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Hindustan Times

October 2026

CJI Surya Kant declines Opposition leaders' request for meet over SIR, CEC Gyanesh Kumar; cites judicial propriety

The Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has declined a request by Opposition leaders to meet him on Monday, citing extensive reasons why such an interaction would not be appropriate at this juncture and in the present circumstances, dealing a setback to the Opposition’s plan to seek his intervention over the crackdown on a youth-led protest in Delhi and alleged irregularities in electoral processes

Mallikarjun Khargecongress president
We have scheduled a meeting between 4 and 5 pm, during which we will apprise him (CJI) of the situation. We cannot demand anything from him, but we will place our concerns before him with folded hands and request his intervention,
Rahul Gandhicongress leaders
Tomorrow, we will march to the Supreme Court as Indians, united beyond party, gender, caste, community and state. Youth, all opposition parties, civil society groups, all those who believe in democracy and stand by the Constitution of India, will walk with us,
The Prime Minister and the Home Minister have created chaos across the country. An undeclared Emergency is prevailing, and we will continue to fight against it. We will continue our fight to protect democracy and the constitutional rights of the people,

CJP leaders to visit Delhi's Parliament Street Police Station tomorrow, seek date for fresh Jantar Mantar protest

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders, including Saurav Das, will visit the Parliamentary Street Police Station at 10 am on Monday to seek a date for holding a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar

‘Deeply grieved’: Jaishankar assures all assistance to family of Indian killed in Riyadh attack

It is learnt that one Indian national injured in the Riyadh attack has unfortunately lost his life today. We convey our heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased. We are in touch with the family and will provide all support for ensuring the early repatriation of mortal remains,

7.7 Magnitude Quake Rocks Panama; Buildings Toppled, Aftershocks Continue

Panama is assessing the damage caused by a magnitude 7.7 earthquake and subsequent aftershocks, including a fresh magnitude 5.5 tremor on Saturday, October 10

‘Detain, deport foreign citizen Imran Khan': BJP leader Kirit Somaiya writes to Mumbai Police after actor joins protest

I don't have demands. I am here as a citizen, as a person who lives in this city. I am here to see why freedom of movement is being restricted. Why are people's voices being suppressed? That is why I am here,

Tornado in Fayetteville, NC? Latest radar updates as warning continues for Cumberland County

Radar indicated rotation in a storm moving through western Cumberland County, including the Fayetteville area

Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely."

Delhi-Chennai IndiGo flight diverted after smoke detected from ‘electronic device’: What rules say about carrying gadgets

We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers due to this unforeseen situation and are making all efforts to minimise it, including offering refreshments and sharing timely updates,
IndiGo flight 6E 6115, operating from Delhi to Chennai on October 11, 2026, was diverted to Hyderabad after smoke was detected from a customer’s personal electronic device,

Aftermath Inside Riyadh Airport After Deadly Strike That Killed 12 and Injured Over 300

Saudi authorities suspended airport operations following the attack, while the Iran-backed Houthis claimed responsibility, according to reports

Trump announces Russia-Ukraine ‘energy ceasefire’; Zelensky says ‘news to me’

Donald Trumppresident
Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine,

Siliguri posters urging buys from Hindu-owned shops trigger political row

This is not the first time the Manch has come under focus in Siliguri

Sukanta Majumdareducation
They (the Manch) must have thought of something before doing this. We are not a part of it. However, it is always up to the people to decide which shops they will visit,
Asok Bhattacharyaleader and former minister
Putting up such posters is a crime in a secular, democratic nation. The administration should not only remove the posters but also arrest those behind this communal campaign,
I cannot believe that posters asking people to buy meat and even biryani only from shops owned by Hindus could ever appear in West Bengal,
Jagaran Manchthe Hindu
This is not a diktat but an appeal. If people support businesses run by Hindus, it will also impact the local economy.”

Nepal Issues Urgent Budhi Gandaki Flood Warning From Chumanuwmi to Trishuli Dobhan

Authorities have urged people to stay away from the river up to Trishuli Dobhan and move to higher ground until the flood passes

Nuclear war, AI-enabled bioweapons could wipe out humanity by 2100: Lancet report

The report identifies the weaponisation of AI, including its use in developing biological weapons, as a potential existential threat alongside nuclear conflict

We divided hundreds of potential threats (diseases, injuries, socioeconomic drivers, and other threats) into a pyramid of threats with four categories: threats with the potential to lead to human extinction by 2100, major catastrophic threats, major risks and causes, and the wider threat landscape (figure 1). Threats with extinction potential, which represent the first category of the pyramid, include nuclear conflict with nuclear famine and the malicious use of AI, including bioweapons development,