- 5h ago
India detains protest leader Abhijeet Dipke before a banned rally in New Delhi
Delhi police detained Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the youth-led cockroach movement, on Friday, 16 October, shortly before a planned protest against the chief election commissioner. Student activist Neha Bora was also detained as she tried to reach the rally site.
- 3d ago
Thirteen children die after a boat capsizes in the Ganges in India's Bihar state
The boat was carrying between 15 and 20 children when it overturned on Tuesday evening, 13 October, near Vaishali in Bihar. Thirteen bodies had been recovered by Wednesday, and the search for others is still under way.
- 4d ago
India: thousands detained as Cockroach movement protests voter roll revision in Delhi
Two Cockroach movement leaders were reported sentenced to five days in jail after climbing barricades at Jantar Mantar, as opposition leader Rahul Gandhi accused Delhi police of violence against students and activists.
- Oct 9
UAE prosecutors say flydubai co-pilot planned 9/11-inspired suicide attack on Tel Aviv airport
The UAE attorney general says the 29-year-old Omani co-pilot planned to crash the 30 September Dubai-Tel Aviv flight into Ben Gurion airport's passenger terminal after an axe attack on the captain was stopped by crew and passengers.
- Oct 8
Bollywood actor Nana Patekar dies at 75 after cardiac arrest at his Goa home
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar died on Thursday in Goa, aged 75, after a suspected cardiac arrest at his home. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and fellow actors led the tributes.
- Oct 8
Musk escalates Starlink row with Ambani, citing reports on Reliance-linked donations to BJP
Musk named Mukesh Ambani directly on Thursday and on Friday called him India's "prime minister", while Starlink still awaits commercial approval in India. On Saturday he shared reports linking Reliance-associated donations to Modi's BJP.
- Oct 6
Seven countries enter race for 2036 Summer Olympics as IOC sets three-year selection process
The International Olympic Committee confirmed seven countries in dialogue for the 2036 Summer Games, setting an October 31 deadline ahead of a mid-2029 host vote.
- Oct 6
India cancels Delhi-bound trains and detains protesters over voter-roll row
Police cancelled trains to Delhi and suspended mass transit ahead of a Saturday rally at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of election commission chief Gyanesh Kumar. The voter-roll revision has removed more than 130 million names.
- Oct 2
India Supreme Court demands answers from government and election chief over deletion of 130 million voters
The Supreme Court of India issued formal notices to the Union government and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on 5 October 2026, following four days of nationwide protests over the removal of 130 million names from voter lists.
- Sep 30
FlyDubai copilot attacks captain with emergency axe before passengers abort crash attempt on Israel flight
Emirati authorities detained 29-year-old Omani copilot Hamam al-Hammami after he wounded captain Smit Machchhar with a cockpit axe on flight FL1073 to Tel Aviv, forcing an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
- Sep 13
China proposes open-source AI zone for BRICS members at New Delhi summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced plans for a shared AI platform, large language model cooperation, and new trade initiatives at the summit in India.
- Sep 13
China and India offer mediation on Ukraine as Moscow eyes trilateral talks
India and China have offered good offices to mediate peace talks during the BRICS summit in New Delhi, while Russia and Ukraine explore potential trilateral negotiations with the United States.
- Sep 13
Modi and Xi agree to resolve border dispute at 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi, pledging an honest and reasonable approach to settling their border dispute as Xi visited India for the first time since 2019.
- Sep 12
BRICS leaders urge maximum restraint in Middle East during New Delhi summit
Meeting in New Delhi, 11 BRICS member states unanimously adopted a joint declaration calling for de-escalation in the Middle East as bilateral sideline talks addressed trade and security ties.
- Sep 11
BRICS leaders adopt New Delhi Declaration, avoiding direct blame in Middle East war
The 18th BRICS summit concluded in New Delhi on 13 September 2026 after unanimous approval of a 45-page declaration addressing Middle East tensions and global trade.
- Sep 7
Eiffel Tower reopens after staff strike over removal of female employees during religious visit
The Eiffel Tower reopened on Tuesday after a day-long staff walkout triggered by management instructions that removed female workers from view during a visit by a 100-member Hindu delegation.
- Sep 1
Modi urges Putin to end Ukraine war during Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit talks in Bishkek
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek that the war in Ukraine must end for humanity's sake, calling for a cessation of hostilities ahead of the SCO summit.
- Sep 1
Eurasian leaders convene in Bishkek for 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit
Heads of state from ten member nations gathered in Kyrgyzstan for the 25th anniversary summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, holding bilateral talks on trade, security, and the war in Ukraine.
- Aug 15
Modi promises free exam coaching and AI training after 'cockroach' youth protests force minister out
Prime Minister Narendra Modi used India's 79th Independence Day speech to announce free exam coaching and AI training for 10 million youths, weeks after the Cockroach Janta Party protests forced his education minister's resignation.
- Aug 10
US judge dismisses criminal fraud and bribery case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani
Brooklyn-based US District Judge Nicholas Garaufis dismissed fraud and bribery charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani on August 10, after the Justice Department abandoned the prosecution in May. The judge criticised the department's process as 'highly unusual.'
