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The restrictions come after CJP and prominent student organisations, including the Students' Federation of India (SFI), announced that protests would continue until their demands were met

Delhi Traffic Police maintains its advisory to avoid non-essential travel on Sunday, with 30 diversions in place in central Delhi

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Saturday vowed to continue protests against alleged electoral roll irregularities until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigns, announcing another demonstration at Jantar Mantar at 10 am on Sunday, even as the Delhi Traffic Police warned of possible restrictions across New Delhi and central Delhi. Addressing a press conference after police detained protesters, activists and political leaders during Saturday's demonstrations, Ajinkya Shinde, the CJP's

President Donald Trump on Saturday said he is evaluating whether the US should join Saudi strikes on the Houthis. We may. We're going to look at it, he told reporters here. We just found out about the recent attack. So we'll make a decision. We move very quickly, he said. The airport in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, was attacked again Saturday and evacuated, two regional officials said, just days after three Saudi citizens, including a pilot, were killed as the kingdom faces an extraordinary s

US President Donald Trump says it's time for Ukraine to get a new president, suggesting current Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has not done enough to end huis country's war with Russia. Speaking at the White House Saturday, Trump said, I suggest they get a new leader who can make a deal,adding that for some reason (Zelenskyy) never does. Trump also suggested that if he had been US president in 2022, hat war would have never started. There was no reason that that war with Ukraine and Ru

The Delhi Metro reopened entry and exit gates at 45 stations after a 25-hour closure on Saturday imposed due the CJP's anti-CEC protest, with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announcing that gates at all stations across its network were now open. In a service update late Saturday, the DMRC said entry and exit gates at all Metro stations were open and interchange facilities at all the concerned stations were also available. The entry and exit gates of all Metro Stations of the Delhi Metro

The UN human rights office has raised concerns over mass detentions during large-scale protests in Delhi on Saturday, as it urged Indian authorities to respect the right to peaceful assembly and called for the immediate release of anyone arbitrarily detained. Hundreds of protesters were detained as security forces prevented a planned demonstration by the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) from reaching Jantar Mantar in central Delhi. The protest was called to demand electoral reforms and the

The Supreme Court will hear on Sunday a plea seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against authorities for alleged blatant violation of the court's direction to ensure no complete prohibition on metro and trains services in Delhi due to the CJP protest. According to the cause list of October 11 uploaded on the apex court website, the plea would come up for hearing before a bench of justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana. The plea, filed by advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi, has arrayed Union

Senior bureaucrat Prakash Rajpurohit has been appointed as Deputy Election Commissioner as part of a major bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Saturday. Rajpurohit, a 2010 batch IAS officer of Rajasthan cadre, has been appointed to the post for a tenure up to April 8, 2030, in place of Sanjay Kumar, according to a Personnel Ministry order. Vivek Khare, a 1996 batch Indian Telecom Service officer, will be Joint Secretary, National Testing Agency (NTA), it said. The Appointments Commi

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday said his government had granted permission for 12,400 new Durga Pujas this year and all of them had received financial assistance from the state. Speaking at a special programme marking the beginning of 'Debipaksha' at the Eden Gardens here, Adhikari said around 45,000 Durga Pujas were held in the state last year. Earlier, (during the previous government) to hold Durga Pujas, one had to approach the Calcutta High Court to get requisite perm

Police on Saturday detained around 400 people, including actor Imran Khan, activist Tushar Gandhi, and CPI (M) workers among others, from various locations in Mumbai for protesting without permission in solidarity with the Cockroach Janata Party's demonstration in New Delhi. The demonstrations were held at the August Kranti Maidan, Hutatma Chowk, and other locations. At Hutatma Chowk, several workers of the Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) protested. Hundreds of people, includin

Six Delhi Police personnel, including a female member of the Pink Force, sustained injuries during the detention of around 1,000 protesters in different parts of New Delhi district on Saturday, with instances of stones being hurled at the security personnel at at least two places, an officer said. The injured personnel were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment, the officer said, adding that the circumstances in which they were injured are being ascertained. Suman, a member of the Pink Force,

The Kremlin said most of the conversation focused on efforts to resolve the war in Ukraine. Putin also downplayed the likelihood of three-way peace talks resuming soon

The US and India announced in February that they had reached a framework for an interim trade agreement, but circumstances have changed, and the pact will be finalised accordingly, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday. He also said that trade pact negotiations are on with number of regions including Israel, Chile, GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) and Russia-led group Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). USA (trade pact) February me announce hua. Thodi paristhitiyan badli hain, u

Two regional officials say the airport in the Saudi capital has been attacked again. One official said the Riyadh airport has been evacuated, and the other said air traffic has stopped. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorised to speak to the media. King Khalid International Airport has been targeted multiple times this week, with three Saudi civilians including a pilot killed on Thursday. Iran-backed Houthi rebels in neighbouring Yemen have claimed responsibility for

Manchester City spent 1.388bn on players over nine years, with funding allegedly disguised as sponsorship income helping build a star-studded squad

