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Donald Trump mocked a female heckler at a Monday rally in Youngstown, Ohio, after attendees punched her. Trump called the woman a paid protester and insulted her weight, saying, "Oh, he's got to go on a diet, he's a fat guy." Security eventually escorted her away as the event continued.
The Central Crime Branch detained two people over videos targeting former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah. Siddaramaiah alleged a conspiracy to damage his reputation. An officer said, "The CCB began monitoring platforms and tracing internet protocol addresses." Meanwhile, a court restrained 42 media organisations from publishing the disputed video clips.
A group of 44 Harvard scholars raised concerns on Wednesday, October 14, over attacks on India’s constitutional institutions. They said, "The dignity of public servants and the offices they hold must be respected." This followed another group of 100 alumni who condemned police action during Delhi protests on October 10.
Congress general secretary Sachin Pilot demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged vote chori. Pilot said, "If the match is fixed and the umpire is fixed, then where is the joy in conducting any match?" He added that the Opposition would continue protests and legal challenges.
Manjit Singh Sidhu, a close friend of Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for 36 years, joined the Congress on Tuesday. Sidhu said, "Bhagwant Mann preferred to stick to his chair, but I preferred to stand with Punjab." His move comes as the Congress prepares for the upcoming 2027 Assembly elections in Punjab.
Delhi Police said on Wednesday that claims of an attack at Rahul Gandhi's residence are fake. The viral video showed old footage from December 2019 and had no connection to recent events. Police warned that legal action started against accounts spreading this misinformation and asked users to verify all news.
Kartikey Singh Chouhan got elected unopposed as president of the Madhya Pradesh Volleyball Association on October 11. He said, "Our goal is to take volleyball to every village and every young person in the state." This role puts him in a prominent position within the state’s sports administration for 2026-2030.
Tens of thousands of citizens marched toward the Supreme Court this Monday to protect the right to vote. Shashi Tharoor said, "The core issue today is that over 130 million Indian citizens have been arbitrarily deprived of their right to vote." Many people joined the protest against these mass deletions.
Delhi Police issued a notice to Congress MP and dismissed JNU professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam to join a sexual harassment probe. An FIR was registered on October 12 after multiple complaints. Akoijam, who got dismissed on October 9, denied the allegations and said, "The proceedings had not followed a fair process."
Rahul Gandhi met students injured during recent protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday. He asked Prime Minister Modi not to block the voice of the country. Gandhi promised justice, saying, "We will get justice and punish those who have beaten up our students, from top to bottom."
DMK president M.K. Stalin said the party is ready to provide legal aid to arrested CJP activists Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das. Stalin said, "The DMK stands ready to provide them with all necessary legal representation and support." The activists got five days in judicial custody for a protest.
Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge said India’s democracy needs ordinary citizens to protect shared rights. Many people who do not support Congress are now raising questions about elections and institutions. This shift is encouraging because the fight for freedom belongs to everyone, not just one political party or group.