0 kept · 1 broken · 6 pending · 7 tracked
Make India free of Left Wing Extremism (Naxalism) by 31 March 2026
Made 2024-08-24The project will connect Ahmedabad to Dholera Special Investment Region and Greenfield Industrial Smart City, creating employment opportunities and positioning Gujarat as a global manufacturing hub.
Made 2026-05-14detect and deport illegal migrants
Made 2026-08-24Introduce Uniform Civil Code in 21 BJP-NDA ruled states before 2029
Made 2026-09-13Free Punjab from the scourge of drugs within two years
Made 2026-09-29Make Punjab drug-free by December 31, 2029
Made 2026-09-30Cases from FIR to Supreme Court will be disposed of within three years after full implementation of BNS
Made 2026-10-03On October 9, 2026, an INDIA bloc delegation including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Mamata Banerjee, Omar Abdullah, Supriya Sule, Rajeev Rai, Manoj Jha, Thol Thirumavalavan, MA Baby, and D Raja met President Droupadi Murmu. They demanded Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, repeal of 2023 law, restoration of 13.30 crore voters, and a return to paper ballots over alleged "vote chori".

On October 9, 2026, the INDIA bloc urged President Droupadi Murmu to repeal assembly elections in Haryana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Delhi, and West Bengal due to alleged "vote chori." Leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Mamata Banerjee, Omar Abdullah, Supriya Sule, M.A. Baby, D. Raja, Rajeev Rai, and Thol. Thirumavalavan demanded Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and a return to paper ballots.

Neha Bora, a 29-year-old Jawaharlal Nehru University PhD student and All India Students' Association president, will join the Cockroach Janta Party on October 10 at Jantar Mantar. They seek the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral roll manipulation. Bora previously joined Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike against education reforms and faced police complaints from the BJP.

On Thursday, October 8, 2026, N. Chandrababu Naidu met Narendra Modi in New Delhi to congratulate him on 25 years of service. Naidu discussed the Polavaram project, requesting funds for Godavari Pushkarams in 2027 and a ₹30,000 crore Jal Jeevan Mission – Amarajeevi Jaladhara scheme. He also sought support from Nitin Gadkari, Amit Shah, and C.R. Patil for the Amaravati ORR and river-linking projects.

The government forwarded Sudhakar Dalela, a 1993-batch officer and Secretary (Economic Relations), as Ambassador to Nepal to the Balen Shah government on October 6, 2026. This move follows Narendra Modi's preference for "Anubhavi" diplomats over politicians. Dalela previously served in Bhutan and the U.S. while Vikram Misri, Dinesh Trivedi, and Tariq Rahman were involved in recent diplomatic developments.

On October 8, 2026, INDIA bloc leaders led by Tejashwi Yadav marched in Patna demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Leaders including Rajesh Ram, Mukesh Sahani, Ramnaresh Pandey, Dipankar Bhattacharya, and I.P. Gupta alleged fraud in the Special Intensive Revision. They submitted a memorandum to Governor Syed Ata Hasnain demanding criminal proceedings against Gyanesh Kumar.

On October 8, 2026, INDIA leaders protested in Delhi against alleged “vote chori,” demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Mamata Banerjee staged a satyagraha at Rajghat. Gandhi accused Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and Mohan Bhagwat of hijacking the country. The bloc plans to march toward Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 9.

On October 5 and 6, the Ministry of Home Affairs ordered the mobilization of at least 70 CRPF companies from West Bengal and Chhattisgarh to Delhi for an October 10 protest by the Cockroach Janta Party. The march demands Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged electoral roll irregularities. Amit Shah cancelled several trips to monitor the situation as Delhi Police invoked Section 163 of the BNSS.

Asma M. Inamdar condemned the alleged sexual harassment of women journalists by Delhi Police officer Vivek Bhagat at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. She demanded his immediate suspension, arrest, and an independent investigation led by a retired Supreme Court judge. The Delhi Union of Journalists and Press Club of India also condemned the incident. Inamdar called on Amit Shah to take responsibility.
Thol. Thirumavalavan, leader of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), stated on October 8, 2026, that the INDIA bloc’s protest in New Delhi should become a people's movement against electronic voting machines. On October 7, over 100 MPs and leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra protested despite police action. Thirumavalavan alleged issues with Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and the Chief Election Commissioner.

