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Trump waives Russia sanctions for India to prevent 100 per cent tariff
Donald Trump waived sanctions under the Russia sanctions law for India, preventing a 100 per cent tariff on 18 October. This move aims to lower domestic fuel prices before the November midterm elections as Energy Information Administration inventories hit a 20-year low of 1.51 billion barrels on 9 October 2026. Madhavi Arora of Emkay Global noted this prevents price spikes while aiding Russia, which lost over $200 billion in oil revenue since 2022.
Flydubai pilot saved 174 passengers after co-pilot struck him with an axe
Captain Smit Machchhar, a flydubai pilot, saved 174 passengers after co-pilot Hammam Al-Hammami struck him with an axe to crash their 737 into a building in Tel Aviv. Despite losing consciousness, Machchhar opened the door, allowing Israeli passengers to overpower Al-Hammami. Benjamin Netanyahu, Narendra Modi, and Donald Trump hailed him as a hero after off-duty pilots landed safely in Tabuk.
Devendra Fadnavis receives Honorary Doctor of Letters at Adani Institute convocation
Devendra Fadnavis received an Honorary Doctor of Letters degree at the Adani Institute of Higher Education and Research 17th Convocation in Wardha on Saturday. Presided over by Dr Priti Adani, the university conferred 2,320 degrees, including 123 PhDs. Poojal Devidas Mapari received 23 medals, while Dr Abhijat Sheth of the National Medical Commission received an Honorary Doctor of Science degree.
Imran Khan challenges Leave India Notice after being accused of inciting 350-400 people
Imran Khan, a US citizen and OCI cardholder, filed a petition in the Bombay High Court challenging a Leave India Notice dated October 14. He claims he was detained on October 10 near August Kranti Maidan only out of curiosity. The FRRO, Mumbai issued a show-cause notice after an FIR accused him of inciting 350-400 people.
Software engineer allegedly strangles wife before hanging himself in Gurugram apartment
On October 15 at 10:30 am, police received reports of two bodies in Flat 103, Tower 7 of M3M Marina in Gurugram's Sector 68. A forensic team found that 30-year-old Mohammad Aslam, a software engineer from Bengaluru, allegedly strangled his wife, 28-year-old Farhana, before hanging himself. Aslam emailed his company officials to notify his father and landlord before the deaths occurred.
Trump fires Zacharia hours after Hannity interview reveals she failed bar exam
Sean Hannity interviewed former White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia on Thursday, questioning her legal credentials. Zacharia admitted she took but failed the bar exam in 2011 after graduating from Pepperdine University School of Law. Susie Wiles allegedly helped arrange the interview as a "sanctioned hit." Donald Trump fired Zacharia hours later, despite previously asking her to "reconsider" the position.
Abhijeet Dipke released on Rs 50,000 bond; three others face Jantar Mantar charges
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke was released Saturday after furnishing a Rs 50,000 bond because he never reached Friday's march. Conversely, Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, and Ajinkya Shinde faced charges for allegedly entering Jantar Mantar on October 13 despite an October 11 order by Anurag Kumar. Das and Ranka remain in five-day judicial custody until October 18.
CJI Surya Kant urges NLSIU graduates to defend liberty and avoid shortcuts
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant addressed the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) during its 34th annual convocation on Saturday. He urged graduates to uphold justice, defend liberty, and maintain intellectual independence while avoiding shortcuts. He also paid tribute to deceased graduate Urvashi Krishnatra. He emphasized that legal practitioners must serve as guardians of autonomy and servants of the people.
Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Police file FIR against fraudsters selling fake Anant Brahmand passes
The Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Police registered an FIR against unidentified fraudsters who sold fake Navratri passes for the Anant Brahmand event between August 19 and October 14. Using a fake Instagram handle, veer.rajjputtt, and a mobile number ending in 808, they offered discounts on tickets originally priced four thousand to ten thousand rupees. DCP Dr Lavina Sinha urged citizens to use official links or call helpline 1930.
Maulana Fazlur Rehman warns military power concentration threatens stability after Imran Khan's removal
Maulana Fazlur Rehman of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F warned in Multan on Friday that military power concentration threatens stability. He criticized President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for imposing governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 11, removing Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. Maryam Nawaz responded, claiming Rehman’s comments regarding Field Marshal Gen Asim Munir hurt patriotic Pakistanis.
8 UDP legislators merge into BJP, raising party tally to 10 in Meghalaya
Thomas A Sangma, Speaker of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, recognized the merger of 8 legislators from the United Democratic Party into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) under Paragraph 4 of the Tenth Schedule. The members are Lahkmen Rymbui, Pius Marwein, Kyrmen Shylla, Mayralborn Syiem, Matthew Beyondstar Kurbah, Ollan Singh Suin, Balajied KuparSynrem, and SynsharKupar Roy Lyngdoh Thabah. The UDP now has 4 MLAs, while the BJP tally rose to 10.
Delhi court orders conditional release of Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke
A Delhi court ordered the conditional release of Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke after his arrest for breach of peace during protests against alleged electoral fraud. He must provide a Rs 50,000 bond. Neha Bora, All India Students' Association president, was also released from preventive custody. Meanwhile, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das remain in judicial custody for trespass at Jantar Mantar.
