Mumbai has gained a new addition to India’s cruise industry with the arrival of Cordelia Sky, the second ship in the Cordelia Cruises fleet, arrived in the city. It marks a significant development in the company’s expansion and its broader push to make cruising more accessible to Indian travellers. The ship’s arrival comes five years after Cordelia Cruises first set sail in India with its inaugural vessel, Cordelia Empress. With a second ship now in its fleet, the company is set to expand its overall capacity, offer travellers a wider range of itineraries, and further cement India’s growing reputation as a cruise tourism destination.&nbsp;Also read: ‘<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/an-algorithm-can-t-make-life-worth-living-orkut-founder-launches-campaign-to-reclaim-social-media-1791563839747">An algorithm can’t make life worth living’: Orkut founder launches campaign to reclaim social media</a> Cordelia Sky dwarfs its predecessor in scale, spanning over 77,000 gross tonnes and stretching 258 metres in length. Onboard, the ship offers more than 1,000 staterooms, along with 10 restaurants, 11 bars, multiple swimming pools, entertainment venues, a 930-seat theatre, sports facilities, a spa, and dedicated zones designed for children and teenagers. Having completed a rebranding process, the vessel has now sailed into Mumbai under its new Cordelia identity, marking the beginning of a fresh chapter as it prepares to operate from Indian shores.

Five years after launching with Cordelia Empress, Cordelia Cruises adds its second ship, boosting capacity, expanding itinerary options, and strengthening India’s growing status as a cruise tourism destination.

Mumbai has gained a new addition to India’s cruise industry with the arrival of Cordelia Sky, the second ship in the Cordelia Cruises fleet, arrived in the city. It marks a significant development in the company’s expansion and its broader push to make cruising more accessible to Indian travellers. The ship’s arrival comes five years after Cordelia Cruises first set sail in India with its inaugural vessel, Cordelia Empress. With a second ship now in its fleet, the company is set to expand its overall capacity, offer travellers a wider range of itineraries, and further cement India’s growing reputation as a cruise tourism destination. Also read: ‘An algorithm can’t make life worth living’: Orkut founder launches campaign to reclaim social media Cordelia Sky dwarfs its predecessor in scale, spanning over 77,000 gross tonnes and stretching 258 metres in length. Onboard, the ship offers more than 1,000 staterooms, along with 10 restaurants, 11 bars, multiple swimming pools, entertainment venues, a 930-seat theatre, sports facilities, a spa, and dedicated zones designed for children and teenagers. Having completed a rebranding process, the vessel has now sailed into Mumbai under its new Cordelia identity, marking the beginning of a fresh chapter as it prepares to operate from Indian shores.

Five years after launching with Cordelia Empress, Cordelia Cruises adds its second ship, boosting capacity, expanding itinerary options, and strengthening India’s growing status as a cruise tourism destination.

Cordelia Sky docks in Mumbai, doubling Cordelia Cruises’ Indian fleet

The makers of Ramayana have shared new character posters featuring Arun Govil as King Dashrath and Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama. The newest reveal centers on the relationship between father and son, emphasizing moments that matter to the story.&nbsp;The new posters arrive after the makers introduced Lara Dutta as Queen Kaikeyi and Sheeba Chadha as Manthara.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ramayana-producer-namit-malhotra-s-prime-focus-office-searched-by-income-tax-department-report-1791382328044">Ramayana producer Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus office searched by Income Tax Department: Report</a><h2>Ramayana's new posters out</h2>The first poster captures King Dashrath blessing Rama as he kneels before his father. The intimate moment reflects the affection between the two.&nbsp;The second poster shows Rama in the waters of the river performing the solemn ceremony of scattering ashes. Set against a lush natural landscape, the visual offers a quieter, deeply personal glimpse into Rama's journey.&nbsp;Sharing the posters on social media, the makers wrote in the caption: “A father bound by promise. A son bound by duty. Neither knew this goodbye would be their last.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/did-a-big-budget-ramayana-film-hurt-mahakavya-shri-ramayan-katha-producer-reveals-1791274040916">Did a big-budget Ramayana film hurt Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha? Producer reveals</a>&nbsp;

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&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ramayana-rise-of-a-legend-nitesh-tiwari-ranbir-kapoor-s-epic-gets-official-title-1790669980982">Ramayana: Rise of a Legend- Nitesh Tiwari, Ranbir Kapoor's epic gets official title</a><h2>More about Ramayana</h2>Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Rocking Star Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. Arun Govil, who previously portrayed Lord Rama in the iconic television series Ramayan, will be seen as King Dashrath in the upcoming film.&nbsp;Produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with eight-time Oscar-winning DNEG and Yash's Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana is envisioned as a two-part cinematic epic.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ramayana-part-1-new-release-date-revealed-ranbir-kapoor-s-epic-set-for-simultaneous-global-debut-1790581997706">Ramayana Part 1 new release date revealed: Ranbir Kapoor's epic set for simultaneous global debut?</a>&nbsp;The cast also features Arun Govil as King Dashrath, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh as Shurpanakha, along with actors including Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor, Shobana, Saurabh Sachdeva, Faisal Malik, Indira Krishnan and Adinath Kothare in key roles.&nbsp;Part 1, titled Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, is set for a worldwide release on Diwali 2026, followed by Part 2 on Diwali 2027. The films will be released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam across India.&nbsp;The film will also be released in IMAX. Sony Pictures will handle global distribution outside India, while Dharma Productions will oversee distribution in the Hindi-speaking market.

New posters featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Arun Govil from the upcoming epic Ramayana have been unveiled. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the first part is set for a worldwide release on Diwali 2026.

The makers of Ramayana have shared new character posters featuring Arun Govil as King Dashrath and Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama. The newest reveal centers on the relationship between father and son, emphasizing moments that matter to the story. The new posters arrive after the makers introduced Lara Dutta as Queen Kaikeyi and Sheeba Chadha as Manthara. Also Read: Ramayana producer Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus office searched by Income Tax Department: Report Ramayana's new posters out The first poster captures King Dashrath blessing Rama as he kneels before his father. The intimate moment reflects the affection between the two. The second poster shows Rama in the waters of the river performing the solemn ceremony of scattering ashes. Set against a lush natural landscape, the visual offers a quieter, deeply personal glimpse into Rama's journey. Sharing the posters on social media, the makers wrote in the caption: “A father bound by promise. A son bound by duty. Neither knew this goodbye would be their last.” Also Read: Did a big-budget Ramayana film hurt Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha? Producer reveals

New posters featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Arun Govil from the upcoming epic Ramayana have been unveiled. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the first part is set for a worldwide release on Diwali 2026.

Ramayana new posters: Ranbir Kapoor's Rama and Arun Govil's Dashrath showcase father-son bond

The national capital is placed on high alert amid protests called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) for the ouster of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. More than 35,000 police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed across the Delhi. Uniform-mounted body cameras, multi-layered barricades, Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel and the all-women Pink Force are among the measures being used as authorities seek to prevent a repeat of the clashes during the July 20 protests.The security measures have extended to public transport. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has closed entry and exit gates at select stations in central Delhi, the main protest site. Fifty seven metro stations were requested to be shut by Delhi police from 9 pm on Friday, October 9, in wake of the protest. The restrictions are likely to continue through October 10 and extend beyond if required.Rail services, considered lifeline of the country have also been affected. Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations between 4 am and 2 pm on Saturday, October 10 have been cancelled by Indian Railways. Also, trains scheduled to reach either station during that period, after departing their originating stations after 2 pm on Friday, were cancelled at source.Officials have not yet confirm whether the cancellations were directly linked to the planned protest.Stay with us for the latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.

Over 7,000 protestors have been detained during CJP's anti-CEC protest in Delhi. Officials have said that the police will likely file FIR in alleged assault against personnel.

