Anti-CEC protests: Rahul Gandhi vows to bring those who ‘destroyed the Constitution’ to justice
Opposition leaders meet over high-tea at Rahul Gandhi’s residence in Delhi following the INDIA bloc’s march to the Supreme Court, with discussions expected to focus on a joint strategy for continuing protests over alleged vote theft and electoral roll irregularities. Rahul Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and CPI leader D. Raja address the media after the meeting.
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, and Ajinkya Shinde were detained by Delhi Police on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) while they were trying to enter Jantar Mantar. CJP’s legal wing Ratna Singh alleged that detained CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde, along with others were barred from meeting their lawyer by the SHO of Jaffarpur Kalan police station. Their phones have also been confiscated, she added.
MEA reaffirms Ladakh is an integral part of India, says China’s denial cannot change facts
China on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) strongly opposed India’s move to standardise names for 28 strategic locations and geographical features in Ladakh, reiterating its claim over the region. China has never recognised the “so-called Union Territory of Ladakh”, which India “unilaterally and illegally established”, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a media briefing in Beijing.
Ms. Mao was responding to India’s Ministry of Home Affairs announcing standardised names for 28 locations and geographical features in Ladakh. On October 2, India formally assigned standardised names to 28 strategic locations and geographical features in Ladakh, including key border friction points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), such as Gogra and Hot Springs, on its official map.
Supreme Court stays defamation proceedings against Rahul Gandhi over 2018 remarks against PM Modi
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) stayed criminal defamation proceedings against the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over his alleged 2018 remarks calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi “commander-in-chief” over the Rafale fighter jet deal.
A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Aparesh Kumar Singh passed the interim order on a petition filed by Mr. Gandhi challenging the Bombay High Court’s September 8 decision refusing to quash the proceedings. “In the meantime, further proceedings before the trial court shall remain stayed,” the court ordered. Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for Mr. Gandhi, sought a stay on the ground that the proceedings were not maintainable.
Response to allegations of illegal detention, clampdown ready, but needs fine-tuning: Government
The Union government informed the Supreme Court on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) that its response to petitions alleging illegal detentions, shutdown of public and rail transport, including Metro service, in Delhi on October 10 is “ready” but needs more fine-tuning.
A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant extended the time for the government to file the reply affidavit by Thursday (October 15). Multiple petitions, including ones seeking contempt proceedings, were adjourned to October 15, 2026 as one of the judges on the Bench was unwell. The Bench rose for the day shortly thereafter. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, for the Centre, said he had gone through the prepared affidavit. It was final, but he wanted to make it “more comprehensive”.
India does not grow at anybody’s cost; it grows with and for the world: PM Modi
India does not grow at anybody’s expense; instead, it grows with the world and for the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi on Tuesday (October 13, 2026), underlining India as a steady and trusted pillar for the globe.
“Whenever the world requires a steady pillar, India comprehends its responsibility and extends a hand in support,” said Mr. Modi, emphasising, “We do not grow at anyone’s cost; we grow with the world and for the world.” In his address, the Prime Minister also said that reforms being undertaken in India were not driven by compulsion but conviction.
MDR charges on UPI payments will be implemented post-Diwali, says NPCI
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) announced on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) that the proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on person-to-merchant UPI payments will be implemented after Diwali.
NPCI said, “UPI and Services Steering Committee on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) decided that, keeping in mind the festive season, the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select Person-to-Merchant (P2M) UPI transactions shall be implemented post-Diwali immediately on a date to be notified separately.”
BIMSTEC meeting: India never believes in attacking, establishing supremacy over any country, says Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Tuesday (October 13, 2026), held his first-ever Home Ministers/Home Secretary-level talks among the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) countries. Mr. Shah said, “India has never believed in attacking or establishing supremacy over any country.”
Addressing the BIMSTEC meeting, Mr. Shah said “India has always believed in sovereignty and peaceful resolutions to any dispute. We are committed to cooperate and face challenges emanating from International terrorism, organised crime and narco-trade.”
BJP women MPs meet President Murmu, seek Cong MP’s suspension from Lok Sabha over JNU ‘sexual misconduct’
BJP women MPs on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) met President Droupadi Murmu and sought her intervention for the suspension of Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam from the Lok Sabha over allegations of sexual harassment at Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, BJP Mahila Morcha president Roop Kumari Choudhary said the delegation also urged President Murmu to ensure the safety of the women who had filed complaints against the MP — also a professor at JNU.
SC refuses to entertain plea for CBI probe into sale of tickets by UP-based political parties
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) refused to entertain a plea seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into a sting operation on the alleged sale of tickets by some unrecognised political parties in Uttar Pradesh.
A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana granted liberty to the petitioner, Swaraj Vahini Association, to revive its representation and reminder pending with the Election Commission on the issue. The Bench noted in the order that the Allahabad High Court had refused to entertain the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) of the petitioner association on the issue.
RBI to continue efforts to curb rupee volatility; external factors driving currency fall: Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) said the RBI will continue its efforts to prevent excessive volatility in the Rupee, which has depreciated “very significantly” over the past year and a half.
She said the Rupee has reached a low against the U.S. dollar mainly due to global uncertainties, even though India’s macro-economic fundamentals, including forex reserves, are strong and the regulator RBI is ensuring that the domestic currency stays stable. “I am sure there are efforts which the RBI would take further to make sure that Rupee doesn’t become too volatile,” Ms. Sitharaman said at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026.