Rescue teams worked through the night after a private Hyderabad–Bengaluru bus caught fire near Chinnatekur in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, killing 20 passengers. The fire started after the bus hit a two-wheeler around 3:30 am. Firefighters and police rushed to the spot but found the vehicle already engulfed in flames. Twelve passengers escaped through the emergency exit with help from locals. Officials are now collecting DNA samples to identify the victims. Forensic experts and medical teams have been sent to the site. The government has ordered a detailed probe into the cause of the accident and promised full support to victims’ families. (PC: India Today)

The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested two suspected ISIS terrorists from Delhi’s Sadiq Nagar and Bhopal. Both accused, named Adnan, are from Bhopal and were reportedly training for “fidayeen” or suicide attacks. Police seized electronic devices and incriminating materials during the raid. A senior officer said the arrests stopped a possible terror attack in Delhi. The operation was led by Additional Commissioner Pramod Kushwaha and ACP Lalit Mohan Negi. Officials are now questioning the suspects to find their network and links to international terror groups. Sources suggest the module may have connections to Pakistan’s ISI. (PC: HT)

At least 20 people lost their lives when a Kaveri Travels bus caught fire near Chinnatekur village in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district around 3:30 AM on October 24, 2025. The bus collided with a motorcycle on National Highway 44, rupturing its fuel tank and triggering an explosion that engulfed the vehicle. Of the 44 passengers onboard, 21 survived, while 20 perished, 11 bodies identified so far. PM Modi and President Murmu expressed condolences, announcing compensation. AP CM Naidu directed immediate rescue operations, and police are searching for the bus driver who fled the scene.    

During an Air India flight from Delhi to Mumbai, a passenger reportedly confronted and threatened a YouTuber for speaking in Hindi, saying, “You’re going to Mumbai; you should know Marathi.” The confrontation was recorded and shared on social media, sparking widespread debate over language intolerance and regional sensitivities in India. Viewers criticized the passenger’s aggressive behavior, while many emphasized the need for respect in multilingual public spaces. The video has gone viral, drawing attention to how minor disagreements can escalate on flights. Air India has not yet released an official statement regarding the incident.   

A dedicated team under the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in Karnataka has identified six suspects allegedly involved in the deletion of more than 6,000 voter names, each for a purported fee of ₹80, in the Aland constituency between December 2022 and February 2023. The deletions reportedly employed VOIP technology and fake applications, targeting genuine voters without their knowledge. Politicians claim the operation was part of a larger orchestrated effort to manipulate the electoral rolls prior to the 2023 assembly polls. (PC: The Hindu)  

A Hyderabad-bound Kaveri Travels bus caught fire after colliding with a motorcycle near Chinna Tekuru village in Kurnool district early Friday morning. The impact sparked a massive blaze that trapped passengers inside as the bus door jammed. Out of more than 40 passengers, at least 32 are feared dead, with 21 bodies recovered so far and several severely burnt. Only around a dozen managed to escape through windows. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed deep condolences and directed officials to provide immediate relief and medical aid to victims and their families.  

Photos shared by Indian authorities with a Belgian court show that Mehul Choksi’s designated cell at Mumbai’s Arthur Road Jail is far from a conventional prison. The cell is equipped with a television, fully functional toilet, ceiling fans, and ample natural light, giving it the feel of a boutique hotel. It also features cross-ventilation, spacious corridors, and facilities for outdoor movement. These measures aim to ensure humane detention conditions and reassure Belgian authorities as Choksi faces extradition related to the ₹13,000 crore Punjab National Bank fraud case. (PC: X)

A heated online debate broke out between Nalin Haley, son of Republican leader Nikki Haley, and journalist Mehdi Hasan over US immigration. Nalin called for an end to mass immigration and tighter H-1B visa rules, citing job losses and AI’s impact. Hasan responded by pointing out that Nalin’s grandfather, Ajit Singh Randhawa, had migrated from India in 1969 and built a respected academic career. Nalin fired back, suggesting Hasan should be “denaturalised.” The exchange sparked criticism on social media, with users reminding Nalin of his family’s immigrant past. The debate highlights ongoing tensions over immigration in US politics. (PC: India Today)

Comedian Aditi Mittal’s emotional story about an Air India flight attendant named Preeti has gone viral, with the Internet now trying to find her. In an Instagram video, Aditi recalled flying from London to Mumbai in 2017 after her father’s sudden death. Seeing her grief, Preeti offered her tea and comfort, saying, “If it makes your heart lighter, tell me one funny story about him each time I pass by.” The gesture helped Aditi heal and remember her father fondly. Viewers flooded the comments calling Preeti “an angel in the sky” and urged Air India to honour and reunite them.

In Kakdwip (South 24 Parganas), an idol of the goddess Maa Kali was reportedly desecrated and transported in a prison van, prompting outrage from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The BJP termed the incident an “insult to the Hindu faith” and accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) state government of shielding the perpetrators. The TMC responded by urging restraint, calling for facts to be established while investigations remain underway. The controversy has intensified political tensions ahead of the upcoming state elections. (PC: X)