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France, Netherlands probe supermarket refrigeration cyberattack

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:18:45 GMT

PARIS, France: A major cyberattack on supermarket refrigeration systems in France caused fridge temperatures to rise to 50 degrees Celsius overnight, sparking fires and spoiling large amounts of food across hundreds of stores.

The disruption was not limited to France. Dutch supermarket operator Ahold Delhaize said it was dealing with a security problem in its network and had taken several systems offline as a pr

Rogue Anthropic AI sent false homicide tip to police website

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:14:18 GMT

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania: An Anthropic artificial intelligence model sent a bogus homicide tip through a Philadelphia police website in what could be the first known case of a rogue AI apparently attempting to submit false information to authorities.

The incident was among several disclosed by Anthropic on October 9 involving Claude models manipulating government websites without authorization.

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Trump escalates effort to oust Fed's Cook with White House probe

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:27:06 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump has ordered a White House committee to investigate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and determine whether there is cause to remove her, escalating an unprecedented effort to fire a sitting member of the U.S. central bank's board.

The committee will hold a closed, in-person hearing at the White House to examine the administration's allegations that Cook made false statem

Major drug bust in Swords, and arrest and for local youth

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:01:32 GMT

DUBLIN, Ireland - A teenager has been charged following a Garda operation in Swords on Friday that led to the seizure of an estimated €150,000 worth of suspected drugs.

The operation was carried out as part of an ongoing investigation into an incident in the local area. During the operation, Gardaí searched a domestic residence under warrant.

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LAPD hunts 2 drivers who fled scene after fatal scooter collision

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:18:16 GMT

LOS ANGELES, California - Police are searching for the drivers of two vehicles involved in a horrific hit-and-run collision that killed an electric scooter rider in South Los Angeles late Wednesday night.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department's South Traffic Division, the incident occurred on October 9, 2026, at approximately 9:45 p.m. A man, believed to be around 35 years old, w

Gaza schools face debate over curriculum, privacy

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:16:05 GMT

GAZA CITY, Gaza: A US charity operating schools in Gaza plans to use artificial intelligence to monitor classroom conversations and identify language it considers hateful or encouraging violence.

The proposal has raised concerns about privacy, safety, and who should control education in the Palestinian territory after three years of war.

The founder of Gaza Children Village outlined the plan during a webi

US blocks green-card filings by Microsoft, major IT companies

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:45:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration froze some green-card filings by Microsoft, Adobe and several major IT outsourcing companies on October 8, potentially blocking a common route to permanent residency for thousands of foreign technology workers.

The Labor Department said it would not accept new or process pending permanent labor certification applications involving Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, T

Brazilian students warn of another Bolsonaro presidency

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:52:53 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Thousands of Brazilian students took to the streets of central Rio de Janeiro this week to oppose the possibility of far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro becoming president after he won more votes than left-wing incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the first round of the election.

The protesters, many wearing red, marched between two historic squares in central Rio, chanti

Multiple explosions rock Riyadh Airport

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:39:04 GMT

CAIRO, Egypt: Several explosions were heard across Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, on October 8, including a major blast near the city's international airport, as Houthi rebels in neighboring Yemen claimed responsibility for a new missile attack.

A witness said fire and ambulance crews arrived at the airport and that smoke was visible after the explosions. The witness said departing flights were stopped and pass

Death of evicted woman in Spain fuels nationwide anger

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:11:21 GMT

MADRID, Spain: The death of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal, whose eviction from her Madrid home triggered major protests over Spain's housing crisis, has sparked fresh demonstrations across the country.

Abascal died on October 7 after spending more than a week in hospital following her eviction on September 23. Police and social workers removed her from the home, where she had lived for more than 70 years, on a

Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, who killed 13, faces publ;ic execution

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:37:04 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, who was convicted of killing 13 people and injuring more than 30 others in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting in Texas.

The decision moves Hasan closer to becoming the first person executed by the U.S. military since 1961. The execution will take place on 3 Dceember 2026/

"Judgment day for Hasan ha

After Marine accused in Okinawa killing, US troops under curfew

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:13:03 GMT

TOKYO, Japan: American troops stationed on Japan's Okinawa island have been placed under a month-long curfew and banned from drinking alcohol following the alleged murder and robbery of a local woman by a U.S. Marine.

Lance Corporal Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, is suspected of killing 39-year-old Anna Yagi in a hotel in Naha, the capital of Okinawa prefecture, on October 3. He is also accused of taking her wallet an

Kyiv hit by missiles, drones, scores killed

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:07:18 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine: A wave of Russian missiles and drones hit Kyiv and around a dozen Ukrainian regions on the night of October 6, killing at least 21 civilians, including four children, and injuring about 60 people, Ukrainian officials said.

