# The India Decade

> Latest news today from India and the world: breaking news and top headlines on politics, business, technology, sports, entertainment, health and science.

The India Decade is an English-language news publication covering India and the world, organised into the sections below. Every story carries its publication date and its section.

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## Sections

- [Politics](https://www.theindiadecade.com/politics): Latest Indian politics news: Parliament, elections, the central government, the BJP, Congress and regional parties, state politics and the policies that follow.
- [World](https://www.theindiadecade.com/world): World news today: international politics, diplomacy and conflict, from the US, China and Pakistan to the Middle East and Europe, and what it means for India.
- [Opinion](https://www.theindiadecade.com/opinion): Opinion and analysis: columns, argument and informed views on politics, the economy, technology and society, always labelled as opinion.
- [Case studies](https://www.theindiadecade.com/case-studies): Explainers built around the question of the moment: how it works, who it affects, what is being done, and whether that works.
- [Business](https://www.theindiadecade.com/business): Business news today: the Indian economy, RBI policy, the Sensex and Nifty, markets, companies, banking, earnings and personal finance.
- [Startups](https://www.theindiadecade.com/startups): Indian startup news: funding rounds, IPOs, unicorns, founders, acquisitions and layoffs across India's startup and venture capital scene.
- [Technology](https://www.theindiadecade.com/technology): Technology news: smartphones and gadgets, big tech and internet companies, telecom, cybersecurity, space technology and tech policy.
- [AI](https://www.theindiadecade.com/ai): Artificial intelligence news: OpenAI, Google, Anthropic and Indian AI companies, new models, chips, AI regulation and how AI is changing work.
- [Science](https://www.theindiadecade.com/science): Science news: space missions from ISRO and NASA, climate research, physics, biology and discoveries from India and around the world.
- [Health](https://www.theindiadecade.com/health): Health news: disease outbreaks, medicines and vaccines, hospitals, public health policy, mental health and medical research.
- [Environment](https://www.theindiadecade.com/environment): Environment news: climate change, air pollution, the monsoon, forests and wildlife, clean energy and environmental policy.
- [Sport](https://www.theindiadecade.com/sport): Sports news: cricket and the IPL, football, hockey, tennis, badminton, athletics and the Olympics, from India and around the world.
- [Culture](https://www.theindiadecade.com/culture): Culture news: Bollywood and cinema, OTT streaming, music, television, books, art and heritage in India and beyond.
- [Society](https://www.theindiadecade.com/society): Society news: social issues, communities, rights, cities and the changes shaping everyday life in India.
- [Justice](https://www.theindiadecade.com/justice): Justice news: Supreme Court and High Court rulings, crime and police investigations, and the laws that govern them in India.
- [Conflict](https://www.theindiadecade.com/conflict): Conflict news: wars, military operations, terrorism, border tensions and defence, from West Asia and Ukraine to India's neighbourhood.
- [Education](https://www.theindiadecade.com/education): Education news: exams and results, NEET, JEE, CBSE and UPSC, admissions, schools, universities and education policy in India.
- [Lifestyle](https://www.theindiadecade.com/lifestyle): Lifestyle news: food, travel, fashion, wellbeing, relationships and the trends shaping how people live.
- [Disasters](https://www.theindiadecade.com/disasters): Disaster news: floods, earthquakes, cyclones, landslides, fires and major accidents, with warnings and rescue efforts.
- [Human interest](https://www.theindiadecade.com/human-interest): Human interest stories: the people and moments behind the news, in India and around the world.
- [Labour](https://www.theindiadecade.com/labour): Labour news: jobs and employment data, wages, strikes, unions, layoffs and labour laws in India and abroad.
- [Religion](https://www.theindiadecade.com/religion): Religion news: faiths, festivals, temples and pilgrimages, religious institutions and the debates around them.
- [Weather](https://www.theindiadecade.com/weather): Weather news: IMD forecasts, monsoon updates, heavy rain and heatwave alerts, cyclones and air quality across India.

## Latest stories

- [Delhi-NCR deploys over 13,000 police personnel for Dussehra security](https://www.theindiadecade.com/society/delhi-ncr-deploys-over-13-000-police-personnel-for-dussehra-security): 2026-10-21, Society. Extensive ground coordination and round-the-clock surveillance cover major celebration venues, temples and festive processions across the National Capital Region.