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday described the situation in the country as an undeclared emergency after authorities detained several opposition leaders, student activists, lawyers and journalists in Delhi amid sweeping restrictions ahead of a protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls. Wangchuk, who had appealed for peace and unity ahead of the demonstration, condemned the detentions and said he would consi

The regulator is also working to simplify digital onboarding for persons resident outside India (PROIs), allowing them to access Indian markets without requiring their physical presence

Chandigarh [India], October 10: Chandigarh: Expanding funding opportunities for India's next generation of entrepreneurs, Chandigarh University has launched Season 2 of Campus Tank - 'India's Next Unicorn', India's first university-led startup launchpad with a US$15-million funding pool up from US$6 million in Season 1, providing young innovators opportunity to pitch their ideas and access investors, mentorship and support to take their ideas to market and strengthen India's start-up growth and

With Jantar Mantar out of reach, CJP protesters scattered across Delhi as police detained 3,000 people, including several prominent leaders and public figures

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Saturday extended the closure of entry and exit gates at 45 metro stations by four hours till 10 pm amid security arrangements for the CJP protest in the national capital. The stations, which were earlier scheduled to reopen at 6 pm, will continue to remain closed till 10 pm on Saturday, the DMRC said in a revised service update. The situation will be reviewed by security agencies and further updates will be shared accordingly, it said. The Cockroach Ja

The Supreme Court has left the Great Nicobar challenge before the Calcutta High Court, keeping questions over PIL standing, forest rights, tribal culture and environmental approvals open for judicial

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 10: Sanskriti University, a NAAC Accredited institution recognised for its commitment to academic excellence, industry-oriented education, research and innovation, is set to host its 7th Convocation Ceremony on 12 October 2026. The occasion will celebrate the academic achievements of its graduating students and recognise their transition into professional careers, research, entrepreneurship and other avenues of service to society.

The Supreme Court's observation that it had not approved a modified Form 6 raises questions about the Election Commission's authority to impose additional voter enrolment requirements during SIR

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday urged the youth to keep protesting and asserted that we are going to ensure that this regime and the people who have attacked the Constitution are defeated. Gandhi, who is in Chennai for his Chhatron Ki Goonj event, also said the core characteristic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the RSS is cowardice. He said Prime Minister Modi, Home Minister Shah, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and National Security Advisor Ajit

Delhi Police on Saturday detained more than 3,000 protesters, who were trying to reach Jantar Mantar for the proposed CJP stir against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Sources said the protesters were detained across the New Delhi area and other districts, where police are using drones to monitor movement of people attempting to reach the protest site. The protesters were detained from several places, including near Regal Cinema, Minto Bridge and near Akashwani Bhawan. Ahead of the Coc

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 10: As Bengaluru expands, its growth is increasingly being shaped by multiple urban centres where workplaces, homes and everyday experiences can exist closer together. North Bengaluru is emerging as one such centre, supported by airport-led development, expanding commercial activity, NH-44 connectivity, upcoming Metro infrastructure and a growing ecosystem of schools, healthcare, hospitality and recreation.

India is on the brink of a major technological transformation with advances in areas like artificial intelligence and quantum technologies opening up new possibilities, Atomic Energy Commission chairman Ajit Kumar Mohanty said on Saturday. Mohanty, who is also the secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy, was addressing the 36th convocation of the Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra as the chief guest. India is entering an important period of technological transformation, with advances in A

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday said names of 'children in conflict with the law' must be kept out of the news and off the internet, and the phrase describes a circumstance, not an identity. He was speaking after inaugurating the National Annual Stakeholders' Consultation on Ten Years of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015: Progress, Challenges and Priorities for the Next Decade organised by the Juvenile Justice Committee of the Supreme Court in associa

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

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered a case to probe last month's mid-air cockpit attack on Captain Smit Machchhar aboard a flydubai flight, officials said on Saturday. The case has been registered under the relevant provisions of the Anti-Hijacking Act, 2016, and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, they said. Indian national pilot Machchhar was stabbed and seriously injured by his co-pilot in the cockpit of flydubai flight FZ1073, while travelling from Dubai to Tel

Avenue Supermarts Ltd, which owns and operates the retail chain D-Mart, has reported an increase of 8.5 per cent in consolidated net profit at Rs 742.98 crore for the September quarter, on a year-on-year basis. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 684.85 crore in the July-September quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from Avenue Supermarts. Its revenue from operations was up 17.8 per cent to Rs 19,644 crore during the quarter under review. It was at Rs 16,676.30 crore in th

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 hearin

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.