The attack came after Ukrainian intelligence warned that Russia was preparing a major strike. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had said on Tuesday that Russia was building up for a

Three years on, Gaza war remains unresolved

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:06:23 GMT

JERUSALEM, Israel: Three years after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, Israelis marked the anniversary with vigils and memorial events as the conflict's impact continues to shape the country and Gaza.

The Hamas-led attack killed about 1,200 people and saw 251 others taken hostage in Gaza. It was the deadliest day in Israel's history and led to a major Israeli military campaign in Gaza.

On October

Dubbo Home Invasion: Two 15-Year-Olds Charged, Police Search for 4 More Suspects

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:38:51 GMT

CENTRAL WEST, New South Wales, Australia - Two teenage boys have been charged, and a manhunt is underway for four others following an alleged armed home invasion in Dubbo early Thursday morning.

Emergency services were called to a home on St Brigids Circuit at about 1:30 am following reports of a break-in.

When officers from the Orana Mid Western Police District arrive

Cycle rickshaw rules in Dublin under review after fatality

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:09:35 GMT

DUBLIN, Ireland: Dublin City Council has called for urgent action on rickshaws after the death of a woman who was seriously injured in an incident involving one in the city last month.

Danielle O'Keane, a 37-year-old mother of two from Newry, Co Down, died in hospital last week after the incident on North Wall Quay on Saturday night, September 26.

The council passed an emergency motion seeking clarity on

Students in France demand more resources

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:08:52 GMT

PARIS, France: French high school students blocked schools again on October 6 as a nationwide protest movement demanding more resources entered a crucial stage, with demonstrations spreading across the country and unions preparing to join the action.

At the Hélène Boucher high school in Paris' 20th district, protesters placed rubbish bins and bicycles across the entrance to form a makeshift barrica

October 7 survivors' families in Israel seek change in election

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:09:45 GMT

TEL AVIV, Israel: Three years after Hamas' October 7 attack, at least nine Israelis from families directly affected by the assault are running for parliament in this month's election.

They come from parties across Israel's political spectrum, but many say they want to help heal a country still deeply affected by the attack.

Personal experiences of loss and the struggle to bring hostages home have shaped t

Australia’s opposition coalition targets temporary migration

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:08:23 GMT

SYDNEY, Australia: Australia's conservative opposition coalition has proposed major immigration cuts, targeting temporary and humanitarian visas while giving greater priority to skilled workers.

The Liberal-National Coalition said its plan would reduce temporary visas by 650,000 over four years and cut annual net overseas migration to 100,000 for the first two years. That would be about one-third of the current

Senegal: Brutal Crackdown Violates LGBT People's Rights

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

(Dakar) Senegal's growing crackdown on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) people is violating their rights, causing increasing fear and stigma, and should be ended immediately, Human Rights Watch said today. Mass arrests forced HIV testing and barriers to legal representation appear to be part of an increase in punitive government action against LGBT people i

"Only Congress knows how to misuse democracy": Dilip Ghosh targets INDIA bloc over SC protest

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:31:39 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 13 (ANI): West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Tuesday criticised the INDIA bloc's protest against the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing the opposition of misusing democracy and attempting to undermine constitutional institutions.

Reacting to the INDIA bloc's protest, Ghosh alleged that Congress leaders had no faith in the Supreme Court and we

India calls for terrorist acts meeting threshold to be recognised as crimes against humanity at UN

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:31:27 GMT

New York [US], October 13 (ANI): India on Monday (local time) called for terrorist acts meeting the requisite threshold to be appropriately reflected within the framework of crimes against humanity at the United Nations, while emphasising the primary responsibility of states to prevent, investigate and prosecute such crimes through national legal and judicial mechanisms.

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After protest march Rahul Gandhi invites opposition MPs for high tea, next phase of action against EC on agenda

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:31:22 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has invited opposition MPs for high tea at his residence on Tuesday, a day after INDIA bloc leaders and supporters marched towards the Supreme Court over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

On Monday, INDIA bloc leaders and supporters, led by Rahul Gandhi, marched through Ba

"Business at standstill": Khan Market traders say protests over SIR hurting livelihoods, seek SC intervention

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:31:10 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): Traders at Khan Market on Tuesday said ongoing opposition protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls have brought business to a standstill, urging the Supreme Court to shift the protest site to the Delhi border.

Speaking to ANI, Khan Market Traders Association President Sanjeev Mehra said police barricading has cut off access to the market.

"Fo

Odisha: Man arrested for allegedly ramming car into people

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:30:46 GMT

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 13 (ANI): A 20-year-old man was arrested after allegedly ramming a car into people who had stopped to help an accident victim on the Puri bypass road in Bhubaneswar, police said.

