song Mile Sur Mera Tumhara. Tributes poured in from politicians and industry leaders, who remembered him as a creative visionary and a man who spoke to India in its own language. (PC: NDTV)

Rescue teams worked through the night after a private Hyderabad–Bengaluru bus caught fire near Chinnatekur in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, killing 20 passengers. The fire started after the bus hit a two-wheeler around 3:30 am. Firefighters and police rushed to the spot but found the vehicle already engulfed in flames. Twelve passengers escaped through the emergency exit with help from locals. Officials are now collecting DNA samples to identify the victims. Forensic experts and medical teams have been sent to the site. The government has ordered a detailed probe into the cause of the accident and promised full support to victims’ families. (PC: India Today)

The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested two suspected ISIS terrorists from Delhi’s Sadiq Nagar and Bhopal. Both accused, named Adnan, are from Bhopal and were reportedly training for “fidayeen” or suicide attacks. Police seized electronic devices and incriminating materials during the raid. A senior officer said the arrests stopped a possible terror attack in Delhi. The operation was led by Additional Commissioner Pramod Kushwaha and ACP Lalit Mohan Negi. Officials are now questioning the suspects to find their network and links to international terror groups. Sources suggest the module may have connections to Pakistan’s ISI. (PC: HT)

At least 20 people lost their lives when a Kaveri Travels bus caught fire near Chinnatekur village in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district around 3:30 AM on October 24, 2025. The bus collided with a motorcycle on National Highway 44, rupturing its fuel tank and triggering an explosion that engulfed the vehicle. Of the 44 passengers onboard, 21 survived, while 20 perished, 11 bodies identified so far. PM Modi and President Murmu expressed condolences, announcing compensation. AP CM Naidu directed immediate rescue operations, and police are searching for the bus driver who fled the scene.