Ravi Tamta, a Bachelor of Arts graduate from Uttarakhand’s Almora district, has developed a prototype electric flying vehicle after 13 years of self-directed learning and experimentation, despite having no formal engineering education. His single-seater vehicle, named HAPIDA SKYNeX, completed a test flight in August 2026, according to India Today. Tamta acquired technical knowledge through online resources and hands-on experiments, with support from his family. His journey highlights how independent learning can enable people without conventional technical qualifications to pursue ambitious innovations. However, developing aviation technology also requires attention to safety and engineering standards. Tamta’s project challenges conventional assumptions about who can innovate and where technical learning can begin. (PC: X)

The Delhi High Court on Friday rejected AISA president Neha Bora’s petition challenging a show-cause notice issued by a Special Executive Magistrate, requiring her to execute a bond assuring that she would maintain peace. Justice Subramonium Prasad announced the decision in open court, observing that “sufficient safeguards” were in place. However, the court also issued certain directions, including that Bora must be provided with all relevant material. A detailed order has not yet been made public. Bora approached the High Court on Monday to challenge the notice. During Thursday’s hearing, her counsel argued that Delhi Police had not supplied the material underlying the proceedings or explaining why authorities apprehended a possible breach of peace. (PC: The Indian Express)

Bomb threats targeting actor Amitabh Bachchan’s Mumbai residence, singer Diljit Dosanjh’s concert venue and the Mumbai mayor’s office triggered heightened security on Friday, October 23, 2026. According to police, an email sent to Mayor Ritu Tawde and Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi threatened a grenade attack on a school on October 31, Bachchan’s Juhu residence between October 31 and November 27, and an attack during Dosanjh’s November 27 concert. The email reportedly referenced Khalistan. A separate handwritten bomb threat was found on tissue paper in a women’s toilet at Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. Searches found no suspicious objects, and flight operations continued uninterrupted as police examined CCTV footage. (PC: PTI)

A 20-second video of a Bengali family enjoying Durga Puja in North Kolkata has captured widespread attention on social media. The clip shows a couple and their young son riding a rickshaw beneath festive lights. The father encourages his wife to sing along to the Bengali song Dugga Ma Asche, while their child smiles happily. Shared across X, Instagram and Reddit, the video received over three million views on X. Viewers praised the family’s natural affection and simple celebration, saying genuine happiness comes from meaningful family moments rather than expensive holidays or material possessions. 

A 27-year-old IT professional, Suraj Kushwah, has developed Jantar Mantar Chalo, a satirical online video game inspired by protests in Delhi. The game allows players to choose between becoming protesters or Delhi Police officers. Protesters must gather supporters, cross barricades, avoid tear gas and reach Jantar Mantar to stage a demonstration. Police players can disperse crowds and detain demonstrators. The game also features internet disruptions, metro closures and detention centres. Kushwah used AI tools for parts of the coding and artwork. The game gained widespread attention on social media, highlighting how digital entertainment can express political commentary.

A man was allegedly beaten to death in broad daylight in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on October 22, 2026, after a car rammed into his scooter. The victim, Devesh alias Bunty Dixit, was returning from the gym when the incident occurred near Bajrang Chowk in the CIDCO area. The accused, Pawan Parashar, allegedly attacked him with a hockey stick and an iron rod, striking his head and face. The accused subsequently went to the police station. Police are investigating a possible personal rivalry and business dispute as motives, but the exact reason remains unconfirmed. 

A portion of the ceiling at Mumbai’s iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) collapsed around 10:05 pm on October 22, 2026, injuring two commuters. The incident occurred near the booking hall entrance amid ongoing redevelopment and maintenance work undertaken by the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA). The injured, identified as Vinayak Hatkar, 28, and Ayan Matwankar, 24, were taken to St George’s Hospital for treatment. The incident has raised concerns about safety measures at the historic railway station. CSMT handles approximately 12 lakh passengers daily, highlighting the importance of construction safety. 

The Cabinet Secretariat has declined to take direct action on complaints filed by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi against Senior Deputy Election Commissioner Maneesh Garg, according to documents released under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The commissioners alleged that Garg changed work allocations among senior officials without consulting the Commission or obtaining prior approval. They argued that the changes violated established procedures and relevant legal provisions. The Secretariat said the complaints were submitted individually, not on behalf of the entire Commission, and warned that intervention could compromise the Election Commission’s constitutional independence. (PC: India Today)

Three Christian families in West Bengal’s Paschim Medinipur district have alleged that a group of people threatened and assaulted them earlier this week, attempting to force them to renounce their faith. Police have deployed personnel in the area following the complaints. According to a senior police officer who spoke to PTI on Thursday, October 22, 2026, the families also alleged that they were compelled to participate in certain religious rituals against their wishes. The families have reportedly lived in the area for around 30 years and converted to Christianity approximately 18 months ago. The allegations prompted police intervention, though the report provided no further details about arrests or the identities of those accused. (PC: The Indian Express)

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has accused the Centre of backtracking on assurances regarding Ladakh’s political representation and constitutional safeguards. He expressed concern over uncertainty surrounding the proposed October 22 meeting with the Union Home Ministry, after earlier talks failed to reach an agreement. Wangchuk and Ladakh’s representative bodies, the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance, want a Union Territory with a legislature and stronger protections for local land, culture and identity. They rejected the Centre’s draft proposal, saying it fell short of previous commitments. The Centre maintains that negotiations will continue to seek a mutually acceptable framework. (PC: The Hindu)