According to the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate Police, the incident occurred around 7:30 am on October 12 near SR Valley Chhaka under Badagada police station limits. The accused, identified as

'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte passes away at 34; co-star Bryan Cranston pays emotional tribute

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:03:35 GMT

Los Angeles [US], October 13 (ANI): Actor RJ Mitte, best known for portraying the character of Walter White Jr. on 'Breaking Bad', has died at the age of 34, reported Variety.

RJ Mitte's representative has confirmed the actor died by suicide, the Variety report added.

As per the latest update, the Brownsville Police Department received a call at 12.50 pm local time, following which the actor was

Ankita Bhandari row: Uttarakhand Congress chief Godiyal to protest Dushyant Gautam's appointment as Sikkim Governor

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:58:48 GMT

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], October 13 (ANI): Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee (UKPCC) President and Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Ganesh Godiyal on Tuesday announced a one-hour silent fast in Dehradun to protest the appointment of a person as Governor, whom the parents of Ankita Bhandari had named as the VIP in her alleged murder case.

In a post on X, Godiyal said the appointment had deeply h

Madras High Court to pronounce verdict on resignation of 6 AIADMK MLAs today

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:58:29 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 13 (ANI): The Madras High Court, on Tuesday, will pronounce its verdict on Tuesday on petitions challenging the Speaker's decision to accept the resignations of six All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MLAs.

The MLAs are Maragatham Kumaravel, Sathyabama, Isakki Subbaiah, Jayakumar, MR Vijayabhaskar and C Vijayabhaskar.

The petitioners have alleged that the

Gujarat: Deputy CM to distribute Indian citizenship certificates to 158 refugees under CAA

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:58:24 GMT

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 13 (ANI): A total of 158 refugees will receive Indian citizenship certificates at a ceremony organised by the Ahmedabad district administration at SAL Institute in Sola on Tuesday in the presence of Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi.

Of the 158 beneficiaries, 126 will receive citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), while 32 have been registered th

Tripura moving rapidly towards development under PM Modi's vision: CM Manik Saha

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:58:12 GMT

Agartala (Tripura) [India], October 13 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said the state was progressing rapidly towards development under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reiterating the government's commitment to equitable development across the state.

Saha made the remarks while inaugurating the newly constructed District Magistrate and Collector's Office in Dharmanagar in North Trip

"Election should be conducted using old list," says Mamata Banerjee amid protest against SIR, BJP hits back at Opposition

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:57:58 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said elections should be conducted using the existing electoral rolls until the names of all eligible voters are included in the lists, amid the Opposition's protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.

Speaking to the reporters, Banerjee said, "I thi

AAP's Jarnail Singh writes to Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, questions alleged police action at Bangla Sahib

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:57:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi State Vice President and Tilak Nagar MLA Sardar Jarnail Singh has written an open letter to the president and members of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC), raising questions over the alleged violation of the sanctity of Gurdwara Sri Bangla Sahib by Delhi Police on October 10.

Addressing a press conference, Jarnail Singh alle

Goa: Court grants bail to Luthra brothers in Birch nightclub NOC forgery case

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:57:39 GMT

Panaji (Goa) [India], October 13 (ANI): The court has granted regular bail to brothers Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra in a case involving the alleged forgery of a Health Department no-objection certificate (NOC) to obtain an excise licence for the fire-ravaged 'Birch By Romeo Lane' nightclub.

Lead defence counsel Advocate Parag Rao said the defence had argued that the brothers had never received the NOC and, th

Haryana: Two alleged Lawrence Bishnoi gang members injured in police encounter in Panchkula

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:57:36 GMT

Panchkula (Haryana) [India], October 13 (ANI): Two alleged members of the Lawrence Bishnoi and Arju Bishnoi gang, identified as Arshdeep Singh and Jugraj Singh, were injured in a police encounter near Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Sector 3, Panchkula, police said.

According to the police, the two suspects opened fire at a joint team of the Panchkula Police and Crime Branch-2 when they were intercepted near a checkpoint

Harvard Club of India clarifies alumni statement on Delhi protests not its official position

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:29:42 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): The Harvard Club of India has clarified that it has neither issued nor endorsed any statement concerning the recent protests in New Delhi and the actions taken by authorities in connection with the agitation against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

Rajat Sethi, an Executive Committee member of the Harvard Club of India, clarified the organisation's position while speaking to ANI.

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Delhi: AAP leaders to observe one-day hunger strike in protest against CEC on Oct 15

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:51:24 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): Amid ongoing agitation in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party has announced a one-day hunger strike as a symbolic protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

The decision was taken at a meeting of party leaders at its headquarters, where it was resolved that AAP leaders and workers from across Delhi would gather at the party office to observe the fast on October 15.

Rahul Gandhi to host opposition MPs for high tea at residence on Oct 13 amid ongoing agitation against CEC

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:51:12 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has invited opposition MPs for high tea at his residence on Tuesday.

