The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) organised a Tiranga March in Delhi's Connaught Place on October 16, despite restrictions and the closure of Central Park. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke was detained by police ahead of the protest, while around 1,000 demonstrators reportedly gathered near the park carrying the national flag. The demonstration was linked to demands for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls.
A 33-year-old IT engineer, Trishna Rahul Sakpal, allegedly died by suicide at her Pune home on September 29. According to a police complaint filed by her father, she faced alleged dowry harassment and pressure from her in-laws to hand over her salary, transfer her parental home's flat to her mother-in-law, and purchase a flat worth ₹1 crore for her father-in-law. Police have registered an FIR against five family members based on the complaint.
A 19-year-old man from Illinois has been arrested over an alleged mass shooting plot that may have targeted a Hindu place of worship in Aurora, near Chicago. Police identified the suspect as Alexandros Paporakis of Palatine. Investigators reportedly recovered a manifesto containing white supremacist and extremist ideologies, along with firearms, ammunition and tactical equipment. Authorities said the investigation remains active and that the exact intended target is still being investigated.
The Delhi High Court has refused to stop the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), led by founder Abhijeet Dipke, from holding a protest at Central Park in Connaught Place on Friday, October 16. The court recorded the Delhi Police’s assurance that it would take necessary legal measures to regulate the gathering. The protest follows recent police action against demonstrators raising allegations of electoral fraud and comes amid wider opposition protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced that farmers affected by drought will receive ₹5,000 each in their bank accounts before Diwali. The state government will provide the amount from its own funds as an advance against drought assistance expected from the Centre. Fadnavis said the central government's procedures would make it difficult to release the funds before the festival. The decision comes as 21 districts in Maharashtra have recorded rainfall deficits following the early withdrawal of the monsoon.
A court in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla to death for the murder of Muskan's husband, Saurabh Rajput, whose dismembered body was found inside a blue drum filled with liquid cement in March 2025. The court had convicted the two accused last month. According to the prosecution, Saurabh was allegedly drugged before being stabbed to death, after which his body was cut into pieces and concealed inside the drum. The verdict follows a trial in which the prosecution presented evidence establishing the accused's guilt.
Two senior leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, have been remanded to five days of judicial custody following their arrest for allegedly entering the restricted protest site at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The activists appeared before a magistrate on Wednesday after climbing over barricades and entering the venue despite restrictions. Another activist, Ajinkya Shinde, was released on a personal bond. The arrests have triggered criticism from opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee and Arvind Kejriwal, amid ongoing protests demanding electoral reforms and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Delhi Police has removed Jantar Mantar from the list of designated protest venues and named three alternative locations for demonstrations: Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in East Delhi. The decision, announced on October 12, 2026, follows a government committee's recommendations and comes amid protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the revision of electoral rolls. Delhi Police has said that detailed guidelines for organising demonstrations at the new venues will be issued separately.
Leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), including Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, were detained by Delhi Police on Tuesday after entering the barricaded protest site at Jantar Mantar and raising slogans demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The detentions came a day after authorities announced that Jantar Mantar would no longer be a designated protest venue. The protests are part of a wider dispute over the Election Commission’s revision of electoral rolls, which opposition parties allege could exclude eligible voters.
In a major breakthrough, Khadak Police in Pune have arrested two accused within 12 hours in a gold theft case involving jewellery and gold biscuits weighing over 2.2 kg. The stolen valuables, worth approximately ₹2.24 crore, were recovered during the investigation. The theft took place at a residence in Raviwar Peth while the complainant's wife was away from home.
A shocking incident has been reported at EuroKids school on B.T. Kawade Road in Pune, where a three-year-old child was allegedly locked inside a bathroom. A case has been registered at Mundhwa Police Station against school manager Sonali Deshmukh and teacher Manita Bedi. The incident reportedly took place at around 5 pm on October 8.
