Covid-Like Lockdown In Delhi: INDIA Bloc Condemns Undeclared Emergency Amid CJP Crackdown
INDIA bloc leaders have criticised the Centre over security restrictions and the detention of protesters in Delhi amid the CJP demonstration demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned the Election Commissions impartiality, while RJD MP Manoj Jha said Delhi had been brought to a standstill. CPI leader Annie Raja defended the right to dissent, calling the restrictions condemnable. NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule questioned whether the situation amounted to an undeclared emergency and condemned the detention of CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke. Congress MP Praveen Chakravarty questioned the governments response to student protesters, while Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut alleged that travel restrictions and detentions could not silence public voices.
CJP Protest Escalates As Kejriwal, Mamata, Vijayan And Brittas Are Detained Across Delhi, Kerala
The CJP protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar has escalated into a direct confrontation between the police and the opposition. AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal was detained outside his Lodhi Estate residence while trying to march towards Jantar Mantar. Saurabh Bharadwaj was detained alongside him, while Sanjay Singh, Durgesh Pathak and Gopal Rai were also held. TMC leader Mamata Banerjee was detained near South Avenue after staging a sit-in with party leaders Derek OBrien, Dola Sen and Pratima Mondal. In Kerala, former chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, CPI(M) general secretary M.A. Baby, Brinda Karat, M.V. Govindan, P.K. Sreemathy and Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas were taken into custody. Kejriwal called the situation worse than the Emergency. Police defended the action as preventive measures against an unauthorised protest and a possible law-and-order crisis.
Undeclared Emergency: Sonam Wangchuk Warns Of Hunger Strike Or March Over Delhi Protesters Arrests
Sonam Wangchuk condemns the detention of CJP protesters as an undeclared Emergency and warns of a possible hunger strike or march if they are not released.
'Undeclared Emergency': Sonam Wangchuk Warns Of Hunger Strike If CJP Leaders Remain In Custody
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has warned of launching a hunger strike or taking out a foot march if Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders detained ahead of the proposed protest in Delhi are not released by Sunday. He described the prevailing situation
Stalin terms Delhi police action against anti-CEC protesters an undeclared emergency
Those defending democracy are detained, while those betraying it are protected, says the DMK leader
Mamata Banerjee alleges Delhi Police 'kidnapped' her, holds protest at Dwarka North Police Station
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that Delhi Police detained her and five Trinamool Congress MPs and drove them around in a prison van for two hours amid protests in the capital. She began a dharna at Dwarka North Police Station, vowed to stay in Delhi and join the INDIA bloc's march on Monday.
Anarchists Have Failed: Sambit Patra Mocks Jantar Mantar Protest, Calls Rahul Naalayak Neta
BJP national spokesperson and MP Sambit Patra launched an attack on Rahul Gandhi and opposition parties over the CJP protest at Delhis Jantar Mantar, declaring that the anarchists have failed. Addressing a press conference, Patra accused the opposition of creating chaos and questioned its allegations of vote theft, EVM tampering and voter-list irregularities. He also criticised Congress leader Jairam Ramesh over remarks concerning Starlinks partnerships with Airtel and Jio. Patra accused Rahul Gandhi of contradicting the Congresss earlier position on Starlink and described the political battle as Modi vs Mir Jafar. The allegations reflect Patras statements at the press conference.
CJP Protest Against CEC: Delhi Police Detains Over 3,000 Demonstrators
The protesters were detained from several places, including near Regal Cinema, Minto Bridge and near Akashwani Bhawan.
'India is not a democracy anymore': Priyanka Gandhi calls Modi-Shah rule a 'dictatorship'
Priyanka Gandhi has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government of undermining democratic principles in India. She stated that the government is infringing on the constitutional rights of protesting individuals and opposition leaders. Security measures in Delhi resulted in nearly 3000 protesters being detained as they attempted to assemble for demonstrations. Prominent opposition figures, including Mamata Banerjee and Pinarayi Vijayan, were among those detained by the police.
Anti-CEC protest: On the ground from Connaught Place in Delhi
Delhi has come to a standstill on Saturday (October 10, 2026), as security forces enforced a massive lockdown to thwart the planned protests at Jantar Mantar.
Vaidehi Chaudhary Claims Third Womens Singles Title at Fenesta Open
Vaidehi Chaudhary and Man Kesarwani secure titles at the 31st Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship in New Delhi. Vaidehi Chaudhary Claims Third Womens Singles Title at Fenesta Open
India, Greece discuss deepening strategic defence cooperation
Digital Desk | Athens, Oct 10 (IANS) India and Greece discussed the current security challenges in the wider region, the great potential for further deepening their strategic defence cooperation, and the strong bonds of friendship during a meeting between India's Ambassador to Greece Ravi Shankar and Greeces Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias, on Saturday. Today at the Ministry of National Defence, I had an introductory meeting with the Ambassador of India, Mr. Ravi Shankar. We discussed the security challenges in the wider region, the great potential for further deepening our strategic defence cooperation, and the strong bonds of friendship between Greece and India, Minister Dendias said on X, as translated by the Embassy of India in Greece. On Thursday, the two countries discussed defence and strategic cooperation with emphasis on maritime cooperation, coastal security and shipbuilding. The discussions were held during a meeting between Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Greece's Deputy Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Stefanos Gkikas, in New Delhi on Thursday. Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh met Deputy Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy of Greece Mr Stefanos Gkikas in New Delhi on October 08, 2026. The two sides discussed India-Greece defence and strategic cooperation with emphasis on maritime cooperation, coastal security and shipbuilding, the Ministry of Defence stated. As two prominent maritime nations, India and Greece have common interest and stakes in the maritime sector including the need to ensure safety and security of seafarers, it added. Gkikas was on an official visit to India to attend Sagarmanthan, the Great Oceans Dialogue 2026. Prior to departing for New Delhi, Gkikas said Greece remained committed to strengthening maritime cooperation with India. He made these remarks during his meeting with Ambassador Ravi Shankar on October 1. Ambassador Ravi Shankar called on Stefanos Gkikas, Deputy Minister for Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, today, the Indian Embassy in Greece posted on X. Hon'ble Dy Min said that Greece remained committed to strengthening maritime cooperation with India and that he was looking forward to his official visit next week to India to attend Sagarmanthan, the Great Oceans Dialogue 2026, it added.
CJP protest: Delhi Police detains more than 3,000 protestors
Delhi Police took proactive measures by detaining more than 3,000 protesters across the capital city. Authorities used drones to monitor individuals trying to proceed to Jantar Mantar for the demonstration. The police also detained over 600 individuals with criminal records as a precaution. Surveillance and security arrangements were intensified to maintain law and order during this period.