The meeting comes a day after INDIA bloc leaders and supporters, led by Rahul Gandhi, marched through Barakhamba Road towards the Supreme Court of India on Monday, over the alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral roll

Thousands join 'March for Democracy' as INDIA bloc petitions Supreme Court against ECI amid SIR row; Rahul Gandhi thanks supporters

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:49:54 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): The standoff between the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the opposition over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls escalated on Monday as thousands flooded the streets of the national capital for a high-profile march to the Supreme Court, led by Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi. The demonstrations culminated in a form

Delhi: Magistrate court to hear afresh complaint against Sonia Gandhi over electoral roll issue

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:03:03 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): Magistrate Court at Rouse Avenue Court will hear afresh the complaint connected with Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's name inclusion in the electoral list in 1980 prior to her becoming an Indian citizen in April 1983.

The matter was remanded back by the Sessions Court to the court of the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) after setting aside the earlier order whereby th

German police 'arrest' child-groping robot (VIDEOS)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:48:18 GMT

The humanoid sex pest was filmed thrusting at multiple women

German police have seized a humanoid robot that allegedly groped a 16-year-old girl on the streets of Cologne, and are investigating its owner for sexual harassment.

Officers seized the robot in the early hours of Sunday morning after it "allegedl

Himachal HC stays termination of scientist who sought maternity benefits, orders continuation in service

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:50:08 GMT

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 12 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Monday has stayed the termination of a pregnant woman scientist dismissed three days after applying for maternity benefits and directed the authorities to allow her to continue working pending further hearing.
Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua passed the interim order while hearing a writ petition filed by Aaina Sharma against the Uni

Rahul Gandhi thanks supporters after INDIA bloc march to SC; says people "will not be intimidated"

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:49:22 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Following the INDIA bloc march to the Supreme Court over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi expressed deep gratitude to citizens, party workers and opposition allies who supported the march.
Calling the march a decisive stand against state intimidation, Gandhi launched a sharp cr

"If we conserve base of pyramid, apex is protected": Vijay Dhasmana calls for landscape-level conservation of Aravallis

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:49:16 GMT

Ramnagar (Uttarakhand) [India], October 12 (ANI): Mining, urbanisation and the loss of forest land are putting pressure on the Aravallis, a range that plays an important role in groundwater recharge and supports a wide variety of wildlife. Ecological restoration practitioner Vijay Dhasmana, who has spent nearly two decades working to restore parts of the range, said that it needs a comprehensive conservation plan

Anarchy, ruckus, street drama: BJP rips into Opposition over Supreme Court protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:49:08 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Political tensions in the national capital reached a boiling point as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and its allies on Monday launched a blistering attack on the Opposition as INDIA bloc leaders filed a petition before the Supreme Court against the Election Commission of India (ECI). The petition was successfully filed following a high-octane protest, 'March for Democracy

ISRAEL-ORDNANCE-EXPLOSION

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:15:12 GMT

(261012) -- HAIFA, Oct. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An injured person is transferred to Rambam Hospital in Haifa, northern Israel, Oct. 12, 2026. One person was killed and 19 others injured in an explosion of unexploded ordnance during a school trip in northern Israel on Monday, Israeli police and the national emergency service Magen David Adom said in separate statements. (JINI via Xinhua)

Congress distances itself from Keralam unit's deleted post on CJI; Khera says party has "absolute faith" in judiciary

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:59:36 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Congress leader Pawan Khera on Monday distanced the party from a now-deleted social media post by its Keralam unit demanding the resignation of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, affirming that the party 'completely disagrees' with the position and reiterating its 'absolute faith' in the judiciary.
Talking to ANI in the national capital, Khera clarified the party's stanc

Person responsible for controversial post against Chief Justice removed from role: KPCC President Sunny Joseph

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:51:45 GMT

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], October 12 (ANI): The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) has acted swiftly regarding a controversy over a social media post targeting Supreme Court Chief Justice Surya Kant, announcing that the post was published without the knowledge, consent or consultation of the KPCC leadership.
KPCC President Sunny Joseph said the person responsible for an objectionable post agains

Madhya Pradesh CM takes dig at Rahul Gandhi over "Tandav" remark, cites sister's "sensible" suggestion

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:51:31 GMT

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 12 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday criticised Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his remarks comparing the ongoing protests against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar to Lord Shiva's 'Tandav', saying the metaphor should not be associated with anarchy and that democratic traditions had to be respected.
Reacting to Gandhi

"Kerala, only state to pass resolution seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar": Minister Ramesh Chennithala

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:51:26 GMT

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], October 12 (ANI): Keralam Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Monday expressed pride over the state's assembly adopting a resolution seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, asserting that the southern state is the only one in the country to take such a decisive stand to protect India's 'democratic traditions and parliamentary democracy.'
Speaking to

Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge move SC over SIR; seek independent audit of voter rolls, suspension of exercise

