A bomb threat disrupted operations at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport after an anonymous caller warned of an Azerbaijan-bound passenger carrying explosives on Wednesday afternoon. The caller alleged that a man named Mohammad was transporting the explosives. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) swiftly alerted Sahar Police, prompting heightened security at the airport and an immediate investigation. The caller did not specify flight details and abruptly ended the call around 3 PM. Authorities are thoroughly investigating and working to trace the caller. This threat follows a series of recent hoax bomb threats impacting Indian airlines and airports.

Tensions flared in Rajasthan's Tonk district during the Deoli-Uniara assembly bypoll as violence broke out after Independent candidate Naresh Meena allegedly assaulted SDM Amit Chaudhary at a polling booth in Samravata village. Following the incident, clashes ensued between police and Meena's supporters, leading to stone-pelting, arson, and the torching of multiple vehicles. Police arrested 60 individuals, and additional forces were deployed to restore order. Tonk SP Vikas Sangwan reported that legal action would be taken against Meena. Voting resumed peacefully after authorities intervened, but the situation remains tense as officials continue to monitor the area.

Laisharam Herojit, a government worker from Manipur, pleaded for the safe return of his family, who went missing after an encounter between security forces and suspected Kuki insurgents in Jiribam. His wife, two young children, mother-in-law, and sister-in-law are among the six unaccounted for. "They are all innocent. My two children cannot even speak yet," Herojit told NDTV. He appealed to any group that may be holding them, saying, “Please release them unhurt and hand them over to the family.” Herojit anxiously awaits news of their safety.

Major explosion at the Indian Oil refinery in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, left eight workers injured, three of whom are in critical condition. The blast occurred Tuesday evening as workers restarted the Atmospheric Vacuum Unit (AVU) after maintenance. The explosion triggered a fire, with sounds heard from kilometers away. According to officials, two workers sustained 50% burns, two had 40% burns, and four others suffered burns covering 20% of their bodies. The injured were first taken to City Hospital and later transferred to Apollo Hospital in Delhi for specialized treatment. Relatives raised concerns over the plant's safety protocols.

9The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on Wednesday in cases challenging "bulldozer justice." The court has strongly opposed illegal demolitions targeting individuals accused of crimes, emphasizing that such actions undermine constitutional principles. The bench, led by Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan, has previously declared that even a single instance of such demolition goes against the Constitution's ethos. In its latest hearing, the court referred to the illegal demolition of a house in Uttar Pradesh and stressed that citizens’ property rights must be respected under the rule of law.

According to exclusive intelligence, 119 terrorists remain active in Jammu and Kashmir, with 79 concentrated north of the Pir Panjal range. The region witnessed 25 terror incidents in 2024, resulting in the deaths of 24 security personnel. Security forces have killed 61 terrorists this year, including 21 Pakistanis. Intelligence reports indicate a shift in terror operations, with decreased activity along the Line of Control (LoC) and diminishing local recruitment. However, Pakistan continues to recruit young, unemployed individuals. The evolving security landscape highlights both counter-terrorism successes and challenges, with authorities maintaining vigilance to ensure regional stability.

Air India has officially completed its merger with Vistara, creating a unified full-service airline that will operate over 5,600 weekly flights and serve 90+ domestic and international destinations with a fleet of 208 aircraft. Under the new structure, flights will carry the code ‘AI,’ with Vistara aircraft adopting a four-digit flight number starting with “2.” Vistara’s loyalty members have been transferred to Air India’s “Maharaja Club” program, and Singapore Airlines now holds a 25.1% share. This merger marks a significant step in Tata Group’s consolidation of its airlines, building a robust network of 8,300 weekly flights across 312 routes.

An encounter took place between security forces and terrorists in Nagmarg, Bandipora, North Kashmir, on November 12. The operation, launched by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police, was based on intelligence regarding the presence of terrorists in the area. During the search, the terrorists opened fire on the security forces, prompting a retaliatory response. Two to three terrorists are believed to be trapped in the area. The operation is ongoing. The security forces were acting on specific intelligence and observed suspicious activity before engaging the militants. Further details of the encounter are awaited.

A man in Jaipur, Rajasthan, was arrested on Monday for driving his Mahindra Thar onto a railway track to film a social media reel. Reportedly intoxicated, he attempted to reverse off the tracks upon seeing an approaching goods train but got stuck. Fortunately, the train’s loco pilot halted in time, preventing any injuries. A viral video shows bystanders and police assisting him to free the vehicle, after which he reversed it back onto the road and fled. Police quickly apprehended him, citing endangerment and trespassing on railway property.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided 17 locations across Jharkhand and West Bengal on Tuesday as part of a money laundering investigation linked to alleged illegal infiltration of Bangladeshi nationals. The raids are connected to an ongoing probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), which was initiated in September to investigate the trafficking of Bangladeshi women into Jharkhand, resulting in suspected illicit financial activities. The raids come ahead of Jharkhand’s assembly elections starting November 13, with the first voting phase tomorrow, and by-elections in six West Bengal seats.