Delhi Police have arrested 19-year-old Annu Dhankar, known as "Lady Don" and an associate of gangster Himanshu Bhau, for her alleged role in the murder of Aman Joon. The 26-year-old man was killed on June 18 at a Burger King outlet in Rajouri Garden, West Delhi, while sitting with a woman. Dhankar was apprehended near the India-Nepal border in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, after eluding capture for several months. This arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into the gang-related crime, with authorities working to uncover more details about her involvement in Joon’s killing.

Indian and Chinese armies are set to finalize disengagement in eastern Ladakh’s Depsang and Demchok areas by October 28-29, according to sources within the Indian Army. Under recent agreements, troops will retreat to positions they held before April 2020, with established patrol plans to prevent misunderstandings. Both sides will remove temporary structures like tents while maintaining surveillance over these friction points. Meetings between ground commanders will continue. This development follows the nearly four-year standoff post-Galwan Valley conflict in June 2020, significantly impacting relations between the two nations. The agreement was endorsed by PM Modi and President Xi Jinping.

The late Ratan Tata's will has named his trusted assistant Shantanu Naidu, along with family, staff, and his cherished dog, Tito, as beneficiaries. Tata’s ₹10,000 crore estate includes assets like an Alibaug bungalow, a Juhu property, and Tata Sons shares, which will go to the Ratan Tata Endowment Foundation. Naidu, who managed Tata’s companionship venture Goodfellows, received Tata’s share of the company and educational loan forgiveness, underscoring their close bond. Tito, Tata’s beloved German Shepherd, will receive "unlimited care" from Tata’s longtime cook, Rajan Shaw, a rare gesture in Indian inheritance practices.

The Supreme Court granted significant relief to actress Rhea Chakraborty in the Sushant Singh Rajput case by upholding the Bombay High Court’s decision to cancel the CBI's lookout notice against her and her family. Maharashtra’s appeal to reinstate the notice faced Supreme Court scrutiny, questioning the rationale for targeting Rhea due to her “high-profile status.” The case originated from a 2020 FIR filed by Sushant’s family, leading to CBI and ED investigations. Justice B.R. Gavai cautioned CBI against unwarranted harassment, emphasizing fair and unbiased inquiry practices.

Ratan Tata, renowned industrialist and former Tata Sons Chairman, allocated shares not only to his siblings but also for his German Shepherd, Tito, and longtime butler Subbiah. Tata’s estate, valued at around Rs 10,000 crore, includes "unlimited care" provisions for Tito, to be managed by his cook, Rajan Shaw. Additionally, Tata waived loans for his assistant Shantanu Naidu and assigned his Tata Sons stake to the Ratan Tata Endowment Foundation. Known for his empathy, Tata’s will reflects his care for close associates and animals, underscoring his legacy of generosity and compassion.

In India, 27 flights received new bomb threats on Friday, affecting major carriers such as IndiGo, SpiceJet, Vistara, and Air India. This marks a concerning trend, with nearly 300 Indian flights targeted over the last 11 days. On Thursday alone, 85 flights received similar threats. The Civil Aviation Ministry, led by Ram Mohan Naidu, is actively seeking solutions, including amendments to Aircraft Security Rules to place offenders on a no-fly list. Social media giants Meta and X are also under scrutiny, with officials citing their role in circulating these false alarms.

President Droupadi Murmu appointed Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the 51st Chief Justice of India, set to take office on November 11 following the retirement of CJI D.Y. Chandrachud on November 10. The appointment was confirmed through a government notification under Article 124(2) of the Constitution. Justice Khanna’s tenure will be brief, as he is scheduled to retire on March 13, 2025. Known for his judicial contributions, Justice Khanna will serve in the country’s top judicial position for about six months, with key cases likely to come before him during this period.

A 23-year-old labourer, Srikant Ramchandra Satre, was killed by a wild elephant in Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, while attempting to take a selfie. Satre and two friends had traveled from Navegaon for cable laying work and decided to view the elephant in the Abapur forest on Thursday morning. While the other two friends managed to escape, Satre was attacked and trampled. The elephant had reportedly been spotted roaming in the area after emerging from the Chittagong and Gadchiroli forest regions. Local authorities had received warnings about the elephant's presence prior to the incident, highlighting the risks of approaching wildlife.

Flight operations at Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik International Airport and Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport resumed at 8 am on Friday. Both airports had suspended services as a precaution due to Cyclone Dana, which made landfall along Odisha’s coast. The shutdown aimed to ensure passenger safety during the severe weather. Following the cyclone’s landfall and an improvement in weather conditions, authorities allowed flight services to restart. Bhubaneswar and Kolkata airports confirmed that operations are back on track, with normal schedules resuming as the situation stabilizes after the storm passed.

Two soldiers and two civilians were killed in a terrorist attack on an Army vehicle near Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir. The vehicle, part of the 18 Rashtriya Rifles, was traveling from Botpathri, located 5 kilometers from the Line of Control (LOC), when terrorists ambushed it. Four additional soldiers were injured and are receiving medical treatment. The two civilians killed in the attack were Army porters. Security forces have launched an operation to track down the attackers. The incident underscores the ongoing security concerns in the region, with increased vigilance in the aftermath of the attack.