India News Highlights, 17 October 2026: Bus to religious tour falls in drain, kills 8; MP CM announces compensation
A mini-traveller bus carrying 25 passengers fell into a 15-foot-deep drain along the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan, killing eight people and injuring 16 others. The group, mostly from Bhopal and Betul, was on a religious tour. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced a compensation of ₹4 lakh for each victim's family and promised further assistance.