Police move hundreds of CJP volunteers to Chhatrasal Stadium holding camp
Volunteers of the Cockroach Janta Party allege they were taken to the stadium in Model Town without being allowed to leave, amid a wider security clampdown in Delhi
Al-Qaeda adopts pan-Islamist strategy to expand terror network in India
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Al-Qaeda is seeking to expand its footprint in India and the subcontinent through its arm Al-Qaeda in the Sub-Continent (AQIS) by promoting a pan-Islamist approach, encouraging Bangladesh-based terror outfits to spawn splinter groups, and building tactical ties with groups across sectarian lines, according to security officials. AQIS was launched in 2014 with the primary goal of focusing on India and the countries around it. However, the announcement was made at a time when the Islamic State was on top of its game, and this acted as a major deterrent to AQIS's ambitions. Security analysts have observed a gradual but potentially dangerous shift in the AQIS strategy, with the outfit increasingly advocating pan-Islamism. The approach seeks to avoid open opposition to any particular sect or sub-sect and instead promote a broader, more inclusive ideological appeal to expand its support base. An official said that this push being made by Al-Qaeda, especially in the sub-continent, is dangerous. AQIS was formed by merging several smaller regional jihadi groups from Bangladesh, Myanmar and India. However, these groups failed to expand significantly despite subscribing to Al-Qaedas ideology, largely because of stiff competition from the Islamic State. The latter does not subscribe to the concept of pan-Islamism and opposes various sects and sub-sects, making its approach less inclusive, the official said. Another official said that in the sub-continent, Al Qaeda wants to conduct the Africa experiment. In Africa, where Al-Qaeda has established a strong presence, it avoided declaring war on particular sects and sub-sects. This enabled the outfit to forge closer ties with local groups, which in turn helped strengthen its network across the region. Al-Qaeda took a cue from the Islamic State, which committed the mistake of declaring war on every local sect and sub-sect. This shortened the Islamic States lifespan as a dominant force and led to its gradual decline in several parts of the world, the official said. The focus of Al-Qaeda is currently on the terror groups that are operating out of Bangladesh. The Jammat-ul Mujahideen (JMB) is its biggest ally. The JMB witnessed a split when a faction supported the Islamic State and then went on to become the Neo-JMB. Al-Qaeda has been encouraging the JMB to create multiple groups such as the Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK), which has focused its activities in India. Al-Qaeda wants groups such as the JMB, Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) and Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) to create more splinter groups and ensure that they subscribe only to the ideology that it preaches. An Intelligence Bureau official said that this suits Al-Qaeda. Groups such as the JMB, ABT and HuJI-B already have manpower and operational strength. Al-Qaeda, on the other hand, will continue to act as an ideological mentor to these groups. Further, the creation of these multiple splinter groups will confuse the Indian agencies, while also giving the parent groups the deniability factor, the official said. Al-Qaeda feels that it needs to have this pan-Islamist approach. Such a strategy would have a much bigger draw for the outfit. In the sub-continent, it has decided to create safe havens and also maintain tactical cooperation with Shia groups. These groups, in turn, help Al-Qaeda with both logistical and survival needs, officials say. Officials said Al-Qaeda is seeking to establish a strong base in India. Its founder, Osama bin Laden, had built the outfits doctrine around targeting the far enemy, a reference to the West. The outfit now wants to adopt a similar strategy in the subcontinent and has been urging its allies to pursue a more inclusive approach to widen their support base. It is keen to avoid the mistakes made by the Islamic State, which alienated potential allies by targeting various sects and sub-sects. The Islamic State came with a bang, put on a brutal show, and even captured a wide audience in India. The outfit even radicalised over 20 youths from Kerala and convinced them to join the outfit in Afghanistan. Many Indians, who had left the country to join the outfit in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, immediately became disillusioned. The Islamic State is extremely violent, and the Indians who joined the outfit complained about discrimination and also about having to do menial jobs. Al-Qaeda wants to change that and hopes that the inclusive approach that it seeks to take will work wonders for it in the sub-continent, with India being the primary target, an official said.
Mumbai Police barricade August Kranti Maidan, detain protesters in Grant Road
A protest had been called at August Kranti maidan on Saturday to demand the resignation on Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and in support of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) agitation at Jantar Mantar in Delhi
Chhattisgarh Congress Leader Criticizes Delhis Emergency-Like Restrictions
Chhattisgarh Congress chief Deepak Baij criticizes Delhis emergency-like restrictions amid protests, claiming over 250 trains canceled. Chhattisgarh Congress Leader Criticizes Delhis Emergency-Like Restrictions
Delhi Police informs detained CJP founder of grandmother
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Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal, P Vijayan Detained During Protest Near Delhi's Jantar Mantar
Several other opposition and student leaders were also detained as they tried to join the Jantar Mantar protest.
INS Sahyadri arrives in Russias Vladivostok for bilateral naval exercise
Digital Desk | Moscow, Oct 10 (IANS) Indian Navy Ship (INS) Sahyadri arrived in Russias Vladivostok on Saturday, reaffirming long-lasting friendship and deepening maritime cooperation between the two countries. Vladivostok warmly welcomes the Indian Navy ship Sahyadri. A ceremonial welcome by the Russian Navy marked the ships arrival in the city, reflecting the spirit of friendship and maritime camaraderie between India and Russia, the Consulate General of India in Vladivostok posted on X. INS Sahyadri docked at Vladivostok to participate in the joint Russian-Indian naval exercise INDRA-2026, state-owned Russian television channel Zvezda reported. The ship's crew was welcomed at the pier with the traditional bread and salt. Captain First Rank Alexey Ulyanenko, Commander of the Russian Pacific Fleet's surface ship division, greeted the Indian crew on behalf of the Russian Navy command. Ulyanenko highlighted the enduring friendly ties between Russian and Indian naval personnel, noting that they continue to grow stronger. The opening ceremony of INDRA-2026 is scheduled for October 13, with the exercise comprising two phases coastal and sea to be conducted in the Sea of Japan. On Thursday, India and Russia reviewed existing military-technical cooperation and discussed co-production and co-development initiatives at the inaugural session of the 24th Working Group meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military Technical Cooperation and Defence Industry. The inaugural session of the 24th Working Group meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military Technical Cooperation and Defence Industry was held in New Delhi on 08th October 2026, the Ministry of Defence stated on X. The session was co-chaired by Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar from India and First Deputy Director, FSMTC Mr Andrey A. Boytsov, from Russia. Senior officials from both countries joined the deliberations. The discussions were focussed on reviewing existing military-technical cooperation and forging co-production and co-development initiatives to further cement the India - Russia Strategic Partnership in Defence, it added. Last week, in a step towards deepening the India-Russia naval partnership, a six-member Russian Navy delegation led by Captain 1st Rank Sergei V Saitov visited the Southern Naval Command and the Indian Naval Academy in Kerala. Taking to social media platform X, the Indian Navy said that the delegation, during its visit from September 27 to October 1, familiarised itself with the Indian Navys overall training architecture, infrastructure and facilities. Discussions explored avenues to deepen maritime cooperation, enhance interoperability and further consolidate institutional and professional linkages. A reflection of the enduring naval partnership between India & Russia, the Indian Navy posted on X. The visit comes amid continued efforts by India and Russia to strengthen their longstanding defence and strategic ties.
