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.

A total of 79 flights, primarily on international routes, were targeted by bomb threats from Monday to Tuesday, with major airlines including IndiGo, Vistara, Akasa, and Air India affected. Destinations like Jeddah, Istanbul, and Riyadh were among those targeted. The incidents pushed the week's total hoax threats to 169. Passengers were safely evacuated, and security protocols were followed. Multiple hoax calls over the past week have caused significant disruption to flight operations. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has met with airline representatives to address the escalating issue. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu promised stricter penalties.

A YouTuber named Irfan in Chennai is in trouble for filming his wife's delivery and personally cutting the umbilical cord in a hospital. The video, which received over 1.4 million views, has since been removed. The Tamil Nadu health department has lodged a police complaint against the doctor and the private hospital involved, claiming violations of the National Medical Commission Act. Health Minister Ma Subramanian stated that both Irfan and the hospital acted unlawfully by allowing such actions in the operation theater. The directorate of medical and rural health services has also issued a show-cause notice to Irfan regarding the incident.

High uranium levels in drinking water have been detected in at least six districts of Chhattisgarh, measuring three to four times above the World Health Organization's (WHO) limit of 15 micrograms per liter. These levels also exceed the Indian government's permissible limit of 30 micrograms per liter. Health risks associated with elevated uranium levels include increased chances of cancers, pulmonary issues, and various skin and kidney diseases. The WHO has acknowledged uncertainties regarding the health impacts of uranium concentrations above its recommended limit. Meanwhile, a study from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre indicated that levels up to 60 micrograms per liter could be considered safe.