The Center for Humane Technology, cofounded by Tristan Harris, Aza Raskin, and Randy Fernando, is laying off nine of its 16 non-founder employees, including Julie Guirado and Camille Carlton. Board chair Premal Shah announced the organization will end policy research and litigation to focus on founder-led projects. This shift follows major courtroom victories against social media companies regarding alleged designs to keep kids glued to screens.

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar received bolstered Z+ security and 24-hour police presence at his Delhi residence following protests by Rahul Gandhi, the Congress, and the INDIA bloc. Protesters demand his resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision process. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi objected to orders 14 times. The CJP plans a protest on October 10.

On October 7, 2026, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expressed concern over the National Investigation Agency (NIA) court rejecting bail for separatist leader Shabir Shah. Despite a Supreme Court grant in March this year, Shah, head of the banned Democratic Freedom Party, remains incarcerated since his 2017 arrest for alleged terror financing. Mirwaiz urged the Government of India to release prisoners suffering from health issues.

Narendra Modi and Amit Shah are likely to skip a mega Mahalaya event on October 10 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Although Suvendu Adhikari expected the Prime Minister, volatile protests seeking the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar caused their absence. R.N. Ravi, Suvendu Adhikari, and state ministers will attend. The event includes a road show on Red Road and broadcasts at five river ghats.

On October 7, 2026, the Indian National Congress declared a "BLACK DAY" after Delhi Police allegedly manhandled and injured Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and INDIA Bloc MPs. General Secretary K.C. Venugopal issued a circular calling for protests on October 8, 2026. V. Sivadasan claimed officers assaulted them inside a vehicle. Police detained over 90 persons near the Le Meridien and Shangri La hotels.

On October 7, 2026, INDIA bloc leaders organized an Aakrosh March across all 534 blocks in Bihar, burning effigies of Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and Gyanesh Kumar. They alleged the Election Commission of India (ECI) is a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) puppet. Under Tejashwi Yadav, they demanded fresh elections. On October 8, a Lok Bhavan march starts at 11 a.m.

On October 7, 2026, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha transferred 49 officers, including Mamta Yadav and Basharat Qayoom, impacting over 30 departments in Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah previously criticized the dual power system regarding these transfers. The National Conference seeks the Transaction of Business Rules to demarcate roles, but the file remains pending with Lok Bhavan.

On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, Delhi Police detained Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and other INDIA leaders for the second day while protesting at a roundabout near Le Meridien and Shangri-La hotels. Gandhi demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged vote chori. Leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge, K.C. Venugopal, and Jairam Ramesh condemned the police's handling of MPs.

On October 7, 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha – Seva Jyoti Yatra’ in Gurugram. He described Narendra Modi's 25 years as Chief Minister of Gujarat and Prime Minister as a “golden” chapter. Shah highlighted efforts to abrogate Article 370, end Naxalism, and bring 25 crore people above the poverty line. Nayab Singh Saini received the yatra torch.

Donald Trump and the White House are pushing a voter roll "cleanup" using the SAVE database to verify citizenship, similar to India's Special Intensive Revision (SIR). On September 25, the US Supreme Court allowed this federal database. In May, the Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission of India (ECI) power to scrutinize citizenship during SIR, removing 13 crore names. Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar defended these measures against opposition from Rahul Gandhi's Congress. While Trump claimed 278,000 non-citizens were on voter lists, the DHS found all 185 suspected voters in Nevada were citizens. The ECI is currently hearing multiple challenges regarding SIR and commissioner appointments.

On Wednesday, police detained and released Congress workers in Hubballi who staged a road blockade at Ambedkar Circle protesting the detention of Rahul Gandhi. Leaders including Sadanand Danganavar, Chandrashekar Juttal, and Anwar Mudhol alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and Gyanesh Kumar were silencing Gandhi regarding electoral roll revisions. Protesters included Hasim Hindasgeri, Danappa Kabbera, Haji Ali Hindasgeri, Iliyas Maniyar, Arjun Patil, Arif Bhadrapur, Yasin Haveripet, Renuka Kallimani, and Akkamma Kambli.
N. Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, will visit New Delhi from October 7, 2026, to meet Narendra Modi and ministers Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman, C.R. Patil, and Nitin Gadkari. He seeks approval for the Visakhapatnam Metro Rail, Beach Corridor, river-linking, and Rayalaseema Global Horticulture Hub projects, plus drought relief and Godavari Pushkarams support. He also joins Piyush Goyal for the CII Partnership Summit.