INDIA bloc leaders to hold demonstration in Delhi on Monday to protect voting rights
AICC general secretary K C Venugopal on Saturday said the INDIA bloc would stage a major protest in Delhi on Monday as part of its continuing fight to protect people's voting rights. INDIA bloc leaders...
Delhi court cancels Sharjeel Imam's interim bail for violating conditions
A Delhi court on Saturday cancelled the interim bail granted to activist Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots case, holding that he had violated a condition prohibiting him from coming in contact with mediapersons. Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai passed the order on an application filed by the prosecution seeking cancellation of Imam's interim bail. The court had granted Imam interim bail for seven days, from October 4 to 10, to attend his cousin's wedding, subject to certain conditions, including a prohibition on using social media and interacting with mediapersons. The prosecution alleged that Imam violated the conditions by being present when a mediaperson interviewed his brother. After examining videos uploaded on YouTube and social media platform X, the court observed that the footage showed Imam sitting in the same room where his brother was being interviewed by a journalist. Rejecting the defence's contention that the video was a compilation of separate c
SCBA, SCAORA seek CJIs intervention over detention of lawyers during protest New Delhi: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) on Saturday sought the urgent intervention of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant over the detention of advocates, including senior and young lawyers and women advocates, during a [] The post SCBA, SCAORA seek CJIs intervention over detention of lawyers during protest appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
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Detained CJP Founder Offered Police Aid For Grandmother's Last Rites
The Delhi Police informed CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, who was detained for a protest, about his grandmother's death in Maharashtra and offered assistance for his journey home on humanitarian grounds. Dipke was detained along with other CJP leaders for an unpermitted protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday asked why the Congress had not dismissed its MP from Manipur, Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, from the party after Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) dismissed him with immediate effect following an inquiry into allegations of sexual harassment. Speaking to IANS, BJP leader Harsh Malhotra said Akoijam, a JNU professor and Congress MP, had brought disrepute to the teaching fraternity. Teachers and professors are not only supposed to impart education, but they are also required to teach morality and adhere to it themselves. Thirteen female students from JNU have levelled sexual harassment allegations against him, which a committee at the university investigated and found him guilty of, resulting in his dismissal from JNU, Malhotra added. He asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the party's response to the matter, alleging that Akoijam was close to him. I want to ask Rahul Gandhi through you, since Akoijam is considered very close to Rahul Gandhi and is his close aide then why hasn't he been dismissed from the Congress party yet? How long will Rahul Gandhi's double standards continue? Whenever someone from their own side is corrupt or guilty of misconduct, they maintain complete silence, Malhotra said. He added that women in Delhi wanted to know when Rahul Gandhi would take action against the MP and urged the Congress leader to address the issue personally. Malhotra also criticised Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge over his remarks on the detention of protesters, citing incidents of police action during protests under previous Congress governments. If arrangements are made to stop aggressive protesters, they call it fear. I want to ask him: they (Congress) opened fire in the name of law and order! Malhotra said, referring to the 1966 protest against cow slaughter outside Parliament. He also cited the 1988 farmers' protest on Janpath and protests related to the Ram temple movement in 1990 and 1993, alleging that authorities had used force, including cane-charges and tear gas, to control demonstrators. Malhotra questioned the Congress over its protest at Jantar Mantar and demanded that its leaders explain why they were seeking the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. Earlier on Saturday, Kharge criticised the Union government in a post on social media platform X, alleging that young people, students, lawyers, journalists, social activists, farmers' union leaders, YouTubers and content creators questioning the government were being detained. Modi Govt has turned the 'Mother of Democracy' into a 'Muzzled Democracy'! The cowardice of the BJP-RSS is on full display today, the Congress President said.
Eight in ten financial planners expect AI adoption within a year
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Eight in 10 financial planner firms are using artificial intelligence or plan to adopt it within the next 12 months, up from six in 10, a report said on Saturday. The report from FPSB India said AI is rapidly moving into the mainstream of the profession and is already boosting capacity and efficiency. The findings, drawn from a global survey of over 8,000 financial planners across 37 countries including India found 93 per cent of planners felt improved work efficiency, 52 per cent cited increased operational efficiency and 49 per cent said they are able to serve more clients. AI is rapidly transforming how financial information is created, accessed and consumed. While the technology offers significant opportunities to improve efficiency and broaden access to financial planning, information alone is not enough, said Ramesh Vishwanathan, CEO, FPSB India. Financial decisions require context, judgment and an understanding of an individual's goals, priorities and circumstances. As AI becomes more widely used, the role of qualified financial planning professionals in helping consumers interpret information in individual context and make informed decisions becomes even more important, he added. Nearly 70 per cent respondents believed AI can improve access to financial planning for underserved populations, while 68 per cent expect it to help lower the cost of services. Nearly 83 per cent believed AI will help them better serve clients, up from 78 per cent in 2025, while 75 per cent expect it to improve the quality of financial planning services, up from 60 per cent. Already 33 per cent of planners report clients using AI for general financial education, while 25 per cent see clients using it to validate or compare professional advice.
2020 Delhi riots case: Court convicts former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain, acquits 12 accused
BJPs Bengal chief calls CJP stir anti-national, alleges backing by hostile forces
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 10 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) West Bengal president Samik Bhattacharya alleged that the ongoing movement by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, was anti-national in nature and backed by anti-national forces. Every citizen in a democratic country has the right to protest. However, irrelevant forces are trying to become relevant using the present movement. Today's protest is out of frustration. The government is keeping an eye on the issue. Anti-national forces are working in masks. We also have definite information in this regard. Remember, CJP withdrew the previous protest, which was on the NEET paper leak issues, happily, Bhattacharya, who is also BJPs Rajya Sabha member, told newspersons on Saturday. Without directly naming Congress and the Trinamool Congress faction led by Mamata Banerjee, the BJP leader said that a half-dead political force had joined hands with a dead force to stay relevant over the movement. On the occasion of Mahalaya today, the former West Bengal Chief Minister has gone to New Delhi instead of staying in the state. We want her to stay here during this time of festivity and visit various puja pandals. We want to see her doing that. Where have all the big Trinamool Congress leaders gone? Bhattacharya asked. Meanwhile, Mamata, in a video message on social media, alleged that she was prevented from reaching Jantar Mantar in New Delhi and kept confined to her residence in the national capital along with other Trinamool Congress leaders. In the social media video message, she also claimed that as she began staging a sit-in protest at South Avenue, Delhi Police personnel detained the Trinamool Congress leaders and bundled them into a prison van. I wanted to join the movement of the youths at Jantar Mantar. But we were not allowed. Then we started a peaceful sit-in-demonstration in front of our house. But the police detained us and pushed us into a police van, which is now moving around Delhi. The BJP is going all-out to end democracy in India. But they will not ultimately be successful, said Mamata in her social media live message from the police van.