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:51:19 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and other opposition leaders have moved the Supreme Court challenging the manner in which the Election Commission of India is implementing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging procedural irregularities and seeking an independent audit of voter d

Maintain "dignity and decorum": SCBA condemns social media calls for CJI's resignation

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:50:59 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) condemned statements circulating on social media seeking the resignation of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, saying such remarks undermined the institution of the judiciary and sought to interfere with the administration of justice.
The condemnation came after a now-deleted post by Keralam Congress made disparaging comments abou

Michael B Jordan, Austin Butler starrer 'Miami Vice 85' reboot first look out

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:50:52 GMT

Washington DC [US], October 12 (ANI): The makers of the 'Miami Vice '85' reboot have dropped the first look of its lead stars, Michael B Jordan and Austin Butler, on Monday.
Jordan will play the role of Ricardo Tubbs, and Butler will don the character of Sonny Crockett in the reboot, which is based on the popular '80s detective show that ran from 1984 to 1989.
In the original series, Don Johnson starr

"It is not only the INDIA bloc; it is the voice of this country": Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar demands rollback of SIR

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:50:46 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday demanded that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls be fully scrapped, saying the INDIA bloc's protest against alleged electoral irregularities represented the voice of the entire country.
Shivakumar said the protest represented the concerns of people across the country and demanded that the SIR exercise

"Decisions are made in court of people, not on streets": Jyotiraditya Scindia hits out at Opposition protest in Delhi

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:50:39 GMT

Aizawl (Mizoram) [India], October 12 (ANI): Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday criticised the Congress party and the Opposition over their 'Chalo Dilli - March for Democracy' protest in New Delhi.
Speaking to ANI, he termed it an 'affront to the democratic system' and accused the Congress of systematically undermining India's constitutional institutions whenever faced with electoral defeat.

"Everyone wants SIR scrapped": DK Shivakumar backs INDIA Bloc's Supreme Court petition against ECI

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:50:19 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said that people across the country wanted the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to be 'scrapped', asserting that voters' rights must be protected. His remarks came after INDIA bloc leaders filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission of India's (ECI) decisions concerning the revision of

Telangana CM blasts PM Modi, Amit Shah, CEC Gyanesh Kumar; calls fight against 'vote chori' another freedom struggle

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:50:11 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday said that the ongoing struggle to safeguard the voting rights of the citizens is similar to another freedom movement in the country.
The Chief Minister highlighted that the fight against 'vote chori' is being waged under the leadership of Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gand

ED secures court nod to monetise Rs 3,464 crore assets for Rs 1,950 crore NSEL investor settlement

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:49:34 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has secured a major breakthrough in the National Spot Exchange Limited (NSEL) case, with a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Mumbai allowing the monetisation of attached properties worth Rs 3,464 crore to facilitate the restitution of Rs 1,950 crore to investors under a one-time settlement approved by the National Company Law

"People disgracefully deprived of right to vote": Congress MP Shashi Tharoor targets CEC over voter rolls

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:49:05 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Asserting that the opposition's agitation is centred on protecting democratic fundamentals, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday targeted the Centre over alleged voter disenfranchisement, stating that the INDIA bloc's massive protest march in the national capital is a crucial fight to defend the 'constitutional right of every Indian citizen to vote.'Speaking to ANI while participati

Rahul Gandhi, opposition leaders file plea in Supreme Court against ECI over SIR irregularities

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:48:41 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, along with other 10 INDIA bloc leaders, has filed a petition before the Supreme Court against the Election Commission of India (ECI).
The petition filed by Rahul Gandhi and 10 other Opposition leaders in the Supreme Court challenges the manner in which the Election Commission has taken decisions relating to the Special Intens

ISRAEL-EXPLOSION-DEATH TOLL

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:45:49 GMT

(261012) -- JERUSALEM, Oct. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Emergency personnel work around the site of an explosion near Ramim Ridge area in northern Israel, Oct. 12, 2026.
One person was killed and 19 others injured in an explosion of unexploded ordnance during a school trip in northern Israel on Monday, Israeli police and the national emergency service Magen David Adom said in separate statements.
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SCAORA backs CJI Surya Kant's stand on Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge's meeting request

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:07 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) on Monday reiterated its commitment to judicial independence and backed Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant's stand that political parties seeking resolution of their grievances must approach the Supreme Court through the judicial process.
In a resolution dated October 12, SCAORA said grievances requiring judicial

"What kind of show is this?": DMK's TKS Elangovan questions Congress after cadres arrested in TN

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:59:51 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 12 (ANI): Amid friction between INDIA bloc allies, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader TKS Elangovan on Monday lashed out at the Congress party over its agitation in the state, asking 'what kind of show is this?' following the detention of Congress cadres by police during a protest.
Questioning the motive and necessity of the Congress's demonstration against its own ruling