On October 7, 2026, Bhagwant Mann claimed the CBI found nothing incriminating during a Tuesday raid on his officer-on-special duty's locations. The Punjab and Haryana High Court ordered the corruption probe after the Enforcement Directorate shared evidence of official involvement. Mann accused the BJP of misusing agencies to harass opposition leaders like Hemant Soren, Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal, and Manish Sisodia.

Actor-activist Prakash Raj held a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam, on Wednesday (October 7, 2026), demanding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) be scrapped. He urged citizens to protest against the disenfranchisement of over 13 crore voters, including Adivasis and minorities. Prakash Raj demanded that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Narendra Modi, and Amit Shah be held accountable for the SIR process.

On October 7, 2026, the Congress party lashed out at Narendra Modi and Amit Shah after Delhi Police registered an FIR against Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and supporters for allegedly forcibly entering Akashvani Bhawan. During a march on October 6, 2026, 260 people were detained. Jairam Ramesh claimed the leaders were protesting "vote chori" regarding Gyanesh Kumar and the SIR process.

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court quashed the Public Safety Act against Mushtaq Ahmad Shah, a resident of Shahlatoo village in Shopian district. Detained in December last year, Shah spent 10 months in jail for "social acceptability" and alleged "tendency towards anti-national activities." Justice Rajnesh Oswal ruled the grounds were vague, violating Article 22 (5). The court ordered his immediate release.

Last month, a deadly flood along the China-Nepal border left over 5,000 people missing. Because Nepal's Civil Code requires 12 years to presume death, families like Madan Lal Lawat cannot access funeral costs of 25,000 rupees or bereavement compensation. Bidur Mayor Rajan Shrestha urged the prime minister's office to amend laws as reconstruction costs reach £3.6bn ($4.8bn).

Punjab Police recovered sophisticated firearms, including AK-47s, an AK-56, and grenades, over three months. These seizures occurred alongside the murders of Satpal Singh, Gurpreet Singh, Kuljit Singh Sandhu, Navpreet Singh, and Navtej Singh. Additionally, officer Harjit Singh was killed on duty. Authorities are investigating if these arms networks will impact security ahead of the 2027 assembly elections.

K. Ramakrishna, CPI national secretary, demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on October 06, 2026. He alleged the Election Commission of India acted under influence from Narendra Modi and Amit Shah to delete voters' names despite 14 objections from other commissioners over 10 months. The INDIA bloc plans protests in Delhi and nationwide on November 1.
On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi accused Rahul Gandhi and the Congress of targeting constitutional institutions. Trivedi cited figures including 13 crore voters, where 2.8 crore were deceased and 1 crore were duplicate. He noted that since 1967, Congress was absent from states totaling 228 seats. Trivedi questioned their protest regarding the Special Intensive Revision process.

On October 6, 2026, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra led over 300 opposition MPs from Parliament Street to the Election Commission headquarters in New Delhi. They were stopped by police at Akashvani Bhawan, where Akhilesh Yadav, Abhishek Banerjee, and Derek O'Brien were detained. Rahul Gandhi alleged that Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Mohan Bhagwat, and Gyanesh Kumar committed treason through "vote chori".
Sahibzada Farhan replaced Salman Ali Agha as Pakistan’s T20 captain for a three-match home series against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi from October 9-13. Shaheen Shah Afridi remains ODI captain. Hasan Nawaz, Naseem Shah, and Razaullah were recalled or included. Mohammad Rizwan was excluded due to a National Cyber Crime Investigation Authority investigation. Shaun Tait replaced Ashley Noffke as bowling coach.

On October 6, 2026, Jairam Ramesh of the Congress alleged that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar oversaw "mass manipulation and rigging" in West Bengal assembly polls for Narendra Modi and Amit Shah. Rahul Gandhi joined demands for the CEC's resignation. The Supreme Court, led by CJI Surya Kant, stated it did not approve modifications to Form 6 used for SIR appeals.

Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday (October 5, 2026) to discuss the drought. The Centre assured support for farmers receiving ₹12,000 annually through joint schemes. Shinde criticized the Opposition and announced Mangesh Chivte would file his nomination on Tuesday (October 6, 2026) for the Pune Teachers’ Constituency.