Manipur CM demands MP Akoijams resignation after JNU dismissal
Digital Desk | Imphal/New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday demanded the resignation of Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam from Parliament, a day after Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) dismissed him from service with immediate effect following an enquiry into allegations of sexual harassment. Taking to social media platforms Facebook and X, Manipur CM Khemchand Singh wrote, The dismissal of Prof. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, MP of Inner Manipur, from Jawaharlal Nehru University is deeply disturbing and shameful. He said, As per the official order, the Internal Committee enquired into allegations of sexual harassment against him at the University and recommended major punishment. Following due process, he has been dismissed from service. Such grave misconduct by a holder of high legislative office and a professor is unacceptable and tarnishes the image of Manipur. As an MP represents the voice of the people, the sanctity of Parliament must be upheld. When its dignity is compromised, public trust is eroded. On moral grounds, Prof. Akoijam has lost the moral authority to continue as a public representative and should resign from the Lok Sabha immediately, respecting the sentiment of the people, the Chief Minister said. Meanwhile, Jawaharlal Nehru University Vice-Chancellor Santishree D Pandit, in an order on Friday said that an enquiry was conducted by the Internal Committee against Prof. Akoijam of Centre for the Study of Social Systems, School of Social Sciences, pursuant to allegations of sexual harassment. .. based on the findings, the Internal Committee recommended major punishment to Prof. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, as per service rules and by invoking rule of Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules. Upon following the due process and considering all available facts and as per the report of the Internal Committee, the punishment of dismissal from the services of the University is hereby imposed on Prof. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, Centre for the Study of Social Systems, School of Social Sciences of the University, with immediate effect, the order said. No official statement or response from Akoijam, who represents the Inner Manipur Lok Sabha constituency, was available at the time of filing this news report. According to media reports, at least 11 female students lodged sexual harassment complaints against Akoijam in May. The complaints alleged that he had invited students to his campus residence under the pretext of meetings or gatherings and attempted to sexually harass them. Some students also alleged that he made obscene and inappropriate remarks in the classroom. The allegations and complaints were reported to have been examined as part of the enquiry that preceded the universitys decision to dismiss him. The specific findings of the enquiry were not available at the time of filing this report.
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Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sits on dharna in Delhi after police block access to youth protest.
Enforcement Directorate arrests two in trans-national drug syndicate linked to Salim Dola
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Congress slams restrictions in Delhi over CJP protest, says democracy being 'muzzled'
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) The Congress on Saturday criticised restrictions imposed in Central Delhi over the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar, alleging that the Union government was curbing citizens' fundamental rights and suppressing dissent. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and senior party leaders Shashi Tharoor and P. Chidambaram condemned the security measures, including alleged detentions, restrictions on movement and disruptions to public transport and internet services. Kharge, in a post on social media platform X, said, Our youth, students, lawyers, journalists, social activists, farm union leaders, YouTubers, content creators, everyone who is questioning this regime (BJP government) are being detained. Modi Govt has turned the 'Mother of Democracy' into a 'Muzzled Democracy'. The cowardice of the BJP-RSS is on full display today. Detentions, arrests, jails, lathis and pellets cannot deter the people of India. Since the days of our freedom struggle, the youth have been at the forefront of shaping the nation's destiny. The Congress Party, along with the united Opposition, will fight this tyrannical regime, tooth and nail, he added. Kharge said that the Congress would continue to defend democracy, the Constitution and the fundamental rights of every Indian. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor also expressed concern over the security arrangements in the national capital, citing checkpoints, concrete barriers, spike strips and a heavy deployment of police and paramilitary personnel. Tharoor said he had returned to Delhi after 2 a.m. and had rarely witnessed such extensive restrictions in the city. He also referred to reports of train cancellations, metro station closures and young people being detained from their homes and streets in and around Delhi. He alleged that the measures were intended to prevent citizens from peacefully questioning the integrity of elections. He also criticised the reported suspension of internet services in parts of the national capital. Freedom of movement stands completely shackled. Jantar Mantar was designated precisely so that citizens could voice dissent in the centre of Delhi, and today even the roads leading to it have been declared out of bounds, Tharoor said. He questioned the deployment of security personnel and asked why similar urgency was not demonstrated when women in the national capital required protection. Tharoor demanded the release of those detained and questioned whether authorities would impose similar restrictions if protesters returned on October 12. Our GenZ deserves better than an undeclared Emer-GenZ, he said, adding that a government confident in the fairness of elections should welcome questions rather than respond with restrictions. He also said that barricades would not restore public confidence in the Election Commission and urged the Union government to provide answers instead of using force against protesters. The strength of a democracy is measured by how it treats those who question its working, and by that measure, what we have seen today is utterly shameful and unconscionable, Tharoor added. Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram also criticised the restrictions, alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was going to extraordinary lengths to protect the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He claimed that the closure of Metro stations, deployment of police personnel from other states, internet shutdowns and restrictions on peaceful protests had disrupted the lives of ordinary citizens. The youth are protesting; their minds are protesting; their hearts are protesting; their families are supporting them. And they are the voters in the next election, Chidambaram said. He added that the BJP would eventually realise that suppressing dissent and denying fundamental rights was not the way to win or retain power.
