Two civilians and two soldiers were killed when terrorists ambushed an Army vehicle near Botpathri, Jammu and Kashmir, close to the Line of Control (LoC). The vehicle, belonging to the 18 Rashtriya Rifles, was attacked while en route from Botpathri. Four soldiers were also injured and are receiving treatment. The civilians killed were Army porters. Security forces suspect Pakistan's Border Action Team may be involved. Jammu and Kashmir officials, including CM Omar Abdullah and Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, condemned the attack and called for swift action to neutralize the terrorists.

Ramesh Bishnoi, cousin of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, stated that the Bishnoi community stands united in support of Lawrence regarding the blackbuck incident involving Bollywood actor Salman Khan. In an NDTV interview, Ramesh alleged that Salman Khan offered money to the community, which they rejected. This statement follows ongoing threats against Khan from Lawrence's gang after the actor's conviction for killing a blackbuck, a sacred animal. Security around Salman Khan has been heightened after he received death threats demanding ₹5 crore to resolve the ongoing conflict with Lawrence Bishnoi's gang.

Five soldiers and a porter were injured when terrorists attacked an Army vehicle near Botpathri in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir. The vehicle, belonging to the 18 Rashtriya Rifles, was en route from Botpathri, located 5 kilometers from the Line of Control, when it was targeted. The porter sustained critical injuries. This attack follows a series of assaults on non-local laborers in Kashmir, including recent attacks in Ganderbal, Pulwama, and Shopian, where several laborers were killed. Authorities are investigating the incidents and have launched a search operation to find the attackers.

At least 95 flights from IndiGo, Air India, Vistara, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air received bomb threats on Thursday, affecting over 250 flights in the past 10 days. Authorities reported 25 Akasa Air flights and 20 each from Air India, IndiGo, and Vistara were targeted, causing major disruptions. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced plans to make hoax bomb threats a cognisable offence and introduce a no-fly list for offenders. The bomb threats, primarily originating from social media platforms like X, have raised security concerns, with investigations underway to determine if a larger conspiracy is involved.

On Thursday, over 70 flights from various Indian airlines received bomb threats, with around 20 flights each from Air India, Vistara, and IndiGo affected. Akasa Air reported bomb threats for about 14 of its flights. This incident is part of a concerning trend, as nearly 250 flights operated by Indian carriers have received bomb threats in the past 11 days. An Akasa Air spokesperson confirmed that some flights on October 24 received security alerts, and the airline’s Emergency Response teams are actively monitoring the situation. The airline is coordinating with security and regulatory authorities to ensure all safety measures are followed.

On Wednesday night, heavy rain in Bengaluru caused a significant traffic jam on the Electronic City flyover, stranding thousands of commuters for over three hours. As waterlogging worsened, many individuals, including tech professionals, were unable to move their vehicles. Videos shared on social media show people abandoning their cars and walking home in the chaos. The situation highlighted the city's ongoing traffic issues, particularly during heavy rainfall, as commuters faced delays and unsafe conditions. Authorities are expected to assess the impact of the flooding and improve traffic management in response to the recurring problems in the area.

SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and other officials will appear before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Thursday at 11 am in Delhi. They will be questioned about SEBI's performance following serious allegations from US-based Hindenburg Research. The PAC, chaired by K C Venugopal of the Congress party, aims to scrutinize the stock market regulator's actions and responses to these allegations. This session comes amid increasing scrutiny of SEBI's regulatory practices and its role in maintaining market integrity. The outcome of the meeting could have significant implications for SEBI and its regulatory framework.

A 19-year-old teenager, Shubam Kumar, from Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, was injured in a terrorist shooting in Batagund village, Tral, Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday morning. Kumar sustained bullet injuries to his hand and was hospitalized, where he is reported to be in stable condition. This incident marks the third attack on migrant workers in the region within a week. Previously, on October 20, a terrorist attack at a construction site in Sonamarg, Ganderbal district, resulted in the deaths of seven individuals, including one doctor and six migrant workers. Security concerns are rising due to the ongoing violence against migrant workers.

Kolkata is bracing for Cyclone Dana, predicted to bring heavy rainfall and winds of 100-110 km/h, gusting to 120 km/h, on October 24 and 25. The India Meteorological Department reports the storm will intensify over the northwest Bay of Bengal before making landfall between Puri and Sagar Island. Kolkata airport authorities are on alert, implementing standard operating procedures to safeguard infrastructure and manage flight operations. A generally cloudy sky with rain is anticipated today, with maximum temperatures around 31 degrees Celsius and minimums of 25 degrees Celsius.

The Supreme Court expressed strong dissatisfaction with the central and Punjab and Haryana governments regarding their failure to enforce anti-pollution measures as air quality in Delhi and the national capital region remains very poor. During a hearing, the bench, comprising Justices Abhay S Oka, A Amanullah, and AG Masih, labeled the states' efforts to address farm fires as "mere eyewash." The court highlighted the lack of prosecution and financial penalties against farmers violating pollution laws and suggested that Haryana's inaction could be a policy favoring certain farmers. This ongoing non-compliance raises concerns about increasing respiratory health risks in the region.