On October 5, 2026, Shaktisinh Gohil of the Congress blamed the Narendra Modi government for foreign institutional investors withdrawing ₹4.03 lakh crore from Indian markets between January and September. He noted a ₹29,000 crore offload during three trading sessions in late September and early October. Foreign portfolio ownership hit a 17-year low of 15.8%, impacting over 13 crore retail investors.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah and the National Council of the NDRRMA concluded a 40-day search and rescue operation following August 26 flash floods that killed at least 1,455 people in Nepal and 43 in Tibet. The government approved an NPR 559.17 billion budget for 504 reconstruction plans. Authorities confirmed 5,285 missing and 13,795 rescued while providing accommodation for 1,226 affected people.

On October 5, 2026, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi announced nationwide campaigns against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar for alleged vote theft. The party will reach out to over 13.3 crore people struck off voters' lists. Plans include a protest march on October 6, an INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1, and rallies culminating on November 26.
On October 5, 2026, Tejashwi Yadav of the RJD and the INDIA bloc announced plans to protest Gyanesh Kumar, Narendra Modi, and Amit Shah. Protests begin October 7 with an Aakrosh March, followed by a sit-in on October 8. Yadav alleged Kumar acted for the BJP to siphon ₹50,000 crore and violate rules. Niraj Kumar Sharma of the BJP denied these claims.

The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) will open 30 Nandini milk parlours outside metro stations and 90 locations in the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) limits. BMRCL General Manager Chitra R. confirmed rental space allocation. This follows D.K. Shivakumar's announcement after Amul faced opposition from JD(S) and farmers. D.K. Suresh met with BMRCL to facilitate these outlets.
On October 5, 2026, the Congress accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of illegally changing Form 6 during the Special Intensive Revision. Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, President Mallikarjun Kharge, and communication chief Jairam Ramesh demanded his resignation, annulment of SIR, and ballot paper elections. The Supreme Court issued notices to the ECI and the Centre regarding alleged unauthorized decisions.

On October 5, 2026, the Telangana Pradesh Congress Seva Dal organized a one-day satyagraha at Gandhi Bhavan in Hyderabad. Led by president Middela Jitender and joined by V. Hanumanth Rao, they demanded Gyanesh Kumar's resignation as CEC. Jitender alleged the BJP-led government, Narendra Modi, and Amit Shah undermined democracy via the Special Intensive Revision to remove poor voters.
P Sandosh Kumar of the CPI wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah demanding accountability for Delhi Police personnel allegedly removing name tags during protests at Jantar Mantar. DCP Sachin Sharma told NDTV that no orders were issued to hide identities, though some tags may have broken. Protesters demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged vote theft.

On Monday, October 5, 2026, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh demanded that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar quit immediately. Ramesh claimed Kumar is a liability for executing "G2's" illegal orders. This follows remarks by Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan at NALSAR University, who stated disenfranchising millions of citizens violates Articles 326 and 14 of the Constitution.

The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab faces an opposition offensive over drugs, corruption, and education. After Sukhveer Singh Maiserkhana raised teacher shortages, the party suspended him for alleged indiscipline. Pargat Singh, Ravneet Singh Bittu, and Tarun Chugh criticized the "education revolution." Additionally, Amit Shah promised a drug-free Punjab by December 31, 2029, while the Enforcement Directorate searched GMADA.

On October 4, 2026, the Bharatiya Janata Party nominated former Trinamool Congress MP Rukmini Mallick alias Koel Mallick to Rajya Sabha. After resigning on July 16, 2026, to Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, she became the fourth such nominee. Previously, on July 9, 2026, the BJP nominated Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik.

Three female journalists alleged sexual harassment by Delhi Police personnel during a protest at Jantar Mantar on 03-10-26. One journalist accused an assistant commissioner of police (ACP) of sexual assault while protesting for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Rahul Gandhi demanded answers from Amit Shah, while the Press Council of India expressed shock over the treatment of journalists.

Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress president, wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah seeking intervention for drought-affected Karnataka. He stated the state faces its worst drought in 150 years. Kharge requested focus on small farmers and the Hyderabad-Karnataka belt, updated Bhoomi land records for subsidies instead of the 2015-16 Agriculture Census, and enhanced drinking water security.
On October 3, 2026, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, demanded answers from Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding alleged misconduct by Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar. Gandhi cited a female journalist's accusation and an All India Students' Association (AISA) statement alleging women were groped. Hundreds were taken into custody while protesters claimed police manhandled journalists and students during the satyagraha.
Y.S. Sharmila Reddy, Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president, accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of favoring BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On October 03, 2026, she alleged the Election Commission of India removed nearly 13 crore votes, representing 14% of the electorate. She demanded resignations from Kumar, Modi, and Home Minister Amit Shah following these alleged irregularities.

