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09 Oct

Supreme Court Rules Out Complete Metro Shutdown Ahead of October 10 Protests

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court has directed authorities to ensure that metro trains and other railway services are not completely suspended ahead of the protests scheduled for October 10. The court called for transport operations to continue under appropriate regulations, balancing security requirements with the need to minimise disruption to commuters. Emphasising the importance of proportionality, the Supreme Court also instructed authorities to publicise their decision extensively so that passengers are informed about the arrangements in advance. The directions aim to prevent unnecessary inconvenience to the public while allowing authorities to implement suitable measures in view of the…

09 Oct

Supreme Court Rejects Plea for Free Hand to Delhi Police in Handling Protesters

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court has turned down a plea seeking unrestricted authority for the Delhi Police to deal with protesters, observing that the interests and future of young students involved in demonstrations must also be taken into account. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stressed that the court needed to consider the long-term consequences of legal proceedings for young demonstrators and their families. “These are young students and protesters before us. We have to see their parents, we have to see they have a long life. [They should not be] entangled with court…

09 Oct

Four Trains Cancelled on October 10 Due to Expected Traffic Congestion in Delhi

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Four trains have been cancelled at their originating stations for October 10, 2026, in view of anticipated heavy road traffic around New Delhi Railway Station and Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station. The decision, announced by DRM Danapur, affects trains scheduled to reach the two stations between 4 am and 2 pm on Saturday. According to the railway authorities, Mail and Express trains departing from their respective starting stations after 2 pm on October 9 and scheduled to arrive at either of the Delhi stations during the specified time window will be cancelled at source. The move is…

09 Oct

Supreme Court Hears Plea Over Delhi Protest Restrictions; Kapil Sibal Flags Train Cancellations

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Friday raised concerns before the Supreme Court over alleged restrictions imposed ahead of the October 10 protest in Delhi against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, specifically pointing to reports of trains to the national capital being cancelled. Sibal informed the Chief Justice of India-led bench that a petition had been filed on the matter and urged the court to hear it urgently, alongside other cases connected with a protest held in July. Highlighting the reported restrictions, Sibal told the court that trains had been cancelled, metro stations…

09 Oct

Jewar Airport to Be Renamed Narendra Modi International Airport, Yogi Adityanath Announces

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LUCKNOW (RAJEEV SHARMA): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday announced that Noida International Airport, located in Jewar, will be renamed Narendra Modi International Airport, Noida-Jewar, following approval of the proposal by the state Cabinet. Making the announcement while addressing the media, Adityanath said the Cabinet had approved the new name as a mark of gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the airport project, which he described as a significant contribution to Uttar Pradesh. The chief minister said the airport would become a major aviation hub and emerge as the largest airport in Uttar Pradesh, strengthening the state’s…

08 Oct

‘Forgive, Forgive, Forgive’: Supreme Court Says India Must Draw A Line As It Hears Murder Convict’s Release Plea

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court on Thursday made strong observations about the commutation of death sentences, saying India’s “forgiving nature” had to reach a point where a line was drawn. The remarks came while a bench was hearing the premature release plea of Sanjeev Kumar, a Haryana convict sentenced to death in a multiple-murder case. “It is because of our forgiving nature that India is facing these problems. Forgive, forgive, forgive, you have to draw a line somewhere,” the bench of Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Sheel Nagu said. The court reserved its verdict on Kumar’s plea, which…

08 Oct

Centre Pushes Back Against Elon Musk’s Starlink Claims, Says Satellite Rules Apply Equally

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Indian government has dismissed claims that Starlink is being singled out in the country’s satellite internet approval process, saying that all three companies operating under the relevant satellite communication licence framework are currently undergoing security assessments. The response came after Elon Musk alleged on social media that unnamed business groups were standing in the way of Starlink’s launch in India. The SpaceX chief claimed that certain “oligarchs” were attempting to preserve their dominant position in the Indian telecommunications market. Musk described the alleged obstruction as harmful to Indian consumers and questioned why Starlink had not…

08 Oct

India Condemns Attacks on Saudi Airports, Expresses Solidarity With Riyadh

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India has strongly condemned a series of attacks targeting airports in Saudi Arabia, calling strikes against civilian infrastructure unacceptable and expressing solidarity with the Saudi government and people. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said the attacks in recent days had targeted Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The incidents have reportedly resulted in civilian casualties and injuries. New Delhi expressed deep concern over the loss of civilian lives and conveyed its condolences to the families who have lost relatives in the attacks. India also wished those injured a swift…

07 Oct

Virat Kohli’s Spokesperson Denies Rs 5 Crore Claim Linked to Premanand Maharaj Visit

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A claim that Virat Kohli was paid Rs 5 crore to visit spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj’s ashram in Vrindavan has sparked a social media storm, prompting a strong rebuttal from the cricketer’s spokesperson. The allegation, which circulated widely online, has been dismissed as entirely untrue. Kohli’s spokesperson described the claim as “completely false, baseless and factually incorrect” and said the cricketer’s visits to Premanand Maharaj have been motivated by personal faith and respect. The controversy began after Dinesh Sharma, also known as Falahari Maharaj and associated with the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Sangharsh Nyas, reportedly raised the…

07 Oct

Supreme Court Gives Rajpal Yadav Deadline to Pay Rs 2 Crore in Cheque-Bounce Case

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed actor Rajpal Yadav to deposit Rs 2 crore towards the amount claimed by the complainant in a cheque-bounce case. The bench said it would take up Yadav’s challenge to the High Court order after the payment is made. Yadav appeared before the court in person and submitted a demand draft of Rs 1.15 crore. The remaining Rs 85 lakh is expected to be paid by October 13 through a prospective buyer of the actor’s property, who was also present during the proceedings. The court, however, expressed strong displeasure over the…