At least 95 flights from IndiGo, Air India, Vistara, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air received bomb threats on Thursday, affecting over 250 flights in the past 10 days. Authorities reported 25 Akasa Air flights and 20 each from Air India, IndiGo, and Vistara were targeted, causing major disruptions. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced plans to make hoax bomb threats a cognisable offence and introduce a no-fly list for offenders. The bomb threats, primarily originating from social media platforms like X, have raised security concerns, with investigations underway to determine if a larger conspiracy is involved.

On Thursday, over 70 flights from various Indian airlines received bomb threats, with around 20 flights each from Air India, Vistara, and IndiGo affected. Akasa Air reported bomb threats for about 14 of its flights. This incident is part of a concerning trend, as nearly 250 flights operated by Indian carriers have received bomb threats in the past 11 days. An Akasa Air spokesperson confirmed that some flights on October 24 received security alerts, and the airline’s Emergency Response teams are actively monitoring the situation. The airline is coordinating with security and regulatory authorities to ensure all safety measures are followed.

On Wednesday night, heavy rain in Bengaluru caused a significant traffic jam on the Electronic City flyover, stranding thousands of commuters for over three hours. As waterlogging worsened, many individuals, including tech professionals, were unable to move their vehicles. Videos shared on social media show people abandoning their cars and walking home in the chaos. The situation highlighted the city's ongoing traffic issues, particularly during heavy rainfall, as commuters faced delays and unsafe conditions. Authorities are expected to assess the impact of the flooding and improve traffic management in response to the recurring problems in the area.

SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and other officials will appear before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Thursday at 11 am in Delhi. They will be questioned about SEBI's performance following serious allegations from US-based Hindenburg Research. The PAC, chaired by K C Venugopal of the Congress party, aims to scrutinize the stock market regulator's actions and responses to these allegations. This session comes amid increasing scrutiny of SEBI's regulatory practices and its role in maintaining market integrity. The outcome of the meeting could have significant implications for SEBI and its regulatory framework.

A 19-year-old teenager, Shubam Kumar, from Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, was injured in a terrorist shooting in Batagund village, Tral, Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday morning. Kumar sustained bullet injuries to his hand and was hospitalized, where he is reported to be in stable condition. This incident marks the third attack on migrant workers in the region within a week. Previously, on October 20, a terrorist attack at a construction site in Sonamarg, Ganderbal district, resulted in the deaths of seven individuals, including one doctor and six migrant workers. Security concerns are rising due to the ongoing violence against migrant workers.

Kolkata is bracing for Cyclone Dana, predicted to bring heavy rainfall and winds of 100-110 km/h, gusting to 120 km/h, on October 24 and 25. The India Meteorological Department reports the storm will intensify over the northwest Bay of Bengal before making landfall between Puri and Sagar Island. Kolkata airport authorities are on alert, implementing standard operating procedures to safeguard infrastructure and manage flight operations. A generally cloudy sky with rain is anticipated today, with maximum temperatures around 31 degrees Celsius and minimums of 25 degrees Celsius.

The Supreme Court expressed strong dissatisfaction with the central and Punjab and Haryana governments regarding their failure to enforce anti-pollution measures as air quality in Delhi and the national capital region remains very poor. During a hearing, the bench, comprising Justices Abhay S Oka, A Amanullah, and AG Masih, labeled the states' efforts to address farm fires as "mere eyewash." The court highlighted the lack of prosecution and financial penalties against farmers violating pollution laws and suggested that Haryana's inaction could be a policy favoring certain farmers. This ongoing non-compliance raises concerns about increasing respiratory health risks in the region.

An under-construction building in Bengaluru collapsed on Tuesday evening amid heavy rain, resulting in six deaths. Thirteen people were rescued, while officials fear some may still be trapped under the debris. Rescue operations are ongoing. The police have arrested the building owner, Muniraju Reddy, and charged him with negligence. The collapse has raised concerns over safety standards in construction projects during adverse weather. Authorities are continuing efforts to locate and rescue any remaining survivors as an investigation into the incident progresses. The case underscores the need for stricter regulations in construction safety.

Police have stated that the shooters who killed NCP leader Baba Siddique were in contact with Anmol Bishnoi, brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, prior to the attack. Anmol, who was communicating from the US and Canada, shared Zeeshan Siddique’s image with the shooters via Snapchat. The accused used multiple Snapchat accounts to stay connected with Anmol. Baba Siddique was shot dead outside his son Zeeshan's office during Dussehra celebrations. The motive behind the killing is still unknown, and police have recovered four mobile phones from the accused as part of the ongoing investigation.

The Bombay High Court has suspended gangster Chhota Rajan's life sentence in the 2001 murder case of hotelier Jaya Shetty and granted him bail. The court ordered Rajan to provide a bond of ₹1 lakh. Despite being granted bail in this case, Rajan will remain in custody due to other criminal cases against him. The decision was made by a division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj Chavan. Rajan's release from the murder case marks an important legal development, but his ongoing legal troubles will keep him in jail for the time being.