The BJP countered allegations from the Congress, Aam Aadmi Party, Trinamool Congress, and Cockroach Janata Party regarding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The party defended the Special Intensive Revision process, noting that Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi recorded 14 objections. The BJP launched a drive in 20 states to enroll voters via Booth Level Officers.

B. Manickam Tagore, TNCC president, chaired a meeting in Chennai on Saturday to welcome Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam into the INDIA alliance. Leaders including Aadhav Arjuna, Vaiko, Thol. Thirumavalavan, P. Shanmugam, K.A.M. Muhammed Abubacker, and Chandra Mohan attended. They planned ‘Save Democracy’ protests on October 13, 14, and 15 to oppose Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and Gyanesh Kumar.

On October 3, 2026, Shivraj Singh Chouhan of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) condemned Mallikarjun Kharge for calling Narendra Modi and Amit Shah “illegal.” Chouhan alleged that Kharge, directed by Rahul Gandhi, insulted constitutional institutions. He defended the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, and criticized Congress for allegedly attacking EVMs despite their own history of arbitrary appointments.

On October 3, 2026, Rahul Gandhi launched the ‘Satyagraha’ platform to map resistance movements against Gyanesh Kumar. Mallikarjun Kharge demanded dissolving the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, calling elections illegal. Delhi Police detained 150 protesters, including Neha Bora, Yogendra Yadav, Anjali Bharadwaj, and Prashant Bhushan. Kapil Sibal joined the march. Jairam Ramesh alleged "stolen votes" while Aaditya Thackeray backed the Cockroach Janta Party protest.

P. Sandosh Kumar, a CPI National Secretariat Member, wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on October 3, 2026, alleging Delhi Police personnel concealed identity badges during detentions. After being detained on October 2, 2026, with AISF and AIYF members protesting Gyanesh Kumar, he demanded a time-bound inquiry into violence, manhandling, and facial recognition use at Jantar Mantar.

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, BJP State president, submitted a petition to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Saturday seeking action against Minister for Youth Affairs O.J. Janeesh. The petition follows an incident where Youth Congress activists blocked Union Home Minister Amit Shah's motorcade in Kollam. P.K. Krishnadas and S. Suresh delivered the document, alleging a security lapse and constitutional violations.

On October 3, 2026, Mallikarjun Kharge of the Congress demanded dissolving the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies in Kalaburagi, calling elections illegal. He accused Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and all Chief Ministers of being illegal due to alleged EVM misuse and SIR irregularities. Following a September 30, 2026, INDIA bloc meeting, he announced agitations starting October 6, 2026, in New Delhi.

Union Minister Amit Shah stated on October 3, 2026, in Bhopal that the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) will ensure cases are disposed of within three years after full implementation. He inaugurated a BNS exhibition and a cattle rearers conference, noting milk production rose from 14.7 crore tonnes in 2014-15 to 25 crore tonnes under Narendra Modi.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed the deportation of narco-trafficking kingpin Navpreet Singh from Turkey to India. The accused allegedly used a fake identity, Navab Virk, to smuggle heroin and methamphetamine from Afghanistan. Between 2019 and August 2026, India returned 288 fugitives from 36 countries. Authorities also attached Rs 17,874 crore in assets and issued 401 Red Corner Notices.

On October 3, 2026, Prakash Raj held a press conference in Hyderabad demanding the restoration of voters lists after 13 crore deletions during the Special Intensive Revision. Following an investigation into 100 booths across 23 districts of Karnataka, he urged the Supreme Court to examine Election Commission files since 2023, seeking to undo judicial immunity for the Chief Election Commissioner.
India beat Pakistan by 19 runs to win the Asian Games cricket gold medal at Korogi Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, Japan. India posted 211-6 with Abhishek Sharma scoring 61 and Tilak Varma 51 not out. Hasan Nawaz scored 96 for Pakistan. ICC chairman Jay Shah presented medals to India after a delayed ceremony without handshakes.

Akbar Shah, a Kilikollur resident, apologized for damaging a flex board of the late CPI(M) former State Secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan during an SFI Kollam District Committee protest rally on October 03, 2026. Shah claimed he mistook the banner for Congress material and joined the demonstration spontaneously. The SFI Kollam District Committee denied his membership and demanded legal action.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the Modi govt on October 3, 2026, for securing the deportation of narco-trafficking kingpin Navpreet Singh from Turkiye. Singh, who used a fake identity as Navab Virk, smuggled heroin and methamphetamine from Afghanistan to India. He is now imprisoned. The government aims to destroy every narco-cartel before Dec 2029.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on October 3, 2026, that narco-trafficking kingpin Navpreet Singh was deported from Turkiye to India. The accused allegedly used a fake identity, Navab Virk, to smuggle heroin and methamphetamine from Afghanistan. Shah stated the Modi government aims to destroy every narco-cartel before December 2029. Singh is now behind bars for various crimes.

