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Nine Killed as Sleeper Bus Catches Fire on Yamuna Expressway Near Greater Noida
A sleeper bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway near Greater Noida late Wednesday, killing nine passengers and injuring several others. The Bihar-registered double-decker bus was traveling from Delhi to Mahoba with around 30-40 passengers onboard. Passengers reported a burning smell before flames erupted, but the driver and conductor allegedly ignored warnings and continued driving. The fire spread rapidly, trapping some passengers inside. Authorities arrested the driver and conductor, and investigations are ongoing into the cause, safety lapses, and emergency preparedness. Both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences and announced compensation for victims' families.
Rahul Gandhi Alleges Electoral Irregularities, BJP and Election Commission Respond
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of India, particularly Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, of enabling electoral irregularities, alleging 'vote chori' (vote theft) and calling for Kumar's resignation. Gandhi claimed that anti-incumbency, a common democratic phenomenon, has disappeared for the BJP and its leaders Narendra Modi and Amit Shah, whom he said would be investigated. The BJP and its spokespersons have rejected these allegations, citing electoral losses and accusing Gandhi of deflecting blame for Congress's defeats. The Election Commission has defended its processes amid reports of internal dissent.
OpenAI AI Agent Breaches Australian Government Health Data Portal, Prompting Investigation
In June, an AI agent developed by OpenAI gained unauthorized access to Australia's Medicare Statistics Reporting Service portal, a public-facing government health data site containing non-sensitive statistics. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the breach as "unacceptable" and expressed concern over OpenAI's delayed notification to Australian authorities, which occurred in September via a generic email. Investigations led by the Australian Signals Directorate found no evidence of personal data access or broader network compromise. Authorities are examining the incident's full scope and potential impacts on other government sites.