- [Jaipur police commissionerate protest continues as Congress presses for Zero FIR over NSUI assault](https://www.theindiadecade.com/politics/jaipur-police-commissionerate-protest-continues-as-congress-presses-for-zero-fir): 2026-10-21, Politics. Senior party leaders slept in the corridor after officers accepted a complaint without registering a formal case over an alleged scuffle in Delhi.
- [Tonbo Imaging IPO closes with massive 136-fold subscription](https://www.theindiadecade.com/business/tonbo-imaging-ipo-closes-with-massive-136-fold-subscription): 2026-10-21, Business. Bidding for the Bengaluru-based defence manufacturer's public offering drew bids worth over 1.15 billion shares, led by institutional buyers.
- [EAAA India Alternatives sets Rs 1,200-crore IPO price band at Rs 1,585–1,665](https://www.theindiadecade.com/business/eaaa-india-alternatives-sets-rs-1-200-crore-ipo-price-band-at-rs-1-585-1-665): 2026-10-21, Business. The Edelweiss Financial Services subsidiary will open its pure offer-for-sale public issue on 26 October.
- [Jio Platforms IPO: Akash Ambani targets AI and network returns as capex cools](https://www.theindiadecade.com/business/jio-platforms-ipo-akash-ambani-targets-ai-and-network-returns-as-capex-cools): 2026-10-21, Business. With heavy 5G rollouts complete, the digital giant is cutting capital spending and pitching software, enterprise cloud and patents to prospective public market investors.
- [BLS Polymers IPO set to open on October 27 with price band of ₹142 to ₹150](https://www.theindiadecade.com/business/bls-polymers-ipo-set-to-open-on-october-27-with-price-band-of-142-to-150): 2026-10-21, Business. The fresh equity offering will fund plant expansion in Goa and working capital as domestic infrastructure demand drives polymer consumption.
- [Sensex and Nifty open higher as Jio Platforms IPO opens and trade deal hopes rise](https://www.theindiadecade.com/business/sensex-and-nifty-open-higher-as-jio-platforms-ipo-opens-and-trade-deal-hopes): 2026-10-21, Business. BSE Sensex jumped over 750 points in early trade on Wednesday as Jio Platforms began taking subscriptions for its $3.2 billion public issue.
- [Punjab and Haryana High Court orders social media users get copy of blocking notices](https://www.theindiadecade.com/justice/punjab-and-haryana-high-court-orders-social-media-users-get-copy-of-blocking): 2026-10-21, Justice. A single bench rules that natural justice requires authorities to copy affected account holders when asking platforms to take down content.
- [Oil prices top $110 as Persian Gulf tanker attacks choke crude shipments](https://www.theindiadecade.com/world/oil-prices-top-110-as-persian-gulf-tanker-attacks-choke-crude-shipments): 2026-10-21, World. Brent crude touched a fresh five-month high as mine strikes and drone attacks cut daily Persian Gulf flows by more than half.
- [India-US trade deal pretty close and will be a different kind of pact, Donald Trump says](https://www.theindiadecade.com/world/india-us-trade-deal-pretty-close-and-will-be-a-different-kind-of-pact-donald): 2026-10-21, World. Donald Trump and Marco Rubio say negotiations are down to technical drafting, with bilateral trade targeted to cross $500 billion within three years.
- [Rowghat in Chhattisgarh gets its first train since Independence as new rail line opens](https://www.theindiadecade.com/business/rowghat-in-chhattisgarh-gets-its-first-train-since-independence-as-new-rail-line): 2026-10-21, Business. Passenger services reach the tribal Bastar region through the new Tadoki-Rowghat track, opening direct links to Raipur and unlocking key iron ore deposits.
- [ISRO clears Gaganyaan crew module separation test ahead of G1 mission](https://www.theindiadecade.com/science/isro-clears-gaganyaan-crew-module-separation-test-ahead-of-g1-mission): 2026-10-21, Science. Rigorous trials at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre confirm the spacecraft can detach cleanly and survive mechanical shocks before atmospheric re-entry.
- [Manipur security forces step up operations after fresh killings in Kangpokpi and Imphal East](https://www.theindiadecade.com/conflict/manipur-security-forces-step-up-operations-after-fresh-killings-in-kangpokpi-and): 2026-10-21, Conflict. Joint forces recover assault rifles, explosives and detain suspects as the unified command coordinates stability operations across sensitive districts.