The Mumbai High Court has granted bail to Sandeep Yadav and Devendra Yadav, accused in the ₹3,000 crore mephedrone (MD) drug case exposed by Pune Police in 2024. The order was passed on October 5, 2026. According to the accused's lawyer, advocate Atul R. Patil, the court granted bail after finding legal grounds to question the extension of the deadline for filing the chargesheet.
The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has directed a builder to pay interest to a homebuyer who did not receive possession of a flat within the agreed deadline. The buyer had purchased the property for ₹41.85 lakh and paid ₹39.15 lakh. MahaRERA rejected the builder’s argument that changes in planning jurisdiction between the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) caused the delay in the Wagholi project.
Three women journalists have alleged that they were sexually harassed and groped by Delhi Police personnel during a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Delhi Police said complaints from the journalists have been transferred to the Crime Branch for a “fair and impartial” investigation. Political and journalist organisations have demanded immediate action and registration of FIRs.
A viral audio clip claiming that 123 girls were abducted in Pune within 22 hours has created panic among residents. Pune Police have clarified that the claim is baseless and misleading. The figure being circulated is reportedly linked to missing-person cases that are recorded as kidnapping under Supreme Court guidelines, and does not mean that 123 girls were forcibly abducted.
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has cancelled the drug sale and distribution licence of a Cipla Pharma and Life Sciences warehouse in Wadki, Pune, citing alleged misbranding and storage-related violations. The action included concerns over the sale and labelling of the Schedule-H drug Reactin Plus.
Five people were killed and 10 others injured after a boiler explosion at a pharmaceutical company in Sri City, Tirupati district. Emergency teams rushed to the site and the injured were shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment.
India’s women’s hockey team won the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 after defeating China 1-0 in the final. The victory ended India’s wait for a women’s hockey gold at the Asian Games since 1982 and also secured qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Three large steel arches allegedly installed without civic permission collapsed on the Pune-Alandi Road in Dighi after heavy rain and strong winds. The incident blocked both carriageways for nearly five hours, prompting citizens to demand FIRs against those responsible.
A seven-year-old Class 1 student died and three other students were injured after a staircase collapsed at a government primary school in Bihar's Khagaria district. The incident took place in Amni village, and an investigation has been ordered.
A Meerut court has convicted Muskan Rastogi and her lover Sahil Shukla in the 2025 murder of Merchant Navy officer Saurabh Rajput. The court will now hear arguments on the quantum of punishment.
India enjoyed a strong finish in athletics at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, winning five medals on September 29, including gold in the women’s 4x400m relay. Gulveer Singh added a bronze in the men’s 5000m to complete a three-medal haul at the Games.
A 24-year-old IT engineer in Pune died by suicide four months after her marriage. Her family has alleged that she faced mental and physical harassment over dowry demands, including an alleged demand for ₹5 lakh to purchase a car. Police have registered a case against her husband and in-laws under relevant provisions of the Dowry Prohibition Act and for alleged abetment of suicide.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear next week a petition seeking, among other reliefs, the suspension of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and a declaration that powers vested in the Election Commission of India cannot be exercised unilaterally by its Chairman. The plea also raises questions over the decision-making process behind the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
MPSC students have announced an indefinite sit-in protest in Pune over pending demands and alleged irregularities in the commission’s examination and recruitment processes. The protest will begin on October 2 at 10 am at S.M. Joshi Bridge in Navi Peth, with NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar and Congress leader Dr. Vishwajeet Kadam expected to participate.
IT professionals and residents of Pune’s Hinjawadi-Mahalunge-Maan area have again raised concerns over traffic congestion, inadequate roads, poor street lighting and heavy vehicle movement. The Mahalunge-Maan Township Residents’ Association has now written to the Maharashtra Chief Minister seeking a time-bound action plan and clear deadlines for infrastructure projects.
The Anti-Terrorism Branch (ATB) has taken action after receiving information about the sale of beauty creams labelled “Made in Pakistan” at a cosmetics shop in Pimpri, Pimpri-Chinchwad. Police raided Shakti Cosmetics and seized 23 beauty creams worth approximately ₹12,650. Further investigation is underway to determine the source and supply chain of the products.
Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil has alleged that there is a conspiracy to kill him and create violence during his planned march to Mumbai. Jarange said he would not back down from the agitation and maintained that the proposed march would remain peaceful.
As the internet rediscovers the nostalgia of the 1980s through vintage fashion, music and movies, Pune's Kasba Peth is bringing the decade back to life during Ganeshotsav. A traditional neighbourhood has created a retro-themed experience inspired by the look and feel of 1980s Pune.
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is set to hold a crucial coordination meeting with senior officials from the Railways and Ministry of Defence to discuss the handover of land required for the High Capacity Mass Transit Route (HCMTR) and the proposed Inner Ring Road. The projects are aimed at easing Pune's growing traffic congestion.
Three youths, including two minors, have been detained in Pune in connection with the vandalism of 18 vehicles, including PMPML buses. The incident took place in the Sahakarnagar and Parvati areas, with police investigating the circumstances and motive behind the late-night rampage.
With Ganeshotsav approaching, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has intensified preparations across the city, focusing on waste management, sanitation and road maintenance. The civic body is working to handle the expected increase in crowds and festival-related waste while ensuring smoother movement during celebrations and processions.
Ahead of Ganeshotsav, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has carried out a major food-safety operation in Pune's Budhwar Peth, seizing four trucks loaded with paneer and khawa. Samples have been collected for quality testing, while officials are investigating the source of the stock.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reportedly suspended the licence of New Diamond Bakery in Kondhwa, Pune, after complaints that expired food products were kept at the bakery. Two families reportedly fell ill after consuming food items from the bakery and were admitted to hospital.
A Greater Noida executive magistrate has been suspended after issuing a notice to a 20-year-old student in connection with protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), despite a Supreme Court order that had annulled the relevant proceedings. The suspension was informed to the Supreme Court by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta.
A 28-year-old civil service aspirant died by suicide at his rented home in Navi Peth, Pune, reportedly amid financial pressure and debt of around ₹2.5 lakh. Police recovered a two-page note that mentioned 19 people and details of money borrowed and repaid.
Five baby orangutans have been rescued from a forest in Balasore, Odisha, thousands of kilometres from their natural habitat in Indonesia and Malaysia. Their unusual discovery has triggered an investigation into possible wildlife trafficking and an international smuggling network.
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA), led by Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, has suspended the licences of three ISKCON Juhu food establishments after inspections found serious food-safety and hygiene violations, including pest infestation, poor storage, blocked drainage and inadequate segregation of raw and cooked food.
A security scare was reported in Mumbai ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit for the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026. Mumbai Police detained two men after one allegedly presented himself as a Prime Minister's Office (PMO) official using a fake identity card, while a firearm was recovered from his bodyguard.
A late-night demolition drive in Tapkir Mala, Kalewadi, Pimpri-Chinchwad, has sparked controversy after the municipal corporation demolished a church as part of action against alleged unauthorised constructions. Church members have claimed that the demolition was carried out despite a court stay order and just hours before a scheduled hearing. The members have also alleged that they were not served any prior notice and were prevented from recording the demolition.
Rescue teams in Nepal have intensified their search for more than 100 hydropower workers feared trapped inside tunnels following catastrophic floods along the Nepal-China border. Officials estimate that around 121 of the 900 missing people associated with hydropower projects could be inside tunnel networks, raising hopes that survivors may still be found.
The Delhi High Court has raised serious questions over the responsibility of multiple authorities following the deadly building collapse at Satya Niketan, which killed seven people. The court observed that responsibility could not rest only with the building owners and noted the roles of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and Delhi University in regulating hostels and ensuring student safety.
Thousands of competitive examination aspirants gathered in Pune to protest against the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC), raising various demands including the removal of the commission's president. The protesters organized a march that was scheduled to proceed towards the Pune District Collector's Office.
