Mumbai Police are investigating whether the accused in the Tiger Shroff firing case planned attacks on several Bollywood actors. According to sources cited by NDTV, the suspects spent nearly a month in Mumbai and surveyed Aamir Khan’s Bandra residence 3 times. Investigators said the actor’s frequent absence for film shoots may have made him difficult to target. The accused allegedly examined the homes of other actors, including Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar. Police are probing the wider conspiracy and possible links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The investigation follows the October 18 shooting at Shroff’s car in Juhu, Mumbai. Shroff escaped serious injury, while his driver and a bystander were injured. (PC: NDTV)

Canadian-American voice actor Eric Bauza, known for bringing iconic Looney Tunes characters to life, has died at the age of 46. His family announced his sudden death in a statement shared on Instagram on Sunday. Bauza voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Tweety and several other popular animated characters. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, he died from hypertensive cardiovascular disease. A three-time Children’s and Family Emmy Award winner, Bauza also worked on Space Jam: A New Legacy, The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Coyote vs. Acme. His death marks a loss for animation fans worldwide. (PC: NBC News)

The Indian Army has dismissed a viral deepfake video that falsely claims China has taken control of parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Indian troops have been denied essential supplies. The manipulated clip attributes fabricated remarks to senior Army officer Lt Gen Girish Kalia. The Army’s fact-checking unit said the video used AI-generated lip-syncing and voice cloning over genuine archival footage. The original video was recorded during a press briefing in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, on October 27, 2023, about infiltration attempts along the Line of Control. The Army urged people to verify information before sharing misleading content. (PC: HT)

Ravi Tamta, a Bachelor of Arts graduate from Uttarakhand’s Almora district, has developed a single-seater electric flying vehicle after 13 years of self-learning and experimentation. His prototype, named HAPIDA SKYNeX, completed a test flight in August 2026. Without formal engineering education, Tamta relied on online resources and practical experiments to turn his idea into reality. The vehicle is designed to take off and land vertically, potentially helping people travel across difficult mountain terrain. Tamta hopes his invention can improve access to remote areas, including during medical emergencies. Further testing and regulatory approvals are needed before operational use. (PC: X)

An Indian-origin couple has been sentenced in the United Kingdom for fraudulently claiming they could supply personal protective equipment (PPE) during the Covid-19 pandemic and laundering the proceeds. Jogesh Bhandari, 59, received an eight-year prison sentence, while his wife, Meenakashi (Meena) Bhandari, received a two-year suspended sentence and 250 hours of unpaid community work. Their associate, Craig Morris, was jailed for 3 years and 9 months. Investigators found that money meant for PPE supplies was spent on luxury cars, Rolex watches, jewellery, holidays and home renovations. Some promised glove shipments never arrived, leaving businesses facing significant financial losses. (PC: India Today)

Protests against the proposed 11,200-MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh have turned violent, with indigenous communities and young protesters opposing the mega dam. The unrest escalated on October 23, when an NHPC office, a police station and politicians’ residences were targeted in East Siang district. The Centre has deployed around 250 Rapid Action Force personnel to help control the situation. Protesters fear the project could submerge ancestral land, displace communities and damage the fragile Himalayan ecosystem. The government says the project could strengthen India’s water security against China’s upstream dam plans and support flood management and power generation. (PC: India Today)

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has conceded defeat in snap parliamentary elections after a student-led movement secured a major victory, according to preliminary results. The Student List was projected to win 52.9% of the vote, while Vučić’s Serbian Progressive Party received 1.72 million votes, against the students’ 2.2 million. Turnout reached 69.34%, one of the highest levels in years. Celebrations erupted in Belgrade, Novi Sad and other cities, with crowds chanting “victory” and setting off fireworks. The movement emerged after a railway station canopy collapse killed 16 people in Novi Sad in 2024, triggering nationwide anti-corruption protests.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has conceded defeat in snap parliamentary elections after a student-led movement secured a major victory, according to preliminary results. The Student List was projected to win 52.9% of the vote, while Vučić’s Serbian Progressive Party received 1.72 million votes, against the students’ 2.2 million. Turnout reached 69.34%, one of the highest levels in years. Celebrations erupted in Belgrade, Novi Sad and other cities, with crowds chanting “victory” and setting off fireworks. The movement emerged after a railway station canopy collapse killed 16 people in Novi Sad in 2024, triggering nationwide anti-corruption protests.

Several people were injured after vehicles in Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s convoy collided with an ambulance on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh on Monday. The accident occurred near Haliyapur in Sultanpur district while Gandhi was travelling from Lucknow to attend a court hearing in a 2018 defamation case involving Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Police said a vehicle ahead suddenly applied the brakes, causing vehicles behind it to collide. Reports said party workers and security personnel were among those injured. Gandhi’s car was not involved, and he remained safe. The convoy later continued towards Sultanpur for the court proceedings. 

Cyclone Arnab has formed over the Bay of Bengal, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue red alerts for parts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The storm is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by October 26 and a very severe cyclonic storm by October 27. According to the IMD, it could cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam on October 28, bringing sustained winds of 115–125 kmph and gusts up to 140 kmph. Andhra Pradesh authorities are preparing evacuation measures, while coastal areas have been placed on alert. (PC: HT)