Over 7,000 protestors detained during CJP's anti-CEC protest

More than 70 roadblocks turned Central Delhi red on Google Maps on Saturday (October 10) amid the ongoing CJP protest against Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation from the post of Chief Election Commissioner. Commuters across Central Delhi experienced heavy traffic snarls after police launched stringent security around Jantar Mantar and other parts of Delhi.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/more-than-70-roadblocks-turn-central-delhi-red-on-google-maps-amid-cjp-protest-1791640051683">Read more.</a>

More than 70 roadblocks turn Central Delhi red on Google Maps amid CJP protest

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="hi" dir="ltr"&gt;पुलिस ने हमें जाफरपुर थाने में detain किया है। यहाँ चारों तरफ़ लोगों की भीड़ जुट गई है। अब यहाँ भी एक जंतर-मंतर बन चुका है। मोदी जी, आपकी जेलें कम पड़ जाएँगी। देश के युवाओं से पंगा लेने की हिम्मत मत करो। ज्ञानेश कुमार का इस्तीफ़ा लो और वोट चोरी करना बंद करो। https://t.co/6q2Evd1Tjo&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ArvindKejriwal/status/2108918632948625744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;October 10, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

'This place has turned into another Jantar Mantar': Arvind Kejriwal posts video in detention

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;Several social media handles are claiming that as Sh. Abhijeet Dipke is in detention, he has not been informed about the demise of his grandmother. In this regard it is being clarified that the information regarding the demise of Abhijeet’s grandmother was promptly conveyed to him with due sensitivity. He was also informed of the scheduled funeral time and offered all possible assistance to facilitate his travel to his hometown on humanitarian grounds.&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) &lt;a href="https://x.com/DelhiPolice/status/2108909668987027702?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;October 10, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Delhi Police debunks claims over demise of Dipke's grandmother

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;Service Update The 45 Metro stations, closed since 09:00 PM on Friday due to security reasons will continue to remain closed till 10:00 PM tonight (10th October). Further the situation will be reviewed by the security agencies and necessary updates shall be shared accordingly.&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) &lt;a href="https://x.com/OfficialDMRC/status/2108899416543478085?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;October 10, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

DMRC says 45 metro stations to remain closed till 10 pm tonight

Pinarayi Vijayan accused the Modi government of evading questions on electoral integrity. He said the BJP could not silence demands for accountability through state repression, asserting that the opposition would continue its fight to defend the Constitution and the right to vote.In a post on social media platform X, CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan wrote, “Delhi is witnessing the Modi government’s ruthless crackdown on democracy. Protesters are being detained, and even journalists covering the agitation are being picked up, while the government evades questions on electoral integrity.”“The BJP cannot evade the questions on electoral integrity and silence those demanding accountability through state repression. No repression can extinguish our resolve to defend the Constitution and the right to vote.”

Pinarayi Vijayan calls Delhi lockdown a ‘ruthless crackdown on democracy’

Ladakhi Activist Sonam Wangchuk has warned of a hunger strike or padyatra if political leaders and protesters detained in Delhi on Saturday are not released by Sunday."INDIA IN A STATE OF UNDECLARED EMERGENCY... Yesterday, when I posted a message appealing for unity &amp; peace in today's protest, I had never imagined that the biggest democracy in the world would be under an undeclared EMERGENCY."&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;INDIA IN A STATE OF UNDECLARED EMERGENCY... Yesterday when I posted a message appealing for unity &amp;amp; peace in today's protest I had never imagined that the biggest democracy in the world would be under an undeclared EMERGENCY. I was happy there were so many leaders to lead the movement, but I now learn that they have all been arrested. I hope those arrested will be released soon. I will be compelled to consider an Anshan Fast or Padyatra March if they are not released by tomorrow. #JantarMantar #protest #CJP #CEC #sonamwangchuk&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Sonam Wangchuk (@Wangchuk66) &lt;a href="https://x.com/Wangchuk66/status/2108874426301460544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;October 10, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

'Undeclared EMERGENCY'- Actvist Sonam Wangchuk warns of hunger strike or padyatra

Bollywood actor Imran Khan was among 400 detained during demonstrations in support of the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Mumbai Police stated that no prior permission had been sought or granted for the demonstration. Protests in Mumbai are strictly restricted in Azad Maidan, according to guidelines set by the Bombay High Court. Earlier in the day, 200 others were detained in a demonstration led by activist Tushar Gandhi-led organisation 'Hum Bharat Ke Log' and supporters of the Communist Party of India (Marxist),

Bollywood actor Imran Khan among 400 detained from Mumbai's August Kranti August Kranti Maidan

A video shared by Congress's social media handle shows two young boys being ambushed by a gang of miscreants wearing saffron scarves.&nbsp;&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="hi" dir="ltr"&gt;दिल्ली पुलिस के सामने BJP-RSS के गुंडे प्रोटेस्टर्स को मार रहे हैं। मोदी-शाह ने पूरे देश में गुंडाराज कायम कर दिया है। वीडियो में दिख रहा है कि गुंडे एक लड़की को जमीन पर गिराकर मार रहे हैं और पुलिस तमाशा देख रही है। https://t.co/cBDjcNtv5Q&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Congress (@INCIndia) &lt;a href="https://x.com/INCIndia/status/2108870143849947238?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;October 10, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Congress accuses Delhi Police of favouring BJP-RSS goons beating up protestors

According to sources, around 3,000 protesters have been detained so far across Delhi NCR in the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led agitation against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, police said.

Around 3,000 protesters have been detained 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior officials of “cowardice” and vowed to continue the fight against the government, as police detained CJP leaders and hundreds of protesters ahead of the group's planned demonstration in Delhi.“I’ve been fighting Narendra Modi and the RSS for over a decade now. I understand them like you would understand your opponent — inside out, like the back of my hand,” Gandhi said.“The core characteristic of these people is cowardice,” he added, naming Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval among the people he accused of attacking the Constitution.Gandhi's remarks came amid heightened security in the national capital on October 10, as the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and its supporters sought to protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls.“Mr Modi, do whatever you want. Call out all the police: 10,000, 20,000, 50,000, whatever you want. Arrest all the leaders. Arrest all the young people. Arrest us all,” Gandhi said, vowing that the opposition would not back down.“We are surrounding you, and we are not going to back down. Mark my words: we already have the information we need,” he added.&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;I’ve been fighting Narendra Modi and the RSS for over a decade now. I understand them like you would understand your opponent - inside out, like the back of my hand. The core characteristic of these people is cowardice. Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Mohan Bhagwat, Gyanesh Kumar and Ajit Doval, the villains of this story, are slowly finding the space closing around them. We are closing that space. Mr. Modi, do whatever you want. Call out all the police: 10,000, 20,000, 50,000, whatever you want. Arrest all the leaders. Arrest all the young people. Arrest us all. We are surrounding you, and we are not going to back down. Mark my words: we already have the information we need. We are going to defend our Constitution. We are going to protect the voice of the Indian people. And we are going to ensure that what was done to India over the last 10-15 years will never, ever be done again. Youth of India, I am proud of you. Keep protesting. We are standing with you. We are going to ensure that this regime and the people who have attacked our Constitution are defeated. मैं नरेंद्र मोदी, RSS और इनसे जुड़े लोगों के ख़िलाफ़ एक दशक से भी ज़्यादा समय से लड़ रहा हूँ। मैं अपने विरोधियों को उतनी अच्छी तरह समझता हूँ, जितना कोई भी अपने प्रतिद्वंद्वी को समझता है। मैं इन्हें अंदर तक जानता हूँ, इनकी हर चाल से वाक़िफ़ हूँ। इन लोगों की सबसे बड़ी पहचान है - कायरता। नरेंद्र मोदी, अमित शाह, मोहन भागवत, ज्ञानेश कुमार, अजीत डोभाल - इस कहानी के खलनायक - अब धीरे-धीरे घिरते जा रहे हैं। इनके चारों तरफ़ से दायरा सिमट रहा है। जो करना है, कर लीजिए। जितनी पुलिस बुलानी है, बुला लीजिए - 10 हज़ार, 20 हज़ार, 50 हज़ार, जितनी चाहें बुला लीजिए। सारे नेताओं को गिरफ़्तार कर लीजिए। सारे युवाओं को गिरफ़्तार कर लीजिए। हम सबको गिरफ़्तार कर लीजिए। घबराइये मत - हम आपको चारों तरफ़ से घेर रहे हैं, और हम पीछे हटने वाले नहीं हैं। मेरी बात याद रखिए - हमें जो जानकारी चाहिए, वह हमारे पास पहले से है। हम अपने संविधान की रक्षा करेंगे। हम हिंदुस्तान की जनता की आवाज़ की हिफ़ाज़त करेंगे। और हम यह सुनिश्चित करेंगे कि पिछले 10-15 सालों में हिंदुस्तान के साथ जो हुआ है, वह दोबारा कभी, किसी भी सूरत में न हो। हिंदुस्तान के युवाओं, मुझे आप पर गर्व है। अपना विरोध जारी रखिए। हम आपके साथ खड़े हैं। हम यह सुनिश्चित करेंगे कि इस सरकार और हमारे संविधान पर हमला करने वालों को शिकस्त मिले।&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) &lt;a href="https://x.com/RahulGandhi/status/2108879919535341863?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;October 10, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Rahul Gandhi calls Modi, Shah ‘cowards’, vows to defeat regime amid CJP protest crackdown

"BJP has repeatedly stated that Rahul Gandhi does not respect constitutional institutions; matters have now reached a point where he has used a meeting with the President as a basis for making false claims. It is highly unusual in this country for sources close to the President to explicitly state that the remarks made by the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) regarding the President are incorrect. Rahul Gandhi, your falsehoods have now been exposed even by sources close to the President..." BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad.&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&amp;quot;...Rahul Gandhi, please stop saying that an Emergency has already been imposed in the country. This country knows your grandmother's Emergency story...&amp;quot;, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad's sharp critique against LoP Rahul Gandhi Source: ANI https://t.co/9Zymhf3nk4&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; WION (@WIONews) &lt;a href="https://x.com/WIONews/status/2108876599668167102?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;October 10, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Ravi Shankar Prasad alleges Rahul Gandhi does not respect 'constitutional institutions'

Former Indian cricketer and Indian commentator Sanjay Manjrekar posted on X, suggesting that peaceful protest is a democratic right. “Peaceful protests is a democratic activity. Last time I heard, India was a democratic country.”

