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Hindustan Times

October 2026

Russia’s Trump card in the Ukraine war

Trump has been equivocating on the US-Ukraine situation throughout his second term; he publicly chastised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Oval Office in February 2025 for not being amenable to Russia’s conflict resolution plan

‘Response insufficient’: Iran claims US accepted ‘some of its seven conditions’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, made the remarks on Sunday, October 11, according to Iranian state media

In their response, they have accepted some of our conditions, while others remain unclear,
We presented seven conditions to the Americans and clearly stated that the Strait of Hormuz would not be opened to them, and no negotiations would take place, until these conditions are met,

BJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi over Tamil language remarks, rejects Emergency comparison

Why does the Congress always stand with foreign powers?”
Sudhanshu TrivedibJP MP
The reality is that the Tamil language has received full respect in Prime Minister Modi’s tenure, and efforts were made to take its many dimensions beyond the national level to the international level,
Since 1967 you are out of power in Tamil Nadu. Have you ever done anything of this sort?”
Narendra ModipM
You were not speaking the truth then, and you are not speaking the truth today,
Comparing it to a barricade is a mockery of democracy,

Security curb, barricade disrupt Sunday plans for tourists in Delhi

Our train, which was scheduled for Delhi on Saturday, was cancelled, so I took a bus. We were planning to visit a restaurant in Connaught Place, but police asked us to take a longer route. We were also told that the restaurant might be closed,
I had come for an excursion to the India Gate on Sunday but the police told me that I could neither sit on the lawns nor walk up to the monument.”
We had planned to spend a few hours around India Gate and then head towards Connaught Place, but we had to rethink our plans after seeing the barricades. We understand that security is important, but it is difficult to know which areas are accessible and where we can go,

John Brittas alleges assault by police during detention in CP

Brittas was detained at 12.57pm near F Block in Connaught Place, while talking to journalists during protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

John BrittasmP
Six CRPF personnel pushed and pinned me down to the seat. I became breathless. The DCP called me. He asked me to hand over the phone to the personnel with me and said I should be released immediately. He threatened to suspend them if they did not follow his orders. Only then was I released. This is my state despite being an MP,
What the Delhi Police is doing is wrong. The Supreme Court has said that... Students are being thrashed.... This 163 BNSS should be lifted. It’s the capital of the country

Gurdwara panel files complaint over protest at Bangla Sahib; CJP accuses police of forceful entry

Today, we, along with DSGMC president and other members of DSGMC, met the DCP and submitted a complaint. We humbly request all protesters to visit the gurdwara, pay their respects, have langar and rest. We will also arrange accommodation if needed. Medical facilities and other assistance were provided during their previous protest and will be provided again. However, we will not allow protests inside the gurdwara under any circumstances, regardless of the political party involved.”
Misleading videos may have been part of a coordinated attempt to create controversy in a place of worship and to provoke religious sentiments... No political party can be permitted to turn the sacred premises into a venue for political protest and propaganda... DSGMC requests police to identify all persons visible in the enclosed video who entered the gurdwara premises and participated in the protest and take legal action against those found involved,
Regarding the video circulated on social media alleging entry by police staff in Gurdwara Bangla Sahib... in the circulated video some police staff is shown walking in the common passage used by all devotees to reach the point where shoes are taken off. The process is the same for all devotees coming to the gurdwara. The video has been circulated deliberately with malicious intent, to outrage the feelings of a respectable religious community. Legal action is being initiated.”

3 killed as ‘drunk’ man rams his Mini Cooper into scooter in Keralam

Prima facie, it looks like he has a history of rash driving. We are verifying Instagram videos as well as footage from CCTV cameras at the spot. Forensic examination of the vehicle is also being done to look for traces of drugs,
K. S. Sudarshanindian activist and fifth RSS Chief (1931-2012)
Prima facie, the accused was drunk at the time. We have collected his blood and urine samples for confirmation. We will also check if he had consumed any narcotic substances. He has been charged with culpable homicide,

Manipur hill districts remain tense after Kamjong clashes, bodies of victims handed to kin

Taking away the head of a deceased person is a grave violation of our customary values, human dignity, and respect for the dead. If you fail to return the head, a heavy curse will fall upon your head and your generations to come

JNU teachers’ body questions professor’s dismissal, calls decision ‘hasty’

The order, signed by the vice chancellor seemingly in haste, attempts to usurp the power of dismissal that rightfully lies with the Executive Council. As per Statute 30 of the JNU Act, it is not the VC but the Executive Council that has the authority to dismiss faculty members,

