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Three journalists who accused a Delhi police officer of sexual harassment now face an FIR. The officer, Vivek Bhagat, filed a complaint alleging the women made caste-based remarks during an October 3 protest. Police have transferred the harassment claims to the Crime Branch, where the investigation is currently ongoing today.
Karnataka BJP president B Y Vijayendra on Wednesday alleged that internal power struggles within the Congress could lead to a third Chief Minister. He claimed, "If the power struggle within the Congress continues in this manner, it would not be surprising if Karnataka gets a third CM." Tensions remain high.
A mob torched a medical store and demolished part of an accused's house in Mansa on Wednesday, 14 October, following the murder of activist Parvinder Singh Jhota. Police arrested shop owner Ashwani Kumar in Rajasthan. Meanwhile, a joint action committee called for a Punjab bandh on Thursday to protest violence.
Congress workers submitted a memorandum to the superintendent of police on Wednesday, seeking action after BJP workers allegedly hoisted their party flag at the Ballia office on Tuesday. The police started an investigation into the incident. Superintendent Iraj Raja said, "The police will examine video footage related to the incident."
Opposition leaders from southern states condemned the arrest of Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. K T Rama Rao called the move "uncalled for" and alleged it "reeks of insecurity". The Delhi Police arrested them on Wednesday for entering the denotified Jantar Mantar protest area without permission.
Azerbaijan introduced new school dress-code rules that effectively prevent students and teachers from wearing the hijab in classrooms. While the amendment does not explicitly ban headscarves, schools have started turning away those wearing them. Teacher Zahra Hasanova said, "It is a personal choice, and that should be my choice."
Cornell University banned all fraternity parties for the rest of the academic year on Tuesday following an alleged 2024 gang rape. President Michael Kotlikoff said, "These measures will provide time for a thorough review of fraternity life." Many students and faculty pushed for action after a lawsuit exposed campus violence.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside a Uttar Pradesh police notice seeking social media data of journalist Abhishek Upadhyay. The court called the police order an "overkill" for a road rage case. Judges said, "You were asking the service provider for data from June 1, 2026 till August 22."
Three Samajwadi Party rebel MLAs joined the BJP in Amethi on Wednesday ahead of the 2027 polls. Rakesh Pratap Singh, Abhay Singh, and Vinod Chaturvedi switched sides in the presence of Smriti Irani. Irani said, "The Gandhi family does not have the courage to contest elections alone in Amethi."
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann called a high-level meeting at the Punjab Police Academy on October 16 to review the state’s anti-drug campaign. With the 2027 polls approaching, officials will discuss hotspot micro-plans and logistical bottlenecks. Many senior officers must attend this session to address the persistent drug menace in Punjab.
Aradhana Mishra took charge as the new Uttar Pradesh Congress president on Sunday, October 11. The party replaced Ajay Rai just months before the Assembly elections, causing internal tension. One Congress MP said, "The decision will do serious harm," as many fear the timing will hurt the party's election campaign.
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke got heckled at the Delhi airport on Wednesday. A man shouted, "Why are you ruining the country?" as Dipke walked out. Dipke returned after his grandmother’s death on October 10. He slammed the five-day jail custody of his comrades for unfurling the national flag.