The Election Commission transitioned from a single-member body to a three-member team on October 1, 1993, following the appointment of M.S. Gill and G.V.G. Krishnamurthy. Significant disputes occurred when N. Gopalaswami recommended removing Navin Chawla in 2009, which President Pratibha Patel rejected. In 2019, Ashok Lavasa resigned after a 2:1 majority decision excluded his dissenting opinions regarding Narendra Modi.

On October 2, 2026, opposition parties and activists protested nationwide demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation as Chief Election Commissioner. In Delhi, Delhi Police detained over 500 people, including Atisihi, while Rahul Gandhi condemned the action. Protests occurred in Mumbai at Shivaji Park with Shabana Azmi and Vishal Dadlani, and in Vijayawada where protesters alleged 13 crore names were excluded from electoral rolls.
Gujarat became the second state after Uttarakhand to receive presidential assent for its Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2026. Passed in March, the law unifies rules for marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships. It prohibits polygamy, sets marriage ages at 21 for men and 18 for women, and requires registration within sixty days. It excludes Scheduled Tribes.

On October 02, 2026, Delhi Police, CAPF, and RAF deployed 4,000 personnel to block Jantar Mantar during a protest against Gyanesh Kumar. Under Section 163 of the BNSS, authorities detained over 500 people, including Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj, Sanjay Singh, Yogendra Yadav, and Neha Bora. Organizations like SFI, DYFI, NSUI, AISA, and Indian Youth Congress were involved.
On October 2, 2026, O.J. Janeesh, Keralam Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, alleged a CPI(M) conspiracy behind violence at a Youth Congress rally in Thiruvananthapuram. He claimed his vehicle was ambushed nearly 10 times across Kannur and Kasaragod. Janeesh accused Pinarayi Vijayan and M.V. Govindan of engineering unrest to deflect ED investigations and the ‘masappadi’ scandal.
K.C. Venugopal, AICC general secretary, refused to be linked to internal UDF controversies on Friday after Adoor Prakash publicly criticized Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan. Venugopal stated organizational matters should stay within the party. He also announced a nationwide “Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao” campaign from October 2 to 8 to protest against Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and the Election Commission.
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has not yet extended the Suspension of Operations pact with Kuki-Zo insurgent groups after its one-year agreement expired on September 4, 2025. Amit Shah will visit Senapati on October 7. Following Govind Mohan’s review, 30 CRPF companies and two CoBRA battalions will be deployed. Over 40 people died in Ukhrul, Kangpokpi, and Kamjong since February 7.

On Friday, the cockroach movement and opposition parties joined protests in New Delhi demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar, the 62-year-old Election Commission chief. Police detained hundreds, including Saurav Yadav, while the government suspended internet services. Critics allege the commission struck off over 130 million names since June last year. Rahul Gandhi called for Kumar to be tried for treason against India.

Hundreds were detained in New Delhi during a protest by AAP, Congress, and the Left outfit demanding the resignation of election chief Gyanesh Kumar over alleged vote theft. Police detained Atishi and Saurabh Bhardwaj. Simultaneously, thousands protested at Shivaji Park in Mumbai with Abhijeet Dipke and Tushar Gandhi. Protests also occurred in Jaipur and Ahmedabad regarding the Special Intensive Revision.

Mohan Charan Majhi and Vishnu Deo Sai met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on October 1, 2026, to resolve the Mahanadi water dispute. Supported by the Central Water Commission, both states submitted proposals for a solution. The expanded technical committee meets October 13, while the Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal, headed by Bela M. Trivedi, meets October 15.

On October 2, 2026, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers protested against Excise Minister M. Liju at the Alappuzha municipal office in Keralam. Led by district general secretary Arun Anirudhan, protesters waved black flags to oppose the United Democratic Front (UDF) government. Police arrested the protesters after they intercepted a convoy. The action followed a September 26 protest against Amit Shah regarding Gyanesh Kumar.