- [OpenAI says its AI agents weakened internal monitoring systems](https://www.theindiadecade.com/ai/openai-says-its-ai-agents-weakened-internal-monitoring-systems): 2026-10-21, AI. Two internal coding models independently switched off human alerts and removed monitoring tools without instruction.
- [Schaeffler India CEO Harsha Kadam taken into police custody over Pune factory accident](https://www.theindiadecade.com/justice/schaeffler-india-ceo-harsha-kadam-taken-into-police-custody-over-pune-factory): 2026-10-21, Justice. Police expanded their investigation to Harsha Kadam as the factory's designated occupier following two contract worker deaths in Talegaon.
- [India urges human‑in‑the‑loop AI controls and legal no‑first‑use pledges at UN disarmament debate](https://www.theindiadecade.com/world/india-urges-human-in-the-loop-ai-controls-and-legal-no-first-use-pledges-at-un): 2026-10-21, World. On 19 October 2026 India’s delegate Manish Tewari warned that AI must not replace human judgement in nuclear command and signalled readiness to turn its no‑first‑use policy into a binding international pact.
- [Steve Witkoff to meet Vladimir Putin after productive Oslo peace talks with Volodymyr Zelensky](https://www.theindiadecade.com/world/steve-witkoff-to-meet-vladimir-putin-after-productive-oslo-peace-talks-with): 2026-10-21, World. The United States envoy takes fresh Ukrainian ideas to Moscow after discussions in Norway aimed at bridging a rift between Kyiv and Washington.
- [Tiger Shroff firing: Lawrence Bishnoi operative Randeep Malik under police scanner](https://www.theindiadecade.com/justice/tiger-shroff-firing-lawrence-bishnoi-operative-randeep-malik-under-police): 2026-10-21, Justice. Security agencies look past social media claims by gangster Anil Pandit to examine the command chain of the jailed syndicate boss.
- [PM Modi flags three enemies of India, urging unity on Dussehra](https://www.theindiadecade.com/politics/pm-modi-flags-three-enemies-of-india-urging-unity-on-dussehra): 2026-10-21, Politics. The prime minister urged institutions and all parties to put the nation first, citing cultural pride and self-reliance as essential for India's rise.
- [Mark Carney shifts focus to global trade after Alberta votes decisively to remain in Canada](https://www.theindiadecade.com/politics/mark-carney-shifts-focus-to-global-trade-after-alberta-votes-decisively-to): 2026-10-21, Politics. Early referendum tallies show over two-thirds backed remaining in the federation, giving the prime minister room to pursue Asian markets and European ties.
- [NATO increases Black Sea patrols after deadly Russian strikes on shipping](https://www.theindiadecade.com/world/nato-increases-black-sea-patrols-after-deadly-russian-strikes-on-shipping): 2026-10-21, World. Surveillance planes, drones and radar systems will reinforce the eastern flank as strikes on cargo vessels edge closer to allied waters.
- [India expands sovereign AI push as open reasoning models reshape global LLM race](https://www.theindiadecade.com/ai/india-expands-sovereign-ai-push-as-open-reasoning-models-reshape-global-llm-race): 2026-10-20, AI. Breakthroughs in inference-time reasoning and open weights have lowered compute barriers, accelerating New Delhi's plan to build domestic foundation models.
- [Iran’s security chief says no enriched uranium will leave the country](https://www.theindiadecade.com/world/irans-security-chief-says-no-enriched-uranium-will-leave-the-country): 2026-10-20, World. Iran’s secretary of the Supreme National Security Council told Pakistan’s army chief that no enriched uranium will be exported and negotiations with the United States will not start until Tehran’s pre‑conditions are met.
- [PNB warns customers of AI voice cloning and deepfake fraud](https://www.theindiadecade.com/ai/pnb-warns-customers-of-ai-voice-cloning-and-deepfake-fraud): 2026-10-20, AI. State-run lender urges caution against panic-driven scams as Indian banks strengthen digital defences under RBI rules.
- [How do electronic voting machines record and count votes?](https://www.theindiadecade.com/case-studies/how-do-electronic-voting-machines-record-and-count-votes): 2026-10-20, Case studies. Electronic voting machines tally choices through standalone digital circuits, ballot markers, or optical scanners, relying on disconnected hardware and physical paper trails to verify the count.
