President Droupadi Murmu appointed Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the 51st Chief Justice of India, set to take office on November 11 following the retirement of CJI D.Y. Chandrachud on November 10. The appointment was confirmed through a government notification under Article 124(2) of the Constitution. Justice Khanna’s tenure will be brief, as he is scheduled to retire on March 13, 2025. Known for his judicial contributions, Justice Khanna will serve in the country’s top judicial position for about six months, with key cases likely to come before him during this period.

A 23-year-old labourer, Srikant Ramchandra Satre, was killed by a wild elephant in Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, while attempting to take a selfie. Satre and two friends had traveled from Navegaon for cable laying work and decided to view the elephant in the Abapur forest on Thursday morning. While the other two friends managed to escape, Satre was attacked and trampled. The elephant had reportedly been spotted roaming in the area after emerging from the Chittagong and Gadchiroli forest regions. Local authorities had received warnings about the elephant's presence prior to the incident, highlighting the risks of approaching wildlife.

Flight operations at Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik International Airport and Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport resumed at 8 am on Friday. Both airports had suspended services as a precaution due to Cyclone Dana, which made landfall along Odisha’s coast. The shutdown aimed to ensure passenger safety during the severe weather. Following the cyclone’s landfall and an improvement in weather conditions, authorities allowed flight services to restart. Bhubaneswar and Kolkata airports confirmed that operations are back on track, with normal schedules resuming as the situation stabilizes after the storm passed.

Two soldiers and two civilians were killed in a terrorist attack on an Army vehicle near Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir. The vehicle, part of the 18 Rashtriya Rifles, was traveling from Botpathri, located 5 kilometers from the Line of Control (LOC), when terrorists ambushed it. Four additional soldiers were injured and are receiving medical treatment. The two civilians killed in the attack were Army porters. Security forces have launched an operation to track down the attackers. The incident underscores the ongoing security concerns in the region, with increased vigilance in the aftermath of the attack.

Two civilians and two soldiers were killed when terrorists ambushed an Army vehicle near Botpathri, Jammu and Kashmir, close to the Line of Control (LoC). The vehicle, belonging to the 18 Rashtriya Rifles, was attacked while en route from Botpathri. Four soldiers were also injured and are receiving treatment. The civilians killed were Army porters. Security forces suspect Pakistan's Border Action Team may be involved. Jammu and Kashmir officials, including CM Omar Abdullah and Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, condemned the attack and called for swift action to neutralize the terrorists.

Ramesh Bishnoi, cousin of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, stated that the Bishnoi community stands united in support of Lawrence regarding the blackbuck incident involving Bollywood actor Salman Khan. In an NDTV interview, Ramesh alleged that Salman Khan offered money to the community, which they rejected. This statement follows ongoing threats against Khan from Lawrence's gang after the actor's conviction for killing a blackbuck, a sacred animal. Security around Salman Khan has been heightened after he received death threats demanding ₹5 crore to resolve the ongoing conflict with Lawrence Bishnoi's gang.

Five soldiers and a porter were injured when terrorists attacked an Army vehicle near Botpathri in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir. The vehicle, belonging to the 18 Rashtriya Rifles, was en route from Botpathri, located 5 kilometers from the Line of Control, when it was targeted. The porter sustained critical injuries. This attack follows a series of assaults on non-local laborers in Kashmir, including recent attacks in Ganderbal, Pulwama, and Shopian, where several laborers were killed. Authorities are investigating the incidents and have launched a search operation to find the attackers.

At least 95 flights from IndiGo, Air India, Vistara, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air received bomb threats on Thursday, affecting over 250 flights in the past 10 days. Authorities reported 25 Akasa Air flights and 20 each from Air India, IndiGo, and Vistara were targeted, causing major disruptions. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced plans to make hoax bomb threats a cognisable offence and introduce a no-fly list for offenders. The bomb threats, primarily originating from social media platforms like X, have raised security concerns, with investigations underway to determine if a larger conspiracy is involved.

On Thursday, over 70 flights from various Indian airlines received bomb threats, with around 20 flights each from Air India, Vistara, and IndiGo affected. Akasa Air reported bomb threats for about 14 of its flights. This incident is part of a concerning trend, as nearly 250 flights operated by Indian carriers have received bomb threats in the past 11 days. An Akasa Air spokesperson confirmed that some flights on October 24 received security alerts, and the airline’s Emergency Response teams are actively monitoring the situation. The airline is coordinating with security and regulatory authorities to ensure all safety measures are followed.

On Wednesday night, heavy rain in Bengaluru caused a significant traffic jam on the Electronic City flyover, stranding thousands of commuters for over three hours. As waterlogging worsened, many individuals, including tech professionals, were unable to move their vehicles. Videos shared on social media show people abandoning their cars and walking home in the chaos. The situation highlighted the city's ongoing traffic issues, particularly during heavy rainfall, as commuters faced delays and unsafe conditions. Authorities are expected to assess the impact of the flooding and improve traffic management in response to the recurring problems in the area.