Evening news wrap: Nearly 12 killed in Jaipur road accident; Air India crash survivor says he’s 'mentally broken' & more

At least 12 people were killed and several others sustained serious injuries after an out-of-control dumper truck rammed into nearly a dozen vehicles on Sikar Road in Jaipur’s Harmada area on Monday afternoon.Nearly four-and-a-half-months months after surviving the Air India flight AI171 crash, 39-year-old Vishwashkumar Ramesh continues to battle severe injuries, financial hardship and emotional trauma. He said that he has been left “mentally broken” since the June 12 accident.Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Modi criticized Congress and RJD leaders for allegedly dismissing Chhath as 'drama' while celebrating foreign festivals.Here are top 5 news stories: Jaipur road crash: At least 12 dead as speeding dumper truck hits multiple vehicles on Sikar RoadAt least 12 people were killed and many more seriously injured when a high-speed dumper truck lost control and rammed into around a dozen vehicles on Sikar Road in the Harmada area of Jaipur in the afternoon. The empty truck struck traffic near Loha Mandi and then collided with vehicles over roughly 300 metres before emergency and police teams arrived. Locals, shocked by the scene, clashed with authorities, demanding swift action against the driver and tighter traffic-safety enforcement. Read full story Air India AI 171 crash: Sole survivor Vishwashkumar Ramesh says he’s ‘mentally broken’Four-and-a-half months after the June 12 crash of Air India flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, 39-year-old Vishwashkumar Ramesh remains the only person who walked out alive. He is now stranded in the UK, grappling with physical injuries that prevent him from driving or working, severe financial strain after his family business collapsed, and deep trauma. He says he is mentally broken and still has not received the psychiatric care he needs. Read full story PM Modi slams Congress, RJD; cites Lalu’s Halloween video in Ayodhya remarkPrime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the Congress and RJD on Monday, accusing them of dismissing the Hindu festival of Chhath as mere “drama” while embracing foreign celebrations. He underscored his point by referencing a viral video of RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav celebrating Halloween with his grandchildren.PM Modi further charged the opposition with neglecting sacred projects, including the sacred temple at Ayodhya, as he sought to highlight their alleged indifference to India’s cultural and religious heritage. Read full story PM Modi to host India’s Women’s World Cup–winning squadFollowing their landmark victory over South Africa in the Women’s World Cup, India’s women’s cricket team is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side, crowned champions for the first time, are being honoured for their remarkable achievement and are currently en route to the capital for the high-profile engagement. Read full story Donald Trump claims Pakistan conducting nuclear tests; defends US plan to resume testing US President Donald Trump has claimed that Pakistan is conducting secret nuclear weapons tests, adding it to a list of nations he accused of hidden testing, including China, Russia, and North Korea. In an interview with CBS’s 60 Minutes, Trump said he does not want the US to be the only country that refrains from testing and justified plans to resume nuclear tests after more than three decades. His remarks come amid growing global concerns about nuclear proliferation and strategic instability. Read full story