'Last time I heard, India was a democratic country': Sanjay Manjrekar

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad alleges that CJP is playing “shadow boxing” for AAP. He claimed that AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal, TMC Chief Mamata Banerjee, CPI, and CPI(M) are all in the fray together."These defeated, desperate individuals have been harassing the people of Delhi for the past three or four days and weaponising street protests. But we are proud of the people of India for thwarting and defeating this conspiracy of theirs..."

Ravi Shankar Prasad accuses CJP of ‘shadow boxing’ for AAP

Ajinkya Shinde urged everyone to approach Jantar Mantar. In a video post on the social media platform X, he claimed that the Modi-Shah regime was afraid; this is already a victory."We appeal to everyone to march towards Jantar Mantar!If Delhi Police tries to stop you, wherever they stop you will become your Jantar Mantar."&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;We appeal to everyone to march towards Jantar Mantar! If Delhi Police tries to stop you, wherever they stop you will become your Jantar Mantar. @AjinkyaCJP https://t.co/W6BgstckVY&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Cockroach Janta Party - CJP (@Cockroachisback) &lt;a href="https://x.com/Cockroachisback/status/2108864759315521961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;October 10, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

'Wherever they stop... will become Jantar Mantar'- CJP urges everyone to approach Jantar Mantar 

Around 1,000 protesters were detained across the national Capital on Saturday while on their way to take part in the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led agitation against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, police said.

Around 1000 detained across Delhi NCR

Economist Jean Drèze says, "On behalf of all those who are not able to reach here because of the incredible display of force, which is completely out of proportion. The reason why the government is so afraid is not that there is any risk of violence or any security risk; it is that the government is afraid that the people of this country will understand that their right to vote is being taken away."

 'The government is afraid': Belgian born Indian Economist Jean Drèze

Delhi Police has informed Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke about the death of his grandmother, ANI reported, citing police sources. According to the report, the decision now rests with Dipke on whether to remain under detention and continue the protest or return home to attend his grandmother’s last rites.

Delhi Police informs CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke of grandmother’s demise

Delhi Police Head Constable Nagendra alleged that protesters scuffled with police personnel during an operation to remove them near Arya School lane, close to Baba Kharak Singh Marg. He said his nameplate was broken during the incident and claimed that a stone hit his shoe during the alleged stone-pelting. Nagendra added that several protesters were detained.&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;#WATCH | Delhi: Head Constable Nagendra says, &amp;quot;We were removing the protesters. During that process, we faced a scuffle, and my nameplate got broken... It happened near the Arya School lane, close to Baba Kharak Singh Marg. There were several protesters. They were detained... There was stone-pelting; a stone even hit my shoe...&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2108849115786555599?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;October 10, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Delhi Police head constable alleges stone-pelting during protest

Former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers and leaders from Punjab were detained by police while protesting outside the Chief Electoral Officer’s office in Chandigarh over the CEC Gyanesh Kumar matter.&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;#WATCH | Manish Sisodia and Punjab AAP workers and leaders detained by the Police as they protested in front of the Chief Electoral Officer in Chandigarh over CEC Gyanesh Kumar matter. https://t.co/ebb6j7qNzA&lt;/p&gt;— ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2108811915531358561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;October 10, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Manish Sisodia, Punjab AAP leaders detained during protest in Chandigarh

Former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, CPI(M) MP John Brittas and other party leaders were detained by Delhi Police following a protest outside Kerala Bhawan over the CEC Gyanesh Kumar matter. Brittas said he was taken along with Vijayan and former Kerala finance minister KN Balagopal in a police jeep. He alleged that they were driven around Delhi before being taken to Chhatrasal Stadium, and later moved again without being told their destination. In a statement shared by his office, Brittas alleged that civil liberties were being curtailed in Delhi. He also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the handling of the protest, warning that attempts to protect Gyanesh Kumar through force would have political consequences.&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;#WATCH | Delhi: Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, along with CPI(M) MP John Brittas, detained by police following a protest outside Kerala Bhawan. John Brittas says, &amp;quot;Comrade Pinarayi Vijayan, former Chief Minister of Kerala and now the opposition leader in the Kerala assembly, and KN Balagopal, former finance minister and senior CPI(M) leader, and I, John Brittas. We were then taken in a police jeep. We were taken round and round in Delhi city. Thereafter, we were taken to Chhatrasal Stadium. After 30-45 minutes, we were again taken to a police jeep. And we don't know where we are going. This is the situation... Delhi is under siege. Delhi has been completely taken over by the Delhi police. I feel that basic civil liberties are being taken away by the Delhi police and also the central forces... If PM Modi and Amit Shah think that they can protect Gyanesh Kumar, let us warn them that they also will sink along with Gyanesh Kumar. No fascist who has panicked and resorted to force has survived in history.&amp;quot; (Source: Office of John Brittas)&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2108826506336305355?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;October 10, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Pinarayi Vijayan, CPI(M) MP John Brittas detained after protest outside Kerala Bhawan

Students’ Federation of India (SFI) workers toppled police barricades as they staged a protest march in Delhi over the CEC Gyanesh Kumar matter. The visuals are from Imtiaz Khan Marg.&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;#WATCH | Delhi: SFI workers topple Police barricades as they carry out a protest march over CEC Gyanesh Kumar matter. Visuals from Imtiaz Khan Marg. https://t.co/LS3hHImI7u&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2108827463975592146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;October 10, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

SFI workers topple police barricades during protest march over CEC Gyanesh Kumar

&nbsp;&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;IMPORTANT Until Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka are in detention, CJP’s Organization In-Charge Ajinkya Shinde will lead this protest at Jantar Mantar. Abhijeet had pre-recorded this video last night in anticipation of a potential arrest. @AjinkyaCJP https://t.co/WSQ69mKfTV&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Cockroach Janta Party - CJP (@Cockroachisback) &lt;a href="https://x.com/Cockroachisback/status/2108822113800818870?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;October 10, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Ajinkya Shinde to lead the protest: CJP

Neha Bora, the national president of the All India Students' Association (AISA) has announced on X that the venue of the CJP protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar has been changed to Dilli Haat. Bora did not clarify why the venue was changed, but the decision could be linked to the Delhi police's widespread arrests of participants arriving for the protests.&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;Dilli Haat becomes Jantar Mantar today!See you there!&lt;/p&gt;— Neha (@neha_aisa) &lt;a href="https://x.com/neha_aisa/status/2108824879420309691?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;October 10, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

CJP protest venue changed to Dilli Haat amid Delhi Police crackdown

The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) has urgently written to Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant, seeking his intervention over the detention of advocates protesting outside the Supreme Court. The association has sought the immediate release of the detained advocates, an inquiry into alleged police excesses, and protection of their right to peaceful protest.&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;SCAORA has urgently written to Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant seeking intervention over the detention of advocates protesting outside the Supreme Court. It has sought their immediate release, an inquiry into alleged police excesses, and protection of the right to peaceful protest.&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Bar and Bench (@barandbench) &lt;a href="https://x.com/barandbench/status/2108822450440172009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;October 10, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

SCAORA seeks CJI Surya Kant’s intervention over detention of advocates

Delhi Police have reportedly detained several lawyers who were marching from the Supreme Court to join the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest.

Police detain lawyers marching from Supreme Court to join CJP protest

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, along with the outfit's spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, was detained by the Delhi police on Saturday (Oct 10) ahead of a planned protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The CJP activists were on a flight to Delhi from Mumbai to participate in the protest when they were detained.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/even-indira-gandhi-didn-t-do-this-abhijeet-dipke-saurav-das-and-ashutosh-ranka-detained-from-inside-flight-watch-video-gyanesh-kumar-protest-1791612047145">Click here for more</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn3.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20261010/image-1791612313751.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)"></figure>

Moment Dipke was arrested: 'Even Indira Gandhi didn't do this' says CJP founder | Watch video

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on X said that the account of its media lead, Vijay Mallangi, has been blocked in India.Posting a screenshot showing that the account was unavailable in the country, the CJP said, "They’ll stoop to any low, but won’t act against their traitor friend!" &nbsp;&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;CJP’s Media Lead @VijayMallangi’s account got take down! They’ll stoop to any low, but won’t act against their traitor friend! https://t.co/LEyTnwD0Sz&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Cockroach Janta Party - CJP (@Cockroachisback) &lt;a href="https://x.com/Cockroachisback/status/2108815044616303046?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;October 10, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

CJP media head Vijay Mallangi's account blocked in India

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;Moments Before Detention! A relentless fight for justice led by Comrades Pinarayi Vijayan, K. N. Balagopal and John Brittas during the protest at Jantar Mantar. #JantarMantar #CPIM https://t.co/ZITQ5pOlPl&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; CPI(M) Keralam (@CPIMKerala) &lt;a href="https://x.com/CPIMKerala/status/2108803464339787917?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;October 10, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

CPM leader Pinarayi Vijayan detained in Delhi 

Delhi police detain lawyers protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;Lawyers who were holding a march against SIR detained by Delhi police near the Supreme Court gate. https://t.co/1pqvS9B61g&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Live Law (@LiveLawIndia) &lt;a href="https://x.com/LiveLawIndia/status/2108796171573703020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;October 10, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Lawyers holding march detained by police

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;🚨 ABHIJEET DIPKE, SAURAV DAS AND ASHUTOSH RANKA DETAINED FROM INSIDE THEIR FLIGHT 🚨 Shame on you @narendramodi @AmitShah https://t.co/hXl6bzh53i&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Cockroach Janta Party - CJP (@Cockroachisback) &lt;a href="https://x.com/Cockroachisback/status/2108790532134916146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;October 10, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

CJP shares video of arrest of Dipke and Ranka

“This pre-planned interception by the Delhi Police aims to cripple the leadership of today's peaceful demonstrations before they even reach the protest site. The CJP denounces this blatant violation of freedom of movement and demands the immediate, unconditional release of Dipke, Das, and Ranka,” said CJP in release to the press.

