An Indian national from Hyderabad died on Sunday after being injured in a missile strike on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia on October 10. The victim, identified by AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi as Mohammad Yousuf Ali, was among those injured in the attack, which killed 12 people and wounded more than 300. Owaisi said Ali’s 2 sons were hospitalised, with one undergoing knee surgery and the other receiving treatment. The Indian Embassy confirmed the death and promised assistance to the family in repatriating his remains. India condemned the attack on civilian infrastructure. (PC: NDTV)

The Supreme Court on Sunday directed authorities to ensure that peaceful protesters are not illegally detained during demonstrations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. A bench of Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana asked the government to respond to allegations of illegal detentions, police excesses and restrictions on movement in Delhi. The court directed authorities to review barricades and ensure normal Metro and rail services unless restrictions are necessary for public order. It also issued notices to the Union Home Secretary, Delhi Police Commissioner and DMRC in contempt proceedings. The court will hear the matter again on Tuesday. (PC: X)

Delhi Police have arrested 4 men who claimed links to the Hindu Raksha Dal over the alleged assault of students and women during a protest in the capital on October 10. The incident occurred on DDU Marg during demonstrations linked to the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), which has demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Police identified the accused as Raman Saini, 50, Vivekanand alias Vivek, 32, Kapil Kumar, 27, and Ravinder Singh alias Govind Hindu, 35. The arrests followed a video of the assault circulating on social media. Police said no formal complaint had been received.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has declined to meet Opposition leaders on Monday over concerns about electoral roll revision and the Election Commission’s functioning, citing judicial propriety and pending cases before the Supreme Court. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi had sought a meeting between 4 pm and 5 pm to raise concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, police action against protesters and the appointment process for election commissioners. The Opposition plans to march towards the Supreme Court on Monday, demanding action over alleged electoral irregularities and the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. (PC: HT)

An Indian national died on Sunday after a missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 10. The Indian Embassy confirmed the death and said 11 Indians were among more than 300 people injured in the attack. The Embassy expressed condolences and assured the deceased’s family of support in repatriating his remains. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also offered condolences and promised assistance. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi identified the victim as Mohammad Yousuf Ali and said his wife and 2 children were injured. India condemned the attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure.

CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas alleged that Delhi Police personnel assaulted him during protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday. The CPI(M) shared a video showing Brittas appearing distressed and being helped out of a vehicle, alleging he was left injured by the roadside. Brittas said he was detained while supporting student activists in Connaught Place and was restrained by CRPF personnel inside a police vehicle despite identifying himself as an MP. He reportedly experienced breathing difficulties and was later admitted to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor called for an investigation into the incident. 

Attacks on King Khalid Airport in Riyadh have raised concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East. According to a BBC report, Saturday’s attack killed 12 people and injured more than 300. On Sunday, the Saudi-led coalition said an “unknown projectile” struck a passenger hall, while a cruise missile was intercepted nearby. The attacks have raised questions about Saudi Arabia’s air defences and threaten its reputation for stability. The Houthi movement, backed by Iran, has also targeted strategic sites and shipping routes near the Red Sea. US President Donald Trump said Washington would decide quickly whether to intervene militarily. (PC: BBC)

US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an immediate “energy ceasefire”, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the announcement was “news for me”. Trump did not explain how the proposed ceasefire would work or how long it would last. Neither the Kremlin nor the White House had issued an official statement on the announcement at the time of reporting. Earlier, Zelensky had urged Trump to secure a 60-day ceasefire to allow Ukraine to organise elections. Trump had also called for a new Ukrainian leader, while Zelensky said choosing the country’s president was up to its people. (PC: X)

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Sunday accused Delhi Police of denying him access to his phone and a lawyer after officers informed him of his grandmother’s death. His response came after police released a video showing him declining an offer to return home and attend her funeral. Dipke claimed officers asked him to call his parents at 3:30 am and demanded that he sign arrest papers before allowing him to contact his lawyers. Police said they offered travel assistance and phone calls, but he declined. Dipke was released from detention on Sunday and travelled to Maharashtra. (PC: HT)

Police detained several protesters during a fresh demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Delhi’s Connaught Place on Sunday evening. The protest came amid continuing demonstrations by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over alleged “vote theft”. Earlier, the Supreme Court directed authorities to review barricading across Delhi and said unarmed protesters could not be detained except under the procedure established by law. It also ordered normal metro and rail services, uninterrupted internet and restored freedom of movement. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and co-convenors Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released after nearly 24 hours in detention. (PC: India Today)