Two gangsters involved in the September 12 shooting outside Disha Patani's Bareilly residence were killed in a police encounter in Ghaziabad. The assailants, identified as Ravinder from Rohtak and Arun from Sonipat, were active members of the Rohit Godara–Goldy Brar gang. The police tracked the suspects using CCTV footage and intelligence inputs, leading to their interception near Tronica City. During the encounter, both assailants sustained fatal injuries, while four police personnel were also injured. Authorities recovered firearms and a stolen motorcycle from the scene. (PC: Hindustan Times)  

The Election Commission of India has started preparations for a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls in Delhi. Dates for the exercise will be announced soon. The Delhi Chief Electoral Officer said voters must check the 2002 voter list uploaded online. If a name appears in both 2002 and 2025 lists, only an enumeration form is needed. If missing, identity proof must be given with the form. Booth-level officers will conduct house-to-house visits. The revision aims to ensure accurate and inclusive voter rolls. Voters are urged to verify their own names and those of their parents carefully. (PC: India Today)

2 men who fired outside actress Disha Patani’s Bareilly home were killed in an encounter in Ghaziabad, police said. The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force and Delhi Police intercepted the duo in Tronica City. Officers said the men opened fire and were shot during a gunfight. Both were taken to hospital but later died. A Glock, a Zigana pistol and many cartridges were found. Police identified the men as Ravindra alias Kallu and Arun, and said they belong to the Goldy Brar–Rohit Godara gang. The firing outside Patani’s home on September 12 caused no injuries. Police are probing the case. (PC: News18)

Police and CRPF started a joint search operation in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. The operation began around 3 pm in the Dholka-Sanyal nursery, a dense area close to the International Border. Officials said it is a possible infiltration route and the search was still on when reports came in. Earlier in March, security forces had intercepted a group of heavily armed terrorists in the same area. That encounter killed three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists but also claimed the lives of four police personnel. Security forces remain on alert to stop further infiltration from across the border. (PC: ANI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Dhar on his 75th birthday, said New India is not afraid of anyone’s nuclear threats. He cited India Today’s expose where Jaish commander Masood Ilyas Kashmiri admitted losses in Operation Sindoor. Modi recalled that terrorists attacked Pahalgam on April 22, killing 25 tourists, and India responded with airstrikes on May 7. Bahawalpur’s Jaish headquarters and eight other sites were destroyed, killing even Masood Azhar’s family. Kashmiri also confirmed Jaish’s role in Delhi and Mumbai attacks, and links with Pakistan’s army. Modi said India strikes terrorists inside their homes. (PC: India Today)

Football legend Lionel Messi has reportedly sent Prime Minister Narendra Modi a signed Argentina 2022 FIFA World Cup jersey for his 75th birthday. Sports promoter Satadru Dutta said Messi also wished well for Indian fans. The delivery has not yet been officially confirmed by the Prime Minister’s Office or Messi. Messi will tour India from December 13-15, starting in Kolkata, followed by Mumbai and New Delhi. Events are planned at Salt Lake Stadium, Wankhede, and Feroz Shah Kotla. He may also lead a friendly match in Kerala in November, giving fans a rare chance to see him twice.  (PC: NDTV)

The Uttar Pradesh government has issued a strict order on stray dogs. If a dog bites a human without provocation, it will be kept at an animal centre for 10 days. The dog will also be sterilised and microchipped before release. If the same dog bites a person again without provocation, it will remain in the centre for life. Officials said a three-member committee will decide whether an attack was unprovoked. The order allows adoption, but the owner must give an affidavit not to release the dog on the streets. Legal action will follow if rules are broken. (PC: NDTV)

A wildlife survey in Arunachal Pradesh has captured the first photo of the rare Pallas’s cat in the state. The survey, conducted by WWF-India with the forest department, used 136 camera traps in 83 locations across 2,000 sq km in West Kameng and Tawang districts. Researchers also recorded snow leopard, clouded leopard, marbled cat, and common leopard at record high elevations. Experts said the sighting at nearly 5,000 metres highlights the rich biodiversity of the eastern Himalayas. Officials stressed that the discovery shows the need for more scientific research and stronger conservation efforts to protect fragile mountain wildlife. (PC: X)

A Delhi court sent 38-year-old Gaganpreet Kaur, accused in the BMW crash that killed Finance Ministry official Navjot Singh, to two days of judicial custody. Singh, Deputy Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs, died after his motorcycle was hit near Dhaula Kuan while returning from Bangla Sahib Gurdwara with his wife, who was seriously injured. Police are probing why the victims were taken to a hospital 19 km away, reportedly linked to the accused’s family. Investigators are also checking possible tampering with her medical records. Kaur faces charges of culpable homicide, rash driving, and endangering lives under BNS. (PC: X)

Adani Enterprises has won the contract to build a 12.9 km ropeway connecting Sonprayag to Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand. The ₹4,081 crore project will cut travel time from a 9-hour uphill trek to just 36 minutes. Once ready, it can carry 1,800 passengers per hour in each direction, serving lakhs of pilgrims every year. The ropeway will use advanced Tri-cable Gondola technology and is part of the National Ropeways Development Programme. The project will take six years to complete and will be operated by Adani for 29 years. It is expected to boost tourism and jobs in the region. (PC: NDTV)