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The Supreme Court on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, made absolute the protection from arrest for journalist Abhishek Upadhyay. He faced a road rage case after reporting on alleged theft at the Ayodhya Ram Temple. The Bench said the “arrest of the petitioner shall remain stayed until further notice” for him.
Thai authorities are flooding villages north of Bangkok to protect the capital from monsoon waters. Residents like Kamonchanok Sathaphonamonwut now live in soaked homes, as stilt houses are no longer high enough to stay dry. “All we can do is deal with the consequences,” she said, while navigating by boat.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain Asaram’s bail plea regarding a 2013 Gandhinagar rape case. The court said it would hear his appeal against a Jodhpur conviction only after he surrenders. Asaram, 85, is currently on parole until October 26. The bench posted the matter for November 17.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the sale of a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank to Fairfax Financial Holdings for ₹52,878.08 crore on Wednesday. This major disinvestment involves shares from the government and LIC. The winning bid of ₹81 per share beat the fair value, marking a significant financial deal.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Ministry of External Affairs to issue a public notice for families of 51 Indians who died in the Russia-Ukraine war. The court said the right to seek compensation must be enforced. “Ultimately, our diplomatic and consular efforts will help,” the ministry said.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said rural women are shaping the state's economy through banking, self-help groups, and agricultural technology. He noted, "The state could become truly prosperous and strong only when women in rural areas prospered." These efforts now help many women become leaders in the development journey.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday protected journalist Abhishek Upadhyay from coercive action in a Ghaziabad road rage case. The bench quashed an August 22 police notice sent to X seeking his personal data. Judges told the state, "That appears to be an overkill," while allowing him to challenge the FIR.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal spoke at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum about India’s global partnerships. He said, "We are looking to build trusted partnerships in which countries can rely on one another as part of integrated supply chains." India now wants to balance self-sufficiency with reliable trade ties across borders.
Zee News ranked the top five CLAT coaching institutes in India to help students navigate the competitive exam. Knowledge Nation Law Centre took the top spot, followed by Career Launcher. With 65,000 students competing for 3,000 seats, the report showed that choosing the right coaching partner is very important today.
The Supreme Court on October 14 advanced the Delhi electoral roll hearing to October 28. The court acted after advocate Prashant Bhushan said voters deleted during the revision were forced to use Form 6. CJI Surya Kant said, "The court was considering an order to address the issue" for these voters.
Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday slammed the Delhi Police after CJP leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das got five days of judicial custody. Gandhi said, "Jantar Mantar belongs to the people of India. We will reclaim it." He backed protesters who demanded the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar during the demonstration.
The Boxing Federation of India suspended secretary general Pramod Kumar on Tuesday. President Ajay Singh cited financial irregularities and misuse of authority for this action. This move came one day after Kumar wrote to PM Modi alleging criminal intimidation. The federation said, "You are hereby placed under interim suspension," pending inquiry.