India has urged United Nations human rights mechanisms to avoid “politicisation” and “selectivity”, days after a UN human rights office expressed concern over mass detentions during the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led protests in Delhi.
Four women have been arrested in Maharashtra for allegedly stealing gold jewellery and cash worth ₹1.78 lakh from an elderly woman travelling on a state transport (ST) bus, according to a report by IANS published on October 14, 2026.
Two women were killed after a fire broke out at the Imperial Heights high-rise building in Nalasopara, Maharashtra’s Palghar district, late Tuesday night, October 13. Around 25 to 30 residents were rescued as firefighters launched an extensive operation to evacuate people trapped on the upper floors.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has expressed support for party activists Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde following their preventive arrest by Delhi Police in connection with a protest at Jantar Mantar.
The key news angle is that the Indian Embassy in Jakarta is using artificial intelligence to expand digital outreach on Indian culture, travel, scholarships, business and consular services. The announcement was shared by the embassy on October 13, 2026, with Ambassador Sandeep Chakravorty also highlighting the initiative during Navaratri and Durga Puja.
Delhi Police have arrested Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) activists Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde in connection with an alleged trespassing incident at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
At least 13 children have died after a boat carrying passengers capsized in the Ganga River in Bihar’s Vaishali district on Tuesday night, October 13. The accident occurred near Rampur Shyamchand village in the Raghopur area when the passengers were reportedly travelling to attend a feast in a neighbouring village.
Police in Cologne, Germany, have seized a red-and-gold robot after it allegedly touched a 16-year-old girl outside a fast-food restaurant. The incident was reportedly filmed and livestreamed. Investigators are examining whether the robot was remotely controlled and deliberately used to harass the girl.
A 24-year-old woman died after falling from the 10th floor of Hotel Celestial Omaxe in Lucknow on Monday evening, while her boyfriend from Sultanpur allegedly fled the scene. Police were alerted by hotel security around 6.35 pm, with DCP Mohammad Mushtaq confirming that forensic teams inspected room 1037 and the body was sent for post-mortem.
Prominent anti-drug activist Parwinder Singh Jhota was shot dead on Tuesday morning during a sting operation at a medical store in Mansa, Punjab. Jhota, a well-known whistleblower against substance abuse, was reportedly confronting a local chemist over the alleged illegal sale of synthetic drugs and prohibited pharmaceutical substances when the fatal shooting occurred.
A 52-year-old woman was beaten to death with sticks by neighbours on suspicion of practising witchcraft in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district on Sunday. After succumbing to her injuries at a private hospital, her family staged a protest outside the main accused's house in the Kachhi Pakki area. Police and FSL teams have launched an investigation into the murder.
According to media reports, around a dozen schools were targeted, including Apeejay School in Sector 16, Step by Step School and Delhi Public School (DPS). Authorities launched precautionary inspections after school administrations alerted police about the threats.
Activists from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) visited the Parliament Street Police Station in New Delhi on Monday, issuing a 24-hour ultimatum to the Delhi Police to designate a specific date and time for their proposed demonstration at Jantar Mantar.
A 23-year-old engineering student was found dead in a 1,000-foot-deep valley near the Naikwadi waterfall in Maharashtra’s Kolhapur district, following what police suspect was a premeditated murder over a marriage dispute. Her 25-year-old boyfriend was arrested on Sunday after inconsistencies emerged in his account of the incident.
Delhi and the wider National Capital Region woke up to a sudden spell of heavy rain and intense thunderstorms on Monday morning, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures and cooler conditions to the area. The unexpected weather system, which also affected neighboring cities like Noida, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad, led to localized waterlogging and slowed morning commutes.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant has declined a request from leaders of the opposition INDIA bloc for a meeting to submit a memorandum regarding alleged electoral irregularities. The judiciary advised the opposition delegation that any such grievances should be addressed through formal judicial proceedings rather than administrative channels.
US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an immediate 'energy ceasefire', halting strikes on critical power and fuel infrastructure. Issuing a direct warning on social media, the US leader urged both nations to adhere strictly to the terms without delay.
An IndiGo flight traveling from New Delhi to Chennai was safely diverted to Hyderabad on Sunday after smoke was detected inside the cabin. Aviation authorities confirmed that the incident stemmed from a passenger's personal electronic device, prompting immediate intervention by the flight crew.
A five-year-old girl was kidnapped and killed late Saturday night in a gated community in Hyderabad, Bollaram, by a security guard who had recently been dismissed from his job. The suspect allegedly demanded a ransom of INR 20 lakh while keeping the child's family unaware that she had already been murdered.
Poland has convened an emergency security meeting after police received information about a possible attack targeting Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, the country's Interior Ministry said on Sunday, October 11.
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