The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, which grants citizenship to immigrants who entered Assam between January 1, 1966, and March 25, 1971. The ruling was delivered by a five-judge Constitution Bench on October 17, 2024, with a 4:1 majority. Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud headed the bench, and Justice Surya Kant wrote the lead majority opinion. Chief Justice Chandrachud provided a concurring judgment. Justice J.B. Pardiwala dissented, stating that the provision is unconstitutional but should only apply prospectively. This decision reaffirms the provisions of the Assam Accord regarding citizenship.

A Vistara flight from Frankfurt to Mumbai received a security threat via social media on Wednesday, marking the 13th fake bomb threat against Indian flights in just four days. Following a safe landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, the aircraft was taken to an isolation bay for inspection. The threats have targeted multiple airlines, including Air India, IndiGo, and Akasa Air, affecting both domestic and international routes. A Vistara spokesperson confirmed that all passengers and crew on flight UK 028 were safe and that the relevant authorities were promptly informed of the situation.

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has recommended Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the most senior Supreme Court judge, as his successor. The government had requested the recommendation last Friday, in accordance with the Memorandum of Procedure. Justice Chandrachud is set to retire on November 8, after a two-year term. If approved by the government, Justice Khanna will become the 51st Chief Justice of India, serving a six-month tenure until his retirement on May 13, 2025. Justice Khanna's appointment awaits formal approval, marking a smooth transition in the leadership of India’s judiciary.

A minor from Chhattisgarh has been arrested for sending bomb threats to four flights using a fake social media account created in his friend’s name. Following a monetary dispute, the class 11 dropout sent threats on October 14, prompting the diversion of an Air India flight to New Delhi and delays for two IndiGo flights to Muscat and Jeddah. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu condemned the threats, asserting a commitment to passenger safety. Multiple investigations are ongoing, with police assessing whether a larger conspiracy exists behind the incidents.

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu announced that at least seven more flights received hoax bomb threats, raising the total to nearly 20 in three days. Four IndiGo, two SpiceJet, and one Akasa Air flight were affected. Naidu stated that law enforcement is actively pursuing the cases and assured that those responsible will be prosecuted. A minor has already been arrested by Mumbai police for issuing threats. The minister condemned the disruptions, emphasizing efforts to enhance security and coordination among agencies to safeguard aviation operations.

SpiceJet received bomb threats for two of its flights on October 16, 2024, through a message on its X account. Authorities were immediately informed, and all safety protocols were followed. Passengers were safely disembarked, and after thorough checks, the planes were cleared for operations. In the last two days, 13 Indian flights, including international ones, have faced similar hoax bomb threats, causing diversions and delays. Most threats originated from social media accounts outside the country, now suspended. The Ministry of Home Affairs has sought reports from aviation agencies to investigate possible conspiracies against India's aviation sector.

In response to a surge in hoax bomb threats, with nearly a dozen Indian flights targeted in the past three days, the Indian government is considering stricter measures. Officials from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, and Ministry of Home Affairs met to discuss adding hoax callers to the 'no-fly list' and increasing the number of air marshals on flights. Two flights from Akasa Air and IndiGo received hoax threats on Wednesday, prompting heightened security discussions. Law enforcement agencies are working to trace the culprits with the aid of cybersecurity agencies.

An Akasa Air flight bound for Bengaluru was forced to return to Delhi after receiving a bomb threat, which was later confirmed as a hoax. The Akasa Air flight QP1335, carrying 184 passengers, declared an emergency at 1:15 p.m. and made an emergency landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. This incident is part of a series of hoax bomb threats targeting 12 flights over the past three days. Authorities are investigating the surge in threats, which have caused widespread disruptions and diversions but no actual security risks.

The central government has announced a 3% increase in the dearness allowance (DA) for over one crore employees and pensioners, raising it from 38% to 45%. This decision was made during a cabinet meeting and comes just weeks before Diwali, providing significant relief to government workers during the festive season. The DA is designed to offset rising prices and is revised twice a year based on the consumer price index for industrial workers. This increase reflects the government's efforts to support its employees and pensioners amid ongoing inflationary pressures.

In the past 48 hours, at least 10 Indian flights have received hoax bomb threats, resulting in delays and diversions. On Tuesday, Singapore's Air Force sent two fighter jets to escort an Air India Express plane following a bomb threat. Earlier, an Air India flight from Delhi to Chicago had to land in Canada as a precaution. Apart from Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air also received threats. Three international flights from Mumbai were affected on Monday after threats were posted on X (formerly Twitter), leading to the detention of a teenager. The sudden increase in threats remains unexplained, and aviation officials have not commented.