Curfew imposed in areas of Srinagar to prevent separatist rally

Security has been heightened outside Mandir Marg Police Station in New Delhi as Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke was produced before a magistrate following his preventive arrest. Dipke was taken into custody ahead of the planned Tiranga Rally on October 16 for allegedly violating peace bond conditions and disturbing public order. Ahead of the hearing, Rapid Action Force personnel detained several protesters nearby to avert law and order disruptions. Authorities are assessing whether Dipke will be granted release on furnishing another peace bond or remanded to judicial custody, following similar action taken earlier against co-conveners Saurabh Das and Ashutosh Ranka.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant addressed the convocation ceremony at the National Law School of India University in Bengaluru following weeks of student protests and uncertainty. The event had been rescheduled after earlier agitations, mirroring previous objections raised by students at NALSAR University of Law in Hyderabad. Speaking to the graduating law students, the CJI noted that the period leading up to the gathering was marked by challenges and uncertainty caused by external forces. He stressed the importance of intellectual independence, open discourse over suppression, distinguishing individuals from positions, and maintaining dignity while disagreeing.

The DMK convened a meeting of party Members of Parliament at the headquarters in Chennai to discuss issues regarding the SIR process. The party voiced support for youth and student demonstrations, with representatives attending protests to stand with citizens. The party decided to seek time with the President to submit a memorandum requesting the complete revocation of the SIR process and a return to ballot papers in future elections. The party stated that large-scale voter deletions during the process caused its assembly election defeat. In addition, the party stated it will never enter into an alliance with the Congress.

A veteran music composer has passed away at the age of 76 at a private hospital in Chennai due to health issues. Having made a debut in 1986, the composer scored music for over 400 films across Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema. Known for scoring iconic themes and tracks for leading film stars, the composer maintained decades of close collaboration within the film industry. Tributes and condolences were offered by political leaders and cinema personalities, with industry members paying their last respects.