Indian politics and governance, plus the world affairs that change what happens here.
Houthi forces attacked Abha and Riyadh airports on October 6-7 with ballistic missiles and drones, killing three foreign nationals.
Why it matters Saudi-led coalition retaliated with strikes on 80+ Houthi military sites across four Yemen governorates, disrupting air traffic at both airports.
The Swedish Academy named Canadian-born Anne Carson the 2026 Nobel Prize winner in Literature on 8 October 2026.
Why it matters The 76-year-old classical studies and poetry blend gains global visibility.
The Supreme Court ordered Rajpal Yadav to pay Rs 2 crore by October 13, 2026 in his cheque-bounce case, warning his three-month prison term could be lengthened.
Why it matters Any further delay risks a longer sentence after Yadav was already released in February 2026 following a Rs 1.5 crore deposit.
The Supreme Court, headed by CJI Surya Kant with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, rebuked Rajpal Yadav for missing its 5 October deadline to deposit Rs 5 crore and gave him one final…
Why it matters Yadav faces contempt proceedings and a possible surrender direction across seven cheque dishonour cases, with the next court date already fixed for 7 October.
CJP has scheduled a protest at Freedom Park, Bengaluru on October 8, 2026 at 10:30 a.m., with actor Prakash Raj confirming YouTuber Dhruv Rathee will attend.
Why it matters Protesters demand the Election Commission reinstate 908 voters in Chandni Chowk's Bela Estate deleted under SIR and press CEC Gyanesh Kumar to resign.
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Chamoli, Uttarakhand at 10:23 pm IST on 6 October 2026; tremors rippled through Delhi NCR within minutes.
Why it matters Delhi NCR residents experienced overnight tremors; the shallow 13 km focus amplified the felt area. NCS issued confirmation within 17 minutes.
A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck Chamoli, Uttarakhand at 10:23 PM IST on October 6, 2026.
Why it matters Tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR and neighbouring states, but no casualties or major damage were reported.
Madras High Court's Madurai Bench denied FCRA registration to religious organisations engaged in converting people between faiths, citing Section 12(4)(a)(ii) FCRA.
Why it matters FCRA registration is now barred for any religious organisation whose activities involve conversion, applying uniformly across all faiths.
Uttar Pradesh DSE has set October 31, 2026 as the last day for fresh Dashmottar scholarship applications; renewals closed October 15.
Why it matters Class 9-12 pre-matric applicants who missed earlier windows cannot reapply in this cycle.
