Cockroach Janta Party Protesters Set to Return

BBC reports that protesters associated with the 'cockroach' movement, including CJP and Abhijeet Dipke, are set to return despite a police crackdown. Separately, Indians in Berlin are joining calls for accountability over voter list revisions being challenged by the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party.

Imran Khan Ordered to Leave India

Actor Imran Khan was asked to leave India days after a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He is heading to the Bombay High Court to challenge the order.

Supreme Court Hears Rahul Gandhi's Election Commission Plea

The Supreme Court heard a plea filed by Rahul Gandhi concerning the Election Commission. The Chief Justice responded to Gandhi's march to the court, as reported by NDTV.

Top Court Voids Yes Bank Bond Write-Off

India's top court has voided Yes Bank's write-off of AT-1 bonds worth $880 million, according to Reuters.

Mutual Funds Halt Bulk Gold ETF Subscriptions

Indian mutual funds have stopped bulk subscriptions to gold exchange-traded funds ahead of the festive season, Reuters reports.

PepsiCo Warns of Impact from Energy Drink Ban

PepsiCo has warned that an energy drink ban could run its India supplies dry, while Red Bull continues to sell in the market, according to Reuters.

Punam Raut Retires from International Cricket

Cricketer Punam Raut has retired from international cricket, Cricinfo reports.

PM Meets Asian Games 2026 Athletes

The Prime Minister interacted with the Indian contingent that participated in the Asian Games 2026, according to a PM India release.

India-US Trade Deal Nears First Tranche

India says the first phase of its trade deal with the US is nearly done and that it is seeking an edge over rivals, Reuters reports. NDTV reports the first tranche has been finalised and a draft will be released soon.

Goods Trade Deficit Widens

India's goods trade deficit has widened, shifting focus toward trade pacts as a way to narrow the gap, Reuters reports.

RBI Spends Half of FX Haul on Rupee Defence

Bankers estimate the Reserve Bank of India has spent half of a $140 billion foreign exchange capital haul on defending the rupee, Reuters reports.

Contested UN Security Council Seat Tests India

The Hindu reports that a contested UN Security Council seat poses a test for India.

Ladakh Talks Inconclusive

Talks on Ladakh ended inconclusively, and the next meeting is scheduled for October 22, The Times of India reports.

Panel Seeks Citizen Input on Demographic Shifts

A panel is seeking citizens' inputs on what it describes as 'unnatural' demographic shifts, The Times of India reports.

Rubio to Visit India Next Week

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit India next week to strengthen energy cooperation and the strategic partnership, News On AIR reports.

Hunger Score Improves but Child Wasting Remains High

India's hunger score has improved, but child wasting remains high, NDTV reports.

Girl Reportedly Throws Toddler from Mumbai Building

A 10-year-old girl is reported to have thrown a neighbour's toddler off the sixth floor of a Mumbai building, NDTV reports.

Jaishankar Cites India-Middle East-Europe Corridor

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor is shaping regional thinking on connectivity.