CJP demands 'immediate release' of Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka  

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;WHY I WON'T BE ABLE TO JOIN YOU ALL IN DELHI...! Despite all efforts of the government to hinder &amp;amp; damage our work we continue to work for national security... making preparations as another winter comes. This includes making artificial glaciers for water security &amp;amp; experiments for GLOF or glacial lake flood security... to difuse the 200+ ticking water bombs in high Himalayas. Adapting Faiz Sahab's words I would say... Aur Bhi Gham Hain Zamaane Main Siyaast Ke Siva... Rahaten aur bhi hain wasl ki raahat ke siva. Hence I send my bestest wishes to all &amp;amp; urge the leaders of different groups to stay united &amp;amp; show statesmanship, meanwhile I urge all the genZ friends to once again stay absolutely peaceful at all costs. This was the gift of Baapu that I tried to bring to Jantar Mantar in June, I hope we won't let Baapu down. #JantarMantar #protest #CJP #CEC #sonamwangchuk&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Sonam Wangchuk (@Wangchuk66) &lt;a href="https://x.com/Wangchuk66/status/2108581360764059902?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;October 9, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Activist Sonam Wangchuk says he will not be able to join protest

She alleges the police have kept her in a car surrounded by more than 25 policemen without revealing any grounds for detention.&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;CJP Legal Affairs Head Ratna Singh, three other lawyers detained by Delhi Police She alleges the police have kept her in a car surrounded by more than 25 policemen without revealing any grounds for detention https://t.co/MPlOKzLwfJ&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; WION (@WIONews) &lt;a href="https://x.com/WIONews/status/2108789871016075756?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;October 10, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

CJP legal affairs head Ratna Singh, three other lawyers detained 

YouTuber Dhruv Rathi has been detained from his home in Gurugram by the Delhi police. He was scheduled to participate in the CJP protest today.

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee detained by Delhi Police

Uniform-mounted body cameras, multi-layered barricades, Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel and the all-women Pink Force are among the security apparatus put in place to avoid any repeat of  the clashes during the July 20 protests.

The national capital is placed on high alert amid protests called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) for the ouster of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. More than 35,000 police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed across the Delhi. Uniform-mounted body cameras, multi-layered barricades, Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel and the all-women Pink Force are among the measures being used as authorities seek to prevent a repeat of the clashes during the July 20 protests. The security measures have extended to public transport. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has closed entry and exit gates at select stations in central Delhi, the main protest site. Fifty seven metro stations were requested to be shut by Delhi police from 9 pm on Friday, October 9, in wake of the protest. The restrictions are likely to continue through October 10 and extend beyond if required. Rail services, considered lifeline of the country have also been affected. Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations between 4 am and 2 pm on Saturday, October 10 have been cancelled by Indian Railways. Also, trains scheduled to reach either station during that period, after departing their originating stations after 2 pm on Friday, were cancelled at source. Officials have not yet confirm whether the cancellations were directly linked to the planned protest. Stay with us for the latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.

Uniform-mounted body cameras, multi-layered barricades, Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel and the all-women Pink Force are among the security apparatus put in place to avoid any repeat of the clashes during the July 20 protests.

CJP protest LIVE updates: Over 7,000 protestors detained during CJP protest

Watching comedians live is an altogether different experience. From spontaneous crowd interactions to punchlines that land differently in a packed room, stand-up comedy often finds its real magic on stage. For Mumbai audiences, the upcoming Hahakaar festival at Mukesh Mills on December 12 and 13 offers a chance to catch several comedy favourites under one roof.&nbsp;&nbsp;From Munawar Faruqui and Vir Das to Samay Raina and Urooj Ashfaq, here are some popular comedians worth catching live this year.<h2>Munawar Faruqui</h2>From YouTube uploads to winning Bigg Boss 17 to becoming one of the most talked-about names in Indian comedy, Munawar Faruqui's rise has been hard to miss. His live sets carry an energy that his videos can't fully capture, which is part of what has made his 'Dhandho' tour a draw across Indian cities. Catch him live at HAHAKAAR in Mumbai on 12 and 13 December.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/the-traitors-season-2-munawar-faruqui-opens-up-about-feeling-betrayed-after-shocking-elimination-i-felt-bad-that-time-1787811126938">The Traitors Season 2: Munawar Faruqui opens up about feeling betrayed after shocking elimination</a><h2>Vir Das</h2>Vir Das became the first Indian comedian to win an International Emmy, Best Comedy, for 'Landing', and is now taking his biggest India-only tour yet with 'Sounds of India,' across the country. His two-hour show is travelling from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. He's in Kochi on December 5, with more cities on the route.<h2>Urooj Ashfaq</h2>Urooj Ashfaq became the first India-based comedian to win Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards in 2023 and the first South Asian comic to win the award since 1997. Her show, 'It's Funny To Me,' has been running at Mumbai's Khar Comedy Club through the year, and her warmth and honesty onstage are a big part of what has made her one of India’s most distinctive comedy voices.. She'll be performing this 12-13 December at HAHAKAAR.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/samay-raina-mukesh-chhabra-controversy-explained-what-happened-over-girlfriend-joke-on-india-s-got-latent-1789989891607">Samay Raina-Mukesh Chhabra controversy explained&nbsp;</a><h2>Samay Raina</h2>Samay Raina, Comicstaan Season 2 co-winner and the mind behind 'India's Got Latent,' had a whirlwind 2025 before returning to the stage with 'Still Alive and Unfiltered,' a sold-out India tour that leaned straight into the chaos. He's since announced a 2026–27 arena tour across India.<h2>Harsh Gujral</h2>Harsh Gujral built his name on razor-sharp observational humour and crowd interactions that turn every show into a one-of-a-kind set. Sitting in the front two rows comes with its own risks. His 'Harsh'O'Ullas' tour has kept him on the road across Indian cities throughout the year and he's also part of the HAHAKAAR line-up this December.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/munawar-faruqui-was-target-two-shooters-of-goldy-brar-gang-reveals-1759381219365">Munawar Faruqui was target, two shooters of Goldy Brar gang reveals</a><h2>Anubhav Singh Bassi</h2>After 'Bas Kar Bassi' turned him into one of India's biggest stand-up draws, Anubhav Singh Bassi's follow-up, 'Kisi Ko Mat Batana,'has continued packing out auditoriums across India. He's now back in Delhi on October 11 and 12.<h2>Biswa Kalyan Rath</h2>An IIT Kharagpur graduate who swapped engineering for punchlines, Biswa Kalyan Rath, one half of the cult hit 'Pretentious Movie Reviews' has quietly notched up over 1,000 live shows worldwide. His deadpan, cerebral style (most recently seen in 'Biswa Mast Aadmi') rewards an audience that's paying close attention which is exactly the kind of comedy that comes alive in a live room. He's also on the bill at HAHAKAAR this December.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/samay-raina-reacts-to-his-december-wedding-rumours-sorry-medha-shankr-1789985096266">Samay Raina reacts to his December wedding rumours</a><h2>Abhishek Upmanyu</h2>Known for turning everyday chaos - from relationships and technology to family dinners into razor-sharp sets at breakneck pace, Abhishek Upmanyu has built one of the most reliable followings in Indian stand-up with his special 'Toxic.' He's got back-to-back Kolkata shows on November 23 and 24, part of a packed late-2026 India run.<h2>Aakash Gupta</h2>Aakash Gupta, Comicstaan Season 2 co-winner, turns the embarrassing and the everyday into comedy gold in 'Daily Ka Kaam Hai,' a show that's clocked over 500 sold-out gigs across India, the US, the UK and Canada. Catch him live at HAHAKAAR this December 12 and 13.<h2>Sapan Verma</h2>Sapan Verma, co-founder of East India Comedy and host of Amazon Prime's 'One Mic Stand,' has done over 1,500 live shows across India and cities like New York, Tokyo and Dubai. His latest hour, which tackles everything from AI to kids' birthday parties, premiered at NCPA Mumbai in September. He's also part of the HAHAKAAR line-up this December.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Planning to watch stand-up comedy? Here are some popular comedians to catch live at Mumbai’s Hahakaar festival and other shows this year.

