Times of India

Five flights, including Air India's Delhi-Chicago route, faced bomb threats online, prompting diversions and security drills. The Air India flight was diverted to Canada for checks, while other flights from Air India Express, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air also underwent security inspections. Recent hoax threats have signaled ongoing security challenges in aviation.

Thachat Viswanath Narendran, CEO of Tata Steel, has been elected as chairman of the World Steel Association, making him the second Indian in this role after JSW's Sajjan Jindal. Narendran joins the 17-member executive committee, which includes industry leaders like ArcelorMittal's LN Mittal. The association represents 85% of global steel production, making this election significant for the industry.

Wipro has expanded its hybrid work policy, effective October 1, allowing 30 extra remote workdays annually. 15 days can be used when unwell and 15 more for caregiving, subject to approval.

Australian captain Pat Cummins stressed the need to neutralise Jasprit Bumrah's threat for a win in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Cummins noted Australia's recent wins against India in ICC finals. The five-match series starts on November 22 in Perth. Team India, holding the trophy nearly ten years, aims to maintain their winning streak.

Sunil Bharti Mittal and Mukesh Ambani advocate a level playing field for the satellite broadband sector. Airtel calls for satellite companies to pay licensing fees and acquire spectrum through auctions, similar to traditional telecom operators. Airtel has partnered with Eutelsat OneWeb for satcom services and emphasizes the importance of regulatory compliance.

While SpaceX’s Megazilla may be making headlines, equally remarkable are its Falcon reusable rockets, Dragon capsules (used by NASA), Starship (a reusable spacecraft for Mars exploration), and Raptor engines. Tesla leads the charge in both electric vehicles and self-driving technology, and Starlink brings internet access to remote corners of the globe. Neuralink has already enabled a quadriplegic to interact with a computer using only his thoughts and aims to restore vision, motor function, and speech. Musk was also a founder of OpenAI.

A viral WhatsApp message falsely claimed that Ratan Tata's dog Goa died. Mumbai Police's inspector Sudhir Kudalkar confirmed the misinformation, reassuring through an Instagram post that Goa is alive and well. Kudalkar advised people to verify facts before spreading news.

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul were captured in a high-intensity slip-catching practice session ahead of the India-New Zealand Test series. Kohli's stunning low catch highlighted their preparation for the series starting October 16 in Bengaluru. However, India's practice was disrupted by heavy rain, with forecasts suggesting weather might impact the match’s first two days.

Mumbai is in shock after the fatal shooting of senior politician Baba Siddique, allegedly by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, due to his association with Salman Khan. As a result, security around Khan's Galaxy Apartment has been heavily increased, with Y+ category security and police escorts now in place.

India captain Rohit Sharma appreciates young batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal's exceptional Test cricket performances, attributing his success to sheer talent and determination. With impressive stats since his debut, Rohit praises Jaiswal's learning mindset and advises careful career management to sustain growth. Jaiswal's left-handed batting provides strategic advantage to Team India.

The Election Commission of India has scheduled Jharkhand assembly elections in multiple phases, with the main contest between BJP and CM Hemant Soren's JMM. The JMM-Congress-RJD alliance aims to consolidate opposition against BJP-NDA across all 81 seats, striving to improve their legislative majority.

Rashid Alvi of Congress raised concerns over potential EVM manipulation, citing Israel's hacking capabilities. His comments sparked a debate, with BJP dismissing his claims as an admission of defeat. BJP's Pradeep Bhandari argued that Congress's criticism of EVMs reflects their lack of confidence in democratic institutions, emphasizing that EVMs previously facilitated Congress's victories.

Maharashtra prepares for elections with the Maha Vikas Aghadi and Mahayuti alliances clashing for the first time in the Vidhan Sabha. This follows splits within the Shiv Sena and NCP, with both alliances aiming for state control amidst a backdrop of political volatility.

An Air India Express flight made an emergency landing in Ayodhya following a bomb threat received via phone. The aircraft, carrying passengers from Jaipur, is parked in an isolated area as bomb disposal squads conduct a thorough search. This incident follows a similar threat involving an Air India flight from Mumbai to New York.

India's aggressive cricket strategy under Gautam Gambhir faces a test against New Zealand, with Jasprit Bumrah as vice-captain and uncertainty looming over Mohammed Shami's fitness. With Akash Deep rising and Mohammed Siraj's form waning, reserves like Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, and Mayank Yadav could be pivotal for the upcoming Australia tour.

India has denied Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations regarding the Sikh extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar case, calling them unsubstantiated. Accusations of Indian agents targeting Canadian citizens, particularly pro-Khalistani individuals, were also dismissed due to a lack of evidence. Diplomatic tensions have surged following these claims, with India recently expelling six Canadian diplomats.

The Supreme Court reviewed the CBI's progress in the rape and murder case of a doctor in Kolkata. It instructed the CBI to submit a further status report within three weeks. The court also criticized the West Bengal government for delays in installing CCTVs and other security measures in medical colleges.

Counsellor Eldos Mathew Punnoose, at the United Nations, dismissed Pakistan's claims on Jammu and Kashmir, asserting their integral connection to India. He criticized Pakistan for state-sponsored terrorism, electoral malpractice, and minority persecution, urging it to address its own issues instead of meddling in India's affairs. India's commitment to democracy and decolonization is highlighted.