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The Foreigners Regional Registration Office asked actor Imran Khan to leave India by October 28. The U.S. citizen and OCI cardholder got this notice after he joined a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Mumbai. Officials said he violated the law by taking part in the public demonstration.
The BJP has warned of a Bangladesh-style regime change bid in India following protests over electoral irregularities. On Thursday, October 15, senior advocate Prashant Bhushan endorsed regime change, sparking a sharp political battle. Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said, "The Opposition had openly declared its goal of regime change through elections."
Vijay-led TVK joined the INDIA bloc’s protest in Chennai against the Election Commission on October 15. VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan said, "TVK has already joined the INDIA bloc." The party opposed the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and may soon join similar protests at the national level as well.
Higher Education Minister Roji M. John said on Friday (October 16) that the government started steps to appoint permanent Vice-Chancellors in all universities. Many universities currently lack permanent heads. The Minister said, "The government will not tolerate any kind of communalisation of higher education institutions or interventions that lead to ideological polarisation."
The Supreme Court said it will intervene if traders face issues due to the CJP protest in CP. Chief Justice Kant said, “Some actions may be needed.” Traders reported that recent protests disrupted sales and traffic. Many organisations asked leaders to ensure that markets remain open for workers and customers.
The Supreme Court on October 16 said it would hear a plea regarding restrictions for the CJP protest at Connaught Place on October 26. Traders fear business losses during the festive season. Justice Bagchi said, “If we feel that the NDMC's order is a disproportionate restriction, we will act.”
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said on Friday he was willing to apologise if the Supreme Court found his remarks inappropriate. Raut said he and his party never intended to commit contempt of court. "If this demand is wrong, then I apologise to the Supreme Court," Raut told reporters.
The Delhi government approved a 1,050-member State Disaster Response Force to handle emergencies like fires and building collapses. The Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta cleared the plan. The NDRF will train these personnel to improve rescue operations. Officials said the force will work in phases across all districts.
Gautam Budh Nagar started training 85 self-help group women in first aid and fire safety on October 15. Officials said the three-day programme helps women assist their communities during emergencies. "Women associated with self-help groups can play an effective role in making their families and communities aware," Ajit Kumar Singh said.
The Union government decided to de-notify Jantar Mantar as a protest site in the national capital earlier this week. This space often served as a base camp for popular agitations. Many now wonder if this move impacts the freedom to raise voices and protest against the state’s seat of power.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi challenged the BJP over Elon Musk’s recent remarks regarding Starlink’s entry into India. Speaking in Hyderabad on October 16, Owaisi said, "We were always against Narendra Modi and will remain so. But how can Elon Musk say this kind of thing about our India's Prime Minister?"
Rahul Gandhi on Friday questioned the government over Marco Rubio’s proposed meeting with Indian officials in Mumbai next week. Gandhi said, "Modi ji, your officials in the External Affairs Ministry are confused about what's going on." He asked the Prime Minister to explain why the visit details were announced externally.