Watching comedians live is an altogether different experience. From spontaneous crowd interactions to punchlines that land differently in a packed room, stand-up comedy often finds its real magic on stage. For Mumbai audiences, the upcoming Hahakaar festival at Mukesh Mills on December 12 and 13 offers a chance to catch several comedy favourites under one roof. From Munawar Faruqui and Vir Das to Samay Raina and Urooj Ashfaq, here are some popular comedians worth catching live this year. Munawar Faruqui From YouTube uploads to winning Bigg Boss 17 to becoming one of the most talked-about names in Indian comedy, Munawar Faruqui's rise has been hard to miss. His live sets carry an energy that his videos can't fully capture, which is part of what has made his 'Dhandho' tour a draw across Indian cities. Catch him live at HAHAKAAR in Mumbai on 12 and 13 December. Also Read: The Traitors Season 2: Munawar Faruqui opens up about feeling betrayed after shocking elimination Vir Das Vir Das became the first Indian comedian to win an International Emmy, Best Comedy, for 'Landing', and is now taking his biggest India-only tour yet with 'Sounds of India,' across the country. His two-hour show is travelling from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. He's in Kochi on December 5, with more cities on the route. Urooj Ashfaq Urooj Ashfaq became the first India-based comedian to win Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards in 2023 and the first South Asian comic to win the award since 1997. Her show, 'It's Funny To Me,' has been running at Mumbai's Khar Comedy Club through the year, and her warmth and honesty onstage are a big part of what has made her one of India’s most distinctive comedy voices.. She'll be performing this 12-13 December at HAHAKAAR. Also Read: Samay Raina-Mukesh Chhabra controversy explained Samay Raina Samay Raina, Comicstaan Season 2 co-winner and the mind behind 'India's Got Latent,' had a whirlwind 2025 before returning to the stage with 'Still Alive and Unfiltered,' a sold-out India tour that leaned straight into the chaos. He's since announced a 2026–27 arena tour across India. Harsh Gujral Harsh Gujral built his name on razor-sharp observational humour and crowd interactions that turn every show into a one-of-a-kind set. Sitting in the front two rows comes with its own risks. His 'Harsh'O'Ullas' tour has kept him on the road across Indian cities throughout the year and he's also part of the HAHAKAAR line-up this December. Also Read: Munawar Faruqui was target, two shooters of Goldy Brar gang reveals Anubhav Singh Bassi After 'Bas Kar Bassi' turned him into one of India's biggest stand-up draws, Anubhav Singh Bassi's follow-up, 'Kisi Ko Mat Batana,'has continued packing out auditoriums across India. He's now back in Delhi on October 11 and 12. Biswa Kalyan Rath An IIT Kharagpur graduate who swapped engineering for punchlines, Biswa Kalyan Rath, one half of the cult hit 'Pretentious Movie Reviews' has quietly notched up over 1,000 live shows worldwide. His deadpan, cerebral style (most recently seen in 'Biswa Mast Aadmi') rewards an audience that's paying close attention which is exactly the kind of comedy that comes alive in a live room. He's also on the bill at HAHAKAAR this December. Also Read: Samay Raina reacts to his December wedding rumours Abhishek Upmanyu Known for turning everyday chaos - from relationships and technology to family dinners into razor-sharp sets at breakneck pace, Abhishek Upmanyu has built one of the most reliable followings in Indian stand-up with his special 'Toxic.' He's got back-to-back Kolkata shows on November 23 and 24, part of a packed late-2026 India run. Aakash Gupta Aakash Gupta, Comicstaan Season 2 co-winner, turns the embarrassing and the everyday into comedy gold in 'Daily Ka Kaam Hai,' a show that's clocked over 500 sold-out gigs across India, the US, the UK and Canada. Catch him live at HAHAKAAR this December 12 and 13. Sapan Verma Sapan Verma, co-founder of East India Comedy and host of Amazon Prime's 'One Mic Stand,' has done over 1,500 live shows across India and cities like New York, Tokyo and Dubai. His latest hour, which tackles everything from AI to kids' birthday parties, premiered at NCPA Mumbai in September. He's also part of the HAHAKAAR line-up this December.

Planning to watch stand-up comedy? Here are some popular comedians to catch live at Mumbai’s Hahakaar festival and other shows this year.

Munawar Faruqui to Samay Raina: 10 comedians to watch live this year

The USS Abraham Lincoln has returned to San Diego after an extended deployment supporting the US war on Iran. Behind emotional reunions were reports of food shortages, eight suicide attempts, communication difficulties and mounting concerns over the toll of months at sea. All you need to knowHurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, on Friday (Oct 09) night as a Category 2 storm, bringing dangerous winds, life-threatening storm surge and flash-flood risks to the US Gulf Coast, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. The hurricane came ashore at around 8:30 pm local time, with maximum sustained winds of 105 miles per hour (165 km/h), according to the NHC's landfall update. The storm was moving north at about 19 mph (31 km/h), with hazardous conditions spreading inland.In India, Delhi Police has stepped up security across central Delhi ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday (Oct 10), with more than 35,000 police and paramilitary personnel deployed across the national capital. Uniform-mounted body cameras, multi-layered barricades, Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel and the all-women Pink Force are among the measures being used as authorities seek to prevent a repeat of the clashes during the July 20 protest.Stay with us for the latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.

Nine people, including two children, are reported dead after a mass shooting and an hours-long standoff in Erie. According to CBS affiliate Erie News Now, police were called to Perry Street around 5 p.m. on Friday after witnesses reported seeing a man firing a gun before he entered a home.Two women were found dead in the street, and more victims were found dead inside the home. Police said that the suspect was also found dead with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. While it remains unclear if the suspect is among those reported in the total number of deaths, police have said there is no longer a threat to public safety.&nbsp;

Multiple people killed, including 2 children, in reported mass shooting in northern Pennsylvania

Ukraine's capital Kyiv suffered "large-scale power outages" on Saturday because of Russian strikes, the country's largest private energy provider said. "New large-scale power outages in the capital due to attacks. Stabilisation schedules are currently not in effect," DTEK, a private energy firm, said in a statement on Telegram.

Large-scale power outages in Kyiv due to Russian strikes: energy company

“Netanyahu is a wanted war criminal with Arab, American &amp; Iranian blood on his hands. To escape justice, he has no regard for his own people either. Like a degenerate gambler, he's desperately seeking to save himself with more U.S. blood and treasure. Even U.S. Senators want out,” Seyed Abbas Araghchi said in a post on X.

'Netanyahu is a wanted war criminal': Seyed Abbas Araghchi

Mauritania’s Prime Minister Mokhtar Ould Djiay has been reappointed, just hours after submitting his resignation to President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, following a scathing report into two major fires at electricity facilities. He has been tasked with forming a new government and says that he "naturally expressed my gratitude and appreciation to [the President] for this task."

Mauritania: Prime Minister reappointed hours after resigning

"When I posted a message appealing for unity &amp; peace in today's protest I had never imagined that the biggest democracy in the world would be under an undeclared EMERGENCY. I was happy there were so many leaders to lead the movement. I hope those arrested will be released soon. I will be compelled to consider Anshan Fast or Padyatra March if they are not released by tomorrow," Sonam Wangchuk said.

'INDIA IN A STATE OF UNDECLARED EMERGENCY': Sonam Wangchuk 

Delhi court convicts former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain in case linked to 2020 northeast Delhi riots.

Delhi court convicts former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain in 2020 northeast Delhi riots case

NIA filed a case to investigate a mid-air cockpit attack on Captain Smit Machchhar aboard Flydubai flight: NIA Officials

NIA filed case to probe mid-air cockpit attack on Captain Smit

Russian strikes killed at least 11 people in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, officials said Saturday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a deal to buy Russian diesel that Kyiv warned would help bankroll Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Three children were among the 11 killed when Russian aerial bombs hit residential buildings, Mykhailo Semikin, the head of the regional military administration, said Saturday. At least 16 people were wounded in the attack, according to Ivan Fedorov, co-chair of the region’s defense council. The fate of another 12 people remains unknown, local authorities said.

Rescuers search for victims after deadly Russian strike in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia

Israeli forces fire tear gas at Palestinian olive harvesters as settlers hurl stones in West Bank.

