Tiger Shroff firing: Three suspects detained in Kota; one was in touch with Bishnoi gang aide, says police
Three people, including a minor, allegedly involved in the firing at actor Tiger Shroff were detained on Monday (October 18, 2026) in Rajasthan’s Kota city from the Pune-Jaipur Superfast Express, police said. Kota Superintendent of Police (SP) Tejaswani Gautam said at a press conference that one of the accused was in touch with Anil Pandit, an alleged associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which claimed responsibility for Sunday’s (October 18, 2026) attack in an unverified social media post.
BJP veteran leader L. K. Advani discharged from Delhi hospital after improvement in health
BJP veteran leader L. K. Advani was discharged from a Delhi hospital on Monday (October 19, 2026) after his medical condition improved. Mr. Advani was admitted to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital on October 16, following a chest infection and pulmonary complications. He was under the care of Dr. Vinit Suri, senior consultant in neurology. Mr. Advani showed improvement in his medical condition, according to a statement issued by the hospital.
Neha Bora moves Delhi High Court against peace bond notice
The All India Students’ Association (AISA) said on Monday (October 19, 2026) that its president, Neha Bora, has challenged in the Delhi High Court a notice asking Neha Bora to execute a peace bond, and that lawyers will seek an urgent hearing before the Chief Justice. Neha Bora was taken into preventive detention on October 16 when on the way to participate in Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)’s ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ march and was released on October 17.
Peaceful protest is fundamental right, but protesters’ credentials must be weighed: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court on Monday (October 19, 2026) observed that while peaceful demonstration is a fundamental right, factors like a protester’s credentials and public inconvenience must be weighed before issuing blanket orders restricting police action. A Bench of Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna directed the Maharashtra government to respond to petitions alleging the illegal detention of individuals by the police during the recent anti-Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) protests in the city.
Bombay HC to hear on October 26 plea filed by actor Imran Khan against ‘leave India notice’
The Bombay High Court will hear on October 26 the petition filed by actor Imran Khan, a U.S. citizen holding an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card, challenging a police notice directing him to leave India by October 28 for attending a political protest. Senior counsel Venkatesh Dhond, appearing for Mr. Khan, mentioned the plea on Monday (October 19, 2026) before a Bench of Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna, seeking an urgent hearing.
Three killed in firing on firewood collectors in Manipur’s Imphal East
Three men were shot dead and a few others injured when suspected militants allegedly opened fire on a group of firewood collectors in Manipur’s Imphal East district on Monday (October 19, 2026), officials said. Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen has strongly condemned the attack at Khongbal Tangkhul that claimed the lives of three Nongsum residents namely Arubam Ronil, Lairenlakpam Inaobi and Kshetrimayum Sushil, and left several others injured.
Government asks Meta to ensure its recommendation systems do not expose users to limited set of narratives
The government has asked Meta, owner of Instagram and Facebook, to ensure that its recommendation systems do not result in “disproportionate exposure of users to a single or limited set of narratives,” and to step up checks on content that could cause public disorder or incite violence or other unlawful activity.
Dhal Singh Bisen sworn in as Uttarakhand Governor
Dhal Singh Bisen was sworn in as the Governor of Uttarakhand on Monday (October 19, 2026).He was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Acting Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court Manoj Kumar Tiwari at a ceremony held at the Lok Bhavan. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, members of his Cabinet, Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan and several other senior officials were present on the occasion.
CM Vijay’s negligence is costing lives, alleges M.K. Stalin
DMK president M.K. Stalin on Monday (October 19, 2026) charged that Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s negligence was costing lives in Tamil Nadu and urged him to focus on the police department instead of taking “rest”. “Incidents of violence and murder, and the seizure of drugs by central agencies, show that the Chief Minister is not paying adequate attention to the police department. Chief Minister sir, your negligence is costing lives. You advised people to give up drugs and take up sports. You should give up rest first,” he said in a social media post.
SC upholds cancellation of patta over Tamil Nadu water body, orders alternative site for 20 flat owners
The Supreme Court has upheld the cancellation of a ‘ryotwari patta’ granted over land recorded as a government water body in Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu. A Bench of Justices S.V.N. Bhatti and N.V. Anjaria, in its judgment delivered on October 16, 2026, took note of the flat owners’ plight and directed the State government to allot a suitable alternative site to the owners of 20 flats before demolishing their apartments.
China imposes export controls on tunnel-boring machines sought by India, citing ‘national security’
China on Monday (October 19, 2026) said it would introduce export controls on tunnel-boring machines “to better safeguard national security and interests”, starting November 18. India has already been facing difficulties in customs clearance and delays in importing TBMs from China for several critical infrastructure projects. The latest announcement comes days after Beijing announced a plan to impose sweeping export controls on 40 cutting-edge technologies including those for certain advanced solar manufacturing and some AI platforms.
Police ‘lost control’ during French protests, says Interior Minister
French police “lost control” during nationwide protests marred by violence over the weekend, the Interior Minister admitted Monday (October 19, 2026), with President Emmanuel Macron calling for a security review. Mr. Macron also refused Interior Minister Laurent Nunez’s resignation even as he acknowledged security and intelligence failures in the government response.
U.K. defence bosses’ homes targeted by pro-Palestinian group
U.K. police said they were investigating vandalism incidents, after a pro-Palestinian group appeared to claim attacks on properties belonging to executives and employees of defence industry firms. The group, called “The List,” claimed on a website to have been behind three attacks in recent weeks, including one on the home of someone it described as a “key engineer” at defence contractor Leonardo.