October 7 school assembly news: Top India, world, defence and politics headlines
Start your morning with the key developments making headlines across India and the world, from political protests and defence updates to major international affairs. Here are the top headlines for October 7, 2026.
National
INDIA bloc protest march against CEC: Rahul, Priyanka detained after hours-long sit-in at Akashvani Bhawan
New Delhi: Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with other INDIA bloc leaders, were detained by Delhi Police on Tuesday evening after staging an hours-long sit-in at Akashvani Bhawan during their march towards the Election Commission headquarters. The protesters were demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the SIR exercise.
11 Indian crew injured after ship hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz; India condemns attack
New Delhi: Eleven Indian crew members were injured on Tuesday after a Panama-flagged commercial vessel was hit by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a strong condemnation from India.
Action will be taken against PM Modi, Shah, Bhagwat, CEC for 'treason': Rahul
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat have "hijacked" the country with the help of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar by carrying out "vote chori", and asserted that action will be taken against all of them for committing "treason".
Govt may consider ATF price stabilisation fund for airlines amid soaring fuel costs
New Delhi: Amid rising jet fuel prices, the government is considering whether to revive the price stabilisation fund and is also in discussions with airlines as well as oil marketing companies on the high ATF costs.
MoD inks Rs 661 cr contract to procure BrahMos fire control system, launchers for Navy ships
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday signed a nearly Rs 661 crore contract for the procurement of BrahMos fire control system and launchers for Indian Navy ships, aiming to boost its maritime strike capabilities.
Rajnath launches Fleet Support Ship-1, calls it step towards strengthening Navy's operational reach
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday launched the Fleet Support Ship-1 (FSS-1) here, calling it a symbol of achievement and an important step towards strengthening the Navy's operational reach and endurance.
Police sending notices to CJP activists, asking them not to participate in Oct 10 protest: Dipke
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra): Cockroach Janta Party leader Abhijeet Dipke on Tuesday alleged that police in Maharashtra's Chandrapur were sending notices to CJP activists and pressuring them not to attend the October 10 protest in Delhi, and asked why Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was trying to be "Yogi Adityanath 2.0".
ACP Vivek Bhagat asks Delhi Police chief to keep additional DCP charge order on hold
New Delhi: Assistant Commissioner of Police Vivek Bhagat, who has been accused of sexually harassing a woman journalist during a protest here, has written to the Delhi Police chief requesting that the order assigning him the current duty charge of additional DCP be kept on hold in view of an inquiry pending against him in the Crime Branch.
Govt notifies 375 permissible works under VB-G RAM G, expands scope by 41 pc
New Delhi: The Centre has notified 375 permissible works under the new rural employment framework, with a greater emphasis on livelihood infrastructure, water security and disaster preparedness, expanding the list of works by 41 per cent over the previous scheme.
Eight BJP candidates file RS nomination papers; SP hints at not forcing a contest
Lucknow: Eight BJP candidates filed their nominations for Rajya Sabha polls from Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, even as the opposition Samajwadi Party hinted that it may not force a contest in the October 16 biennial polls.
Shiv Sena: Can party symbol be given to those accused of committing 'constitutional sin' of defection, asks SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday orally asked whether the "sentiment of the symbol" operates for persons who have committed the "constitutional sin" of defection, as it heard arguments on whether the EC was right to rely primarily on legislative strength to allot the symbol to the Shinde faction.
Why can't NHAI have electronic surveillance mechanism to track parked vehicles on highways: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked why can't the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) have an electronic surveillance mechanism to immediately track stationary or parked vehicles on highways.
Delhi court grants bail to 17 protesters, seeks report on allegations of 'custodial torture' by two
New Delhi: A court here has sought a report from Delhi Police on allegations of "custodial torture" levelled by two protesters arrested on Monday, as it granted bail to 17 people accused of unlawful assembly and obstructing public space, saying they are young and have their entire career ahead of them.
International
UN chief, Pakistan's Dy PM hold talks; discuss regional and global issues
Islamabad: Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres here and discussed regional and global matters and also raised the Kashmir issue.
Indian man goes on trial in France over leading online child abuse ring
Paris: An Indian man has gone on trial in France, accused of leading an online group that coerced underage girls into sexual acts and self-harm, media reports said.
PM Sharif invites Imran Khan's party for talks, urges it to call off long march
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday invited the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf for talks to resolve contentious issues through dialogue, as he urged the party founded by jailed former premier Imran Khan to call off its long march to Islamabad.