An IndiGo Airbus A320 neo flight from Mumbai had a close call at Chennai airport on Saturday during Cyclone Fengal. A viral video showed the plane aborting landing as extreme weather forced a "go-around," with its wheels inches from the ground. IndiGo confirmed the manoeuvre followed safety protocols to ensure passenger safety. Cyclone Fengal brought heavy rains, flooding coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Chennai airport suspended operations till 4 a.m. Sunday, causing widespread flight delays and cancellations. Relief efforts by the Indian Army and NDRF began post-landfall, as Cyclone Fengal weakened into a deep depression by Sunday morning.

Cricket Australia (CA) faced criticism as Indian players were forced to run to the dressing room in the rain during the first day of the practice match against the Prime Minister's XI in Canberra. The bus dropped players outside the venue due to heavy rain, and no proper arrangements, including umbrellas, were made for their safety. This incident recalls similar issues during the 2020/21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While the first day's play was washed out, the second day began on time but was soon interrupted by rain, reducing the match to 46 overs per innings.

A massive fire broke out at Varanasi's Cantt railway station parking in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday morning, destroying at least 200 two-wheelers. The fire, likely caused by a short circuit, rapidly spread, engulfing the parking lot. Emergency responders, including 12 fire brigade vehicles and local police, worked for two hours to control the flames. No injuries were reported, but many railway employees lost their vehicles. "The flames spread quickly after a second short circuit," said eyewitnesses. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full cause of the fire.

The West Bengal government has introduced a standard operating protocol (SOP) for feeding street dogs, mandating designated areas in towns and cities, feeding times before 7 a.m. and after 7 p.m., and dietary guidelines. Caregivers must clean feeding sites and avoid crowded or children’s play areas. The SOP, developed after a Calcutta High Court observation, includes penalties for violations and harassment of caregivers. Permitted food includes rice, chapati, boiled potatoes, and meat leftovers. Disposable biodegradable materials are advised for feeding. The initiative aims to resolve disputes between animal lovers and citizens while ensuring safer and more organized street dog feeding practices.

India’s GDP growth has slowed to 5.4% in Q2 2024-25, down from 8.1% in the same quarter last year. Key factors include declines in manufacturing, mining, and utility services, with manufacturing growth dropping from 14.3% to 2.2%. The mining sector posted a negative growth of -0.1%, while construction growth also fell significantly. The agriculture sector, however, showed improvement, growing 3.5%, compared to 1.7% last year. The Real GVA slowed to 5.6%, down from 7.7% in Q2 2023-24, indicating a general slowdown in economic activities.

Three men en route to a wedding in Uttar Pradesh, India, died when their car veered off an unfinished bridge into a riverbed, allegedly following Google Maps directions. The bridge had collapsed earlier but lacked barricades or warnings. Authorities have filed a police complaint against four engineers and an unnamed Google Maps official for culpable homicide. This tragedy highlights India's poor road infrastructure and raises questions about navigation app liability. While Google Maps states users must exercise judgment, critics point to gaps in India’s data-sharing systems. Google confirmed its cooperation with the investigation as debates over accountability continue.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the residence of businessman Raj Kundra, husband of actor Shilpa Shetty, in connection with a money laundering case tied to alleged pornographic content distribution. Searches spanned 15 locations in Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh. Kundra, arrested in 2021 for producing porn films distributed via apps like "Hotshots," faces allegations of routing revenue through his company, Viaan Industries, and UK-based Kenrin Ltd. The ED is investigating transactions worth crores. Kundra, who denies all charges, is also linked to a separate Bitcoin fraud case. Legal charges include violations under IPC, IT Act, and Indecent Representation of Women Act.

Gujarat Police arrested serial killer Rahul Singh Jat, 29, from Haryana, at Vapi railway station. Jat raped and murdered a 19-year-old girl in Valsad and is linked to 4 train murders across Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Telangana. Known for looting and killing passengers, he targeted isolated individuals and coaches for differently-abled passengers. Arrested after an extensive probe involving 2,000 CCTV footage reviews, Jat confessed to five murders within a month. Valsad SP Karanraj Vaghela highlighted Jat’s criminal history, including over 12 cases in Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. The investigation continues.

Three men were killed when their car drove off a 30ft-high edge of an unfinished bridge in Uttar Pradesh, India. Kaushal Kumai, Vivek Kumar, and Amit Kumar were traveling from Gurugram to Bareilly after attending a wedding when they followed an outdated Google Maps route. The bridge, linking Faridpur and Dataganj over the Ramganga River, had collapsed in 2022, yet no warnings were in place. Their bodies were found the next morning. Local authorities face criticism for neglecting to close off the bridge. Investigations are ongoing, with four engineers questioned over the incident.

An Enforcement Directorate (ED) team was attacked during a raid in Delhi's Bijwasan area on Thursday, targeting a cyber fraud-linked money laundering case. Furniture was thrown at officials, injuring an Additional Director. The incident occurred at a farmhouse, with the attackers fleeing the scene. Visuals from the site showed broken furniture. The ED's High-Intensity Unit was investigating funds laundered from phishing scams, QR code frauds, and part-time job scams across India. An FIR has been registered in connection with the case. The ED has termed the operation part of efforts to dismantle a nationwide cybercrime network.