Ajinkya Shinde to lead CJP's protest after Dipke's detention
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Following the detention of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) core leadership on Saturday, founder Abhijeet Dipke handed over the charge of the outfit's protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, to CJP's Organisation In-Charge Ajinkya Shinde. Hours after the CJP chief, along with co-conveners Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were detained from a flight at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi, Dipke's X handle posted a video in which he is heard asking supporters to now follow Ajinkya Shinde's leadership who will head the CJP's protest in the absence of the conveners. If you are watching this video, it means that I, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have been arrested. In our absence, Ajinkya will lead the protest and the CJP movement. All those of you who are watching this video please follow Ajinkya Shinde. He will be carrying forward the Cockroach Janta Party after Ashutosh, me and Saurav, Dipke said in the pre-recorded video. Earlier, Delhi Police personnel entered the aircraft carrying Dipke after it landed at IGI Airport. Dipke posted the video showing the Delhi Police team entering the flight as he, along with other CJP members, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, were detained from the flight itself. In a video posted on his social media handle, Dipke was heard telling the police, ...I have come here to be arrested; arrest me. The CJP announced the detentions in a post on its social media handle, stating: Abhijeet Dipke DETAINED! Saurav Das DETAINED! Ashutosh Ranka DETAINED! Social media influencer Dhruv Rathee was also detained from his residence in Gurugram. According to a post on the X handle of the CJP, around 50 police personnel in plain clothes reached Rathees residence in Gurugram at around 8 a.m. and took him into custody. Moreover, according to officials, around 1000 protesters have been detained from different parts of the national Capital on Saturday, while on their way to take part in the agitation called by the CJP to demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged irregularities in the conduct of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Meanwhile, Abhijeet Dipke's grandmother passed away on Saturday in Santuk Pimpri village of Maharashtras Hingoli district. She had been unwell for the past few days due to a prolonged illness and age-related ailments. According to Delhi Police, Dipke has been informed about the unfortunate demise of his grandmother. Officials said that it is now up to Dipke whether he wants to stay back to continue the protest under detention or return for the last rites.
Contempt plea in SC against Delhi Police chief, DMRC chairperson over alleged violation of order on Metro, railway curbs New Delhi: A contempt petition has been filed before the Supreme Court alleging non-compliance with its October 9 order directing authorities to ensure that Metro and railway services in the national Capital are not completely suspended [] The post Contempt plea in SC against Delhi Police chief, DMRC chairperson over alleged violation of order on Metro, railway curbs appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
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SRINAGAR: Delhi Airport has advised passengers to plan their journeys in advance and allow additional travel time on Saturday amid heightened security arrangements and anticipated traffic restrictions across the national capital. Attention to all flyers! #DelhiAirport #PassengerAdvisory #DELAdvisory Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) October 9, 2026 The advisory was issued ahead of a proposed demonstration by []
J-K Dy CM condemns CJP leaders' detention, seeks CEC's resignation on moral grounds
Surinder Choudhary highlighted his concerns regarding the detention of CJP leaders during a protest in Delhi. He emphasized the importance of safeguarding democratic rights and the need for an investigation into allegations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Choudhary urged Kumar to resign on moral grounds to maintain electoral process transparency. The deputy chief minister also spoke about the rising unemployment issues affecting the youth across India.
BJP leaders in Nagpur have accused Congress MP Rahul Gandhi of having a mental disorder. They performed rituals for his ancestors to invoke wisdom and alter his behavior, considering him anti-national. In response, Congress officials defended Gandhi's role in raising concerns about governance and questioned BJP's reaction to his inquiries. They emphasized the right to question authority, linking it to constitutional values.
Emergency-like situation in country: Cong leader Nana Patole on CJP protest restrictions
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Congress leader Nana Patole on Saturday criticised the restrictions imposed in Delhi in view of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)'s protest, accusing the Central government of creating an Emergency-like situation in the country and alleging that it was afraid of facing the public. Commenting on the protest and the restrictions imposed across the national capital, Patole, speaking to IANS, said the developments reflected a decline in democratic functioning and asserted that people had the right to demonstrate peacefully and fight for their rights. This is what we (Congress) are saying: there is nothing left in the democratic system; the country has been declared irregular. If the government had been elected through a democratic system, such restrictions would not have been imposed. The people have the right to protest and fight for their rights. The Modi government has basically created an Emergency-like situation in the country. Since 2014, there has been an undeclared Emergency in the country, the Congress leader said. He also condemned the suspension and disruption of transport services and claimed that the Union government was increasingly apprehensive about confronting citizens. Today, the way all trains coming to Delhi have been stopped, the Metro has been shut down, and people are also travelling by flight, only to be deboarded and arrested, raises serious questions. If this kind of internal system has emerged in the country, and the way the Modi government has created an emergency situation, we condemn it. The Modi government is scared. It is no longer capable of presenting itself as PM Modi does to the people of the country, and it is no longer ready to face the people of the country. The government is scared, and that is why it is taking such action, Patole said. The Congress leader also drew a comparison between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government and British rule in India, alleging that the present dispensation was imposing restrictions on democratic protests. These people (the BJP government) are worse than the British. Mahatma Gandhi did not protest during British rule, but many leaders did. So, if this (Narendra Modi) government does not allow the right to protest in a democratically formed government, then it is worse than the British. And that is why they are cowards. That is why they arrested (CJP founder) Abhijeet Dipke on the way and removed him from the flight, Patole said. He also responded to the BJP's criticism of the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi over his remarks following the Opposition delegation's meeting with President Droupadi Murmu. They (BJP government) are scared people. They know that the day the by-election is held, the BJP will never come to power. And so, if the BJP does not come to power, their parrots will continue to call them parrots. All the leaders of the country's INDIA bloc were present there, and the President (Droupadi Murmu) spoke to them all. She too acknowledged that such fraud is taking place in the country, and she will look into it. Rahul Gandhi's statement is the truth, Patole said.
2020 Delhi Riots: Court Convicts Ex-AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain of Rioting Abetment
The court listed the matter for hearing arguments on quantum of sentence on November 16.
IOA begins 2026 election process, appoints former election commissioner as returning officer
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has begun its 2026 electoral process under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, with the Athletes Commission election scheduled for November 3 and the Executive Council polls set for December 5. The IOA has appointed former Election Commissioner of Delhi and Chandigarh, Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, as the Electoral Officer/Returning Officer to oversee elections for the Athletes Commission, the roster of Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOMs) and the Executive Council. Srivastava will supervise the electoral process, including the preparation of electoral rolls, scrutiny of nominations, polling, counting of votes, declaration of results and related notifications. The first stage began on September 18 with the publication of the application form for inclusion in the roster of Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit. Eligible applicants have been asked to submit their applications along with supporting documents by October 18. The election of the IOA Athletes Commission for the 2026-2030 term has also been notified, with polling, counting and the declaration of results scheduled for November 3. Eligible National Sports Federations have been asked to nominate two athlete representatives through their duly constituted Athletes Commissions by 2 pm on October 11. The Athletes Commission will comprise 10 elected members, including five men and five women. The rules provide for representation of athletes from Olympic-category sports and those who have achieved success at major competitions. The IOA Executive Council election is scheduled for December 5, ahead of the completion of the current councils term on December 10. IOA president P.T. Usha said the elections were an important step towards strengthening governance, transparency and accountability within Indian sport. The 2026 elections mark an important milestone in strengthening good governance, transparency and accountability within the Indian Olympic Movement. Our objective is to build strong, credible and athlete-centric institutions, fully aligned with the Olympic Charter and the national sports governance framework. The appointment of an experienced former election commissioner as electoral officer/returning officer underlines our commitment to an independent, transparent and credible electoral process, she said. The IOA will provide all necessary support while fully respecting the independence of the electoral process. Athletes remain at the heart of the Olympic Movement, and their meaningful participation in governance is central to the future of Indian sport. As India continues its continuous dialogue with the IOC as one of seven nations for hosting the 2036 Olympic Games in Ahmedabad, strong governance and an athlete-centric approach will remain fundamental to our Olympic journey, Usha added. India is among seven interested parties in the International Olympic Committees Continuous Dialogue process for hosting the 2036 Olympic Games, alongside Germany, Hungary, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, South Africa and Turkiye. Ahmedabad has been identified as the proposed host city for Indias project.