Israeli forces fire tear gas at Palestinian

As the Jantar Mantar protest is ongoing, BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra has held a press conference where he said, "The four-kilometer area of Jantar Mantar is not the story of India.” Further adding that "There are some anarchists involved in Delhi and Jantar Mantar.”As he continued to say that India quiet, only a corner in Delhi is protesting. The protest site has thousands of security forces deployed; many demonstrators have been detained. While the BJP leader said, “There were attempts to hold Delhi captive. They wanted violence here; they wanted to create unrest.” In a stern tone, he declared, “the anarchists have failed”, continuing that “there is anarchy within the anarchists also.”<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jantar-mantar-not-the-story-of-india-bjp-s-sambit-patra-claims-anarchists-tried-to-hold-delhi-captive-1791623249798">Read more</a>

'Jantar Mantar not the story of India': BJP's Sambit Patra claims 'anarchists' tried to hold Delhi captive

The flydubai co-pilot who allegedly tried to hijack an Israel-bound flight and attacked a colleague in the cockpit spent about two years in Australia as a student. It is here that he was radicalised, according to prosecutors in the United Arab Emirates. Dr Hamad Saif al-Shamsi, attorney general of the UAE on Friday (Oct 9) said al-Hammami’s began to develop extremist views while he was studying at RMIT University in Melbourne.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/flydubai-co-pilot-developed-extremist-views-while-studying-in-australia-uae-prosecutors-1791613443387">Read more</a>

Flydubai co-pilot developed extremist views while studying in Australia: UAE prosecutors

Most Republican candidates in competitive congressional races are keeping their distance from US President Donald Trump ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, according to a news agency Reuters analysis. Reuters found that 41 of 62 Republican candidates in competitive House and Senate contests, about two-thirds, are trying to improve their prospects by separating themselves from the unpopular president.The steps include voting or speaking against Trump's policies, such as the war in Iran and his push on data centres, and removing mentions of him from campaign websites. Others have taken milder steps, such as declining to say whether they want him to campaign for them or skipping events he is attending.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-thirds-of-competitive-gop-candidates-split-with-trump-ahead-of-november-midterms-1791607673799">Read more</a>

Two-thirds of competitive GOP candidates split with trump ahead of November midterms

The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered a major reshuffle in the Police Department, transferring and posting 100 officers across the Union Territory with immediate effect. The order, issued by the Home Department under Government Order No. 499-Home of 2026, dated October 9, 2026, covers senior IPS officers, district police chiefs, CID officials, traffic and railway police, security establishments, training institutions and Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police battalions.&nbsp;Read more

J&K Government orders major police reshuffle, transfers 100 officers across UT

The flight carrying CJP founder Abhijit Dipke and his associates Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das has landed in Delhi.

CJP founder Abhijit Dipke landed in Delhi

Dhruv Rathee was detained at his home in Gurugram around 8 am. He was scheduled to participate in the CJP protest today.Rathee had been consistently supporting the CJP protest.

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was detained by Delhi Police

Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino on Friday (Oct 09) declared a “major disaster” after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked the Central American country, collapsing roads and buildings and injuring at least two people. “We are facing a major disaster,” Mulino said, adding that some roads near the epicentre had “completely collapsed”. He did not provide details of casualties.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/panama-president-declares-major-disaster-after-powerful-7-7-magnitude-earthquake-triggers-tsunami-warning-1791605192113">Read more</a>

Panama president declares ‘major disaster’ after powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake; over 80 aftershocks recorded

Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, on Friday (Oct 09) night as a Category 2 storm, bringing dangerous winds, life-threatening storm surge and flash-flood risks to the US Gulf Coast, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. The hurricane came ashore at around 8:30 pm local time, with maximum sustained winds of 105 miles per hour (165 km/h), according to the NHC's landfall update. The storm was moving north at about 19 mph (31 km/h), with hazardous conditions spreading inland.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hurricane-isaias-makes-landfall-in-florida-as-category-2-storm-threatens-gulf-coast-with-life-threatening-surge-1791598651663">Read more</a> &nbsp;

Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida as Category 2 storm with winds of 105mph, threatens Gulf Coast with life-threatening surge

Stay updated with today's top stories: USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego amid deployment concerns, Category 2 Hurricane Isaias makes landfall near Destin, Florida, and Delhi Police deploy over 35,000 personnel ahead of CJP protests at Jantar Mantar.

The USS Abraham Lincoln has returned to San Diego after an extended deployment supporting the US war on Iran. Behind emotional reunions were reports of food shortages, eight suicide attempts, communication difficulties and mounting concerns over the toll of months at sea. All you need to know Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, on Friday (Oct 09) night as a Category 2 storm, bringing dangerous winds, life-threatening storm surge and flash-flood risks to the US Gulf Coast, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. The hurricane came ashore at around 8:30 pm local time, with maximum sustained winds of 105 miles per hour (165 km/h), according to the NHC's landfall update. The storm was moving north at about 19 mph (31 km/h), with hazardous conditions spreading inland. In India, Delhi Police has stepped up security across central Delhi ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday (Oct 10), with more than 35,000 police and paramilitary personnel deployed across the national capital. Uniform-mounted body cameras, multi-layered barricades, Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel and the all-women Pink Force are among the measures being used as authorities seek to prevent a repeat of the clashes during the July 20 protest. Stay with us for the latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.

Stay updated with today's top stories: USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego amid deployment concerns, Category 2 Hurricane Isaias makes landfall near Destin, Florida, and Delhi Police deploy over 35,000 personnel ahead of CJP protests at Jantar Mantar.

Latest News India and World LIVE Updates: US warship returns amid scrutiny, Florida hit by hurricane, high security in Delhi

The Government of Malta and VFS Global have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) to expand cooperation on mobility, citizen services and skills development, the company said on Thursday (Oct 8). The agreement brings together Malta's Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs (MFEA), Identità, the country's identity management agency, and the Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS) under an expanded framework of cooperation. The declaration was signed in Valletta on the sidelines of the World Travel &amp; Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit in Malta. It was signed by Christopher Cutajar for MFEA, Col. Edric Zahra for Identità, Pierre Fenech for ITS and Zubin Karkaria, founder and CEO of VFS Global.&nbsp;The expanded partnership will include citizen and consular support services for Maltese nationals living overseas, in coordination with the MFEA. It will also broaden skills assessment services currently provided in collaboration with ITS. The existing partnership with ITS has focused on facilitating interviews for candidates in the hospitality and tourism sectors. Under the new framework, the scope will be extended to support talent requirements across other sectors, VFS Global said.&nbsp;The collaboration will also seek to facilitate a skilled and verified workforce to meet Malta's evolving employment needs and support initiatives aimed at positioning the country as a destination for international education. The agreement builds on VFS Global's longstanding partnership with the Maltese government and Identità, which currently covers short-stay and long-stay visa services as well as skills assessment.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Our partnership with the Government of Malta has evolved significantly since it began in 2008, and this MoU marks an important new chapter in that journey," Karkaria said. He said the expansion into citizen services for Maltese nationals overseas and skills development across strategic sectors reflected the confidence placed in VFS Global as a partner.&nbsp;VFS Global has worked with the Maltese government since 2008 and currently provides visa services on its behalf in 73 countries through 155 dedicated visa application centres. The company clarified that its role in the visa process is limited to administrative tasks such as collecting applications and documents and enrolling biometrics. Decisions to grant or refuse visas remain solely with the concerned embassy or Identità. The signing comes as Malta seeks to strengthen mobility, citizen services and workforce capabilities across key sectors.

Malta and VFS Global have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent to expand cooperation on citizen and consular services, skills assessment and workforce development. The partnership will support Maltese nationals overseas and broaden talent assessment beyond tourism and hospitality sectors.

The Government of Malta and VFS Global have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) to expand cooperation on mobility, citizen services and skills development, the company said on Thursday (Oct 8). The agreement brings together Malta's Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs (MFEA), Identità, the country's identity management agency, and the Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS) under an expanded framework of cooperation. The declaration was signed in Valletta on the sidelines of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit in Malta. It was signed by Christopher Cutajar for MFEA, Col. Edric Zahra for Identità, Pierre Fenech for ITS and Zubin Karkaria, founder and CEO of VFS Global. The expanded partnership will include citizen and consular support services for Maltese nationals living overseas, in coordination with the MFEA. It will also broaden skills assessment services currently provided in collaboration with ITS. The existing partnership with ITS has focused on facilitating interviews for candidates in the hospitality and tourism sectors. Under the new framework, the scope will be extended to support talent requirements across other sectors, VFS Global said. The collaboration will also seek to facilitate a skilled and verified workforce to meet Malta's evolving employment needs and support initiatives aimed at positioning the country as a destination for international education. The agreement builds on VFS Global's longstanding partnership with the Maltese government and Identità, which currently covers short-stay and long-stay visa services as well as skills assessment. "Our partnership with the Government of Malta has evolved significantly since it began in 2008, and this MoU marks an important new chapter in that journey," Karkaria said. He said the expansion into citizen services for Maltese nationals overseas and skills development across strategic sectors reflected the confidence placed in VFS Global as a partner. VFS Global has worked with the Maltese government since 2008 and currently provides visa services on its behalf in 73 countries through 155 dedicated visa application centres. The company clarified that its role in the visa process is limited to administrative tasks such as collecting applications and documents and enrolling biometrics. Decisions to grant or refuse visas remain solely with the concerned embassy or Identità. The signing comes as Malta seeks to strengthen mobility, citizen services and workforce capabilities across key sectors.