INDIA Bloc leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, move Supreme Court against Election Commission

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:59:27 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, along with other INDIA bloc leaders, has moved the Supreme Court against the Election Commission of India (ECI).
In their plea, the opposition bloc has impleaded Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and the two Election Commissioners, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, alongside the ECI. The specific grounds sou

AAP leader Sanjay Singh writes to PM Modi, demands Special Session of Parliament to discuss 'Vote-Chori'

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:45:55 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding a special session of Parliament to discuss alleged 'vote-chori', the deletion of over 13 crore names from voter lists and the police crackdown on protesters demanding Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
In his letter to Prime Mini

Poland deploys 24,000 police after deadly school attacks

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:32:14 GMT

A wave of stabbings and online threats has prompted a nationwide security crackdown, with nearly 80,000 school inspections carried out

Poland has deployed more than 20,000 police officers nationwide following a series of school stabbings and online threats, launching a sweeping security crackdown that has resulted in

Poland deploys 20,000 police after deadly school attacks

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:32:14 GMT

A wave of stabbings and online threats has prompted a nationwide security crackdown, with nearly 80,000 school inspections carried out

Poland has deployed more than 20,000 police officers nationwide following a series of school stabbings and online threats, launching a sweeping security crackdown that has resulted in

Pinarayi Vijayan files 4 appeals in Kerala HC against order to register case in "Masappadi" case

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:19:12 GMT

Kochi (Keralam) [India], October 12 (ANI): Former Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday submitted 4 sets of appeals to the Kerala High Court Division Bench, challenging the latter's verdict to register a case against him and former Public Works Department Minister PA Mohammed Riyas in connection with the controversial monthly payment or 'Masappadi' case.
The court issued the directive while cons

"Rahul Gandhi wants to destroy Constitution": BJP MP Nishikant Dubey slams LoP; invokes Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:19:05 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Monday criticised the INDIA bloc's protest march to the Supreme Court, accusing Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of undermining constitutional institutions and drawing parallels with the Emergency imposed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Speaking to ANI, Dubey questioned the opposition's decision to stage a protest mar

Crisis in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Governor's rule imposed, PTI rally scuttled, leaders arrested amid escalating tensions

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:18:01 GMT

Swabi [Pakistan], October 12 (ANI): Police launched a series of raids across Swabi district on Sunday to arrest Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers and prevent a major rally that former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Sohail Afridi was scheduled to address in the Shewa Adda area of Razaar tehsil.
According to Dawn, the security crackdown and heightened police vigilance commenced immediately after

"We are demanding justice for sake of humanity": Mamata Banerjee joins INDIA bloc protest march in Delhi

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:17:40 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday joined the opposition INDIA bloc's mega protest march in the national capital, asserting that their movement is aimed at seeking 'justice for the sake of humanity.'
Speaking to reporters during the demonstration in Delhi, Banerjee emphasised that their movement was driven by humanitarian grounds.
'We are demandi

Punjab Police crack Amritsar ASI shooting case, link plot to Pakistan-based ISI agent

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:17:23 GMT

Amritsar (Punjab) [India], October 12 (ANI): Punjab Police has linked the shooting of Assistant Sub-Inspector Sukhchain Singh to a conspiracy hatched by an alleged Pakistan-based Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent, police said on Monday.
Border Range Inspector General Gurpreet Singh Bhullar briefed reporters on the breakthrough, detailing both the rapid investigation and a subsequent shootout recreatio

Delhi Police books Arvind Kejriwal, AAP leaders over Gurdwara Bangla Sahib disruption allegations

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:17:09 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): The Delhi Police on Monday registered an FIR against Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, party MLAs and senior leaders following a complaint by the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC).
The complaint relates to an incident at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, where protesters allegedly disrupted the sanctity of the shrine and later circulated selective, mislead

Mumbai Crime Branch arrests 12th accused in MPSC paper leak case

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:16:35 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 12 (ANI): The Mumbai Crime Branch on Monday arrested wanted accused Mayur Chandrakant Thakre in connection with the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) paper leak case, taking the total number of arrests in the case to 12.
According to the Mumbai Police, the Property Cell of the Crime Branch arrested Thakre on October 12. The accused was produced before the court and

National Herald Case: Delhi HC declines to restrain AJL from seeking release of attached properties

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:16:19 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Monday declined to pass an interim order restraining Associated Journals Limited (AJL) from seeking the release of its attached properties before the appellate tribunal under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in the National Herald case.
Justice Sachin Datta was hearing a petition filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), challenging a tria

India Habitat Centre Hosts Panel Discussion on Police Reforms and the Way Forward

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:15:39 GMT

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New Delhi [India], October 12: On October 8, 2026, India Habitat Centre, through its Habitat Library & Research Centre, organised the fifth discussion under the IHC Connect series, hosting a high-level panel discussion focusing on the critical and timely theme of 'Police Reforms - The Road Ahead' at India Habitat Centre. The event brought together legal luminaries, veteran administrators, media experts,