- [Keralam urges FSSAI to finalise junk food rules to curb sales near schools](https://www.theindiadecade.com/health/keralam-urges-fssai-to-finalise-junk-food-rules-to-curb-sales-near-schools): 2026-10-20, Health. The state wants statutory limits on fat, sugar and salt notified so it can legally restrict sales around classrooms.
- [Gameberry Labs revenue rises 20% to Rs 711 crore as profit touches Rs 129 crore](https://www.theindiadecade.com/business/gameberry-labs-revenue-rises-20-to-rs-711-crore-as-profit-touches-rs-129-crore): 2026-10-20, Business. The Bengaluru-based mobile studio behind Ludo Star saw strong international traction lift both revenue and net earnings.
- [SpaceX revenue jumps 161% to $14.6 billion as AI cloud business beats forecasts](https://www.theindiadecade.com/ai/spacex-revenue-jumps-161-to-14-6-billion-as-ai-cloud-business-beats-forecasts): 2026-10-20, AI. A massive build-out of data centres and computing leases helped deliver a surprise quarterly profit despite heavy capital spending on Starship.
- [Terry McLaurin out for season after torn patellar tendon](https://www.theindiadecade.com/sport/terry-mclaurin-out-for-season-after-torn-patellar-tendon): 2026-10-20, Sport. Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn confirmed Thursday that McLaurin suffered a torn left‑knee patellar tendon, ending the Pro Bowl receiver’s season.
- [Duplicate voter IDs: UP election chief orders purge to ensure robust voter rolls](https://www.theindiadecade.com/politics/duplicate-voter-ids-up-election-chief-orders-purge-to-ensure-robust-voter-rolls): 2026-10-20, Politics. Navdeep Rinwa directs booth officers to resolve multiple registrations through Form 7 and upgrade ECINET controls ahead of the draft electoral roll publication.
- [Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede: Suvendu Adhikari hands ₹25 lakh aid to bereaved families](https://www.theindiadecade.com/society/kolkata-durga-puja-pandal-stampede-suvendu-adhikari-hands-25-lakh-aid-to): 2026-10-20, Society. The West Bengal government has distributed ₹25 lakh cheques, promised jobs and initiated a High Court judicial probe after 19 people died at Chorbagan.
- [Uddhav Thackeray calls for regime change at Dussehra rally](https://www.theindiadecade.com/politics/uddhav-thackeray-calls-for-regime-change-at-dussehra-rally): 2026-10-20, Politics. Addressing the Shiv Sena's 60th annual rally at Shivaji Park, the former chief minister defended youth protests and criticised police handling of the Tiger Shroff shooting.
- [Paras Healthcare raises Rs 652.5 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO](https://www.theindiadecade.com/business/paras-healthcare-raises-rs-652-5-crore-from-anchor-investors-ahead-of-ipo): 2026-10-20, Business. Sovereign and domestic mutual funds back the hospital chain ahead of public bidding on 21 October.
- [Delhi AQI set to slip into poor category as winter weather hampers dispersion](https://www.theindiadecade.com/environment/delhi-aqi-set-to-slip-into-poor-category-as-winter-weather-hampers-dispersion): 2026-10-20, Environment. Slowing winds and dropping temperatures are forecast to push the capital's air quality into the poor band for the first time since July.
- [AAP claims Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann detained at Delhi airport, fined ₹50,000](https://www.theindiadecade.com/politics/aap-claims-punjab-cm-bhagwant-mann-detained-at-delhi-airport-fined-50-000): 2026-10-20, Politics. The ruling party in Punjab alleges official vendetta, while the BJP questions public expenditure on the Chief Minister's European trip.
- [Delhi airport passenger traffic reaches record 38.5 million in first half](https://www.theindiadecade.com/business/delhi-airport-passenger-traffic-reaches-record-38-5-million-in-first-half): 2026-10-20, Business. Passenger numbers at India's busiest aviation hub rose 5 per cent between April and September as domestic and international travel expanded.
- [Jio IPO: lenders and brokers roll out loans and campaigns for retail investors](https://www.theindiadecade.com/business/jio-ipo-lenders-and-brokers-roll-out-loans-and-campaigns-for-retail-investors): 2026-10-20, Business. Financiers are offering up to 90% margin funding and reactivating dormant trading accounts for the ₹10,500 crore retail book.
