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Weekly News Roundup: Top Stories Of The Week | 18 October 2026
This week's top stories from India and around the world.
22 Death Sentences in 4 Months: 97 Cases Shifted From His Court
Uttar Pradesh judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar sentenced 22 people to death in 10 cases between April and August 2026, followed by a 23rd death sentence in September.
Veteran Actor Nana Patekar Dies at 75
Veteran actor Nana Patekar died at 75 on 8 October after a cardiac arrest in Goa. From his iconic film roles to spending 60 days with Army personnel during the Kargil War!
Premanand Maharaj Disciple Death: Suicide, Genitals Cut Off, Suicide Suspected
A 25-year-old disciple of Premanand Maharaj, Deepak Lodhi, died after falling from the fourth floor of an ashram in Vrindavan.
Why Are Students Protesting at IIT Bombay?
Protests at IIT Bombay following Sahil Wakode's death have raised questions about the examination incident, student welfare, caste-discrimination allegations and the institute's disciplinary system.
Gurugram Biker Hit by Car: Accused Gym Owner Arrested
A woman biker in Gurugram was hit by a car in a viral road-rage incident, with the accused gym owner now arrested and booked for attempt to murder.
Drunk Doctor Does Surgery on Pregnant Woman: Dies After Delivery
22-year-old pregnant woman Julie dies on way to Bareilly after giving birth at a private hospital in Shahjahanpur. Police have registered a case against two doctors as the investigation continues.
Rajasthan Woman Breaks Car Window, Saves Couple and 11-Month-Old Son
A Rajasthan woman bravely rescued a couple and their 11-month-old baby from a submerged car.
Delhi Hostel Building Collapse Update: Owner and Family Arrested
The Delhi building collapse death toll has risen to 7, with arrests, MCD scrutiny, and questions over illegal construction and safety violations.
Is China Hiding Nepal-Tibet Flood Videos?
The Nepal floods have sparked controversy over China’s reported death toll, delayed warnings and the possible impact of infrastructure in Tibet.
Mumbai Indians’ New Director Signed the Mercy Petition in 2012 Petition for Kasab
Mumbai Indians’ appointment of Zubin Bharucha has sparked controversy after his name resurfaced on a 2012 petition opposing the death penalty for 26/11 attacker Ajmal Kasab.
Delhi: 31-Year-Old Adobe Engineer Beaten to Death by Wife’s Relatives
A 31-year-old Delhi software engineer died after allegedly being attacked by his wife and her relatives following a family dispute, leaving their four-month-old twins without their father.
Rats Ate Rs. 12 Lakh Cash Saved Secretly by Wife for 8 Years
A woman in Gonda lost a large part of her Rs.12 lakh savings after rats chewed through the cash she had hidden at home for years.
Gloves and Paper Napkins Found Inside Woman’s Abdomen After C-Section
A 19-year-old woman is critical after doctors allegedly left surgical gloves and paper napkins inside her abdomen during a C-section in Maharashtra.
Husband Strangles Wife For Getting Her Period on Honeymoon: FIR Filed
A woman from Uttar Pradesh has accused her husband of assaulting and trying to strangle her during their honeymoon after she got her period, with police now investigating the case.
Baramati Woman Tries to Bury Husband in Balcony: Husband Survives
A Baramati woman was arrested for allegedly attacking her husband and hiding him inside an unfinished balcony structure, but he survived and alerted police.
9,000 Girls Celebrated: Woman’s Mission Changes Mindsets Across 900 Villages
Dr. Ebha Patel's Ghar Ayee Nanhi Pari movement is changing mindsets by celebrating the birth of girls and supporting thousands of rural women and daughters.
Faridabad Teacher Stabbed to Death 27 Times Inside School Premises: Video Goes Viral
Haryana teacher Sandhya was brutally stabbed to death inside her school by a former student who allegedly wanted revenge.
Lagaan, Ghajini Actor Pradeep Rawat Passes Away at 74
Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, known for his iconic villain roles, passed away at the age of 74 after battling cancer.
NEET Student Gang Raped: 1 Accused Injured in Police Encounter in UP
A 19-year-old woman was gang-raped in Chitrakoot; one accused has been arrested after a police encounter, while two others are still on the run.
Dog Leash Humiliation: Mob Breaks Into Woman’s House, Assaults Man in Haridwar
A Muslim man was allegedly assaulted and publicly humiliated in Haridwar, and police are investigating the viral incident.
Capgemini Daycare Horror: Whistleblower Arrested as Investigation Takes a New Turn
Bengaluru's Capgemini daycare abuse case took a shocking turn after the woman who exposed videos of toddlers being abused was herself arrested for allegedly participating in and staging some incidents
Indian Man Kills Wife in US: Sends Photos to Girlfriend in India
Indian woman Raajitha Sabbineni was allegedly murdered in the US by her husband, Avinash Narne, who is accused of staging it as a suicide while having an affair.
Telangana Woman, Lover Hire Hitmen to Kill Husband for Rs 2 Crore Insurance
A Telangana woman allegedly plotted her husband's murder with her lover and hired hitmen to stage it as a road accident to claim ?2 crore in insurance money.
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