Malta and VFS Global have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent to expand cooperation on citizen and consular services, skills assessment and workforce development. The partnership will support Maltese nationals overseas and broaden talent assessment beyond tourism and hospitality sectors.

Malta expands partnership with VFS Global for consular services, skills assessment, workforce development

In top stories today, a 46-year-old Texas man was executed by lethal injection on Wednesday (Oct 7), marking the first execution in the United States since the botched execution of Tennessee death-row inmate Christa Pike a week earlier. The man, identified as Jamaal Howard, was executed in Texas after being sentenced to death for killing a store clerk during a robbery in 2000. His execution was the 30th carried out in the United States this year.In other big news of the day, Bollywood veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 after suffering cardiac arrest. Known for his powerful performances across Hindi and Marathi films and with a career spanning nearly five decades, the actor earned critical acclaim for films including Parinda, Krantiveer, Agni Sakshi, Welcome and many more.Moving on, drones exports between 2022 and 2025 totalled 16,822 according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) compiled by Visual Capitalist. The United States led global exports with 7,593 drones, followed by Iran with 6,800, which is 45.1% and 40.4% of the global total, respectively. While releasing the data, SIPRI took into consideration drones weighing at least 150 kilograms, along with one-way attack drones and loitering munitionsStay with us for the latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.

The Trump administration has suspended Microsoft from a US programme that allows companies to seek green cards for foreign workers employed in the country on H-1B visas. Vice President JD Vance and US Labour Department officials announced the action on Thursday, accusing Microsoft and other major technology and outsourcing companies of abusing the H-1B visa system at the expense of American workers.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-suspends-microsoft-infosys-tata-wipro-from-green-card-programme-over-alleged-h-1b-abuse-1791472557597">Read more.</a>

US suspends Microsoft, Infosys, Tata, Wipro from green card programme over alleged H-1B abuse

Indian Embassy in Riyadh on Thursday (Oct 8) urged Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain “alert and vigilant” as the country faces Yemen’s Houthis launched attacks. It also urged people to stay indoors and follow instructions issued by the local authorities. This comes amid renewed tensions as an Iran-backed group targets airports, including King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The attacks have disrupted flights as concerns were raised over safety in the kingdom’s airspace. Several Indian airlines have cancelled flights to Riyadh until October 10, while an Air India flight from Delhi was reportedly forced to return after an attack on an airport in Riyadh.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/remain-alert-and-vigilant-indian-embassy-warns-indians-in-saudi-arabia-amid-houthi-attacks-flight-cancellations-1791473523113">Read more.</a>

‘Remain alert and vigilant’: Indian Embassy warns Indians in Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks, flight cancellations

Christa Pike, the Tennessee death-row inmate who survived a failed lethal injection last week, is now walking around her hospital room, according to her lawyer. Pike was initially taken to hospital in a critical condition after prison staff administered two doses of pentobarbital during the execution. Her lawyers had warned beforehand that a medical condition could make the lethal injection procedure difficult.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/christa-pike-up-and-walking-after-botched-execution-what-we-know-1791467155437">Read more.</a>

Christa Pike ‘up and walking’ after botched execution – What we know

South Korea on Thursday (Oct 8) flight-tested its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon. This marks a significant step in Seoul’s push to build advanced conventional weapons capable of challenging sophisticated missile defence systems. The weapon, tested in the presence of President Lee Jae Myung, is designed to travel at least five times the speed of sound and manoeuvre during flight, making it harder to detect and intercept.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-tests-first-indigenous-hypersonic-weapon-amid-tensions-with-north-korea-1791461422709">Read more.</a>

South Korea tests first hypersonic weapon amid rising tensions with North Korea

A drone attack forced Russian tech giant Yandex to shut down a major data centre in Ryazan on Thursday (Oct 8) as the deadly war with Ukraine continues for more than four years. The attack resulted in a fire at the company’s data centre and damaged its infrastructure. Meanwhile, a Russian strike on two buses in Ukraine’s frontline city of Kramatorsk killed 30 people. The attacks underline the widening reach of the Russia-Ukraine war, with infrastructure and civilian areas increasingly caught in the crossfire.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/video-shows-russia-s-yandex-data-centre-catches-fire-after-drone-attack-30-killed-in-ukraine-bus-strike-1791459301596">Read more.</a>

Video shows Russia’s Yandex data centre on fire after drone attack; 30 killed in Ukraine bus strike

The GST Council on Thursday (Oct 08) approved a series of measures to simplify compliance, reduce litigation and ease the burden on taxpayers. The key decisions include removing GST officers’ power to arrest taxpayers, raising the prosecution threshold from Rs 1 crore to Rs 5 crore and reducing the general penalty.

India's GST Council bets on easier compliance, removes arrest powers and raises prosecution threshold

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said, “it intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the terrorist Houthi militia towards Riyadh”. Another ballistic missile was launched towards the southwestern city of Khamis Mushait, coalition spokesperson Colonel Turki al-Maliki posted on X.

Saudi-led coalition says three Houthi ballistic missiles intercepted

Seyed Ali Madani-Zadeh, Iran’s finance minister, has said worsening “inflation and rising prices have caused significant hardship for the people, and the decrease in purchasing power has put a lot of pressure on them”. Iran’s inflation has hit a record high in recent weeks, in the face of decades of Western sanctions and a US naval blockade during the ongoing war.

Iran’s finance minister says rising prices causing ‘significant hardship’ for people

The Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to 76-year-old Canadian poet and writer Anne Carson. The Swedish Academy stated that Carson was named as this year's Nobel Literature recipient for her “bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature.”&nbsp; &nbsp;

Canadian writer Anne Carson wins the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature

BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Thursday accused Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of nursing an “anarchist mindset” and said that the opposition parties were trying to “spread poison” in the society. BJP chief’s reaction came after cops were assaulted during the INDIA bloc MPs’ protest in Delhi on Wednesday, after which a case was filed.

BJP chief Nitin Nabin calls Rahul Gandhi ‘anarchist’

Israelis could lose their visa-free access to the United States after security lapses reportedly came to light following the thwarted attack on a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight.

Israel’s visa-free US travel privileges at risk after flydubai incident: Report

Forty-two former judges and retired veterans of constitutional office have expressed concern over what they described as a sustained campaign against the Election Commission of India, the judiciary and other constitutional institutions. In an open letter, the signatories said they had no political brief and were speaking out because “silence is no longer a neutral choice”. They alleged that constitutional bodies were facing attacks driven by political interests and warned of the consequences of undermining public trust in the country’s democratic institutions. "Our concern is grave. India's constitutional bodies are under sustained attack. The Election Commission of India stands at the centre of this assault," the letter read.

'EC at centre of assault': 42 ex-judges defend India's poll process in open letter 

India and Kazakhstan assessed the full scope of their bilateral ties while renewing their pledge to collaborate even more closely to turn their partnership into concrete results. The discussions took place during a meeting between India’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Y K Sailas Thangal, and Kazakhstan's Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Issagaliyev. "Amb Y K Sailas Thangal had a warm and productive meeting with the newly appointed Deputy Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan. The two sides reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations and reaffirmed their commitment to working even more closely to translate the strong India-Kazakhstan partnership into tangible outcomes," the Indian Embassy in Kazakhstan posted on X.

India and Kazakhstan vow to strengthen forward-looking partnership

Placing emphasis on the significance of India’s developmental engagement across Africa, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar conveyed that New Delhi’s policy trajectory has consistently been directed by the requirements and aspirations of its African partners. Addressing alumni of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme in Cote d’Ivoire, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar referenced Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s articulation of the Kampala principles eight years ago, noting that they established the foundational framework governing India’s partnership with the continent. “Where Africa is concerned, development partnership has always been central to our engagement, and we have taken a view that what we do in India should respond to the demands and priorities of our African partners. In fact, this was the central message some years ago when Prime Minister Modi, eight years ago, articulated what were called the Kampala principles of our engagement with Africa,” the EAM said. “And in that priority, in that demand, ITEC is very important because it is a vehicle to share our developmental experiences, our security experiences, our governance experiences, best practices, to also discuss technology and expertise together and equally, I must tell this to all of you; to also learn from the incoming people from the partner countries because every institution that you have gone to has also benefited from your presence up there,” he noted.

India’s developmental ties with Africa guided by partners’ needs, priorities: EAM Jaishankar

In a significant diplomatic gesture, India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, handed over a consignment consisting of essential anti-tuberculosis pharmaceuticals to Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health and Mass Media, Nalinda Jayatissa.&nbsp; The handover took place on Wednesday. "Standing together in the fight against TB! Pleased to hand over a 3-tonne consignment of essential anti-TB medicines to Hon. Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa today. These medicines will support Sri Lanka’s TB treatment and control efforts and contribute to strengthening the country’s response to tuberculosis," Santosh Jha posted on X. Previously, on September 28, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced that New Delhi had forwarded anti-tuberculosis pharmaceuticals to Colombo utilising an Indian Air Force aircraft, whilst reiterating India’s dedication towards bolstering Sri Lanka’s healthcare infrastructure.