Thousands of IT employees and local residents took to the streets at Hinjewadi Rajiv Gandhi IT Park in Pune on Sunday, protesting against poor infrastructure, damaged roads, traffic congestion and inadequate civic amenities. The Smart IT City Sankalp Mook Morcha also saw the participation of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aditya Thackeray.
A five-storey residential building housing a hostel collapsed in Delhi's Satya Niketan area on Sunday afternoon, leaving one person dead and two others critically injured, according to AIIMS officials. Rescue teams from the Delhi Fire Services, NDRF, Delhi Police and other agencies were deployed as several people were feared trapped under the debris.
A murder case has been reported from Todkar Vasti in Pune's Bavdhan area, where a husband allegedly killed his wife following a dispute over suspicion regarding her character. According to police, the accused allegedly attacked his wife on the neck with a sharp weapon during the argument.
A shocking food hygiene incident has been reported at Hotel Sandeep on JM Road in Pune, where a customer allegedly found a rubber band inside a bhakri while eating. The incident has raised concerns over food quality and hygiene standards at the hotel.
The manager of the JW Marriott Hotel on Senapati Bapat Road in Pune has been booked for allegedly failing to report the stay details of an Italian national within the prescribed time. According to the police complaint, the information was recorded 39 days and 11 hours late — a delay of 947 hours. Police are investigating the reason behind the delay and whether anyone else was involved.
The Supreme Court has ordered the quashing of FIRs registered against protesters who participated in student demonstrations related to the NEET paper-leak controversy. The court invoked its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to ensure complete justice. The decision came after the Centre and several states approached the court seeking relief for protesters.
Large potholes on Pune's Yerwada Jail Road have become a major concern for motorists and pedestrians. To draw the Pune Municipal Corporation's attention to the issue, Pune Panther Sena president Sachin Bhosale staged a symbolic protest by sitting inside a pothole and reading a newspaper. He questioned the civic administration over the condition of the busy road and warned of a stronger agitation if the potholes are not repaired immediately.
Pune Police have taken legal action against two people accused of stopping vehicles on the Pune-Bengaluru Highway in the Bavdhan police station limits to make videos and social media reels featuring their newly purchased cars. Police said the act disrupted public traffic and could have endangered other motorists. Two Toyota Fortuner cars used during the incident have been taken into custody.
A 23-year-old IT engineer from Bihar died by suicide at a residential society in Pune's Kharadi area following an alleged dispute with her boyfriend. Kharadi Police have arrested her 23-year-old boyfriend after a complaint was filed by her uncle. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death and the couple's relationship.
An 8-year-old boy, Ansh Gupta, died after allegedly being hit by a speeding car in Mumbai's Bandra West area. According to preliminary information, the woman driving the car was reportedly talking on her mobile phone when the accident occurred. Bandra Police arrested the driver, identified as Megha Rawal, and registered a case over alleged rash and negligent driving.
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in Pune has ordered compensation of ₹1,18,16,556 to the family of tax consultant Makarand Gopal Jinde, who died in a road accident in April 2023 after a cement mixer truck allegedly hit his vehicle from behind. The compensation claim was filed against the truck owner and HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 80th Independence Day address from the Red Fort on August 15, 2026, outlined a seven-point ‘Sapt Dhara’ roadmap for building a developed India by 2047. The framework focuses on manufacturing, agriculture and food production, technology and innovation, connectivity, defence, green and blue economy, and India’s soft power. PM Modi also announced AI skills training for 1 crore youth and a nationwide free online coaching network for competitive exam aspirants.
The Delhi High Court and several other sensitive locations in the national capital received bomb threats via email on Friday, triggering security checks and heightened alert ahead of Independence Day. Authorities said precautionary measures were immediately put in place, while preliminary indications suggested the threats could be hoaxes.
A woman passenger at Bhubaneswar Airport was seen screaming at IndiGo ground staff and climbing onto a luggage conveyor belt after her flight was reportedly cancelled. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, showing CISF personnel intervening as the situation escalated.
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