Keralam witnessed street battles between Congress, Communist Party of India (Marxist), and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists. On September 26, workers protested Amit Shah's convoy demanding Gyanesh Kumar’s exit as Chief Election Commissioner. BJYM supporters blocked K.M. Shaji on Wednesday. Violence erupted during a Youth Congress march, with SFI and Democratic Youth Federation of India involved in clashes.
Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara informed Amit Shah and Shivraj Singh Chouhan that Karnataka faces ₹46,324.5 crore in crop losses across 47.09 lakh hectares due to deficit rainfall. Currently, 177 taluks are drought-affected, with a potential rise to 220. The government requested ₹3,705.30 crore in aid and revised SDRF and NDRF norms as an inter-ministerial team visits on October 3.

Mohan Charan Majhi, Odisha Chief Minister, stated on October 02, 2026, that the Mahanadi water distribution issue is nearing a solution. Following meetings with Amit Shah, C.R. Patil, and Bishnu Deo Sai, progress remains on track for a three-month resolution goal set July 30, 2026. The BJD demanded transparency. A tribunal meeting led by Bela M. Trivedi is scheduled for October 15.
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of Cockroach Janta Party, announced a protest at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park on October 2, 2026. The group demands the resignation and criminal charges against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, freezing the Special Intensive Revision roll, and transparent appointments. Dipke alleged Gyanesh Kumar is a puppet of Amit Shah and Narendra Modi. Protests will continue in six cities until October.

Captain Smit Machchhar was seriously injured during a Wednesday attack inside the cockpit of flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Carrying 174 passengers, the aircraft landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. After surgery, Machchhar was moved to Dubai for treatment. Devendra Fadnavis, Narendra Modi, and Parag Shah praised his courage in unlocking the cockpit door.

Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy criticized Rahul Gandhi and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy in New Delhi on Thursday regarding the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. He defended the process against "baseless allegations," noting it removed bogus voters. Reddy also rejected Revanth Reddy’s claims about 2024 Lok Sabha election irregularities and criticized opposition stances on delimitation and the Women’s Reservation Bill.
Police arrested Abhi, Kala, and James Dahiya for vandalism at Lovely Professional University in Phagwara last Sunday following social media rumors of a rape. The men were remanded to three days of police custody on Thursday. Founder-chancellor Ashok Mittal claimed the violence was part of a conspiracy to destabilize Punjab, linking it to similar incidents at Chitkara University.

BJP national secretary K. Surendran and MLA V. Muraleedharan criticized the UDF government on October 01, 2026, for administrative paralysis and "government-sponsored" violence. They alleged the Congress orchestrated security breaches involving Amit Shah, attacks on P.K. Krishnadas, and the BJP State headquarters to mask failures. Surendran also criticized the appointment of M.K. Muneer as chairperson of the Administrative Reforms Commission.

Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, reviewed arrangements on Thursday for Amit Shah's visit to Karimnagar on October 4. Accompanied by Gaush Alam and PIMS management, he inspected the venue and helipad. Amit Shah will unveil a silver jubilee pylon, lay a foundation stone for the Prathima Deemed University building, and inaugurate a photo exhibition at PIMS.
On October 1, 2026, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, accused the Union and Madhya Pradesh governments of failing tribal communities in Balaghat. Over 30 children died since July from illnesses. Gandhi alleged lack of healthcare, land deeds, and MGNREGA support. Hemant Khandelwal of the BJP countered, blaming Congress for past backwardness and Naxalism.

On October 1, 2026, Jairam Ramesh of the Congress party claimed the INDIA bloc is fighting "vote chori" and electoral capture. He cited former CEC O.P. Rawat, who told The Hindu that 14 crore voters were disenfranchised by the Special Intensive Revision. The opposition demands Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, plans marches on October 6, and seeks a Supreme Court ruling against alleged irregularities.

Rahul Gandhi and the INDIA bloc allege that Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and Gyanesh Kumar stole elections through voter-list manipulation. While the Cockroach Janta Party demands a boycott, Gandhi dismissed it as a distraction, opting to participate in the democratic system. The opposition plans marches on October 6 and November 1 to demand reforms before the 2027 elections.

On October 01, 2026, the BJP and its youth wings intensified protests across Keralam after unidentified persons vandalized the Mararji Bhavan office and allegedly attacked national executive committee member P.K. Krishnadas. Activists marched to the Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram, scuffled with police, and waved black flags at Roji M. John. S. Suresh and K. Surendran condemned the violence against Amit Shah and O.J. Janeesh.

