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Delhi Capitals have appointed former Sri Lanka pacer Chaminda Vaas as fast-bowling coach for the upcoming IPL season. Vaas replaces Munaf Patel, while former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh joins the franchise’s revamped coaching staff under Sourav Ganguly.

Opposition leaders expressed support for Abhijeet Dipke ahead of the ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ march after Delhi Police served him a notice asking him not to attend. BJP leader Ram Kadam, meanwhile, accused the Cockroach Janta Party founder of lying.

Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles marked Czech Day 2026 at the Czech Embassy in New Delhi, celebrating its origins in Prague and its Indian legacy. The company highlighted its historic models, return to India in 2018 and evolving modern classic motorcycle portfolio.

The Supreme Court registry has flagged 14 defects in Rahul Gandhi and 10 INDIA bloc leaders’ petition challenging the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Issues include missing documents, absent vakalatnamas, an illegible identity card and a court fee shortfall.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy likened the campaign to safeguard voting rights to another freedom struggle and urged Congress leaders in Delhi to participate. He accused the BJP government of misusing voter list revision and called for protecting eligible voters’ names.

Ajinkya Rahane has called for the IPL impact player rule to be scrapped, arguing that it hampers the development of all-rounders and gives batters an advantage. He said removing the rule could help bowlers and strengthen Indian cricket's all-rounder pool.

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.

Elon Musk has intensified his criticism of Mukesh Ambani amid delays in Starlink's India launch, sharing reports about Reliance-linked firms and BJP campaigns and donations. The dispute continues as the government works on satellite spectrum pricing and regulatory requirements.

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.

The Vivekananda International Foundation hosted a discussion on Dr P V Ramana’s book “India’s Maoists: Glimpses into Red Insurgency”, examining the Maoist movement’s evolution, geographical spread and security dimensions, with speakers discussing its history, counter-insurgency efforts and changing phases.

Bharti Airtel has launched new postpaid plans starting at Rs 499, offering customers one complimentary international roaming pack every year. The five-day pack includes 5GB data, outgoing calls and SMS benefits, along with entertainment and cloud-storage subscriptions.

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said he would not be surprised if his X handle was taken down before October 10 after a post thanking Mamata Banerjee for supporting the movement was restricted on the platform.

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said India is well placed to withstand global financial risks linked to AI valuations, debt and cybersecurity. He said a correction in AI valuations in advanced economies could potentially divert capital flows towards Indian markets.

CSIR-IGIB has invited applications for its one-month Advanced Training Course in Genomics and Molecular Technologies for Industrial Applications. The course offers hands-on training in DNA extraction, sequencing and NGS data analysis, with 30 seats available and applications closing on October 10.

The RBI may raise the policy repo rate by 50-75 basis points amid macroeconomic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainty, a Bandhan Life Insurance report said. It also flagged oil prices, global rates, AI-driven spending shifts and rupee pressure as key market concerns.

Sanitary workers and scavengers working at police stations across Telangana staged a protest at the Secretariat, seeking payment of salaries pending for 20 months. Workers said about 4,500 people were affected and appealed to senior officials to clear their dues.

An NIA court sentenced four ISIS operatives to five and six years in jail in the 'Voice of Hind' terror conspiracy case. The accused were convicted of criminal conspiracy and offences under UAPA and the IPC linked to ISIS propaganda and recruitment.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy recalled his association with the ABVP and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should win people’s hearts rather than divide the nation. He also criticised the Centre over Telangana projects and discussed education, language and the TDP.