Australian women cricketers’ molestation case: Accused had criminal record, sent to police remand

The incident occurred on October 23 when two Australian women cricketers left their team hotel and headed to a cafe ahead of their clash against South Africa. It was during this period that the two cricketers were allegedly “inappropriately touched.”
‘AK-47, Single Shot Rifles down’: Mass surrender by 21 Maoists, including 13 women, with 18 weapons in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker

A total of 21 Maoist cadres, including 13 women, surrendered with 18 weapons in the Kanker district on Sunday, Bastar Inspector General P Sundarraj said. They surrendered three AK-47 Rifles, four SLR Rifles, two INSAS Rifles, six 303 Rifles, two Single Shot Rifles and one BGL weapon, IG Bastar Sunda
EC to announce pan-India SIR dates on Oct 27, first phase expected to cover…

The poll authority is likely to announce the first phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Delhi SHOCKER: Acid attack on 20-year-old Delhi University student by three men after heated argument last month over ‘stalking’, woman hospitalised

In a shocking case, a 20-year-old woman suffered burn injuries after an acid attack by three men, while she was on her way to college. The icident took place at 10 AM, when she was going to college for extra class, a flammable substance was allegedly thrown at her.
ISRO set to launch communication satellite with LVM3 vehicle on this date; check details

The previous mission of LVM3 launched the Chandrayaan-3 mission, when India became the first country to land successfully near the lunar south pole.
Clean air: Delhi govt extends deadline for crowd-sourcing proposals to this date

The Environment Minister said about 68 per cent of entries are related to clean air for the city, while 32 per cent aim to reduce polluting vehicles on Delhi’s roads.
Good News for Uttar Pradesh’s Residents: Purvanchal Expressway to bring prosperity in state with 22 flyovers, 121 bridges, 271 underpasses, here’s all you need to know about this project

The expressway is designed to provide a safe and speedy journey, with a maximum speed limit of 120 km/h for cars and 80 km/h for trucks and buses. Read here to know more about this expressway.
Good news for Bengaluru-Mumbai commuters: Indian Railways approves second direct superfast train between these two cities; Check route, stoppage and more

Indian Railways has approved a second direct Superfast train between Bengaluru and Mumbai via Tumakuru, Davanagere, Haveri, Hubballi-Dharwad, and Belagavi. The new route, sanctioned after 30 years, will boost trade, travel, and regional connectivity across central Karnataka.
Cyclone Montha Update: Odisha on high alert, IMD issues warning for these coasts in Andhra and Tamil Nadu; Check full forecast details

The IMD reports that a depression over the Bay of Bengal is set to intensify into Cyclone Montha by October 27, 2025. Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu are on high alert as the storm may bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and rough sea conditions along coastal areas.
Delhi-NCR wakes up to ‘very poor’ air quality, AQI at 318 as smog blankets national capital

This development follows the central government’s Air Quality Early Warning System’s prediction that Delhi’s AQI will remain in the ‘poor’ to ‘very poor’ range over the next six days.