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)  

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)