Political protests, court rulings and a major defence-related arrest are among the key stories making headlines on October 15. Opposition leaders have condemned the arrest of Cockroach Janta Party leaders, while the Allahabad High Court has directed Uttar Pradesh to hold panchayat elections within three months. Internationally, India has called for an end to attacks on civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and urged UN human rights mechanisms to avoid politicisation.

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  • LoP Rahul, other opposition leaders condemn arrest of CJP leaders; Dipke says fighting for same cause
    New Delhi: Opposition leaders on Wednesday rallied behind the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), condemning the arrest and jailing of its co-conveners Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, as Rahul Gandhi and CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke stressed that they are fighting for the same cause.
  • CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka sent to five-day judicial custody
    New Delhi: Police remanded Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka to five days' judicial custody on Wednesday for allegedly trespassing onto private property to reach Jantar Mantar, a denotified protest site, and violating bonds requiring them to maintain peace, police said.
  • Mansa murder: Accused held in Rajasthan, mob sets ablaze his medical store amid bulldozer action
    Chandigarh: Anger against the medical store owner accused of killing anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh alias Jhota spilled onto the streets of Punjab's Mansa town on Wednesday, with authorities razing a portion of his house and mobs setting ablaze his shop nearby to slogans and loud cheers.
  • Dipke calls on supporters to gather at CP with tricolour on Friday
    New Delhi: Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has called on "patriots" to gather on Friday at Central Park in Delhi's business hub Connaught Place with the national flag, alleging that CJP members Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have been "jailed only for unfurling the tricolour".
  • Modi 'soon-to-be ex-PM'; if VP can resign in India, why can't CEC: Sachin Pilot
    New Delhi: Describing Narendra Modi as a "soon-to-be ex-prime minister", Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Wednesday said no amount of police force or lathi charge will quell the voice of young people, whose recent "vote chori" protests have given new energy to opposition parties. =
  • CBI nabs Munitions India Limited executive for defence info leak
    New Delhi: The CBI has arrested a senior executive of Munitions India Limited (MIL) for taking bribes in return for favours and supplying sensitive defence information related to a Rs 500 crore supply contract, officials said on Wednesday.
  • UP: HC directs state poll panel to hold panchayat elections within three months; oppn parties welcome order
    Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday directed the State Election Commission to hold polls to Panchayati Raj institutions in Uttar Pradesh within three months.
  • 'Totally unacceptable, must cease immediately': India on attacks on civilian infra in Saudi Arabia
    New Delhi: India on Wednesday condemned the string of attacks on civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, saying the "totally unacceptable" acts need to cease immediately, even as it asserted that New Delhi remains committed to doing the best for the welfare and well-being of Indian nationals abroad.
  • Karnataka BJP chief claims Cong infighting could bring 'third CM', questions sting operation row
    Shivamogga (Karnataka): Karnataka BJP president B Y Vijayendra on Wednesday alleged that the power struggle within the Congress had intensified, saying it would not be surprising if the state got a third CM.

 

FOREIGN

  • India urges UN human rights mechanisms to avoid politicisation, selectivity
    United Nations: India has urged UN human rights mechanisms to avoid ‘politicisation’ and respect cultural and historical contexts, asserting that New Delhi is committed to advancing human rights for all without selectivity and double standards.

From political developments and legal battles to defence security and international diplomacy, these are the stories shaping the news cycle. Stay updated on the latest developments across India and the world.