- The Supreme Court on Friday intervened over proposed transport restrictions in Delhi ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protest on October 10, making it clear that metro and train services cannot be completely halted and directing authorities to reconsider curbs affecting commuters.
- South African jurist Navi Pillay wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work advancing international law and accountability for grave crimes.
- India rebukes US Vice President JD Vance for describing H-1B visa holders as “indentured servants”, adding diplomatic tension to immigration debates.
- JNU dismisses a professor following sexual harassment allegations by 11 students, after an inquiry panel split over the recommended penalty.
- The BJP wins the Rejinagar bypoll in West Bengal by more than 75,000 votes, marking a significant breakthrough in the Muslim-majority constituency.
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1. SC cautions against transport shutdown ahead of CJP protest
The Supreme Court on Friday pushed back against sweeping transport restrictions in Delhi ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)’s October 10 protest, observing that security measures should not bring the city’s public transport network to a standstill.A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, was hearing petitions challenging the proposed closure of 57 metro stations and the cancellation of long-distance trains to the capital.Read full story
2. Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize for advancing international justice
South African jurist of Indian Tamil origin Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work promoting peace and international law. Her career has included senior roles in international justice and human rights, with a focus on accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.Read full story
3. India rebukes JD Vance over H-1B workers remark
The ministry of external affairs called US Vice President JD Vance’s description of H-1B visa holders as “indentured servants” deeply offensive and unwarranted. The scathing response followed the US announcement about the suspension of many tech companies, including several from India, from the PERM Green Card programme. He also insisted that only top-tier, elite foreign talent that’s not available domestically should be brought in.Read full story
4. JNU dismisses professor after allegations from 11 students
Jawaharlal Nehru University has dismissed Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, of the Centre for the Study of Social Systems, following an inquiry into sexual harassment allegations made by 11 students. The university’s Internal Committee recommended a major penalty, but student representatives dissented over the proposed punishment, bringing the inquiry’s internal divisions into focus. Akoija is a Congress MP from Inner Manipur.
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The complaints reportedly included allegations of sexually suggestive remarks during vivas and classes, inappropriate advances at gatherings at the professor’s on-campus residence, and offers of higher marks in exchange for sexual favours.Read full story
5. BJP wins Rejinagar bypoll by more than 75,000 votes
BJP candidate Shankharavh Sarkar won the West Bengal Assembly bypoll in Rejinagar by 75,816 votes, securing 129,914 votes against Aam Janata Unnayan Party candidate Golam Nabi Azad’s 54,098. In Tamil Nadu, actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) continued to draw attention. In West Bengal, the BJP strengthened its position, while in Assam, the saffron party maintained a comfortable lead. Puducherry remained firmly with Chief Minister N Rangaswamy’s ruling All India N.R. Congress (AINRC), reinforcing its hold on the Union Territory.Read full story
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