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India will host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on October 26-27 in New Delhi, bringing together parliamentary leaders to discuss people-centric development and cooperation. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla held talks with Russia’s Vyacheslav Volodin, stressing counterterrorism and bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel on their Raising Day, praising their valour, determination and sacrifices. The ITBP, raised in 1962, guards the India-China border and also undertakes internal security, disaster relief and rescue operations.

The Road Transport Ministry has proposed separate colour schemes for driving licences issued to Indian and foreign nationals, mandatory blood group and emergency contact details, stricter tutorial assessments, fee waivers for select Aadhaar-authenticated services and a 15-day deadline for processing changes.

BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi called Rahul Gandhi a “failed product”, citing the Congress’s 2014 Lok Sabha performance, Gandhi’s education and professional associations, and Barack Obama’s memoir. His remarks came during a press conference criticising Gandhi’s leadership and political record.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched 43 Yamuna cleaning projects worth Rs 8,941 crore and pledged to clean the river in Delhi by May 2029. The initiatives include sewage treatment plants, sewer network expansion and drainage improvements across colonies and villages.

A man identified as Mohammad Shuaib Alam was caught by a CISF jawan after allegedly fleeing security checks at Delhi’s Jama Masjid Metro station. Police said 155 grams of a substance suspected to be gold paste was recovered from his bag.

Veteran BJP leader and former Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani, 98, is being discharged from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital after showing improvement following treatment for a chest infection. He was admitted on October 16 and remains a prominent figure in Indian politics

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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.