LPU witnesses protest, vandalism after student rape allegation surfaces on social media; Probe underway

As per a protesting student, a female student was raped by a construction worker inside the campus, after which college authorities sent her home. Her roommate later told other students that she had died by suicide.
Anti-Defection Act thrown into wind? 111 MPs, MLAs switch parties, 26 percent join BJP, speakers’ role under doubts

The study covers elections and by-elections between 2022 and 2026 and includes 26 Lok Sabha MPs, seven Rajya Sabha MPs and 78 MLAs. Of these 111, 29 lawmakers – 26% – switched to the BJP, making it the second-largest recipient of lawmakers who changed sides.
Asian Games 2026: PV Sindhu, Unnati Hooda knocked out, India left without individual medal

India’s badminton individual medal hopes at the Asian Games 2026 ended on Sunday as PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda bowed out in the women’s singles quarterfinals.
Caste Conundrum: Why does this Scheduled Caste want to be removed from SC list?

Devendrakula Vellalar community, listed as SC in Tamil Nadu, wants delisting from SC list and refuses to file SC/ST Act cases, says demand is about self-respect not affluence.
‘If Not Released, I Will Go To Assam’: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke warns Himanta Sarma after 30 workers detained in Guwahati

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke warns Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma after co-convener Ashutosh Ranka and 30 workers were detained in Guwahati ahead of a regional volunteers meeting.
Sonam Wangchuk’s October 2 deadline: What is his Sixth Schedule demand?

A year after NSA detention, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has renewed his demand for Ladakh’s statehood and Sixth Schedule protection. Here’s what he said.
Mohan Yadav’s childhood home faces demolition as Ujjain prepares for Simhastha 2028

As Ujjain goes for massive road-widening ahead of Simhastha 2028, Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav himself began removing a portion of his ancestral home marked for demolition.
CM Vijay govt withdraws RTI exemption for Law and Order Dept after backlash: What happened?

The Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government withdrew its controversial RTI exemption order within hours, which prevented public access to crucial information concerning law and order. Here’s what happened.
Parvesh Verma finally breaks silence on slapping incident, reveals what triggered reaction

Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh has broken his silence over the alleged slapping incident, claiming AAP workers abused his family. Know what he said on the controversial clip.
‘May Allah Book His Ticket’: Humayun Kabir prays for Suvendu Adhikari’s early departure, BJP condemns remarks

Humayun Kabir, the founder of AJUP, sparked controversy ahead of the October 6 Rejinagar bypoll by saying he would pray for Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari’s “early departure” and asking Allah to “book his ticket.” The BJP condemned his remarks.