Japan’s largest bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), is considering investing over $10 billion to gain majority control of Shriram Finance, Bloomberg reported. MUFG currently holds around 20% of the Indian financial services company. The bank is exploring ways to raise its stake above 50%, but talks remain at an early stage. If completed, the investment would take MUFG’s total commitment to over $14 billion. Shriram Finance shares rose 6% after the report. The company attracts MUFG through its strong presence among small businesses, truck operators and customers in rural India.  

MI5 chief Ken McCallum has warned that Iran is seeking to target military sites in Britain. He described the suspected plot near RAF Fairford as “not unique”. The incident took place on September 27, when three vans were found near the US-operated air base in Gloucestershire. Police found petrol in the vehicles but no explosives. Seven men were arrested and later released on bail. British authorities have linked the suspected plot to Iran, though the investigation is ongoing. McCallum also warned of Iranian-linked attacks on Jewish sites and threats against Iranian dissidents in Britain.  

NASA has released more than 11,000 images and videos from its Artemis II mission, offering a closer look at the Moon’s surface. The data includes over 800 gigabytes of material and 8.5 hours of audio recordings. Astronauts observed shades of brown, green, yellow and blue on the lunar surface, which often appears grey from Earth. These colours can provide clues about the Moon’s minerals, rocks and volcanic history. The crew captured the images during its lunar flyby on April 6, 2026. NASA said the data will support scientific research and help prepare for future Moon missions.  

Anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota was shot dead by a medical shop owner in Mansa, Punjab, on Tuesday. Jhota was confronting the shopkeeper over the alleged sale of addictive drugs. The argument was recorded during a live session on Facebook. The shop owner allegedly opened fire after a heated exchange. He is currently on the run. Jhota had campaigned against drug abuse and illegal drug sales for several years. His killing triggered criticism from Opposition leaders, who questioned the Punjab government's law and order situation and its anti-drug campaign, ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’.  

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged flaws in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. “He doesn’t have constitutional protection,” Tharoor said, adding that the Opposition was preparing articles of impeachment to seek Kumar’s removal. He alleged that the SIR process had led to wrongful voter deletions. Tharoor called for the exercise to be suspended and demanded a review of the software used. He also sought the restoration of deleted voter names. He said the Election Commission must ensure free and fair elections.  

INDIA bloc leaders on Tuesday stepped up their protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Rahul Gandhi invited Opposition MPs, civil society members and student groups for a meeting at his Delhi residence. The meeting followed a joint press conference by Opposition leaders. On Monday, several leaders, including Mamata Banerjee and Akhilesh Yadav, joined a ‘March for Democracy’ in Delhi. They later submitted a petition to the Supreme Court, alleging poll irregularities. The petition named the Election Commission and its senior officials as respondents.  

India on Tuesday rejected China’s claims over Ladakh and said the Union Territory is an integral part of the country. The response came after China opposed India’s decision to name 28 locations in the region. India said the locations were officially identified on the Survey of India map in consultation with local stakeholders. The 28 features include peaks, mountains, glaciers, passes, rivers and water bodies. China called India’s move illegal and invalid. The latest exchange comes amid ongoing border tensions between the two countries, which have been working to improve ties since the 2020 military standoff.  

Delhi Police has secured the removal of 100 social media accounts for allegedly sharing inflammatory posts, fake news and misleading videos during protests against the Election Commission’s voter roll revision exercise. The action comes amid continued demonstrations demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. More than 200 protesters were detained in Delhi during the second day of Cockroach Janta Party protests. Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hosted INDIA bloc leaders, civil society members and student groups at his residence to discuss the movement. Security deployment in the capital has also been extended by four weeks, according to Home Ministry sources. (PC: India Today)

Leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) were detained by Delhi Police on Tuesday after entering the barricaded Jantar Mantar protest site and demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Videos shared by party members showed Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das climbing over barricades, holding the Indian flag and raising slogans. The detentions came a day after authorities removed Jantar Mantar’s status as a designated protest venue and announced alternative locations for demonstrations. The protests are against the Election Commission’s voter list revision, which opposition parties allege could exclude eligible voters. The Commission has rejected criticism of its process. (PC: BBC)

London-based Sikh restaurateur Harman Singh Kapoor has appealed to customers to save his restaurant, Singh’s Dining, citing financial pressure and possible court action over unpaid rent. Kapoor alleges that Google is accepting fake one-star reviews while rejecting genuine five-star ratings, but these claims have not been independently verified. He previously announced the closure of his 16-year-old restaurant, Rangrez, following controversy over its non-halal meat policy, online harassment and alleged threats. Kapoor has urged customers to book tables and share his appeal. His restaurant’s latest struggle comes amid continued debate over religious identity, food choices and online reviews in the UK. (PC: India Today)