The Indian Embassy has issued advisories urging Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain alert, follow instructions issued by local authorities and take shelter indoors during aerial attacks. Representative file image used. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto
Indian national killed in Saudi airport attack, 2 others injured
An Indian national was killed and two others were injured in an attack on Dammam airport in Saudi Arabia, officials said on Thursday (October 22, 2026), a day after another compatriot was injured in a drone attack targeting the kingdom’s Shaybah oilfield, amid a spate of strikes by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on key infrastructure in the country.
CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka summoned by Delhi Police Crime Branch after release from jail
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have been summoned by the Delhi Police Crime Branch for questioning regarding two cases against them, a day after their release from Tihar Jail. The Crime Branch issued notices to Mr. Das and Mr. Ranka after their release on Wednesday (October 21, 2026), asking them to appear for questioning at the Rajouri Garden office on Thursday noon (October 22, 2026). Another CJP member Ajinkya Shinde has also been summoned to join.
Delhi Police’s IFSO joins Agartala police to probe viral video of Tripura youth subjected to racial abuse
The Delhi Police’s Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit has joined the investigation into a viral video purportedly showing a social media content creator subjecting a youth from Tripura to racial abuse and humiliation, senior officials told The Hindu on Thursday (October 22).
‘Protest’ photographs by Raihan Vadra removed from exhibition; Bikaner House cites policy violation
Controversy erupted after visual artist and photographer Raihan Vadra, son of Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, took to social media on Wednesday (October 21, 2026) and alleged that the management of Bikaner House removed several of his photographs documenting the recent protests and youth movements in India.
BJP accuses Congress of ‘regime change plot’, terms Rahul Gandhi ‘gaddar’
The BJP on Thursday (October 22, 2026) cited a media report on alleged links between riots in France and the recent protests in India, claiming it exposes the “anarchy and regime change plot” of the Congress, and called Rahul Gandhi a “gaddar” (traitor). There was no immediate reaction from the Congress to the BJP’s charge.
Delhi Police deny permission for Diljit Dosanjh’s October 30 concert at JLN Stadium
The Delhi Police have denied permission for singer Diljit Dosanjh’s scheduled concert at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (JLN Stadium) in the capital on October 30, citing security concerns, the festive season, and law-and-order issues.
SIR Enumeration Form may have violated electoral rules prescribing Form-4 for collecting voter details
Enumeration Forms, which are integral to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, may lack a legal basis under the Registration of Electors Rules (RER), 1960, raising questions about the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) authority to use the format to include or exclude voters from the draft rolls.
Keralam to form special panel to study Labour Codes, implementation
The Keralam government has decided to form a special committee, including trade union representatives, to examine issues related to the implementation of the Labour Codes and submit the necessary recommendations. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan at the Government Secretariat on Thursday (October 22, 2026). The meeting, attended by Labour Minister Bindhu Krishna, saw the participation of 22 trade union office-bearers.
CMRL-Exalogic payoff case: Ex-Keralam CM Pinarayi Vijayan to skip questioning by ED on October 23
Keralam’s Leader of the Opposition and former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will not appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Kochi for questioning in connection with the money-laundering case linked to the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL)-Exalogic pay-off case on Friday (October 23, 2026.)
IND vs NZ first T20I: India defeat New Zealand by 4 wickets
Sanju Samson anchored the chase with a fine 67 as India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the first T20 International in Christchurch on Thursday (October 22, 2026), taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
Published - October 22, 2026 06:16 pm IST