In a shocking early-morning incident on July 17, five gunmen stormed Paras Hospital in Patna’s Raja Bazaar and fatally shot Chandan Mishra, a murder convict out on parole and admitted to the ICU for treatment . CCTV footage shows the assailants entering calmly, firing multiple rounds, and fleeing before law enforcement could respond . Police suspect a gang rivalry motive and have registered a case, launching a manhunt for the shooters . The incident has sparked public outrage over Bihar’s deteriorating law and order, with opposition leaders condemning the government and demanding accountability.  

Indore has been declared India’s cleanest city for the 8th consecutive year in the Swachh Survekshan 2024 survey. The results were announced on Thursday, with Surat and Navi Mumbai securing the second and third spots. Noida was ranked cleanest in the 3-10 lakh population category, followed by Chandigarh and Mysore. President Droupadi Murmu presented the awards at a New Delhi ceremony attended by Union Housing Minister Manohar Lal. In Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow marked Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s birthday with a citywide cleanliness drive led by Mayor Sushma Kharkwal and councillors to promote sanitation awareness. (PC: News18)

A preliminary investigation into the June 12 Air India Flight 171 crash near Ahmedabad has centered on the actions of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal. According to cockpit voice recordings, both engine fuel control switches were moved to the “cut‑off” position seconds after takeoff, with the first officer audibly questioning, “Why did you cut off?”, before the switches were re‑engaged within about 10–14 seconds—though too late to avert disaster . The AAIB’s initial report confirmed the switch movement but flagged no mechanical or maintenance faults . U.S. and U.K. aviation bodies are assisting, but investigators have not determined if the switch action was intentional, accidental, or electrically triggered . The full probe could take up to a year. (PC: The Hindu)  

Indian police have rescued Russian woman Nina Kutina and her two young daughters from a cave in Karnataka’s Gokarna forest. Kutina, 40, defended her cave life, claiming “nature gives good health” and her children were happy. Without valid documents, they now face deportation. Authorities say Kutina overstayed her Indian visa after years of travelling through Asia. Her Israeli ex-partner seeks custody of the girls. Kutina insists she wasn’t endangering her children, describing life in the forest as healthy and fulfilling. Police found her after spotting clothes drying outside the cave during a patrol to protect tourists. (PC: BBC)

Pilots' unions have raised objections after a Wall Street Journal report suggested the Air India captain played a key role in June’s Boeing 787 crash in the US by allegedly cutting fuel flow to the engines, citing cockpit recordings. The Indian government has urged the public not to rush to conclusions, stating that investigations are ongoing. "Final reports must be awaited before assigning blame," a senior official said. The incident forced a safety pause on Air India’s international flights. Pilot groups say speculative reports risk damaging reputations without full facts being established. (PC: India Today)

During a Congress workers’ rally at Chaygaon on July 16, 2025, Rahul Gandhi launched a fierce attack on Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of treating the state like his "kingdom" and transferring land to corporate giants like Adani and Ambani. Gandhi confidently predicted that Sarma would be imprisoned on corruption charges once Congress assumes power after the 2026 assembly elections—“neither Modi nor Amit Shah will be able to save him” . Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge echoed these claims, promising to rebuild homes destroyed in state eviction drives . In response, Sarma reminded Gandhi that he’s currently out on bail in multiple cases. (PC: Screengrab)

The Karnataka government's status report, submitted to the High Court, reveals that Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) announced a free-entries victory parade from Vidhana Soudha to Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4—without formally obtaining police permission, merely intimating on June 3, failing mandated 7-day prior approval . The unilateral public invitation on social media drew lakhs unexpectedly, disabling proper crowd control and resulting in a fatal stampede claiming 11 lives. The High Court has mandated full disclosure of the report. Prior judicial findings had already blamed RCB, KSCA, and police for negligence in planning and enforcement. (PC: NDTV)

The investigation into the June 12 Air India Boeing 787 crash, which killed 260 people, now centres on Captain Sumeet Sabharwal’s actions. Cockpit voice recordings indicate that, seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad, both engine fuel-control switches were deliberately moved to “cut-off,” causing dual engine failure. First Officer Clive Kunder, piloting at the time, was heard in panic asking why the fuel was cut. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau found no mechanical faults, raising suspicion of human error or intent. U.S. experts are assisting, and a criminal inquiry is being considered. The investigation remains ongoing. (PC: Reuters)  

On the night of July 16, 2025, IndiGo flight 6E‑6271, an Airbus A320neo, suffered an engine malfunction mid‑air around 9:27 pm, roughly 100 nautical miles north of Bhubaneswar. The pilot issued a “PAN PAN PAN” call—alerting air traffic control to a serious but non-life-threatening issue—and diverted to Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The aircraft landed safely at 9:53 pm, ahead of schedule. All 191 passengers and crew were unharmed. IndiGo confirmed a technical snag, grounded the plane for inspection, and arranged an alternate aircraft to complete the journey.  (PC: News 18)

An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Goa made an emergency landing at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Wednesday night following a reported engine failure. The flight, which took off around 8 pm after a short delay, was forced to divert mid-air and landed safely in Mumbai just before 10 pm. Sources cited by PTI confirmed the engine issue but added that all passengers and crew were safe. Flight tracker data confirmed the diversion. IndiGo has not released an official statement yet. Authorities are likely to investigate the cause. Passengers are expected to be rebooked on alternate flights. (PC: HT)