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YouTuber Dhruv Rathee gets bailable warrants from Delhi court in 2018 defamation case
Delhi | Oct 17, 2026, 12:29 PM ISTDays after he was warned against participating in protest at Jantar Mantar, YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has been issued bailable warrants in a 2018 defamation case filed by BJP IT cell member Vikas Pandey.
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Pinarayi Vijayan summoned by ED on October 23 in CMRL-linked money laundering case
India | Oct 16, 2026, 11:38 PM ISTThe Enforcement Directorate has summoned former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for questioning on October 23 in a money laundering investigation linked to alleged payments by CMRL to his daughter Veena Vijayan's company. The summons follows two FIRs registered by Kerala's Vigilance Bureau.
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Twisha Sharma case: SC issues notice to CBI, Giribala Singh on plea to shift probe to Delhi
India | Oct 16, 2026, 02:00 PM ISTTwisha Sharma death case: Supreme Court issues notice to CBI, Giribala Singh on plea to shift probe from Bhopal to Delhi
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Will take all possible measures: Delhi Police assures HC on CJP's Oct 16 protest at Connaught Place
Delhi | Oct 15, 2026, 11:54 PM ISTCockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijit Dipke has announced a protest to be held on October 16 at Central Park in Connaught Place, Delhi. Dipke called a gathering at Central Park under the banner "Lehra Do Tiranga".
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'Nobody can browbeat judiciary': Supreme Court pulls up Rahul Gandhi, seeks explanation for conduct
India | Oct 15, 2026, 11:54 PM ISTChief Justice Surya Kant asserted, "Nobody can browbeat the judiciary," as the Supreme Court issued notice to Rahul Gandhi to explain his conduct in leading the INDIA bloc protest march to the top court on October 12.
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SC issues notice to Gyanesh Kumar, EC over plea on SIR; seeks Delhi govt's reply on Jantar Mantar
India | Oct 15, 2026, 01:39 PM ISTWhile hearing a plea by INDIA bloc's over the SIR drive in India, a two-judge bench comprising CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymlaya Bagchi has issued a notice to CEC Gyanesh Kumar, and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi.
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Rajpal Yadav deposits Rs 2 crore in cheque bounce case; SC seeks mediation, orders passport release
Entertainment | Oct 15, 2026, 01:12 PM ISTRajpal Yadav deposited Rs 2 crore with the Supreme Court Registry in a cheque bounce case. The court asked both parties to explore mediation and directed the trial court to release his passport subject to appropriate conditions for professional travel abroad.
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'Social backwardness can't be transferred': SC upholds Madras HC order on quota for converts
India | Oct 15, 2026, 12:11 PM ISTA two-judge bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justices PK Mishra and Shree Chandrashekhar observed that "social backwardness cannot be transferred" if a person has converted to any other religion. It also mentioned the Constitution (Schedule Castes) Order of 1950 while making the observations.
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In Supreme Court, Delhi Police defends refusing permission to CJP protest, cites July stir learnings
India | Oct 15, 2026, 12:01 PM ISTCiting previous learnings, Delhi Police described the CJP’s July 20 ‘Chalo Sansad’ march over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak as unauthorised, unlawful and illegal. The police alleged that the protest involved an unlawful assembly and attacks on police personnel.
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SIR issue, restrictions on metro, police action, mass detentions in focus as SC hears pleas today
India | Oct 15, 2026, 07:59 AM ISTThe Supreme Court will hear petitions filed by Rahul Gandhi and 12 other opposition leaders seeking transparency in the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
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Supreme Court to hear Rahul Gandhi, other INDIA bloc leaders' plea against CEC, SIR today
India | Oct 15, 2026, 12:00 AM ISTThe Opposition leaders filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court on Monday, challenging the Election Commission's SIR of electoral rolls. The Opposition has demanded an immediate halt to the SIR exercise and the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged 'vote chori'.
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No trains cancelled or curtailed during protest: DMRC tells SC 85% of network remained operational
India | Oct 14, 2026, 05:08 PM ISTThe Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) had closed the entry and exit gates of 45 metro stations on October 10 due to CJP's anti-CEC protest. The stations were opened after a 25-hour closure.
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HPEC portal launched after SC order, complaints regarding NEET UG protests can now be filed
India | Oct 13, 2026, 11:31 PM ISTIn July, the Supreme Court constituted a five-member committee to conduct an independent inquiry into allegations of violence during student protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar and in other parts of the country.
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Rahul Gandhi gets Supreme Court relief in Rafale case over remarks on PM Modi, trial stayed
India | Oct 13, 2026, 12:52 PM ISTA bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Apresh Kumar Singh issued notice on Gandhi’s petition and directed the respondents to file their replies within four weeks.
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Missing signatures to Rs 220 court fee shortfall: 14 defects flagged in INDIA bloc's SIR petition
India | Oct 12, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTThe petition has made the Election Commission of India (EC), Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, and other Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi parties in the case.
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Rahul Gandhi challenges SIR in SC, Opposition seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation
India | Oct 12, 2026, 10:58 PM ISTThe Opposition has demanded a halt to SIR and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged 'vote chori'.
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BJP Mahila Morcha protests outside Congress HQ over harassment allegations against Bimol Akoijam
India | Oct 12, 2026, 02:19 PM ISTBJP Mahila Morcha workers protested outside the Congress headquarters in New Delhi, raising slogans against Rahul Gandhi and demanding action against Congress MP Bimol Akoijam over sexual harassment allegations involving female students at JNU.
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Jantar Mantar no longer a designated protest site, government names 3 alternative venues
India | Oct 12, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTThe Delhi Police has notified that Jantar Mantar is no longer a protest site and named three other alternatives: Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in East Delhi. It said detailed and revised SOPs will be issued soon.
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CJI rejects Rahul Gandhi's meeting request over 'vote chori' ahead of INDIA bloc's march to SC
India | Oct 11, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTOpposition parties have announced a protest march to the Supreme Court on Monday and submit a memorandum to the CJI over allegations of 'vote chori', the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, and their demand for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
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No barricading or internet shutdown, metro to run normally: SC to Delhi Police on CJP's protest
India | Oct 11, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTA two-judge bench of Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana directed that public movement should be restored in Delhi and there should be no curbs on internet services. However, it said necessary restrictions can be placed to ensure law and order is maintained if required.