Evening news wrap: Tejas jet crashes during Dubai airshow; rupee hits all time low & more

An Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet crashed during an aerobatic display at the Dubai Air Show, killing the pilot. Eyewitness footage captured the moment of impact. According to an official statement, the pilot succumbed to his injuries. The IAF expressed deep regret over the loss and announced a court of inquiry to determine the cause of the accident.

The rupee recorded its steepest single-day decline in over three months, breaking past the 89-per-dollar threshold for the first time. The currency fell 78 paise intraday to 89.46 against the US dollar, later touching 89.71 during trading. The sharp drop came amid weak sentiment across domestic and global equity markets, with the Sensex falling 400.76 points and the Nifty50 declining 124 points.




In Karnataka, political tensions escalated as deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar dismissed speculation about internal groupism, asserting that "all 140 MLAs are my MLAs." Speaking to reporters, Shivakumar maintained that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will complete his full five-year term while confirming plans for a cabinet reshuffle.

Here are the top 5 news stories:

Tejas fighter jet crashes during Dubai air show — What we know so far

A Tejas fighter jet participating in the Dubai Air Show crashed after nosediving during an aerobatic display, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said. The IAF confirmed that the aircraft went down during a display sortie and expressed deep grief over the pilot, who sustained fatal injuries.

IAF also stated the constitution of a court of inquiry to investigate the cause of the crash, said the IAF. Read the full story

How terror doctor Muzammil used a flour mill, electric tools to grind, mix explosives.

Investigators have uncovered how a terror suspect linked to the Delhi car blast secretly transformed a Faridabad flour mill into a chemical workshop, using everyday grain grinders to pulverise explosive materials.

Muzammil, the key accused, meticulously planned the operation for over two years before authorities seized nearly 3,000kg of explosives and weapons, dismantling a terror network that threatened the national capital. Read the full story

Rupee breaches 89/$ mark for first time; steepest drop in over 3 months

The Indian rupee breached the 89-per-dollar mark for the first time, recording its biggest single-day fall in over three months. The currency declined 78 paise due to weak global markets and stagnant infrastructure sector growth.

It had last touched 88.85 on September 30. Read the full story

DK Shivakumar responds to Karnataka CM post speculation

"All 140 MLAs are my MLAs," Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar declared, firmly rejecting groupism allegations surrounding the anticipated cabinet reshuffle.

Chief minister Siddaramaiah echoed the sentiment of party discipline, emphasising that the high command holds decision-making authority while reaffirming his commitment to presenting the next budget and serving his complete term. Read the full story

Gautam Gambhir and the No.3 conundrum: Seven batters in 18 Tests define India's 'musical-chair' story

India's batting woes at home have been compounded by relentless shuffling at the No.3 position, where coach Gautam Gambhir's management has cycled through seven different batters in just 18 Tests.

The instability at first drop—once a fortress occupied by legends like Rahul Dravid and Cheteshwar Pujara—has become a focal point as Team India grapples with finding balance and continuity in their Test batting order. Read the full story
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