Keralam under the new UDF government is looking to build an integrated port-based logistics network in a way that the entire state becomes one single port city, Chief Minister V D Satheesan has said. In an interview with PTI Videos here on Friday, Satheesan laid out an elaborate vision for energising the state's economy with a series of projects and investments in aviation, maritime infrastructure, tourism, MSMEs, education and others. Some of his priorities include expanding the state's aviatio

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 alay

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday lashed out at the Modi government over the detentions by Delhi police, saying it has turned the 'mother of democracy' into a 'muzzled democracy'. The Congress chief alleged that the cowardice of the BJP-RSS is on full display today. Our youth, students, lawyers, journalists, social activists, farm union leaders, You Tubers, content creators, everyone who is questioning this regime are being detained, Kharge said on X. Modi government has turned t

Hitting out at the Modi government, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday claimed that Delhi is witnessing a war-like deployment, and said our GenZ deserves better than an undeclared Emer-GenZ. He said the government should provide answers, not lathis; expression, not repression. Tharoor, who was in Berlin this week, said he returned to the national capital after 2 am and has rarely seen anything like what Delhi is witnessing now. Checkpoints every few hundred metres, concrete barriers and

Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy on Saturday said alignment studies for three proposed high-speed rail corridors linked to Hyderabad are currently underway and that the Centre has not sent any land acquisition requisitions to the concerned state governments. Any land acquisition being carried out for the same at this juncture is illegal, he said in a statement. Reddy's clarification came amid land acquisition efforts by the Telangana government for the rail corridor and other projects which fa

Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday held a protest here against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged 'vote chori' (vote theft) and lashed out at the BJP-led Centre for detaining protesters ahead of the proposed demonstration by Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. AAP workers and leaders, led by AAP leader and former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia and Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, held a demonstration against the BJP-led Cent

A plea was filed in the Supreme Court on Saturday seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against the authorities alleging violation of the apex court's direction to ensure no complete prohibition of movement of metro and trains operated by Indian Railways here on October 10 due to the CJP protest. The petition, filed by Shailendra Mani Tripathi, has arrayed Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan and other as party respondents. The plea alleged that authorities have continued with the closure of m

A Delhi court on Saturday dismissed a criminal defamation complaint filed by Delhi minister Parvesh Verma against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bharadwaj. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Neha Mittal declined to take cognisance of the complaint. She said that the imputations attributed to Bharadwaj were in the nature of questions and did not amount to defamation. A detailed order is awaited. Verma had alleged that Bharadwaj made certain malicious and false posts on social media

Protesters allegedly stone-pelted security personnel at Imtiaz Ali Marg near Akashwani Bhawan after toppling barricades during the proposed Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) stir against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in the national capital on Saturday, officials said. Around noon, 25 to 30 protesters jumped barricades on Imtiaz Ali Marg and stone-pelleted at security personnel, they said, adding that some of them have been detained and two police personnel were injured in the process. Po

The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to finalise the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the use of service dogs to assist differently-abled persons. A bench of Justices Dinesh Mehta and Aditi Choudhary said it expects the authorities to finalise the SOP by January 7, 2027, the next date of hearing in the matter. The court was hearing a petition by Dhananjay Sanjogta Foundation raising the issue of lack of a framework for the use of therapy or service animals by persons with disabilities

Political and social activists, including those associated with the youth wings of the Congress and Aam Aadmi Party, have alleged detention or house arrest by the Ahmedabad Police ahead of the CJP's protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. In a related development, the Western Railway on Friday cancelled the Swarna Jayanti Rajdhani Express train from Ahmedabad to New Delhi, an official said. Some of the activists claimed that they were detained or placed under house arrest on Friday ahead of the C

Pakistan has established a obust nuclear security regime for protecting nuclear material and facilities, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said after completing its first physical protection advisory mission to the country. A seven-member IAEA team concluded a 12-day International Physical Protection Advisory Service (IPPAS) mission on Friday, conducted from September 28 to October 9 at the request of the Pakistani government. Hosted by the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 10: Kay Beauty, co-founded by Nykaa, and actor Katrina Kaif, has evolved into a scaled and profitable beauty business. Since its launch in 2019, the brand has built a strong and growing consumer franchise, with nearly 3 million consumers choosing Kay Beauty till date, reflecting the resonance it has built through its focus on quality, innovation and accessible premium beauty.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday alleged that Delhi Police had turned party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal's residence into a fortress ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party's protest at Jantar Mantar. Kejriwal on Friday said that he and his family will attend the protest and urged youngsters to join the demonstration for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged vote theft. The party's Delhi unit president Bharadwaj said protesters wanted to raise their conc

Trump said his role in resolving India-Pakistan conflict alone was enough for him to win Nobel Peace Prize, while criticising the Norwegian Nobel Committee for awarding the 2026 honour to Navi Pillay

Tata Motors Ltd said it has increased the takeover offer price for Italian truck maker Iveco Group NV by 0.30 euro per share to 14.40 euro per share, citing delay in authorisation process. In 2025, Tata Motors announced plans to acquire Iveco, excluding its defence business, for 3.8 billion euro (nearly Rs 38,240 crore) through TML CV Holdings Pte Ltd. The commercial vehicle major earlier offered 14.10 euro per share, valuing the transaction at 3.82 billion euro. Tata Motors started an all-cash