Aleesha Sam

Saudi airport worker Sultan Al-Qahtani died after inhaling smoke while helping extinguish a fire following a reported Houthi attack at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on October 21, 2026. He reportedly rushed to contain the flames near passenger aircraft. His father paid tribute to his son, while authorities reported fatalities and injuries.

Two Philippine Air Force SF-260 trainer aircraft crashed during a training flight at Fernando Air Base in Batangas on October 23, 2026, killing all four pilots aboard. Reports indicated a possible low-altitude mid-air collision. The Air Force grounded its remaining SF-260 fleet as a precaution while investigators work to determine the cause of the accident.

A protest by transgender individuals outside the SSP office in Jhansi turned chaotic on Saturday amid a dispute over badhai collection areas. A viral video purportedly shows protesters confronting passers-by, climbing vehicles and clashing with officials. Police registered an FIR against five accused, took four into custody and restored traffic movement.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Union Ministers Amit Shah and Ashwini Vaishnaw in Delhi on October 24 to discuss state development, railway projects, semiconductor manufacturing and AI infrastructure. Vaishnaw assured central support for technology initiatives and agreed to a proposed Vande Bharat sleeper train between Visakhapatnam and Bengaluru via Tirupati.

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul's memoir, Without Fear of Favour, examines tensions with former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud over judicial appointments, the Collegium system and government engagement. Kaul questions the judiciary's rejection of the NJAC and flags institutional opacity, prompting Chandrachud to offer a contrasting account of their interactions.

A Ludhiana woman, Twinkle, has accused her husband, Ritish Sharma, of assaulting her over demands for a Mahindra Thar SUV and motorcycle. CCTV footage from Jassian Green Enclave allegedly shows him dragging her by the hair and kicking her. Police are investigating following her complaint and submission of the footage.

Protests against Arunachal Pradesh's proposed 11,200-MW Siang dam escalated into violence on October 23, with an NHPC office, police station and vehicles allegedly set ablaze. Clashes injured protesters and security personnel. Indigenous Adi groups oppose the project over displacement and environmental concerns, while Chief Minister Pema Khandu has called for dialogue.

Fresh CCTV videos have surfaced in the Shiva Sharma murder case, showing influencer Shraddha Dubey with the Lucknow cafe owner and allegedly returning alone after a late-night party. Sharma died after falling from an apartment's fourth floor on October 9. His family alleges murder, while Dubey claims suicide. Police are investigating.

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said Indians are known abroad for not indulging in vandalism or street disturbances, unlike unrest witnessed in parts of Europe.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar called complaints of Kannadigas being denied jobs in Bengaluru's IT sector “disheartening” and warned that action would be taken against private institutions found deliberately sidelining locals. His remarks follow a viral video alleging discriminatory hiring practices against Kannada-speaking jobseekers in technology companies.