India News Highlights, 18 October 2026: 3 youths killed as motorcycle plunges into drain in UP’s Bhadohi

Additional Superintendent of Police Shubham Agrawal said that the deceased were identified as Deepak Bind, Sunil Bind and Suraj Bind, all residents of Medinipur village and aged between 23 and 25 years.

18 Oct 2026, 02:44 · The Indian Express · Join

The three were returning home on the same motorcycle when the rider lost control of the speeding vehicle. The motorcycle hit the divider before falling into a five-foot-deep drain, along with the riders (Representative)

Three youths were killed on Sunday as their speeding motorcycle rammed into a divider and plunged into a drain in Uttar Pradesh’s Bhadohi.

Additional Superintendent of Police Shubham Agrawal said that the deceased were identified as Deepak Bind, Sunil Bind and Suraj Bind, all residents of Medinipur village and aged between 23 and 25 years.

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Greater Noida family died by suicide amid feud, noodles not cause, say cops

Three people have been arrested in connection with the alleged suicide of a couple and their three children, whose bodies were found at their home in a village in Greater Noida, police said on Sunday.

The accused, including two sisters and the deceased’s brother-in-law, were arrested following a complaint by a relative, Rabupura SHO Sujeet Upadhyay said.

The police said that the deceased, Mahesh (37), recorded a voice note on his mobile phone before his death, allegedly holding three accused responsible for the deaths.

Preliminary investigation suggests that a property dispute may have led to the incident, police said.
Post-mortem examinations indicated signs of poisoning in the death case, police said. Viscera samples have been sent for forensic analysis, and the exact cause of death will be established after the report is received.

13 devotees killed, 40 injured after truck runs over pilgrims near Gwalior temple

Thirteen devotees were killed, and 40 others were injured after a paddy-laden truck ran over pilgrims near Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, in the early hours of Sunday (Oct 18). According to Gwalior Senior Superintendent of Police Dharmveer Singh, the truck was travelling from the Chhinor direction when it lost control on a steep stretch where heavy vehicles are restricted. The vehicle reportedly broke through police barricades before crashing into the temple’s outer wall and gate. Two police personnel on duty were also injured.

“This is a tragic incident where pilgrims were travelling to Sheetla Mata Temple in large numbers. The road coming from the Chhinor side has a steep slope where heavy traffic is restricted. Around 1.30 AM, a truck loaded with paddy was stopped there. It broke through the police barricades, suddenly lost control, came down, and crashed into the outer wall and gate of the temple. The devotees who were on the road were crushed underneath it, leading to this accident,” Singh said.

“Two police personnel who were on duty at the spot were also injured, and their treatment is ongoing,” he added.

“According to the information received so far, a total of 39 people have been taken to the hospital, out of which 12 people have died. 5 or 6 patients are critically injured with fractures, while the rest sustained minor injuries and are currently receiving treatment,” he said.

Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede: 18 dead as rain and rumour fuel chaos

Eighteen people were killed in a stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, where rain and rumours reportedly combined to create a deadly situation. The incident has raised questions about crowd management and safety arrangements at a major public gathering. Authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the crush and the sequence of events at the pandal.

Kolkata stampede probe: 12 detained, SIT formed

Twelve people have been detained and a special investigation team (SIT) formed to probe the Kolkata Durga Puja stampede that killed 18 people. The investigation is focused on the circumstances surrounding the incident and the role of those responsible for organising the event. Further details about the detentions and the probe are expected as the investigation progresses.

Maharashtra asks Election Commission to fix Form 6 issue for voters deleted in SIR

Maharashtra has asked the Election Commission to address an issue involving Form 6 for people whose names were struck off during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The concern centres on affected voters being asked to swear that they are new voters when seeking to have their names included again. The state has sought a resolution to the Form 6 process to address the difficulties faced by people whose names were deleted during the revision.

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Oct 18, 2026 07:25 PM IST
Assam to moves Supreme Court, challenges bail to accused in Singer Zubeen death

The Assam government will move the Supreme Court, challenging the Gauhati High Court's decision to grant bail to two of the seven accused in singer Zubeen Garg's death case.

A Special Leave Petition (SLP) would be filed as soon as the apex court reopens after the ongoing holidays.

Special Director General of Police, CID, Munna Prasad Gupta, addressing a press conference here, said, "The honourable Gauhati High Court has granted bail to two accused in case no. 18/25. We have studied the orders, and after analysing those and taking legal opinion, we have decided to move the honourable Supreme Court against the bail orders." He, however, refused to comment on the bail orders.

"Court holidays are on. And as soon as it reopens, we will file it," he added.

Oct 18, 2026 07:22 PM IST
Aamir Khan meets Raj Thackeray amid nephew's Iran's deportation orders

Actor Aamir Khan met Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray on Sunday. The meeting comes amid the superstar's nephew Imran Khan facing legal issues for taking part in a political protest in the metropolis despite being a US citizen.

However, an MNS functionary asserted the meeting had nothing to do with Imran Khan, adding that Aamir Khan and Raj Thackeray are known to share close ties and meet frequently. Aamir met Thackeray at Shivtirth, his residence near Shivaji Park in Dadar.