Aishwarya Rai pens sweet note for ‘dearest pa’ Amitabh Bachchan on his 84th birthday, shares his unseen pic with Aaradhya Bachchan

Apart from Aishwarya, Sanjay Dutt, Chiranjeevi, Prabhas, Anupam Kher, Ajay Devgn, Farah Khan, Kajol and Shatrughan Sinha, among others, extended their heartfelt wishes to Big B on his birthday

PM Modi urges youth to ‘dream big, think differently’; unveils ₹13,000 crore projects in Tamil Nadu

Today the world is looking for solutions, and you have the potential to provide them… There is infinite opportunity in India today. I urge all of you here to give yourselves a chance to be fearless. Work on your ideas. Dream big, think differently, and be fearless,
Vijay (actor)tamil Nadu CM
Under the SSA scheme, an amount of ₹5,110 crore of the central share is due to Tamil Nadu. I request the Government of India to release the amount without any conditionalities,
Governments changed, but my resolve to develop Tamil Nadu and serve the people here

‘Attacks must cease’: India condemns strikes on commercial ships, seafarers in Strait of Hormuz after 2 Indians missing

In a separate incident, the MT Valthera, a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker, was struck by an unknown projectile, triggering a fire on board

The safety and security of Indian seafarers remain a priority for the Government of India,
Attacks on commercial vessels, seafarers, and civilian infrastructure must cease,

Tiger that killed man at UK wildlife park will not be euthanised, park confirms

The man who I saw on the bridge with his earpods in dancing was happily enjoying seeing the tiger,
At first, we were all scared and confused because we had no idea what was going on. Different routes had been closed off, and staff were positioned around the park directing visitors where to go,
We can reassure everyone that he is safe and well and will not be euthanised as a result of this incident,

Supreme Court stresses due process as detentions continue; Opposition and CJP vow to press on with protests

A phalanx of 40,000 security personnel detained roughly 700 people on Sunday as sporadic protests against chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar continued to bubble up across the Capital for a second consecutive day as the Supreme Court underlined that detentions must be lawful and traffic movement eased with the metro running and fewer road barriers

We would like to ponder on how far the police acts fall in sync with the requirement of expression under Article 19,
John BrittasmP
Manhandled, dragged, assaulted and misbehaved inside a police vehicle and dumped by the roadside — for the crime of speaking to the media. This is not merely an assault on an MP. It is an assault on democratic freedoms and the rule of law. More chillingly, it happened within hours of the Supreme Court issuing directions to safeguard peaceful protest and constitutional rights,
I had come for an excursion to the India Gate on Sunday but police said I would not be able to sit on the lawns, or even walk to monument. They asked us to take a photo and leave.”
Sourav Das (actor)cJP co-conveners
The entire country is facing an emergency-like situation. The protesters just want to put out their problems in front of the government. Today, the state is at war with its own citizens,
Abhijeet DipkecJP founder
The CJP will neither back down nor be intimidated…we will hit the streets again,
These leaders are pushing young people into a movement that could ruin their careers,

Red alert in Delhi as heavy rain hits parts of capital, NCR areas; waterlogging at several places

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the national capital, warning of heavy rainfall exceeding 15 mm per hour and severe thunderstorms with wind gusts of 62-87 kmph

Vidyut Jammwal says Bollywood can't compete with Hollywood using money: 'Just by spending money, you cannot create phenomenal stuff' | Interview

Things have changed. We are doing excellent,... The standard of action is very high here now. We get the best action directors in our films now. I get the opportunity to work with everybody who is big in India, also.”
I am not talking just about our industry, but about people in general, too. Money is not everything. There is a certain mindset change that needs to be brought,
The only difference there is the legal system. The laws are very strict, the insurance companies are very fastidious about what the actor can do,
It’s very different from what we have here. Yes, the money they spend is phenomenal, but just by spending money, you cannot create phenomenal stuff. You see a different kind of planning, professionalism, discipline, and legal aspects. They are very particular about what they do. That is a big difference.”
If a person suddenly gets a lot of money, it doesn’t mean they will suddenly learn manners, too.”

Why is Lamar Jackson not playing tonight vs Falcons? When will Ravens QB return? Latest update

However, Baltimore will have to navigate the matchup without star quarterback Lamar Jackson, who remains sidelined with an ankle injury