Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has declined a request from INDIA Bloc leaders including Rahul Gandhi seeking an appointment to discuss alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The leaders wanted to submit a representation over the issue, amid escalating protests demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was released from detention at 3 AM after Gurugram Police advised him not to participate in the protest, according to the police. His detention and subsequent release come amid heightened security measures and restrictions surrounding the demonstrations in Delhi.

CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das remain under preventive arrest, according to Delhi Police. The three leaders will be produced before the Executive Magistrate at Delhi Cantt Police Station today. Their detention comes amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the protests in the national capital.

Jr NTR is expected to join the next schedule of Dragon from October 14 after recovering from his hand injury. The actor had taken a break to focus on his recovery. The upcoming schedule is expected to resume the film’s shooting, with fans eagerly awaiting further updates.

The United Nations has expressed concern over reports of mass detentions during large scale demonstrations in Delhi. The detentions reportedly involved protesters, protest leaders, civil society members, lawyers and journalists. The UN urged Indian authorities to ensure that the right to peaceful assembly is fully respected and protected.

Delhi Police has informed Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke about his grandmother’s demise. According to police sources, the decision is now his: he can either remain under detention and continue the protest or return home to attend her last rites.

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has urged the Chief Justice of India to intervene in the detention of lawyers by Delhi Police and central forces. Condemning the alleged use of excessive force, it expressed concern over senior and young advocates, particularly women, detained while peacefully protesting near the Supreme Court.

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has reportedly been detained by Delhi Police from his residence in Gurugram’s Sector 56. According to the information provided, around 50 police personnel gathered outside his house overnight. The reported detention comes ahead of the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar over CEC Gyanesh Kumar and SIR. More details are awaited.

Rahul Gandhi said he was surprised that President Droupadi Murmu did not deny the Opposition’s ‘vote chori’ allegations during their meeting. He said the INDIA bloc would approach the Supreme Court on Monday to meet the Chief Justice of India and submit a memorandum.

Jailer 2 is set for a theatrical release in Andhra Pradesh with special ticket price hikes. Single screens will see a ₹50 hike, while multiplexes will have a ₹75 increase. Sithara Entertainments will distribute the Rajinikanth starrer across the Telugu states.

Goa Police have registered an unnatural death case following veteran actor Nana Patekar’s death at his residence in Dona Paula. The actor was cremated with full state honours in Pune on Thursday. Police have initiated further enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding his death.

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, is likely to meet Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK chief Vijay on Saturday afternoon ahead of his Chhatron Ki Goonj programme in Chennai. Sources say Vijay will host Rahul Gandhi for lunch at his Neelankarai residence.

After the success of ART Cinemas, Asian Cinemas and actor Ravi Teja are expanding their multiplex presence with a second property in Nallagandla. The new venture aims to strengthen their presence in Hyderabad’s growing cinema exhibition market.

Supreme Court has rejected a plea seeking unrestricted powers for Delhi Police to deal with protesters. A bench led by CJI Surya Kant said the future of young students and their families must be considered before exposing them to prolonged legal proceedings. However, the court clarified that hardened criminals and those accused of serious offences remain excluded from earlier protections.

Delhi Police has denied permission for the CJP protest scheduled for October 10 at Jantar Mantar, citing insufficient notice and requiring 10 days’ advance intimation. Authorities also flagged previous violations of undertakings and law-and-order concerns. Section 163 of the BNSS remains in force, with violations potentially inviting legal action.

Indian Railways has announced major train restrictions ahead of the CJP protest march scheduled for Saturday. Trains to New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin will be cancelled between 4 AM and 2 PM. The Railways cited fears of severe traffic congestion during the protest, potentially affecting passenger travel.

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by the Andhra Pradesh state government regarding Backward Class (BC) quotas in upcoming local body elections. The AP government sought to provide 34% reservations for BCs in local polls. After the High Court struck down the case, the state appealed to the Supreme Court, which upheld the High Court's ruling and dismissed the petition.

The GST Council has scrapped the arrest powers of tax officers and raised the prosecution threshold from ₹1 crore to ₹5 crore. It also approved easier compliance norms for small e-commerce sellers. The Council retained the existing GST rate structure, with no changes announced at the latest meeting.

Ram Charan and Sukumar’s much-awaited reunion, RC17, is finally moving ahead. The film’s pooja ceremony is reportedly confirmed to take place in the third week of October. Sources say the team is looking at an auspicious date between October 16 and 20 for the formal launch. Mythri Movie Makers is backing this prestigious project.

An oil tanker caught fire near Sochi, Russia after being hit by Ukrainian sea drones. The Liberian-flagged vessel had 23 Indian crew members on board, but thankfully, everyone was rescued safely. The strike caused massive flames and heavy black smoke over the coastal city, making it difficult for firefighters to reach the blaze.