BJP's Kirit Somaiya demands Imran Khan's arrest, deportation over alleged OCI violations during Mumbai protests

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:14:55 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 12 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kirit Somaiya on Monday demanded the immediate arrest and deportation of actor Imran Khan over his participation in a protest in Mumbai, alleging violations of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) provisions and visa conditions.
Somaiya said he had submitted evidence to the police regarding the actor's speeches during the demonst

Indian opposition marches to Supreme Court over voter rolls (VIDEO)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:21:23 GMT

Rahul Gandhi led a protest demanding the election chief's removal as police shifted demonstrations away from central Delhi

Hundreds of opposition protesters led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi marched toward India's Supreme Court in New Delhi on Monday demanding the resignation of the country's election chief Gyanesh

Indian opposition marches to Supreme Court over voter rolls

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:21:23 GMT

Rahul Gandhi led a protest demanding the election chief's removal as police shifted demonstrations away from central Delhi

Hundreds of opposition protesters led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi marched toward India's Supreme Court in New Delhi on Monday demanding the resignation of the country's election chief Gyanesh

"Safety, dignity of Delhi's daughters top priority": CM Rekha Gupta interacts with college students

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:45:59 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday held an extensive interaction with female student representatives from several colleges across the national capital to discuss key issues surrounding women's safety, campus security, and public transit facilities.
During the dialogue held at the Mukhyamantri Jan Seva Sadan, the Chief Minister assured the students that their recommenda

"Brazenly abusing constitutional authorities deplorable": Kiren Rijiju slams Congress as INDIA bloc marches to SC for petition against SIR, CEC

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:45:39 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju lashed out at the opposition leaders on Monday, calling the Congress party 'directionless' as INDIA bloc leaders continued their march to the Supreme Court to petition against alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, demanding action against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar,
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"Your grandmother also attempted to dismantle it": Fadnavis invokes 1975 Emergency while targeting Rahul Gandhi

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:45:33 GMT

Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], October 12 (ANI): Launching a fierce attack on Rahul Gandhi and the INDIA bloc, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday questioned the opposition's attempt to march to the Supreme Court to meet the Chief Justice of India, asserting that the country will not tolerate actions that undermine constitutional frameworks.
Speaking to reporters in Nagpur, Fadnavis backed the a

ED arrests suspended Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar in alleged corruption, disproportionate assets case; PMLA court grants 8 day custody

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:45:27 GMT

Chandigarh [India], October 12 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Harcharan Singh Bhullar, the then Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Punjab's Ropar Range, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), while a special PMLA court in Chandigarh has granted eight days of custody for interrogation.
According to a press release from the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Chandigarh Zonal O

BJP Mahila Morcha holds demonstration at Congress Metropolitan Office in Maidagin

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:45:12 GMT

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 12 (ANI): BJP Mahila Morcha on Monday held a demonstration at the Congress Metropolitan Office in Varanasi's Maidagin over the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi's indecency with a female police officer at Jantar Mantar and over Congress MP Bimole Akoijam, accused of harassing 11 girl students at JNU, for maintaining silence.
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"Trying to cover their bad policies": Lalan Singh terms Opposition protests at Supreme Court "street drama"

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:44:56 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh on Monday accused opposition leaders of orchestrating a 'street drama' in an attempt to cover their bad policies by triggering nationwide chaos and attacking constitutional bodies.
Speaking to ANI, Singh said, 'What kind of drama are they trying to pull by protesting at the Supreme Court? Attacking all the constitutional ins

"Wasting their time to damage this democratic system": Kumaraswamy slams Congress's protests in Delhi over SIR

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:44:37 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 12 (ANI): Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Monday questioned the Congress's move to seek an appointment with the Chief Justice of India (CJI) over political issues, asking whether the party was following the appropriate protocol and accusing it of attempting to damage the country's democratic system.
"To meet the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, how can they seek an appoi

"Govt attempting to conceal police excesses": CPI MP writes to Amit Shah over alleged harassment, detention of journalists during Delhi protests

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:44:30 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) Rajya Sabha MP P Sandosh Kumar on Monday accused the central government of trying to hide 'police excesses' against peaceful protesters by obstructing independent reporting, and has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to stop the alleged harassment and detention of journalists covering protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Delhi

US disrupts Chinese-linked hacking network, seizes 7 domains

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:43:56 GMT

Washington [US] October 12 (ANI): The US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have seized seven internet domains allegedly used by Chinese state-linked hackers to target critical infrastructure and computer networks in the United States and overseas, according to a report by The Epoch Times (TET).
The seizures, announced on October 8, targeted two hacking tools allegedly operated

"Every wing must identify issues concerning its respective section and take them directly to the people": YSRCP's Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy mobilises full force for local body polls

