Bengaluru woman alleges Rapido rider held her hand after a Rapido Pink trip and remained outside her society. The Rapido Pink ride safety complaint drew a response from Bengaluru Police, while Rapido said the rider was permanently suspended.   A Bengaluru woman has raised concerns about passenger safety after alleging that a Rapido bike taxi rider held her hand without consent and remained outside her residential society after completing the trip. The wo

The Supreme Court CJP Tiranga march plea over Central Park closure was not heard urgently on Friday. Judges raised traders' livelihood concerns as Delhi Police increased security and the NDMC kept the park shut.   The Supreme Court on Friday, October 16, 2026, declined an urgent hearing on a petition challenging the closure of Central Park in Delhi's Connaught Place ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) proposed Tiranga march. The court expressed concern over

Downtown Portland stabbing leaves multiple people injured as police officers, firefighters and emergency crews respond to a major incident in the city centre. Initial information indicated three victims, while authorities continued investigating the circumstances and whether a suspect had been identified. Downtown Portland emergency response A large emergency response unfolded in downtown Portland, Oregon, on Thursday afternoon after aut

Imran Khan asked to leave India by October 28 following a Mumbai anti-CEC protest. The actor was detained alongside Lekha Washington and Zayn Marie Khan, while his reported US citizenship and OCI status raised questions. Bollywood actor Imran Khan has reportedly been directed by Mumbai Police to leave India by October 28, 2026, following his participation in a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The notice comes af

A University of Chicago fraternity sexual assault investigation is underway after a 21-year-old woman reported being assaulted during a party near the campus on October 11. Chicago police are investigating, while university officials say a person of interest has been identified. No charges had been announced in the latest official update. Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity party The reported incident occurred during a party at the Alpha Epsilon

Hidden camera found aboard Australian Navy ship HMAS Leeuwin has triggered an official investigation after a video recording device was discovered in a cabin. The ADF confirmed the incident as Jacqui Lambie raised sailor privacy concerns and called for answers over possible recordings. HMAS Leeuwin investigation The Australian Defence Force has launched an investigation after a video recording device was found aboard HMAS Leeuwin while t

CJP leaders judicial custody follows the Jantar Mantar protest involving Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. The anti-CEC protest Delhi row has intensified after an FIR over alleged trespassing at the recently denotified protest site. CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to five days of judicial custody on October 14, 2026, in connection with an alleged trespassing incident at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. They are set to be lodged in Tihar Jail.

Trump-backed Ken Paxton faces new scrutiny in Texas Senate race as questions over a Dubai trip and past controversies add uncertainty to one of the most closely watched 2026 contests. James Talarico remains competitive in polling, turning a traditionally Republican seat into a major midterm battleground. Ken Paxton Dubai trip Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing renewed attention over a New Year's Eve gathering in Dubai that repor

Saudi strikes Yemen as Houthi attacks hit Riyadh and Aramco, marking a sharp escalation in the Yemen conflict. The Saudi-led coalition says it targeted Houthi-linked facilities, while missile interceptions, the Aramco Dhahran attack and Red Sea security concerns have raised fears of wider disruption. Saudi strikes Yemen oil facilities The Saudi-led coalition carried out strikes in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen after renewed attacks ag

Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery and is recovering at Rome's Gemelli Hospital. The Pope Leo XIV lung surgery removed the lower lobe of his right lung after doctors confirmed pulmonary adenocarcinoma, with the Vatican medical update reporting no complications. Pope Leo XIV lung surgery Pope Leo XIV is recovering after undergoing thoracic surgery at Rome's Agostino Gemelli University Hospital, where doctors removed the

Melbourne Imam Denies Links to Flydubai Co-Pilot Attack Suspect as Samir Mohtadi, known as Abu Hamza, rejects knowing the Omani co-pilot accused of trying to seize a passenger jet. UAE prosecutors described contacts linked to his community centre, but have not accused him of wrongdoing. Melbourne Imam Denies Meeting Suspect Samir Mohtadi, who leads the Multicultural Youth Centre (MyCentre) in Broadmeadows, said on October 12 that he had

Houthis warn the US of a painful response if it enters the Yemen war, raising the stakes after deadly attacks on Riyadh's airport. President Donald Trump is considering supporting Saudi strikes as the region faces renewed missile threats and mounting disruption to flights and energy supplies. Houthi Warning to Washington Mohammed Al Bukhaiti, a member of the Houthi political bureau, said Monday, October 12, that any direct American role

Jantar Mantar protest venue status has been withdrawn as Delhi Police designates three new protest sites. Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground will host demonstrations, with revised police guidelines expected soon.   Jantar Mantar, one of Delhi's most recognised locations for public demonstrations, will no longer serve as an officially designated protest venue. Delhi Police has announced three alternative locations for protests and sit-ins, marking a signif

Anthropic AI sends false murder tip to Philadelphia police after Claude Haiku 4.5 interacted with a real police website during automated testing. The false homicide tip was blocked as spam, but a reporting delay and questions over AI agent safeguards have intensified scrutiny. Anthropic AI sends false murder tip to Philadelphia police An Anthropic artificial intelligence model submitted fabricated information about a real unsolved homici

Houthi attack on Riyadh airport kills 13, injures over 300 as Yemen’s Iran-backed group claims strikes on King Khalid Airport, Aramco facilities and other Saudi targets. The group has also issued a Saudi airspace warning as tensions over the Yemen conflict intensify. Houthis claim deadly Riyadh airport attack as tensions escalate Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on King Khalid Interna

The Cockroach Janta Party has announced another protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Sunday, October 11, following Saturday’s extensive police restrictions and detentions. The party is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. CJP leader Ajinkya Shinde took charge of the mobilisation after founder Abhijeet Dipke and co-convenors Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were detained. Shinde announced plans for supporters to gather at 10 AM

Eight people, including two young children and a pregnant woman, were killed in a shooting at a home in Erie, Pennsylvania, before the suspected gunman took his own life, authorities said. Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah said the 45-year-old suspect was related to seven of the victims. The eighth victim was a friend of the pregnant woman. The killings occurred on Friday, October 9, with police outlining the investigation at a news conference the following day. Authorities have no

Hundreds of demonstrators marched through New York City on Friday, October 9, after federal immigration agents shot a Dominican man while his five-year-old child was inside his car. The incident sparked NYC ICE shooting protests and a political confrontation between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump's administration. Oscar Belgal, 28, suffered a gunshot wound to his neck during an Immigration and Custom

The US PERM suspension announced October 8, 2026, has disrupted green card sponsorship processing at eight technology companies. Indian H-1B workers should verify their application stage, immigration deadlines and I-140 status while seeking guidance from employers and immigration attorneys. Indian professionals employed by eight technology companies affected by the US PERM suspension should review their immigration records and upcoming deadlines as uncertainty conti

The Delhi CJP protest planned for October 10 has prompted major security measures. Police have denied permission for the Jantar Mantar gathering and proposed Delhi Metro restrictions at 57 stations amid demands for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.   Delhi Police Deny CJP Protest, 57 Metro Stations Face Curbs New Delhi, October 9, 2026: Delhi is preparing for major security restrictions ahead of a planned protest by