'Youth has awakened': Kejriwal shares video following detention during Delhi protests
Fortress Delhi: Dipke, Rathee among 500 protesters detained;
NEW DELHI: The national capital was turned into a fortress on Saturday as police launched a sweeping crackdown, detaining CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke, YouTuber Dhruv Rathee and nearly 500 protesters, foiling their bid to reach Jantar Mantar, while the Opposition denounced the situation as worse than the Emergency. Dipke and two other CJP leaders, Saurav []
BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad emphasized the triumph of Indian democracy against attempts to promote anarchy. He stated that the country is governed through Parliament rather than through the streets. While acknowledging the right to protest, he accused the Opposition of weaponizing street demonstrations due to electoral defeats. Prasad highlighted the BJPs electoral success in various states occurring simultaneously with the protests in Delhi.
45 Metro Stations Shut, CP Markets Close: What Is Open In Delhi During CJP Protest Lockdown
Delhi is open, but only partly. Ahead of the CJPs Jantar Mantar protest, 45 Metro stations have shut their entry and exit gates. Rajiv Chowk, Barakhamba Road, Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar and Kashmere Gate are affected, while interchange remains possible at most stations. New Delhi is the major exception. Trains have been cancelled, diverted or short-originated around New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin. Namo Bharat access is restricted at Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar. Connaught Place shops, restaurants and offices face closures. Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar and Sadar Bazar traders have also announced shutdowns, while Chandni Chowks position remains uncertain. Borders face heavy checks, Chilla is tightly controlled and mobile internet is suspended near the protest zone. Liquor shops are shut too. This report explains what remains open, what is closed and how a protest at Jantar Mantar is disrupting commuters, traders and businesses across the capital today now.
CJP Crackdown Spreads To Chandigarh; AAP Leader Sisodia Detained, Kejriwal Fumes At Detentions
The CJP protest has spread from Delhi airport to Chandigarh. Three leaders were held from their flight after reaching the capital. They were Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, who were travelling to Jantar Mantar to seek CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation. Kejriwal called the crackdown worse than the Emergency and used the words dictatorship and vote chori against the Centre. AAP then led a march to the Chief Electoral Officers office in Chandigarh. Barricades stopped the gherao. Several people were detained, including Manish Sisodia. Harpal Singh Cheema and other Punjab AAP leaders also joined. The poll body and the government reject the allegations over voter-list revision. This report explains what happened at the airport, how police blocked the Chandigarh march and why the dispute has become a national test of protest rights, election trust and state power across India today. Arrests have widened the fight beyond the protest site.
Created Inconvenience: Passenger On Abhijeet Dipkes Flight Slams CJP Protest
A passenger travelling on the same flight as CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke from Mumbai to Delhi criticised the protesters for inconveniencing fellow passengers. The passenger said they had to wait even after landing, while slogans of Inquilab Zindabad were heard from the front of the aircraft. The passenger questioned the protest strategy, saying the Supreme Court would look into voter-list deletion concerns.
Neha Bora Detained: Protesters Surround Police Bus, Demand AISA Presidents Release
Delhi Police detained AISA national president Neha Bora amid a crackdown ahead of the planned Jantar Mantar 2.0 protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation. Protesters surrounded and attempted to block the police bus carrying Bora, raising slogans and demanding her release. The detention followed the arrests of CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. With Jantar Mantar sealed off and permission for the demonstration denied, Bora, activist Yogendra Yadav and lawyer Prashant Bhushan led a march from Jor Bagh towards Dilli Haat-INA. Authorities deployed extensive security measures, including body cameras, drones, facial-recognition systems, security zones and detention centres, while preparing buses to transport detainees.
Neha Bora, Yogendra Yadav Lead March In Delhi
Neha Bora and Yogendra Yadav lead a march from Jor Bagh to Dilli Haat in Delhi, as CJP leaders remain absent following their earlier detention by Delhi Police.
Lawyers March From Supreme Court To Jantar Mantar
Lawyers march from the Supreme Court to Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to join the protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Aishe Ghosh Detained Amid Anti-CEC Protest In Delhi
SFI National Joint Secretary Aishe Ghosh was detained at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Gol Chakkar in New Delhi during an anti-CEC protest on October 10, 2026.
CJP Spokesperson Mehr Parsicha Allegedly Detained Ahead Of Delhi Protest
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) alleged that its new spokesperson and policy lead, Mehr Parsicha, was detained ahead of its planned protest in Delhi. In a video, Parsicha claimed that 10 police officials had arrived to detain her.
Masked Protester Alleges Dictatorship Ahead Of Delhi Protest
Ahead of the Jantar Mantar protest in Delhi, a masked protester alleges total dictatorship, claiming people are being detained and metro and bus services shut down.
CJP Leader Abhijeet Dipke Says Even Indira Gandhi Didnt Do This
CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke alleged excessive action after he and party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were detained at Delhi airport ahead of the partys planned Jantar Mantar protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation.
CJP Condemns Detention Of Three Leaders In Delhi
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) condemns the detention of Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, alleging a pre-planned move to prevent them from reaching their planned protest site. The party demands their immediate, unconditional release.
Mamata Banerjee Recites Satirical Poem Targeting CEC, BJP
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee recites a satirical poem targeting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the BJP government.
Abhijeet Dipke Says He Is Ready For Arrest Ahead Of Delhi Protest
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke says he is prepared to face arrest ahead of the partys October 10 protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. He accuses PM Narendra Modi and Amit Shah of using security restrictions to prevent people from joining the demonstration.
Sonam Wangchuk Urges Unity And Peace Amid Delhi Protest
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk says he cannot join the Jantar Mantar gathering as he prepares for winter in the Himalayas. He urges leaders to stay united and Gen Z protesters to maintain peace, invoking Mahatma Gandhis message of non-violence.
CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Questions Permission For Jantar Mantar Protest
Ahead of the CJPs October 10 protest in Delhi, founder Abhijeet Dipke invoked Article 19 to defend the demonstration, alleging that 13 crore votes had been deleted and accusing authorities of election rigging.
CJP Delhi Protest: Leaders Detained on Arrival, Mamata and Kejriwal Held as Capital Locks Down
New Delhi, October 10: CJP Delhi protest plans were blocked on Saturday as Delhi Police detained the top leadership of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and several senior opposition figures amid a massive security clampdown around Jantar Mantar, where the party had called a demonstration demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. CJP [] The post CJP Delhi Protest: Leaders Detained on Arrival, Mamata and Kejriwal Held as Capital Locks Down appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Sharmila Urges Delhiites to Seek Deletion of Gyanesh Kumar's Name from Electoral Rolls
Sharmila accused the system of undermining democratic rights and the sanctity of the electoral process
Cop injured in stone pelting during Cockroach Janta Party protest in Delhi
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Tahir Hussain convicted in 2020 Delhi riots case; 12 others acquitted
A court here on Saturday convicted former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain in a case related to the 2020 northeast Delhi riots in the Dayalpur area, while acquitting the 12 other accused. Additional Sessions Judge Praveen Singh convicted Hussain under Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 147 (punishment for rioting) read with Section 109 (Punishment of abetment if the act abetted is committed in consequence and where no express provision is made for its punishment). The court listed the matter for hearing arguments on quantum of sentence on November 16. The 13 accused in the case included Hussain, Mohammad Shadab, Shah Alam, Riyasat Ali, Gulfam, Rashid, Mohammad Rihan, Mohammad Abid, Arshad Qayyum, Irshad Ahmed, Deepak Singh Saini, Navneet and Mehak Singh. They were accused of rioting, theft in a dwelling house, mischief by fire or explosive substances, among other offences. In July, a Delhi court convicted Hussain and four others in the case related to the killing of Intelligence Bureau .
Indias office sector sees net absorption surge by 26 pc in July-Sep
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) Indias office market saw strong momentum in Q3 2026 (July-September), with net absorption across the top eight cities reaching 14.1 million square feet (MSF) up 26 per cent quarter-on-quarter, a report said on Saturday. The report from Cushman & Wakefield said the growth was supported by healthy occupier demand and a significant increase in new office completions during the quarter. Net absorption moderated by 18 per cent on a year-on-year basis against a strong Q3 2025 base, which saw the highest quarterly absorption of the year. Hyderabad with 4.1 million sq ft (MSF) of absorption and Bengaluru with 4 MSF led absorption during the quarter. Hyderabad accounted for 29 per cent of the pan-India total and marked its highest quarterly level since Q4 2021. Net absorption across the top eight cities stood at 36.7 MSF on a year-to-date (YTD) basis. Gross Leasing Volume (GLV) across the top eight cities stood at nearly 22 MSF in Q3 2026, registering a 3 per cent quarterly increase. Bengaluru continued to lead leasing activity with 5.2 million sq ft, accounting for 24 per cent of the quarterly volume followed by Hyderabad at 4.2 million sq ft, Mumbai at 3.9 MSF and Delhi NCR at 3.8 MSF. Year to date (YTD) leasing in 2026 reached 64.6 MSF, marking the highest-ever volume recorded during the first nine months of any year. Leasing during the first nine months has already reached approximately 74 per cent of the full-year 2025 volume. Fresh leasing continued to account for the bulk of YTD activity at nearly 75 per cent. Meanwhile, the share of pre-commitments increased to nearly 12 per cent, reflecting occupiers focus on securing quality office space ahead of project completions. Global Capability Centres (GCCs) remained a key driver of office demand, leasing 9.1 MSF in Q3 2026 and accounting for 42 per cent of total quarterly GLV. Bengaluru and Pune saw particularly strong GCC concentration, with the segment contributing approximately 65 per cent of leasing activity in each market. From a sectoral perspective, BFSI emerged as the largest demand driver in Q3 2026, accounting for 24 per cent of total leasing activity, followed by IT-BPM at 22 per cent. GCCs have been pivotal to this momentum, as global enterprises continue to expand both their presence and capabilities in India. This demand is underpinned by a deep talent pool, cost competitiveness and Indias growing importance within global business strategies, said Anshul Jain, Chief Executive India, SEA, MEA & APAC Office and Retail, Cushman & Wakefield. As occupiers continue to take a longer-term view of their portfolios, we remain confident in the sustained growth trajectory of Indias office market, he said.
'Good to have people breathing down your neck': Robin Singh on Sooryavanshi-Samson T20I debate
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Robin Singh pointed out that the Vaibhav Sooryavanshi-Sanju Samson debate in T20Is presents the Indian team with healthy competition, one that will not allow the other to slip up with their performances. With Sooryavanshi graduating to the senior level following setting the IPL stage and U19 cricket to fire, the Indian T20I team has found itself in a selection headache of choosing between the fiery teenager Sooryavanshi and experienced Samson at the top of the order with Abhishek Sharma. Former all-rounder Robin Singh highlighted that a youngster should be given a long run, but as others have also done well, he might have to wait for his chances. It is a question of giving people a good run. You don't want to give a youngster just one game or two games, and then you make him sit on a bench. I think those days are gone. It's important to also let him understand what international cricket is, Robin told IANS. Sooryavanshi has enough and more talent. So, you know, even if he has to sit on a bench and wait it out, it's okay. But the others have done very well. So, you know, it's good to have competition. It's good to have people beating down your neck so that you don't slip up with your performances, he added. Sooryavanshi has been part of India's T20I teams from the away Ireland series onwards but has played in eight of the 18 matches since then. He made his debut during the second T20I of the five-match series in England as India took a tough call of dropping Samson after only three failures despite his stellar T20 World Cup 2026. Samson was back in the reckoning after being rested for the Zimbabwe T20I series and has kept the opening slot, especially in the home T20Is. India also tried playing both Sooryavanshi and Samson during the Asian Games in Japan but had only one pacer and a plethora of spin-bowling all-rounders in the playing XI as spinners were getting help there. But with more pacers now in the Playing XI, Sooryavanshi has to wait in the wings for Samson and Abhishek to open.
