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Travel restrictions across Delhi and the National Capital Region triggered traffic jams, disrupted public transport and pushed taxi fares higher on Saturday. Commuters reported long walks, difficulty reaching railway stations and delays, while police detained three CJP leaders heading to protest

Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Jairam Ramesh criticised the detention of protesters in Delhi over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. They accused the Centre of undermining democracy, questioned the Election Commission and demanded the CEC’s resignation

The Centre has clarified that no land acquisition requisitions have been sent to State governments for three proposed high-speed rail corridors linking Hyderabad with Chennai, Bengaluru and Pune. Alignment studies are underway, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy said after meeting Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

A contempt petition before the Supreme Court alleges Delhi authorities violated an October 9 order against completely suspending Metro services ahead of a proposed protest. The petitioner claims station gates remained shut and services were curtailed despite the court’s directions

After CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and two co-conveners were detained at Delhi airport, he named organisation in-charge Ajinkya Shinde to lead the party’s protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Police said Dipke was informed of his grandmother’s death in Maharashtra’s Hingoli district

A bus carrying detained protesters came under stone-pelting attack in Delhi’s Jhandewalan area as police detained people heading towards the proposed CJP protest. Security was tightened, traffic diversions were imposed, and more than 1,000 protesters were detained across the capital

The Supreme Court Bar Association and Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association sought Chief Justice Surya Kant’s intervention over lawyers’ detention during a Delhi protest. SCBA president Pradeep Kumar Rai later said the lawyers had reportedly been released following the CJI’s intervention

Around 1,000 protesters were detained across Delhi ahead of the CJP-led agitation demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged SIR irregularities. CJP leaders, influencer Dhruv Rathee and Opposition figures were among those detained as security measures intensified

Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar backed the Cockroach Janta Party's protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, criticised restrictions on demonstrators and urged the government to hold talks, warning that political parties risk alienating the younger generation

Former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu criticised political parties for allegedly maligning the Election Commission amid the CJP’s planned protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He defended the poll body and urged parties to raise concerns fairly and peacefully.

Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke’s grandmother died in Maharashtra’s Hingoli district on Saturday. Dipke was detained at Delhi airport ahead of a protest seeking Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, while his family prepared to travel for last rites

Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and members Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were detained at Delhi airport ahead of their planned Jantar Mantar protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the electoral rolls revision process.

Around 200 people were detained in Delhi amid a Cockroach Janata Party-led protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and two spokespersons were detained at IGI Airport, while security measures were tightened across the capital.

Train cancellations amid heightened security for the CJP protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar disrupted travel plans in Delhi on Saturday. While some passengers struggled to reach their destinations, others reported smooth journeys amid extensive security arrangements across the Capital.

Social media influencer Dhruv Rathee was reportedly detained by Gurugram Police ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party’s proposed protest at Jantar Mantar. The development comes amid heightened security in Delhi, with border checks, drone surveillance and restrictions at Metro stations.

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Delhi has stepped up security ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party protest at Jantar Mantar, with border checks, drone surveillance and body cameras deployed. Metro stations have reportedly been closed, while prohibitory orders and an internet suspension affect designated areas.

Security has been tightened outside Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s Delhi residence and across the national Capital ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party protest. Police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed, while traffic diversions and vehicle checks are underway.

India has warned Pakistan that nuclear threats will not deter its response to terrorism. Speaking at the UN, Anmol Sher Bedi defended Operation Sindoor, criticised Pakistan's alleged use of terrorism to trigger crises and raised concerns over nuclear proliferation.

US President Donald Trump thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for a diesel supply deal, defended the agreement amid criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and claimed oil prices were falling. Trump also discussed Iran, a reported Riyadh airport attack and the Fort Hood shooter.

President Droupadi Murmu asked the INDIA bloc delegation to provide evidence supporting its allegations of "vote theft" and electoral irregularities during a meeting at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The opposition leaders, led by Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, submitted a memorandum against the Election Commission and CEC Gyanesh Kumar, and said they would furnish evidence and also approach the Supreme Court.

Shai Hope’s 45-ball century and Sherfane Rutherford’s explosive 84 powered West Indies to a six-wicket victory over India in the second T20I. Chasing 250, the visitors reached 252 for four with two overs remaining, taking a 1-0 series lead

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