Survivors of the horrific Kaveri Travels bus fire in Andhra Pradesh recounted their desperate struggle to escape, while Maharashtra police suspended an officer after a woman doctor’s suicide triggered allegations of rape and harassment. Meanwhile, the Asia Cup trophy controversy deepened amid rising India-Pakistan tensions, and New Delhi moved closer to sealing a major trade deal with the US.All eyes are on India’s energy diplomacy as President Donald Trump’s fresh sanctions on Russian oil firms threaten to impact New Delhi’s crude imports. In another high-stakes story, a dreaded Bihar gang that terrorised the state was finally gunned down after months on the run.Here are the top five stories of the day:‘We shattered windows to survive’: Survivors recount terrifying Andhra Pradesh bus blazeSurvivors of the Kaveri Travels bus fire in Andhra Pradesh recalled moments of panic after the vehicle caught fire following a collision with a bike. Passengers were trapped inside as the doors jammed, forcing many to break emergency windows to escape. Around 20 people lost their lives in the tragic incident. Read full story hereSatara woman doctor’s suicide gets murky, kin makes big claim; cop suspendedA police sub-inspector in Maharashtra’s Satara district has been suspended and arrested, along with a civilian, after a woman doctor died by suicide alleging rape and harassment. Satara District Police registered a case against PSI Gopal Badane and another man, Bankar, under charges of rape and abetment to suicide. Read full story hereAnother low! Mohsin Naqvi moves Asia Cup trophy out of ACC headquartersIn a new twist to the Asia Cup controversy, the tournament trophy has reportedly been moved from the Asian Cricket Council headquarters to an undisclosed Abu Dhabi location. The dispute began after India refused to accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, Pakistan’s interior minister and Pakistan Cricket Board head, following their five-wicket victory over Pakistan in Dubai on September 28, amid cross-border tensions between the two nations. Read full story hereIndia, US ‘very near’ to finalising trade dealIndia and the US are ‘very near’ to finalising a trade deal, a government official said. The statement also indicated that India and the US are fine-tuning details of the trade deal. The two countries have completed five rounds of discussions thus far regarding the first phase of their bilateral trade agreement. Read full story hereInside Bihar’s ‘Sigma Gang’ that spread terror before being gunned down in DelhiThe infamous Ranjan Pathak-led “Sigma Gang,” known for brutal killings and extortion in Bihar, was gunned down in a Delhi encounter after a months-long hunt. The gang had taunted authorities by issuing “press releases” after every murder, boasting of their own brand of justice under the motto — ‘Nyay, Sewa, Sahyog’ (Justice, Service, Assistance). Read full story here Go to Source