India

Supreme Court intervention must pave the way for stringent laws to curb unethical pharmaceutical marketing practices and protect patients’ interests

The Supreme Court ruled out a Metro shutdown ahead of the CJP protest in Delhi, directing authorities to regulate Metro and railway services. It also asked officials to publicise arrangements, issue a traffic advisory and consider an alternative protest venue

Delhi Police suspended mobile internet services within a 4-km radius of the Janpath-Kartavya Path crossing until Saturday night ahead of the CJP protest. Security was tightened, with metro station closures and railway security reinforced

The Supreme Court has directed Rajasthan to act against industries polluting the Bandi, Luni and Jojari rivers. Measures include removing illegal discharge points, investigating unauthorised units, recovering environmental compensation, curbing illegal mining and establishing district-level monitoring mechanisms with regular progress reports

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said the NDA would allocate at least 34 per cent of its tickets to BC candidates in local body elections. His announcement followed the Supreme Court’s dismissal of the state’s challenge to the High Court ruling

CPI general secretary D Raja has condemned restrictions ahead of the October 10 Jantar Mantar protest, amid reports of train cancellations and disruption at 56 Metro stations. The INDIA bloc is set to discuss its campaign against alleged electoral irregularities

The Opposition’s campaign against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has revived debate over protest rights and public convenience. While demonstrations are vital to democracy, disruptions to transport and daily life raise questions about civic responsibility, government accountability and peaceful dissent

India has objected to US Vice-President JD Vance’s description of foreign workers as “foreign indentured servants”. The row follows the Trump administration’s suspension of several technology companies from the PERM green-card programme, amid allegations of misuse by the companies involved.

Delhi Police denied permission for the Cockroach Janta Party’s October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar, citing short notice, non-compliance with earlier undertakings, public safety and law-and-order concerns. Police also proposed closing entry and exit points at 57 metro stations

Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar will receive Israel’s Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism after fighting off an attacking co-pilot aboard a Flydubai aircraft. President Isaac Herzog praised his courage, saying the award would be presented after Machchhar recovers from his injuries.

A Supreme Court-appointed committee will inspect Rajasthan’s Vagad region from October 11 to 13 to assess mining, forests, land use and tribal livelihoods in the Aravallis. The findings will inform its conservation report, due before the Supreme Court by November 30

Coal supplies to Indian power plants rose 9 per cent in October compared with September, while daily stock depletion more than halved. The Coal Ministry said supplies were stabilising, with increased rail loading and redistribution measures supporting uninterrupted power generation

A 34-member Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force delegation visited India to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation and military ties. The delegation interacted with the Indian Army and DRDO, visited defence research institutions, and explored India's military capabilities and emerging technologies

The Kerala High Court ordered an FIR and full investigation into alleged financial dealings between CMRL and Exalogic Solutions, involving Pinarayi Vijayan’s family. The ruling follows an Enforcement Directorate probe, but registration of an FIR does not establish guilt

BSP chief Mayawati renewed her demand for the Bharat Ratna for Kanshi Ram on his death anniversary, urging workers to strengthen the party ahead of Assembly elections. She highlighted social justice, voting rights, unemployment, inflation, education and public welfare

Indian companies raised a record $12.5 billion through IPOs during January-September 2026, despite market volatility and foreign investor outflows. While average issue sizes increased, listing gains weakened and overall equity fundraising declined, testing the strength of domestic investor demand

The government has expanded price controls on non-scheduled anti-cancer medicines by capping trade margins at 30 per cent of MRP. The move could reduce prices by up to 70 per cent, saving patients an estimated Rs 2,500 crore annually

Tata Consultancy Services says the US suspension of its PERM programme participation is unlikely to affect its workforce strategy or customer engagements. The company cites limited recent PERM applications and plans to hire 15,000 additional US employees over five years

The World Bank estimates that Nepal's August 26 floods caused $1.66 billion in direct physical damage, with infrastructure accounting for 83 per cent. The disaster severely affected hydropower, transport networks and trade, highlighting the need for resilient reconstruction

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam took an early lead in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly bypolls as counting began on Friday. The contests are an early electoral test for Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's government after two former AIADMK legislators joined TVK

Democratic lawmakers Pramila Jayapal and Suzan DelBene have criticised the Trump administration's suspension of Microsoft, Adobe and other companies from the PERM programme, warning that the restrictions could disrupt families, threaten legal immigration pathways and undermine American innovation

Malhar Patekar explained that delays transporting Nana Patekar’s mortal remains from Goa to Pune led to his cremation after sunset. He also pledged to continue his father’s social work as film industry figures and political leaders gathered to pay tribute

The Trump administration has suspended the PERM green card process for India’s Infosys, TCS, Wipro and HCL Technologies, along with four other technology companies, amid alleged visa fraud investigations. The move halts new and pending applications involving the companies.