CJP protest 'Flop Show', Democracy has won over mobocracy, says BJP leader Sambit Patra
AAP convenor Kejriwal and AISA's Neha Bora detained amid protests against CEC
New Delhi , October 10: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and All India Students' Association (AISA) leader Neha Bora were detained by Delhi Police amid protests against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. Following his detention, Kejriwal took to X and shared a video in which he said that the country's youth had awakened and asserted that the protesters would not be intimidated. In the video, Kejriwal, who was accompanied by AAP leader Sanjay Singh, said, We have been detained by the police. Sanjay Singh is here with me. The youth of the country has awakened. We are not going to be intimidated by Modi's tyranny. Now, Gyanesh Kumar will have to resign. People will not tolerate this stealing of votes anymore. You all should also come out of your homes and fight to save the country. Meanwhile, AISA leader Neha Bora also claimed that she has been detained. We have been detained. But it does not matter. To my fellow Gen Z: This is our 1942. Their jails can hold a few of us but not all of us. Wherever any of us is stopped today, we sit down right there and begin. Every corner becomes Jantar Mantar, Bora wrote. In another post, Bora said, UPDATE: I am in detention. The movement is not. People are assembling at SAFDARJUNG FLYOVER right now. If you can, reach. If you are stopped, sit down where you are and hold the line, she said. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh also criticised the developments in the national capital, referring to the government's leadership in a post on X. Seeing what is happening in the nation's capital today it is tempting to recall the old saying : But the fact is that this is what has defined the Diabolical Duo for years. The so-called is actually a fast crumbling , Ramesh wrote. Meanwhile, around 1,000 protesters have been detained across the national capital so far on Saturday while attempting to march towards Jantar Mantar for a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Delhi Police sources said. Delhi Police continued to take demonstrators into preventive custody after informing them that permission had not been granted for the gathering. CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke, who travelled from Mumbai to Delhi to participate in the protest, posted a video on Instagram alleging that police personnel detained him and his associates as they disembarked from their flight at Delhi Airport.
Over 100 Detained During Protest In Chennai Seeking Gyanesh Kumar's Resignation
The protesters, many carrying placards, raised slogans against the Election Commission and demanded Kumar's resignation. The demonstration in Chennai came as Delhi Police moved against a proposed protest at Jantar Mantar by the Cockroach Janata Party.
TRIGGR Brings Its Design-Led Audio and Consumer-Tech Portfolio to Flipkart's Big Billion Days 2026
New Delhi [India], October 10: TRIGGR, the design-led audio and consumer-tech brand, is bringing its festive portfolio to Flipkart's Big Billion Days 2026, with general access beginning on 9 October and early access starting a day earlier.
Over 2,000 detained as Delhi Police crack down on protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
CJP Keralam volunteers travel to Delhi amid suspected police surveillance
A group of around 20 CJP volunteers had left for Delhi from different parts of the State two days ago, according to the movements State leaders
Who Is Ajinkya Shinde? CJP Leader To Lead Jantar Mantar Protest After Abhijeet Dipke
Cockroach Janta Partys Ajinkya Shinde will lead the planned protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar after Delhi Police detained founder Abhijeet Dipke and two other leaders.
CJP Names Ajinkya Shinde to Lead Jantar Mantar Protest After Dipke
The political landscape in the national capital experienced intense friction on Saturday as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) pressed forward with its planned demonstration at Jantar Mantar. The move follows a sweeping crackdown by Delhi Police, which detained party founder Abhijeet Dipke, along with key figures Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, directly upon their arrival [] The post CJP Names Ajinkya Shinde to Lead Jantar Mantar Protest After Dipkes Detention appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Aaditya Thackeray says Centre lacks guts to call it Emergency
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Saturday, October 10, slammed the Centre over the detention of protesters during an agitation against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar in Delhi, asserting that the regime lacked the guts to call this an Emergency. The national capital was turned into a fortress as police launched a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Are they Chambal dacoits? Dipke
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: CJP convenor Abhijeet Dipkes parents on Saturday accused the government of not respecting democracy as they questioned the detention of their son and the deployment of a large police force, asking whether students are Chambal dacoits. Police launched a sweeping crackdown in the national capital, detaining Abhijeet Dipke, YouTuber Dhruv Rathee and nearly Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
What are you so scared of?: TMC targets PM Modi after Mamata Banerjee, MPs detained during protest
Trinamool Congress leaders held a peaceful protest in Delhi against the government's actions regarding election management. Members, including Mamata Banerjee, were detained by police during this demonstration. Demonstrators were reportedly not allowed to raise slogans or display posters during the event. Security was heightened across Delhi, with multiple protesters being detained before they could reach their destination.
Regime Doesn't Have Guts to Call This an Emergency: Aaditya Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray slammed BJP govt over Delhi Protest Crackdown
Delhi protest: Arvind Kejriwal detained by Delhi Police while marching to Jantar Mantar
Three-time Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal brutally taken into custody by Delhi Police, for demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. Modi Ji: how many people will you put behind bars to save Gyanesh Kumar? asked Atishi Marlena
Gehlot Slams BJP for Targeting Opposition Over Questions on EC
The BJP and the RSS did not believe in democracy and were now portraying opposition protests as attempts to destabilise the country, he alleged.
Fighting for the right to vote treated as a crime: Brinda Karat after detention in Delhi
Following her detention by Delhi Police during the October 10 protests over voter rights and for the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, CPI(M) senior leader Brinda Karat slammed the authorities for treating the fight to protect the right to vote as a crime, declaring that protesters would defy and shatter all barriers.
IYC launches legal helpline amid detentions at Delhi protest
New Delhi: Amid protests against the chief election commissioner over the SIR and the detention of demonstrators in Delhi, the Indian Youth Congress on Saturday, October 10, launched a legal helpline to assist people facing detention or threats linked to the protests in the national capital. The helpline with the number 9582223884 will Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
'Muzzled Democracy': Cong slams govt over mass detentions amid massive anti-SIR protests
Congress Party leaders have condemned the government's mass detentions during protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Delhi. They assert that numerous individuals, including activists and students, were detained while trying to voice dissent. The party emphasized the right to protest as essential to democracy and criticized the government for its heavy-handed approach.
CJP protest a 'flop show', victory of democracy over mobocracy: BJP
The protest meant to take the city hostage turned out to be a flop show, BJP leader Sambit Patra said on Saturday, even as he accused Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of spreading anarchy in cahoots with foreign powers. It was a victory of democracy over the mobocracy, Patra said, after hundreds of youths and several politicians who headed to the Jantar Mantar protest site were detained by the police. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters, Patra called Gandhi a alayak leader, condemning his Friday remarks that President Droupadi Murmu did not deny the INDIA bloc's vote chori allegation at a meeting. What is happening at Jantar Mantar and what is being shown on TV and across various social media handles does not represent the true story of India. India is peaceful, and India is moving forward with good governance, Patra said He alleged that there was an attempt to hold the national capital and the whole of India hostage through the ...
Former chief ministers, student leaders and activists were detained as Delhi imposed extensive security restrictions during protest.
Delhi police have turned Arvind Kejriwals residence into a fortress: Saurabh Bharadwaj