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:13:51 GMT

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 12 (ANI): Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) Andhra Pradesh Coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy called upon all affiliated wings of the party on Monday to play a decisive role in the upcoming local body elections by activating the party's organisational strength down to the village level and focusing on legal preparedness, digital outreach, social media, and visu

SC seeks wider drug price regulation, questions high markups on medicines, medical devices

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:13:44 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday called for a broader examination of drug pricing in the country, questioning why the Centre's proposed regulation of trade margins was limited to cancer medicines and urging it to consider excessive markups across the pharmaceutical market, including medical devices.
A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta took note of the Centre's decisio

"Rahul Gandhi is 'hawa-hawai' leader": Anurag Thakur slams LoP over INDIA bloc march to Supreme Court

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:13:11 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Anurag Thakur on Monday launched a scathing attack on Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, calling him a 'hawa-hawai' leader and accusing him of making empty statements, levelling baseless allegations and creating 'unnecessary ruckus' across the country.
Thakur's remarks came in response to the opposition INDIA bloc's marc

"Congress has no right to take Lord Ram's name": Telangana BJP President Ramchander Rao slams CM Revanth Reddy

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:13:03 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 12 (ANI): Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Monday criticised Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his remarks comparing the Congress to Lord Ram and the BJP to Ravana during his campaign speech in Goa on Sunday.
Rao alleged that the Congress had opposed the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and accused the party of following an anti-Hindu approach

Akhilesh Yadav vows to continue agitation, says "changing location will not save government"

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:12:00 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday vowed to continue the opposition's agitation against the Election Commission, accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of electoral irregularities and alleging that shifting protest venues would not help the government evade accountability.
Addressing the media during the INDIA bloc's protest march towards the Su

Rahul, Priyanka lead INDIA bloc march to Supreme Court, to petition against SIR & CEC

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:11:17 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi led the INDIA bloc's march towards the Supreme Court on Monday, where the opposition plans to petition the court, listing out alleged irregularities in the SIR process and seeking action against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha Bora was walking alongside the two

"Entire INDIA alliance is united," says Congress MP Imran Masood amid New Delhi march

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:11:03 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Congress MP Imran Masood on Monday asserted that the INDIA bloc remained united behind Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi as opposition leaders marched towards the Supreme Court to raise alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
Speaking to ANI, Masood emphasised the solidarity among opposition parties amid their protest agains

"Pakistan belongs to its people, not its military": Imran Khan's son Kasim slams emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:10:31 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], October 12 (ANI): Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's son Kasim Khan on Monday condemned the federal government's imposition of a state of emergency and governor's rule in the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI)-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province.
Accusing Army Chief Asim Munir of invoking 'terrorism to justify another military operation in Pashtun lands,' Kasim asserted that 'Paki

INDIA bloc protest: Thousands start foot march to Supreme Court demanding CEC's resignation

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:09:35 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Central Delhi was turned into a fortress with barricades and heavy police deployment as thousands of political workers and civil rights activists marched under the INDIA bloc banner for a march to the Supreme Court seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Led by leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Akhilesh Yadav, the 'March for D

AAP leaders Sanjay Singh, Saurabh Bhardwaj detained after scuffle with police in Delhi

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:11:19 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Delhi Police on Monday detained senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, including Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh and Saurabh Bhardwaj, following a scuffle between party workers and security personnel near the Janpath Metro station.
Security was stepped up across central Delhi, with additional deployment of paramilitary forces and barricading at key intersections to prevent further

Ella Langley says she would cancel concert '10 billion times over' to keep fans safe

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:11:13 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 12 (ANI): Country singer Ella Langley has defended her decision to cancel a concert in Oklahoma at the last minute due to a security threat, saying she would make the same choice again to protect her fans.
According to PEOPLE, the 27-year-old singer cancelled her scheduled performance at the BOK Center in Tulsa on October 9, just hours before the show was due to begin. Her te

"Matter of principle, not a protest": Abhishek Manu Singhvi says diverse political parties moving Supreme Court; advocates recite Preamble at Delhi HC

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:10:51 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Senior advocate and Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Monday stated that diverse political parties are approaching the Supreme Court on a 'matter of principle,' clarifying that it is not a protest march but a unified legal move.
Speaking to reporters in the national capital, Singhvi outlined the collective decision taken by multiple opposition parties to knock on the doors

Is Delhi police's Jantar Mantar de-notification legally sustainable after SC set-aside blanket ban on the protest site in 2018?

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:10:36 GMT

By Shashwat Singh
New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): The Supreme Court, while setting aside a blanket ban on protests at Jantar Mantar in a 2018 ruling, had held that the right to peaceful protest could not be completely extinguished and that the competing rights of protesters and residents had to be balanced through regulation. The Court had accordingly directed authorities to permit limited and regulated use