Imran Khan, a US citizen, on Saturday moved the Bombay High Court challenging a notice issued by Mumbai Police directing him to leave India by October 28 for attending a political protest. He has also received a show-cause notice from the FRRO asking why his Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) status should not be cancelled.

Oct 18, 2026 07:11 PM IST
In Greater Noida family death, 3 relatives held for abetment as probe signal suicide

The investigation into the deaths of five members of a family in Greater Noida, suspected to be poisoning, has taken a turn, with police arresting three relatives of the deceased man for alleged abetment to suicide.

Two sisters and a brother-in-law of the deceased man were arrested based on a complaint registered by a relative, Rabupura Station House Officer Sujeet Upadhyay said.

According to police, the deceased man, Mahesh (37), recorded a voice note on his mobile phone before death, allegedly holding the three accused -- his elder sister Sunita (45), brother-in-law Shekhar alias Chandrashekhar (50) and younger sister Sapna (32) -- responsible for the deaths.

Preliminary information gathered from neighbours and relatives suggests Sunita allegedly influenced their mother Chandrawati to transfer the house where Mahesh lived with their mother, police said.

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Oct 18, 2026 06:05 PM IST
CJI announces virtual access to Supreme Court for Leh, Kargil lawyers

Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant on Sunday said lawyers from Leh and Kargil would soon be able to virtually access the Supreme Court from the Ladakh Bench of the High Court.

All matters originating from Ladakh would be listed on a single day and heard through video-conferencing, sparing lawyers and litigants the time, cost and hardship of travelling to Delhi, Justice Kant said as he inaugurated the Ladakh Bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh here.

Describing the inauguration as a historic step, the CJI referred to the establishment of a Special Court in Leh in 1870, observing that while the institution had passed into history, the geographical challenges that restricted access to justice persisted for generations.

"For close to a century, the high court that served Ladakh sat beyond the Great Himalayas, reachable in winter only by air," he said.

The CJI said the insertion of the name 'Ladakh' in a high court after it became a Union Territory in 2019 was an important step, but the gesture remained largely symbolic.

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Oct 18, 2026 02:35 PM IST
Gwalior temple tragedy: MP CM orders removal of City Superintendent of Police and suspension of eight other police personnel

Anand Mohan J from Gwalior reports that Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has ordered the removal of a City Superintendent of Police (CSP) and the suspension of eight police personnel following the fatal road accident near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior.

The suspended personnel include three station house officers (SHOs), a traffic inspector, a head constable and three constables.

The Chief Minister has also ordered a detailed investigation into the incident, with officials directed to fix responsibility and ensure strict action against those found guilty.

Oct 18, 2026 01:50 PM IST
Ahmedabad-Hyderabad flight bomb threat turns out to be minor girl’s prank

A bomb threat allegedly made by a 12-year-old girl aboard a flight from Ahmedabad to Hyderabad triggered a security alert at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), officials said on Sunday (Oct 18). The threat was later found to be a prank.

The Class 7 student, who was returning to Hyderabad with her fellow classmates and teachers after a school trip, told students that there was a "bomb on the flight."

After hearing this, a cabin crew member alerted the pilot, said a police official.

The light was then subjected to a thorough security check upon landing. Officials said nothing suspicious was found during the inspection.

"As she is a minor, no case was registered, and the girl student was counselled by her teachers. She unknowingly said it and did not have any intention of making a threat as such," the official further said.

Oct 18, 2026 01:23 PM IST
PM announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for kin of deceased

Prime Minister has expressed condolences over the loss of lives in a mishap in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, announcing ex-gratia assistance of ₹2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased person and ₹50,000 for the injured.

"Distressed to learn about the loss of lives due to a mishap in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. My condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000," PM Modi said in a post on X.

Oct 18, 2026 12:52 PM IST
Greater Noida family died by suicide amid feud, noodles not cause, say cops

The accused, including two sisters and the deceased's brother-in-law, were arrested following a complaint by a relative, Rabupura SHO Sujeet Upadhyay said.

The police said that the deceased, Mahesh (37), recorded a voice note on his mobile phone before his death, allegedly holding three accused responsible for the deaths.

Preliminary investigation suggests that a property dispute may have led to the incident, police said.

Post-mortem examinations indicated signs of poisoning in the death case, police said. Viscera samples have been sent for forensic analysis, and the exact cause of death will be established after the report is received.

Oct 18, 2026 11:51 AM IST
CRPF Jawan dies by suicide inside camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal

A CRPF constable, identified as Ranjit Das, allegedly died by suicide inside a Central Reserve Police Force camp in the Manasbal area of Ganderbal district in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, said officials.

Das hailed from Hajo Tehsil in Kamrup district of Assam, the officials said, adding that deceased's body was sent for medico legal formalities.

Oct 18, 2026 11:18 AM IST
Gwalior Accident: 15 Devotees killed near Sheetla Mata Temple, minister visits hospital

At least 15 devotees were killed and several others were injured after a truck ran over them near Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. State Minister Rakesh Shukla visited the hospital, saying the Chief Minister was concerned about the injured and bereaved families.

