SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and other officials will appear before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Thursday at 11 am in Delhi. They will be questioned about SEBI's performance following serious allegations from US-based Hindenburg Research. The PAC, chaired by K C Venugopal of the Congress party, aims to scrutinize the stock market regulator's actions and responses to these allegations. This session comes amid increasing scrutiny of SEBI's regulatory practices and its role in maintaining market integrity. The outcome of the meeting could have significant implications for SEBI and its regulatory framework.

A 19-year-old teenager, Shubam Kumar, from Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, was injured in a terrorist shooting in Batagund village, Tral, Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday morning. Kumar sustained bullet injuries to his hand and was hospitalized, where he is reported to be in stable condition. This incident marks the third attack on migrant workers in the region within a week. Previously, on October 20, a terrorist attack at a construction site in Sonamarg, Ganderbal district, resulted in the deaths of seven individuals, including one doctor and six migrant workers. Security concerns are rising due to the ongoing violence against migrant workers.

Kolkata is bracing for Cyclone Dana, predicted to bring heavy rainfall and winds of 100-110 km/h, gusting to 120 km/h, on October 24 and 25. The India Meteorological Department reports the storm will intensify over the northwest Bay of Bengal before making landfall between Puri and Sagar Island. Kolkata airport authorities are on alert, implementing standard operating procedures to safeguard infrastructure and manage flight operations. A generally cloudy sky with rain is anticipated today, with maximum temperatures around 31 degrees Celsius and minimums of 25 degrees Celsius.

The Supreme Court expressed strong dissatisfaction with the central and Punjab and Haryana governments regarding their failure to enforce anti-pollution measures as air quality in Delhi and the national capital region remains very poor. During a hearing, the bench, comprising Justices Abhay S Oka, A Amanullah, and AG Masih, labeled the states' efforts to address farm fires as "mere eyewash." The court highlighted the lack of prosecution and financial penalties against farmers violating pollution laws and suggested that Haryana's inaction could be a policy favoring certain farmers. This ongoing non-compliance raises concerns about increasing respiratory health risks in the region.

An under-construction building in Bengaluru collapsed on Tuesday evening amid heavy rain, resulting in six deaths. Thirteen people were rescued, while officials fear some may still be trapped under the debris. Rescue operations are ongoing. The police have arrested the building owner, Muniraju Reddy, and charged him with negligence. The collapse has raised concerns over safety standards in construction projects during adverse weather. Authorities are continuing efforts to locate and rescue any remaining survivors as an investigation into the incident progresses. The case underscores the need for stricter regulations in construction safety.

Police have stated that the shooters who killed NCP leader Baba Siddique were in contact with Anmol Bishnoi, brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, prior to the attack. Anmol, who was communicating from the US and Canada, shared Zeeshan Siddique’s image with the shooters via Snapchat. The accused used multiple Snapchat accounts to stay connected with Anmol. Baba Siddique was shot dead outside his son Zeeshan's office during Dussehra celebrations. The motive behind the killing is still unknown, and police have recovered four mobile phones from the accused as part of the ongoing investigation.

The Bombay High Court has suspended gangster Chhota Rajan's life sentence in the 2001 murder case of hotelier Jaya Shetty and granted him bail. The court ordered Rajan to provide a bond of ₹1 lakh. Despite being granted bail in this case, Rajan will remain in custody due to other criminal cases against him. The decision was made by a division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj Chavan. Rajan's release from the murder case marks an important legal development, but his ongoing legal troubles will keep him in jail for the time being.

An under-construction building collapsed in Bengaluru's Hennur area due to heavy rain, resulting in one death and several people trapped. Eight individuals have been rescued, with five sustaining injuries. Seven people are still missing. Fire and emergency teams, along with other agencies, are conducting rescue operations using two rescue vans. The incident occurred during severe rainfall, and efforts are ongoing to locate the missing individuals. Authorities are investigating the cause of the collapse, and rescue work is continuing in the affected area.

In Chhattisgarh, India, police uncovered a fake bank branch with a logo, furniture, and staff, deceiving job seekers like Jyoti Yadav. Excited about her new role as an office assistant at what she believed was the State Bank of India (SBI), Yadav was shocked when authorities declared the branch fraudulent. After just a week, the police arrested one individual involved and are searching for eight more. Employment scams are common in India, particularly in small towns where young people face immense pressure to secure stable jobs. The arrested manager is linked to another job scam in the region.

3 people have died, and 12 are feared trapped after an under-construction building collapsed in Babusapalya, East Bengaluru. The collapse happened on Tuesday amid heavy rains in the city. Rescue teams have recovered three bodies and rescued two people so far. Efforts to find more survivors continue, with fire and emergency services working on-site. The city has faced severe flooding and waterlogging due to ongoing downpours, disrupting daily life. Officials said the collapse is likely due to the heavy rain, and rescue operations are being carried out with the help of various agencies.