India hands over three tonnes of anti-tuberculosis medicines to Sri Lanka

India on Thursday condemned the attacks targeting Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh over the past few days, which resulted in civilian deaths and injuries, calling the targeting of civilian infrastructure “completely unacceptable.” In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said, “India condemns the attacks over the past few days targeting Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which have resulted in civilian deaths and injuries.” “The targeting of civilian infrastructure is completely unacceptable,” the MEA said.

“Completely unacceptable”: India condemns attacks targeting Saudi airports

Congress general secretary KC Venugopal on Thursday said the INDIA bloc was fighting a “do-or-die” battle to protect voters and democracy, and accused the BJP, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of creating “anarchy” in Indian democracy. “Who is doing anarchy? BJP, Amit Shah, Modi, and Gyanesh Kumar are creating anarchy in Indian democracy. They are the destroyers of Indian democracy. We are here to protect democracy. That is what we are doing. This is a do-or-die fight for us to protect the voters—the common people of this country,” Venugopal said.

"Gyanesh Kumar must resign":  Opposition leaders raise ante ahead of protest march to Rajghat

The Delhi Police Crime Branch has begun investigating violence during the Cockroach Janata Party protest in New Delhi on July 20 and registered a case under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.The probe will examine whether the violence was premeditated and the alleged role of people involved in attacks on police, vandalism and damage to public property. Police said 2,873 suspects with criminal backgrounds were identified through facial recognition system data.

Delhi Police Crime Branch probes July 20 CJP protest violence

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said India is ready to work with the COP31 presidency, chairs and all parties towards an ambitious and balanced outcome at the upcoming climate summit in Antalya, Turkiye.Speaking at the Pre-COP31 negotiations in Fiji, Yadav called for greater climate ambition to be matched by climate finance, technology transfer and capacity-building. He also said COP31's success should be measured through concrete action rather than new targets or declarations.&nbsp;

India calls for ambitious, balanced COP31 outcome

The ports of Beirut and Tripoli in Lebanon have joined the IMEC Ports Club, a network of ports seeking to become part of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.IMEC was originally launched by India, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the US, France, Germany, Italy and the European Union. The planned corridor connects India to the Gulf and onward through Saudi Arabia and Jordan before reaching Haifa and Europe.

Lebanon's Beirut, Tripoli ports join IMEC Ports Club

The first commercial flight operated by a foreign airline since the outbreak of the Middle East war landed in Tehran on Thursday. Iraqi Airways operated the flight from Iraq's Najaf to Imam Khomeini Airport after receiving a US sanctions waiver.The flight landed at 6:50 am local time, according to Iranian state media. The development comes after restrictions on Iran's aviation sector forced several airlines to cancel international services.&nbsp;

First foreign airline flight lands in Iran since Middle East war began

Crude prices surged more than 3 per cent on Thursday after reports that the White House had asked the Pentagon to prepare options for possible strikes on sites in Iran ahead of the US midterm elections.Brent crude jumped 3.6 per cent to $130.80 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate rose 3.4 per cent to $91.27. The sharp rise has renewed concerns over inflation and disruptions to global energy supplies. Pasted text &nbsp;

Crude oil jumps over 3% amid fresh Iran tensions

Elon Musk's latest comments on Starlink's delayed entry into India have triggered a fresh debate over the country's satellite internet market, with the Tesla and SpaceX CEO accusing unnamed "oligarchs" of trying to protect their hold over India's connectivity sector. At the centre of the exchange was an X account known as DogeDesigner, whose post was amplified by Musk before he made the allegations. So, who is DogeDesigner and why does the account have such a close connection to Musk?<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-dogedesigner-all-we-know-about-the-x-account-that-sparked-india-musk-starlink-oligarchs-controversy-1791440139278">Click here to read</a><img src="https://cdn3.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20261008/image-1791441095774.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Who is DogeDesigner? All we know about the X account that sparked India-Musk-Starlink ‘oligarchs’ controversy"> &nbsp;

Who is DogeDesigner? All we know about the X account that sparked India-Musk-Starlink ‘oligarchs’ controversy

The death toll in the tragic Seemapuri building collapse in the Indian capital, New Delhi, rose to four on Thursday (Oct 08) morning. Among the dead is a four-month pregnant woman, who, as per reports, was alive in the immediate aftermath of the building collapse. The woman, identified as 21-year-old Gulafsa, even managed to call her family from beneath the rubble, asking for water. Her call helped rescuers pull her from the rubble of the four-storey residential building, but tragically she died after being taken to the hospital.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/seemapuri-building-collapse-pregnant-woman-called-family-for-water-from-beneath-rubble-death-toll-rises-to-4-1791436799249">Read more here</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn3.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20261008/image-1791437053027.jpg?rect=(0,110,604,453)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Seemapuri building collapse: Pregnant woman called family for water from beneath rubble; death toll rises to 4"></figure>

Seemapuri building collapse: Pregnant woman called family for water from beneath rubble; death toll rises to 4

More than 200,000 people have been displaced from their homes since fighting in Yemen has begun in recent weeks, according to data released by the United Nations’ International Organization for Migration.

Thousands displaced from their homes since fighting in Yemen

Sivarasa Anojan, a Sri Lankan migrant worker is facing death sentence in Saudi Arabia after an appellate court reportedly increased his punishment over a Facebook comment that was deemed insulting to Islam and Prophet Muhammad.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sri-lankan-tamil-worker-gets-death-sentence-in-saudi-arabia-over-blasphemy-calls-for-pardon-intensify-1791439184102">READ MORE</a>

Sri Lankan Tamil worker gets death sentence in Saudi Arabia over blasphemy

The White House, as per reports, has asked the Pentagon to develop military options for striking Iranian targets ahead of the upcoming US midterm elections. Citing two unnamed US administration officials, The Atlantic reported that the scale and targets of any potential operation remain under discussion, and no decision has been made to launch strikes. The US Central Command, which is overseeing the war effort, is preparing options, it added.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-readying-to-strike-iran-report-suggests-trump-preparing-to-put-on-show-of-strength-ahead-of-us-midterms-1791433671334">READ MORE</a>

US readying to strike Iran?

he Ministry of Communications has unequivocally stated its position on the regulatory framework for satellite communication services. The Ministry said that India's policies in this sphere are fair and non-discriminatory. This comes after Tesla boss Elon Musk has accused certain unnamed ‘oligarchs’ of blocking Starlink’s entry into India, alleging that they are trying to protect their “monopolistic chokehold” over the country’s people. Musk made the remarks on Wednesday (Oct 7) in a post on X while responding to a post citing government data that 11,256 listed villages lacked 4G coverage as of May 2026.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/baseless-and-misconceived-india-issues-statement-after-elon-musk-s-oligarchs-claim-over-starlink-delay-1791428405437">READ MORE</a>

India issues statement after Elon Musk's 'oligarchs' claim over Starlink delay

A major Yandex data center in Russia's Ryazan Oblast was reportedly damaged in an overnight drone attack, with a large fire reported at the industrial site. According to company updates, disruptions began at around 1:31 a.m., and roughly 40 minutes later the situation had not yet stabilized.

Russia's largest Yandex data center reportedly hit in drone attack

Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores are expected to face new criminal charges in the United States over allegations that Americans detained in Venezuela were tortured, according to various media reports.

Maduro and wife set to face charges over alleged torture of Americans

Bollywood veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 after suffering cardiac arrest. He passed away at 5:20 at his residence in Goa.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/veteran-bollywood-actor-nana-patekar-dies-away-at-75-1791425076901">READ MORE</a>

Bollywood veteran actor Nana Patekar dies

Military drones exports between 2022 and 2025 totalled 16,822 with United States leading global exports with 7,593 drones, followed by Iran.

In top stories today, a 46-year-old Texas man was executed by lethal injection on Wednesday (Oct 7), marking the first execution in the United States since the botched execution of Tennessee death-row inmate Christa Pike a week earlier. The man, identified as Jamaal Howard, was executed in Texas after being sentenced to death for killing a store clerk during a robbery in 2000. His execution was the 30th carried out in the United States this year. In other big news of the day, Bollywood veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 after suffering cardiac arrest. Known for his powerful performances across Hindi and Marathi films and with a career spanning nearly five decades, the actor earned critical acclaim for films including Parinda, Krantiveer, Agni Sakshi, Welcome and many more. Moving on, drones exports between 2022 and 2025 totalled 16,822 according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) compiled by Visual Capitalist. The United States led global exports with 7,593 drones, followed by Iran with 6,800, which is 45.1% and 40.4% of the global total, respectively. While releasing the data, SIPRI took into consideration drones weighing at least 150 kilograms, along with one-way attack drones and loitering munitions Stay with us for the latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.

Military drones exports between 2022 and 2025 totalled 16,822 with United States leading global exports with 7,593 drones, followed by Iran.

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