Supreme Court backs right to association, peaceful protest; seeks permission details of Oct 10 protests

The Supreme Court of India on Friday (October 9, 2026) said the right to association and protest peacefully is a fundamental right of every citizen while reacting to a mention by senior lawyers of the Apex Court about the unprecedented “shutting down” of the National Capital a day ahead of the CJP protests for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on October 10. Making an impromptu oral mention before a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, a battery of lawyers, led by senior advocates Kapil Sibal and A.M. Singhvi, said the capital has been “heavily barricaded”, making free movement virtually impossible.

‘Navi’ Pillay, South African jurist of Tamil descent, wins 2026 Peace Nobel

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Navanethem “Navi” Pillay for her efforts to promote peace and international law, the Nobel Peace Prize Committee said. In awarding this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, the Norwegian Nobel Committee wants to remind the world that the rule of law — national and international — underpins the system we have set up to ensure peace and resolve conflicts non-violently. Peace requires justice, the Committee said.

Police send notices to students, CJP supporters ahead of October 10 Delhi protest

One day before the Saturday (October 10, 2026) protest in Delhi called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and Left groups, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, students and Maharashtra-based residents associated with CJP and student groups have been receiving notices and calls from State police instructing them not to participate in the protest or seeking details of their travel to the capital.

Delhi Police deny permission for CJP’s October 10 Jantar Mantar protest, cite breach of past undertaking

The Delhi Police have denied permission for the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) proposed protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10, citing alleged non-compliance with conditions agreed to during an earlier demonstration, Joint Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Nupur Prasad said on Friday (October 9, 2026), a day before the proposed protest. “Because of not following the conditions as part of undertaking during the past protest, this time the permission has been denied,” Ms. Prasad said.

Railways cancels select Express, Mail trains to two Delhi stations for 10 hours ahead of October 10 CJP protest

Certain Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Nizamuddin Railway stations in the National Capital between 4 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday (October 10, 2026) have been cancelled “in view of anticipated severe road traffic congestion” in the areas, the Ministry of Railways said. The letter sent to all Zonal Railways comes a day ahead of the planned protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party-led (CJP) in New Delhi demanding Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.

Delhi Police register 25 FIRs over SIR protests since October 2

The Delhi Police have registered 25 FIRs related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) protests in the National Capital since October 2, 2026, with Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra among those named, sources said. The cases relate to alleged vandalism of public property, assaults and scuffles involving police personnel, obstruction of government work and violation of prohibitory orders imposed under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in the New Delhi district.

U.P. Cabinet approves to rename Jewar airport after PM Modi

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Friday (October 9, 2026) approved a proposal to rename the Noida International Airport at Jewar as ‘Narendra Modi International Airport, Noida-Jewar’, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said. The U.P. CM praised the Prime Minister for helping U.P. to emerge as a model of world-class infrastructure. “Thanks to the visionary thinking of the Honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi ji, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a new model of world-class infrastructure and connectivity.”

Delhi court grants Brij Bhushan time to reply to plea against acquittal

A Delhi Court on Friday (October 9, 2026) granted former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh time to file his reply to an appeal filed by four women grapplers against his acquittal in a sexual harassment case. Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh had on September 28 issued notices to Mr. Singh, the State, and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar.

Mumbai Police ban firecrackers, laser lights on public roads till December 4 following HC order

The Mumbai Police have banned the bursting of firecrackers on public roads and the use of laser lights, high-intensity lights and beams during festivities and processions until December 4, 2026, following directions issued by the Bombay High Court to curb noise and environmental pollution. The preventive order, issued on October 5, 2026, by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) Akbar Pathan, came into effect at 12.01 a.m. on October 6, 2026, and will remain in force until midnight on December 4, 2026, unless withdrawn earlier.

Israel to honour Capt. Smit Machchhar with civilian heroism award

Indian Captain Smit Machchhar, who fought off an attack from his co-pilot inside the cockpit of a flydubai plane, will receive Israel’s highest bravery award for civilians, President Isaac Herzog has said. President Herzog on Thursday (October 8, 2026) presented the Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism to six individuals who were on board the flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30, 2026.

ICE agents shoot man in New York City; negotiations with Trump seeking his release unsuccessful, Mamdani says

U.S. federal immigration agents shot and wounded a Dominican man while arresting him in New York City on Thursday (October 8, 2026), in what the Department of Homeland Security called a “targeted enforcement operation.” The man was in his car with a child present in the Marble Hill neighborhood of New York City, according to Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the city police and eyewitnesses. Protesters decried it as an example of the dangers of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

PM Carney says Canadians will decide their future after Elon Musk expresses support for separatism

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday (October 8, 2026) that Canada’s future will be decided by Canadians, pushing back on Elon Musk’s call for Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan to separate from Canada. “The future of Canada will be decided by Canadians and the priorities of Canadians, the priorities of the people of Quebec,” PM Carney said when asked about Mr. Musk’s comments.