Singer Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau were seen walking hand-in-hand in Paris on Saturday night. They celebrated Perry’s 45th birthday with a night out at the famous Crazy Horse cabaret. Photos and videos of the pair quickly went viral, sparking fresh dating rumours. Neither Perry nor Trudeau has confirmed their relationship. The sighting comes weeks after the two were seen kissing on Perry’s yacht in California. Earlier this year, they were also spotted dining together in Montreal. Perry recently ended her engagement with actor Orlando Bloom but continues to co-parent their daughter, Daisy Dove. (PC: India Today)

Rahul Gandhi condemned the alleged suicide of a doctor in Maharashtra as a “tragedy that shakes the conscience of any civilised society”, calling it an “institutional murder”. He accused the state government of protecting offenders and allowing powerful individuals to escape accountability, citing reports that the doctor faced rape, harassment and pressure to engage in corruption. Gandhi characterised the case as exposing “the inhuman and insensitive face” of the ruling party and pledged support to the victim’s family, demanding urgent institutional reform and justice. (PC: File)

In a forceful statement following a fatal crash near Kurnool district in Andhra Pradesh, where a sleeper bus collided with a motorcycle and caught fire, claiming at least 19 lives, V C Sajjanar, the Police Commissioner of Hyderabad, labelled drunk driving as “terrorism.” The biker, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, lost control on NH-44, causing a catastrophic chain-reaction that engulfed the bus in flames. The top cop announced zero tolerance: any driver found intoxicated will face stringent action, calling the tragedy a “preventable massacre.”  (PC: ANI)

A 29-year-old woman doctor from Satara, Maharashtra, was found dead in a hotel room, leaving a suicide note on her hand accusing techie Prashant Bankar of mental harassment and Sub-Inspector Gopal Badane of rape. Police arrested Bankar near Pune and Badane later surrendered. The doctor and Bankar were reportedly in a strained relationship, with frequent arguments noted in call records. Earlier, she had complained of coercion by police and political interference. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis called the incident deeply tragic and assured strict action, while the accused officers were suspended amid ongoing investigation. (PC: NDTV)  

Two Australian women cricketers were molested in Indore on Thursday while walking to a cafe from their hotel. The accused, Aqeel Khan, followed them on a bike, touched one player inappropriately, and fled. Police arrested him soon after, tracing his motorcycle number. Opposition leaders slammed the Madhya Pradesh government for failing to protect women. Congress chief Jitu Patwari said, “Such filth cannot be ignored at any cost in the country’s cleanest city.” The BJP said strict action would be taken and new laws introduced to ensure women’s and foreign nationals’ safety. (PC: India Today)

An Air India flight from Nagpur to Delhi returned shortly after take-off on October 24 following a bird-hit. The crew decided to return to Nagpur as a safety measure. The aircraft landed safely and was grounded for maintenance checks, leading to the flight’s cancellation. All passengers were safe and were given meals and assistance at the airport, the airline said. Air India explained that the inspection required extra time for repairs. The airline also announced that from October 26, 60 of its 180 daily domestic flights will shift to Delhi Airport’s Terminal 2 due to expansion work at Terminal 3. (PC: NDTV)

Panic gripped Dhulkot village near Ambala, Haryana, after reports emerged of a leopard sighting late Friday night near the Air Force station. The alert was initiated by the Air Force, which shared CCTV footage capturing a wild animal in the vicinity. Local authorities, including the police and Forest Department, launched a joint search operation, with villagers actively participating, some armed with sticks. Despite their efforts, no definitive evidence of the animal's presence, such as footprints, was found. Officials have stated that if a leopard is confirmed, traps and cages will be set up for its safe capture. The search operation remains ongoing, and villagers are urged to stay vigilant. (PC: ANI)

A private sleeper bus traveling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, on October 24, 2025, after colliding with a motorcycle. The motorcycle hit an open fuel tank, triggering the blaze. Onboard were 44 passengers and a consignment of 234 smartphones worth ₹46 lakh destined for Flipkart. The lithium-ion batteries of the smartphones exploded, accelerating the fire. At least 20 passengers died and several others were injured. The bus driver fled, while co-driver Siva Narayana was arrested. Authorities are investigating negligence, overspeeding, and safety lapses in this tragic incident.

In a tragic development from Satara, Maharashtra, Dr. Sampada Munde, a 28-year-old government doctor, died by suicide in a hotel room. In a note written on her palm, she accused Police Sub-Inspector Gopal Badane of repeated sexual assault over five months and Prashant Bankar, the son of her landlord, of mental harassment. Bankar was arrested on October 24, while PSI Badane remains at large. The police have charged both individuals with rape and abetment to suicide. Investigations are ongoing, with forensic analysis of the palm note underway .  

In a tragic development from Satara, Maharashtra, Dr. Sampada Munde, a 28-year-old government doctor, died by suicide in a hotel room. In a note written on her palm, she accused Police Sub-Inspector Gopal Badane of repeated sexual assault over five months and Prashant Bankar, the son of her landlord, of mental harassment. Bankar was arrested on October 24, while PSI Badane remains at large. The police have charged both individuals with rape and abetment to suicide. Investigations are ongoing, with forensic analysis of the palm note underway .