Delhi Metro Shuts Entry-Exit at 11 Stations; Heavy Security at Jantar Mantar Amid Planned Protests

The Indian women's recurve archery team made history at the Asian Games 2026 by securing a gold medal after defeating powerhouse South Korea with a 5-3 victory in the final. The team, comprising Ankita Bhakat, Kumkum Mahod, and Kirti, delivered India's first-ever women's recurve team gold at the Asian Games. This achievement also marked India's 11th gold medal at the ongoing tournament. The triumph is notable given South Korea's long-standing dominance in the sport as ten-time Olympic champions. India held their nerve in a tightly fought contest after South Korea levelled the score in the opening sets, eventually sealing the historic win.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation announced a service update stating that entry and exit at 11 metro stations will remain closed until further notice. The affected stations include Janpath, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Rajiv Chowk, Seva Tirth, Mandi House, Lok Kalyan Marg, INA, Chauri Bazaar, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, and New Delhi. Interchange facilities remain functional at four major transit hubs: Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Mandi House, and New Delhi. Although cited as a service update, the closures serve as a precautionary security protocol across stations in the vicinity of Jantar Mantar amid potential protest activities.

A political confrontation has emerged over the SIR exercise and the 2025 electoral list as the Cockroach Janta Party launches nationwide agitations, starting from Mumbai. The outfit, founded by Abhijeet Dipke, has outlined three core demands: the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the freezing of the 2025 electoral roll, and enhanced transparency in the appointment procedure for the next CEC. Despite Mumbai Police denying permission citing public assembly regulations and traffic movement, the group affirmed plans to proceed on the ground. Simultaneously, the INDIA bloc has initiated its Save Democracy Week, carrying out demonstrations at district levels against the Election Commission. The ruling NDA countered the agitations, questioning the motives behind the protests and claiming the move defends bogus voters. Protesters allege that extensive deletions have disenfranchised approximately thirteen crore voters without adhering to standard documentation verification protocols.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Raj Ghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary. Accompanied by Union ministers, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and foreign ambassadors, the Prime Minister offered floral tributes as devotional bhajans, including Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram, were performed. Dignitaries observed a moment of silence to honour the father of the nation, while short speeches highlighted principles of non-violence and national unity. The broadcast noted that October 2nd is recognised globally as the International Day of Non-Violence by the United Nations. In addition to Gandhi Jayanti commemorations, tributes were recalled for former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary, known for the slogan Jai Jawan Jai Kisan. Across the national capital, diverse events including exhibitions, cultural presentations at Red Fort, and a Gurbani Sangeet programme were scheduled to commemorate the occasion.