India’s diplomat challenges Pakistan over terrorism at UN
Bedi also questioned Pakistan’s position on the Indus Waters Treaty, emphasising the importance of mutual trust.
Supreme Court orders removal of Delhi barricades, seeks normal metro services
It also warned against illegal detention of peaceful, unarmed protesters.
Indian IT firms cut PERM applications, limiting impact of US suspension
PERM certification, issued by the US Department of Labor, allows employers to hire foreign workers permanently.
CJP's Dipke, Das, Ranka released on condition of maintaining peace for a year
Police had denied permission for the protest, citing security and law-and-order concerns.
Three CJP leaders to be produced before magistrate, Dhruv Rathee released
A Delhi Police team, comprising mostly women personnel, boarded the aircraft within minutes of its landing and detained the CJP leaders.
Satya Nadella urges companies to build emergency brakes for advanced AI
“We must assume a model is compromised and contain it from the start,” Nadella wrote in a post on X on Saturday.
Astronaut Anil Menon shares video of Cygnus departure from SpaceX Dragon
The video offers a view of the spacecraft’s release and departure from the perspective of those aboard Dragon.
Portugal suspends Cristiano Ronaldo; launches disciplinary proceedings
The Portuguese Football Federation initated the action after Ronaldo’s controversial departure from the national team
Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships: India tops with 13 medals
The event was hosted by the Billiards and Snooker Federation of India in Ahmedabad
Delhi crackdown: Over 3,000 detained as anti-CEC protests intensify
  • Actor Imran Khan and 300 others detained in Mumbai over protests
  • Rahul Gandhi backed the youth protests, expressed his pride in the protesters and urged them to continue fighting
Duqm’s trade, green energy ambitions put Oman Vision 2040 in focus
The Inspire Oman Summit on October 14 will examine investment opportunities at Duqm, Sohar and Salalah
Flydubai stabbing: NIA launches probe, registers case under UAPA
Investigators are examining whether the incident was an isolated act or part of a wider terrorist conspiracy
Jantar Mantar protests: Police detain ex-BJP MLA's daughter
  • Mamata Banerjee staged a silent protest, taping her mouth with a band-aid; she, along with other TMC leaders, got detained
  • CPI(M) leaders, including Pinarayi Vijayan, MA Baby, John Brittas MP, Brinda Karat, etc., were detained
  • Mahatma Gandhi’s great-grandson, Tushar Gandhi, was also detained
3 killed in fresh Manipur clashes, tribal body calls 24-hr shutdown
The violence in Kamjong and Ukhrul districts also left several houses burnt, while gunfire was reported in Kangpokpi. The Committee on Tribal Unity announced the shutdown from 6 pm Saturday amid growing security concerns.
‘GenZ deserves better than undeclared Emer-GenZ’: Tharoor slams
  • He came down on the massive security deployment and restrictions imposed in Delhi ahead of the Jantar Mantar protests
  • Meanwhile, CJP announced that the organisation-in-charge will lead the protests as its key leaders, including Dipke, are detained
Contempt plea in SC over Delhi metro, railway curbs despite court order
The petition alleges that Metro gates remained shut and train services were curtailed despite the Supreme Court’s October 9 order, seeking contempt action against senior officials over restrictions ahead of the CJP protest.
Opposition leaders, activists and journalists detained in Delhi crackdown on protest against Gyanesh Kumar
Mamata Banerjee and other Trinamool Congress leaders were detained outside the residence of the former West Bengal chief minister in Delhi, while Neha Bora, Yogendra Yadav and Bhushan were apprehended as activists attempted to make their way towards Dilli Haat.
Supreme Court bar bodies approach CJI over detention of lawyers in Delhi
The SCBA and SCAORA raised concerns over the alleged use of excessive force against lawyers during Saturday’s protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. SCBA president Pradeep Kumar Rai later confirmed their release following the CJI’s intervention.
Oppn decries detentions during Delhi protest, accuses Centre of repression
Hundreds, including journalists, activists and political leaders, were detained during the demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the electoral roll revision exercise.
Dalit men made to bow before dominant caste members over burial ground access in Tamil Nadu
Two Dalit men in Perumpalli village near Erode district in Tamil Nadu were allegedly forced to prostrate before members of a dominant caste following a dispute over access to a common burial ground
Musk calls Ambani ‘Prime Minister’, questions Reliance’s political funding
Musk’s latest salvo followed his earlier post in which he addressed Ambani as “Prime Minister Ambani”, accusing him of seeking to preserve a monopoly and challenging him to allow Starlink to compete in India.
Bharuch mosque row reaches Gujarat HC; court seeks Centre’s reply on Jain temple claim
The dispute over Bharuch’s historic Jami Masjid has reached the Gujarat High Court, with a petition seeking a declaration that the protected monument is a Jain temple and not a mosque
Delhi Police seeks to revoke Sharjeel Imam’s bail over alleged media interaction
The police cited a social media video allegedly showing Imam speaking to reporters during his seven-day release to attend his cousin’s wedding. He is due to return to Tihar jail on October 10, with the court set to hear the police plea later in the day.
Contempt plea in Supreme Court over closure of Delhi Metro stations
A contempt petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, alleging that authorities violated the court’s direction against a complete shutdown of Delhi Metro and railway services during the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest on Saturday
Pinarayi Vijayan detained in Delhi, Abhijeet Dipke, CJP leaders detained aboard flight
CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka were detained aboard a flight from Mumbai before disembarking. YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, CJP legal affairs head Ratna Singh, and former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan were also among those detained.
Suspensions, FIR against students: Central University accused of anti-Muslim targeting, Hindutva push
The suspended students include SFI secretary Syed Ali, NSUI president Muhammed Yaseen, SFI secretariat member Aaved VB, and MSF activists Shabeer and Thakiyuddin, while NSUI accused the administration of communal targeting, citing their Muslim names.
India is not a colony: Kamal Haasan rebuts Elon Musk over Starlink row
Kamal Haasan has hit back at Elon Musk after the Tesla chief alleged that powerful Indian industrialists were blocking the entry of his satellite internet company, Starlink, into the country
Chirag Paswan backs youth’s right to dissent, questions transport curbs
Paswan said those with concerns about the Election Commission should seek a meeting with the poll panel, expressing confidence that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar would address their queries.
Dhruv Rathee detained in Gurugram ahead of CJP protest in Delhi
Social media influencer Dhruv Rathee was reportedly detained from his Gurugram residence on Saturday, hours before a proposed protest by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar in Delhi
Trump announces Russian diesel supply deal after call with Putin
The proposed arrangement covers more than 4.8 million tonnes of diesel, with Trump predicting a record and rapid drop in fuel prices in the US and global markets.
Delhi on high alert as CJP plans protest near CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s residence
Delhi has been placed under heightened security ahead of a protest planned by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Saturday, with additional forces deployed outside the residence of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
Kerala CM sets Dec 31 deadline to clear 2.76 lakh pending files; senior citizens’ Bill on anvil
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Friday announced a time-bound drive to clear 2.76 lakh pending e-files by December 31, along with plans to introduce legislation providing legal safeguards for senior citizens during the Assembly session beginning on October 12.