Delhi Police have arrested 4 more people, including 2 women, in connection with the shooting incident outside actor Tiger Shroff’s residence in Mumbai. The arrests were made by the Delhi Police Special Cell on Tuesday as investigators probed the alleged conspiracy behind the attack. The accused, identified as Kunal, Sumit, Radha and Babita, were handed over to the Mumbai Police. According to investigators, Kunal and Sumit allegedly arranged the weapons, while Radha and Babita delivered the guns to the 3 shooters in Mumbai’s Dadar area. With these arrests, the total number of people arrested in the case has reached 7. (PC: NDTV)

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged India to increase purchases of American energy, defence equipment and technology during talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Mumbai on Tuesday. The discussions focused on energy security, defence cooperation, trade and regional developments amid continuing strains in bilateral ties. Rubio said greater energy trade could help India diversify its supplies and meet growing demand. He also expressed optimism about finalising a bilateral trade deal, saying only a few issues remained. Rubio highlighted India’s refining capacity and said Indian companies could process more Venezuelan crude as supplies increase in global markets. 

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reiterated on Monday that she would return to Bangladesh in December, despite the risk of arrest, torture or death. Speaking virtually at an event hosted by the Center for US-Bangladesh Relations in Washington, DC, Hasina told India Today, “I will go back to Bangladesh in December.” She added that she was not afraid, acknowledging that authorities could kill, arrest or torture her. The Awami League chief has been living in India since fleeing Dhaka after her government fell following a student-led uprising on August 5, 2024. Her latest remarks renew a commitment she previously made in July and on the second anniversary of her removal. (PC: X)

A Fox News Digital investigation published on October 9 identified 50 organisations allegedly associated with France’s student protest movement, claiming some are using demonstrations over education conditions to advance broader political agendas. Of these, 15 are student or youth groups, while 35 include labour unions, political parties, communist and socialist organisations, and advocacy groups. The report identified Indian Alliance Paris as allegedly promoting French demonstrations and drawing parallels with Indian protests. It also named US-based BreakThrough News as an outlet amplifying the unrest. US Vice President JD Vance criticised Western liberalism, while French President Emmanuel Macron condemned violence. Police reportedly arrested more than 2,300 people during weekend clashes and looting.

More than 400 Indian-origin students, researchers, academics and alumni affiliated with universities across 27 countries have signed a statement titled “Spare India From Anarchy”, warning against what they describe as attempts to undermine Indian democracy through disruptive protests. Signatories linked to institutions including MIT, Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard and Stanford urged political and social groups to pursue grievances through constitutional methods, dialogue and democratic protest. Though the statement names no specific protest or organisation, it comes amid demonstrations against the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The signatories cited BR Ambedkar’s warning against abandoning constitutional methods, while opposition parties allege irregularities in the voter-revision exercise. (PC: ANI)

China has announced export controls on tunnel-boring machines (TBMs), citing national security and national interests, with the measures set to take effect on November 18, 2026. The Chinese Commerce Ministry said on October 19 that it would introduce controls on TBMs and related items while adjusting export-control measures for certain dredgers and associated equipment. The move comes as India faces customs-clearance difficulties and delays in importing Chinese TBMs for several critical infrastructure projects. The announcement follows Beijing’s plan to impose sweeping export controls on 40 cutting-edge technologies, including technologies used in advanced solar manufacturing and certain artificial intelligence platforms, raising concerns over access to strategically important equipment. (PC: iStock)

India has rejected references to Jammu and Kashmir in resolutions adopted at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) foreign ministers’ meeting in Baghdad on October 17–18, accusing Pakistan of using the bloc to promote an anti-India agenda. The Ministry of External Affairs described the references as “malicious, biased, and false” and said the OIC had no authority to comment on India’s internal matters. New Delhi reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of India, citing post-2019 economic and infrastructure improvements. India also accused Pakistan of human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, minority persecution and sectarian violence, questioning the OIC’s credibility and calling for reforms.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to strengthen Israel’s security partnerships with India and Latin American nations amid concerns that a future US administration could become more hostile towards Jerusalem. Although Donald Trump’s presidency runs until at least 2029, Netanyahu has warned that a successor could reduce military assistance to Israel or support international sanctions and an arms embargo. He argued that Israel should cultivate alternative alliances to counter potential shifts in Washington’s policy. The move reflects Israeli concerns about long-term reliance on American support and the possibility that future US leadership could adopt a tougher approach towards Israel, prompting Jerusalem to diversify its strategic partnerships. (PC: X)

Eight Indian-American candidates are contesting key races ahead of the US midterm elections on November 3, 2026. The candidates are seeking positions in Congress, state legislatures, governorships and local offices across the country. Prominent names include Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, who is running for Ohio governor, and Democratic lawmakers Ro Khanna and Pramila Jayapal, who are seeking re-election to the House of Representatives. Other candidates include Amish Shah in Arizona, Pia Dandiya in Florida and Saritha Komatireddy in New York. The elections will determine control of Congress and serve as a major political test for President Donald Trump. (PC: X)

Anti-Indian and anti-South Asian hate speech is rising online in the United States, raising concerns about possible violence as the country approaches midterm elections. A report by the Center for the Study of Organized Hate found that hateful posts targeting South Asians on X increased by 240% between January 2024 and June 2026.   Researchers linked the rise to immigration debates, economic anxiety and hostility towards foreign workers, particularly over H-1B visas. The concerns have intensified following an alleged mass shooting plot targeting a Hindu temple in Illinois. Community leaders are urging stronger action against online hate and extremist threats. (PC: X)