A reshuffle of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Cabinet is expected before Diwali, with at least six ministerial positions likely to become vacant, government sources told CNN-News18. Union Minister L Murugan resigned on Tuesday, saying he wanted to work for the BJP in Tamil Nadu. Ravneet Singh Bittu and George Kurian had also resigned after their Rajya Sabha terms ended. The BJP did not renominate Hardeep Singh Puri and B.L. Verma to the Rajya Sabha. Harsh Malhotra’s appointment as Delhi BJP chief may also lead to his exit from the Union Cabinet. No reshuffle has taken place in two-and-a-half years.  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday hit back at Rahul Gandhi over allegations of voter list irregularities linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Shah said Congress had been losing elections for decades, even before the SIR process began after 2024. He cited the party’s defeats in West Bengal, Tripura and Gujarat. Shah also urged Gandhi to review the Congress’s election record. His remarks came after BJP victories in Gujarat’s civic polls. Meanwhile, Gandhi vowed to continue protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding action over alleged SIR irregularities and the protection of voting rights.  

A woman allegedly tried to attack former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee outside her Kalighat residence in Kolkata on Tuesday. According to Trinamool Congress leaders, the woman rushed towards Banerjee as she left to inaugurate a Durga Puja pandal. Party workers caught her and reportedly found a knife in her possession. They later handed her over to Kalighat police. The alleged incident raised concerns over Banerjee’s security. Meanwhile, TMC workers staged a protest in Rajabazar, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.  

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke accused Delhi Police of illegally detaining party leaders and called them “kidnappers of Shah”. He alleged that the police were acting at the direction of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The remarks came amid protests in Delhi over voting rights and the removal of Jantar Mantar’s status as a designated protest site. Meanwhile, INDIA bloc leaders met at Rahul Gandhi’s residence on Tuesday and decided to await the Supreme Court’s response to their petition before planning another major march. Dipke’s claims about the detention could not be independently verified.  

A Saudi-led coalition reportedly carried out airstrikes on oil facilities west of Sanaa, Yemen, on Tuesday. Houthi-linked media reported explosions in the area but provided no evidence. The coalition had earlier urged civilians to evacuate the Yemeni Oil Company site and nearby storage areas. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree warned that any Saudi attack on Sanaa would face a “firm and painful” response. The Houthis also warned people to stay away from Saudi Aramco facilities. Tensions have risen after recent missile and drone attacks, including a reported strike on Riyadh airport that killed 13 people.  

Canada is sending its largest trade delegation to India in over 30 years, with nearly 300 business representatives. The visit will focus on aerospace, clean energy, technology, life sciences, agriculture and forestry. Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said the mission aims to build new business partnerships. Both countries are also working on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). They aim to conclude negotiations by the end of 2026. Canada hopes to more than double bilateral trade to $70 billion by 2030. The agreement could improve market access and create opportunities for businesses in both countries.  

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’.