A Southwest Airlines plane was struck by gunfire near the cockpit while taxiing for takeoff at Dallas Love Field Airport on Friday evening. Flight 2494, a Boeing 737-800 bound for Indianapolis, returned to the gate immediately after the incident. Passengers safely deplaned, and no injuries were reported. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the incident and is investigating. Dallas Love Field Airport shared the update on X (formerly Twitter). The shooting, which occurred at approximately 8:30 PM local time, has raised concerns about airport security. Authorities are working to identify the source of the gunfire.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) revised its Champions Trophy trophy tour schedule after objections from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). BCCI Secretary Jay Shah opposed including Muzaffarabad, Skardu, and Hunza Valley, located in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK). The trophy tour will now begin in Islamabad, with stops in prominent Pakistani cities like Karachi and Abbottabad before visiting Afghanistan, Bangladesh, South Africa, and other countries. Meanwhile, the 2025 Champions Trophy faces uncertainty due to India’s refusal to play in Pakistan, citing security and political issues, as cricketing ties between the two nations remain strained.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a five-day tour to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana on November 16, 2024. His first stop is Nigeria, where he will strengthen the strategic partnership with the West African nation. Modi will then attend the G20 Summit in Brazil, discussing global priorities and continuing India's legacy as last year's chair. Finally, he will visit Guyana, marking the first Indian prime minister's visit in over 50 years, with a focus on enhancing bilateral ties and honoring the Indian diaspora. He will also address Guyana’s Parliament during his visit.

Election Commission officials inspected Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's bag in Amravati, Maharashtra, as he arrived for his election campaign on Saturday. The inspection occurred amid a political controversy, with opposition INDIA bloc parties accusing the poll body of selective action, particularly targeting their leaders. A video showed officials inspecting Gandhi’s helicopter and bag, sparking further allegations. This incident followed Congress' complaint regarding restrictions on Gandhi’s helicopter in Jharkhand, which caused delays in his campaign. The BJP defended the checks, calling them routine measures to ensure fair elections. Maharashtra elections are set for November 20, with counting on November 23.

Five Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Abujhmad, Bastar, Chhattisgarh, on Saturday morning. The operation began after intelligence confirmed the presence of Maoists in the region. The exchange of fire lasted for hours, resulting in the deaths of five Maoists and the seizure of weapons. Two jawans were injured but are out of danger. The operation was conducted by the District Reserve Guards (DRG), Special Task Force (STF), and Border Security Force (BSF). With this encounter, the death toll of Maoists in the Bastar region this year has reached 197, the highest since 2000.

Coldplay's January 25, 2025 concert in Ahmedabad sold out within minutes of tickets going live on BookMyShow, prompting the addition of a second show on January 26. However, that too quickly sold out, leaving fans disappointed. The queues for both concerts ran into lakhs, and many fans expressed frustration on social media, with some saying, “I’m exhausted.” The concerts, to be held at Narendra Modi Stadium, are expected to be Coldplay’s biggest in India, with a total audience capacity of 1,00,000 for each show. The band’s India tour includes multiple sold-out concerts across the country.

Chaos broke out at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday after the Delhi-Amritsar Shatabdi Express, scheduled to depart at 7:20 am, was delayed. Passengers discovered an entire coach was missing, triggering outrage. A video shared on X showed passengers confronting railway authorities. The Railway Police Force confirmed the oversight, explaining that the executive coach was not attached due to a logistical error. Passengers expressed frustration over the lack of communication and inconvenience caused, with some demanding an inquiry. The train was delayed by over two hours, reaching Ludhiana later than expected.

Six bodies, including three women and three children from the Meitei community, were found days after their abduction by suspected Kuki militants from Jiribam district, Manipur. Initial discoveries were made at Assam's Silchar morgue. Laisharam Herojit, whose family members were among the deceased, recounted his wife’s desperate call before the abduction. Authorities recovered weapons, including AK rifles, during encounters where 10 militants were killed. Protests erupted at Silchar Medical College as Kuki groups demanded the bodies remain in Silchar. A probe is ongoing as tensions escalate in the region. "We are devastated," Herojit said.

SpaceX will launch India’s GSAT-20 communications satellite next week, marking a groundbreaking collaboration with ISRO. The 4,700-kg satellite is too heavy for India’s rockets, prompting the choice of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral, USA. Radhakrishnan Durairaj, NSIL Chairman, stated, “We got a good deal on this maiden launch with SpaceX.” Previously reliant on Arianespace, ISRO faced limited options due to global geopolitical constraints. The GSAT-20 will enhance internet connectivity, particularly in remote Indian regions. Estimated at $60-70 million, this deal underscores SpaceX’s global space leadership while fostering ties for future ventures, including sending an Indian astronaut to the ISS.

A devastating fire at Jhansi’s Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College claimed the lives of 10 newborns on Friday night. Bhagwan Das, an eyewitness, alleged, “A nurse lit a matchstick while trying to connect the pipe of an oxygen cylinder. As soon as the match was lit, the whole ward caught fire.” Officials initially cited a short circuit as the cause, but a probe is underway. Expired fire extinguishers and inactive alarms worsened the chaos. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announced ₹5 lakh for each victim’s family, with PM Modi adding ₹2 lakh. Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak assured strict action for any negligence.