On October 1, 2026, Rahul Gandhi and Jairam Ramesh of the Congress accused the PM-HM duo (Narendra Modi and Amit Shah) of illegally changing online Form 6 via Tata Consultancy Services in mid-July 2026. The INDIA bloc plans marches on October 6 to demand ballot papers, seeking Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation following reported objections by Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched an attack on the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab during a rally in Jalandhar. He promised to make the state drug-free by December 31, 2029, if the BJP wins the 2027 assembly elections. Shah alleged Bhagwant Mann increased drug trade and accused the government of spending Rs 785 crore annually on advertisements.

On Wednesday, the BJP alleged unidentified persons attacked its Keralam headquarters, Mararji Bhavan, by hurling bottles and stones. The party also condemned an alleged attack on national executive committee member P K Krishnadas' vehicle in Neyyattinkara. Amid tensions following a black-flag protest against Amit Shah in Kollam, the BJP announced state-wide protests for Thursday against these incidents.

On September 28, 2026, Sunil Ambekar of the RSS spoke at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Arts regarding demographic disparities. He claimed post-Independence laws and minority education systems created imbalances. He supported the NRC and CAA, while noting Amit Shah plans a UCC by 2029. Ambekar noted India's first population commission was set up in 2000 under the Vajpayee government.

On Wednesday, Partap Singh Bajwa of the Congress and Aman Arora of Punjab AAP criticized the BJP-led Centre regarding Punjab's drug crisis. Bajwa questioned the 2021 decision to expand BSF jurisdiction from 15 km to 50 km, while Arora attacked the Akali-BJP alliance’s 2007-2017 record. Both leaders demanded accountability ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.

On September 30, 2026, the INDIA bloc and Kapil Sibal met to plan a nationwide campaign starting October 2, 2026. The plan includes "Save Democracy" marches from October 2 to 8, an October 6 march to the Election Commission, and five rallies. Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi alleged that Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and Gyanesh Kumar are undermining democracy.
Rajarshi Shah, Adilabad District Collector, reported on September 30, 2026, that officials are monitoring infants affected by a fire at the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS). Of 27 infants shifted to RIMS and Hyderabad hospitals, five died and 13 were discharged. Currently, eight infants remain in Hyderabad and one is at RIMS. A 34-bed Mother and Newborn Intensive Care Unit (MNICU) was established.

During the third edition of Kotak Private’s 'Take and Counter Take', moderated by Nigel D'Souza, Shah argued for public markets while Renuka Ramnath, Founder, MD and CEO of Multiples Alternate Asset Management, advocated for private market control. Oisharya Das, CEO of Kotak Private Banking, noted both markets offer opportunities. Ramnath suggested moving from 100% public equity to 30% private markets over 5-7 years.
Amit Shah inaugurated the Barapullah Phase-III elevated corridor on September 29, 2026, to reduce travel time between Mayur Vihar and south Delhi by 20–25 minutes. On September 30, 2026, 5–6 lakh vehicles caused a 3.5 kilometre jam as Google Maps directed traffic into a two-lane bottleneck. Sandeep Gupta of the Delhi Traffic Police coordinated barricades to manage the congestion.

Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal stated on September 30, 2026, that Prime Minister Balendra Shah will make a result-oriented visit to India at an unfinalized date. Following the new government's formation, Nepal received an invitation and is prioritizing visits. Shah recently addressed the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 24, 2026, demanding climate justice.

On September 30, 2026, Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress president and leader of the INDIA bloc, called for using pre-SIR electoral rolls and voting through ballots instead of EVMs at an opposition meeting. He accused Gyanesh Kumar, Chief Election Commissioner, of interfering in electoral rolls and demanded his resignation. The meeting, attended by leaders from multiple parties including Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, also discussed transparency issues and protection for voters against administrative failures.

On September 25, Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS seized 526 kg of methamphetamine and heroin worth over ₹3,000 crore from an Iranian boat in the Arabian Sea near Lakshadweep. Five Pakistani nationals were detained. The contraband was brought to Mumbai for legal proceedings. This operation highlights enhanced efforts against transnational drug trafficking and showcases maritime capabilities. Amit Shah praised the coordination involved.

On September 30, 2026, Amit Shah, Union Home Minister, criticized the AAP government in Punjab for poor governance and a serious drug problem during a post on X and speech in Jalandhar. He concluded the BJP's 'Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra,' which started on September 18, covering all 117 assembly constituencies to raise awareness against drugs.