"Four to five people are undergoing treatment here, while one or two are at a private hospital. The Chief Minister is concerned about everyone. I express my condolences to those who have died and pray to God to grant them a place at His feet. The Chief Minister is seriously concerned about the treatment of the injured and the families of those who have died. I believe an announcement will be made shortly," Shukla said.

"What can one call it other than negligence? The law will take its course, depending on the nature of the negligence. This is a very serious incident. An announcement regarding government assistance will be made shortly; I have spoken to the Chief Minister. You are aware that a large number of devotees gather at Sheetla Mata Temple, and this has been happening for years. The administration will investigate the circumstances. I have asked for a probe into who is responsible and what caused the incident. We will look into the reasons, and the Chief Minister is also concerned about the matter," he added.

Oct 18, 2026 10:37 AM IST
15 houses belonging to the Kuki community set on fire in Manipur's Kamjong district

At least 15 houses belonging to the Kuki community were set on fire in Manipur’s Kamjong district, forcing civilians to flee to forests and a nearby Army camp, officials said on Sunday.

Suspected militants attacked Chassad village and set houses ablaze, they said.

Earlier during the day, suspected militants attacked the village and killed a Kuki civilian, while four others sustained bullet injuries.

Police released a statement saying that a joint column of the Assam Rifles, the Border Security Force and Kamjong Police had been deployed in the affected area to bring the situation under control.

Oct 18, 2026 09:45 AM IST
UP court sentences man to life imprisonment in rape case of minor

A POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual offences) court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for raping a six-year-old girl.

Special Judge Manoj Kumar Sidhu has imposed fine of Rs 25,000 on the convict, identified as Papu, and directed the entire amount be given to the survivor, government counsel Pradeep Balyan said on Sunday.

According to the prosecution, in April, the six-year-old went to Papu's shop to purchase some goods when the accused took her to another place and raped her.

Balyan said that the police filed a chargesheet on June 5.

Oct 18, 2026 09:28 AM IST
Tamil Nadu road accident: Three killed, three injured near Villupuram

Three members of the same family, including a child, were killed and three others were injured after their car collided with a parked mini-truck near Villupuram in Tamil Nadu.

Oct 18, 2026 09:10 AM IST
Mandsaur malaria cases: 23 infections detected in five MP villages

Twenty-three malaria cases have been detected across five villages in Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh, prompting health authorities to launch door-to-door surveys to identify cases and monitor the spread of infection.

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Oct 18, 2026 08:45 AM IST
Gwalior truck accident: Family questions delay in hospital treatment

A grieving family member has questioned the timing of hospital admission and communication from authorities after a child died following the truck accident near Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

"If the accident happened at 2 o’clock, why was he taken to the hospital at 4 o’clock? They should have brought him in at the time. Now the child has lost his life, and the authorities say to sign the papers... We were informed that he was being treated; we did not have any clue that our child is no more," a grieving family member said.

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Oct 18, 2026 08:43 AM IST
Gwalior Collector orders probe into how truck breached Navratri barricades

Gwalior Collector Ruchika Chauhan said information about the truck accident near a temple was received around 1.30 AM. The truck, travelling from Chhinor towards the temple, reportedly lost control and veered to the left.

"Today, at around 1.30 AM, information was received that a truck coming from the direction of Chhinor towards the temple lost control and veered continuously to the left. Immediately, news of the accident started coming in, and ambulances and other vehicles were dispatched," he said.

"A stopper and a police check-point were present on that road during Navratri, so how the vehicle managed to get inside is a matter of investigation. We have also sent an RTO team to inspect the truck mechanically and find out what issue occurred and how it veered to the left. As for the injured undergoing treatment, the team is continuously performing CT scans and X-rays to ensure their treatment is properly aligned," Chauhan added.

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Oct 18, 2026 08:39 AM IST
Gwalior truck accident: Injured taken to hospital after temple tragedy

Visuals from the hospital where the injured have been taken.

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Oct 18, 2026 08:27 AM IST
Gwalior accident: Early morning visuals after truck runs over devotees

Early morning visuals from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, show the accident site near Sheetla Mata Mandir where a truck ran over several people, killing 13 and injuring 40.

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Oct 18, 2026 08:20 AM IST
13 devotees killed, 40 injured after truck runs over pilgrims near Gwalior temple

"This is a tragic incident where pilgrims were travelling to Sheetla Mata Temple in large numbers. The road coming from the Chhinor side has a steep slope where heavy traffic is restricted. Around 1.30 AM, a truck loaded with paddy was stopped there. It broke through the police barricades, suddenly lost control, came down, and crashed into the outer wall and gate of the temple. The devotees who were on the road were crushed underneath it, leading to this accident," Singh said.

"Two police personnel who were on duty at the spot were also injured, and their treatment is ongoing," he added.

"According to the information received so far, a total of 39 people have been taken to the hospital, out of which 12 people have died. 5 or 6 patients are critically injured with fractures, while the rest sustained minor injuries and are currently receiving treatment," he said.

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