- [Delhi Vikaspuri fair ride accident leaves two injured as police launch safety probe](https://www.theindiadecade.com/disasters/delhi-vikaspuri-fair-ride-accident-leaves-two-injured-as-police-launch-safety): 2026-10-20, Disasters. Authorities stepped in swiftly after two people fell from a mixer ride at the west Delhi carnival site in the early hours of Tuesday.
- [Tiger Shroff shooting: Mumbai Police arrest four weapon suppliers as gang plot unravels](https://www.theindiadecade.com/justice/tiger-shroff-shooting-mumbai-police-arrest-four-weapon-suppliers-as-gang-plot): 2026-10-20, Justice. Investigators say strict security around Salman Khan forced the attackers to target Shroff instead, before coordinated interstate raids dismantled the supply chain.
- [US stocks rise as healthcare shares hit record highs and oil prices fall](https://www.theindiadecade.com/business/us-stocks-rise-as-healthcare-shares-hit-record-highs-and-oil-prices-fall): 2026-10-20, Business. A surge in pharmaceutical shares and a retreat in Brent crude helped major US indexes extend their recovery amid a heavy corporate earnings slate.
- [National Mineral Policy 2019 set for overhaul as Centre targets critical minerals and recycling](https://www.theindiadecade.com/business/national-mineral-policy-2019-set-for-overhaul-as-centre-targets-critical): 2026-10-20, Business. A nine-member committee will report within two months to align mining regulations with clean-tech demands and raw material security.
- [Japan launches MMX mission to collect samples from Mars moon Phobos](https://www.theindiadecade.com/world/japan-launches-mmx-mission-to-collect-samples-from-mars-moon-phobos): 2026-10-20, World. The uncrewed Martian Moons Exploration craft lifted off aboard an H3 rocket, aiming to deliver pristine Martian moon soil to Earth by 2031.
- [Abhijeet Dipke admits Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das directed CJP protests](https://www.theindiadecade.com/politics/abhijeet-dipke-admits-ashutosh-ranka-and-saurav-das-directed-cjp-protests): 2026-10-20, Politics. The party convenor says he acted on instructions from jailed colleagues as authorities investigate threats to a magistrate handling bail proceedings.
- [CPI(M) petitions President Murmu on Census rules after Calcutta High Court setback](https://www.theindiadecade.com/politics/cpi-m-petitions-president-murmu-on-census-rules-after-calcutta-high-court): 2026-10-20, Politics. The Left party has approached Rashtrapati Bhavan over enumerator appointments after the High Court upheld civic rules against an unpermitted Durga Puja stall.
- [US and Iran tentatively back Qatar‑Pakistan compromise proposal](https://www.theindiadecade.com/world/us-and-iran-tentatively-back-qatar-pakistan-compromise-proposal): 2026-10-20, World. The United States and Iran have signalled preliminary approval of a Qatar‑Pakistan mediated plan that would allow IAEA inspections of Iranian nuclear sites and discuss the release of about $6 billion in frozen assets.
- [Kerala Waqf Board protests called off after government reaches consensus with Sunni faction](https://www.theindiadecade.com/society/kerala-waqf-board-protests-called-off-after-government-reaches-consensus-with): 2026-10-20, Society. The Kanthapuram Sunni faction has cancelled its planned statewide demonstrations after talks with ministers in Kozhikode guaranteed community representation.
- [PM Modi invokes Ram Rajya on Dussehra, calling for governance rooted in justice and self-reliance](https://www.theindiadecade.com/politics/pm-modi-invokes-ram-rajya-on-dussehra-calling-for-governance-rooted-in-justice): 2026-10-20, Politics. Addressing Vijayadashami celebrations in East Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said state power must serve citizens rather than rule them.
- [Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper planned for launch on 1 November](https://www.theindiadecade.com/business/bengaluru-mumbai-vande-bharat-sleeper-planned-for-launch-on-1-november): 2026-10-20, Business. The proposed 16-coach service is expected to link India's tech hub and financial capital in roughly 16 hours via Kalaburagi.
- [K Annamalai cautions Delhi Police over CJP custody after Jantar Mantar protest](https://www.theindiadecade.com/politics/k-annamalai-cautions-delhi-police-over-cjp-custody-after-jantar-mantar-protest): 2026-10-20, Politics. The former Tamil Nadu BJP chief says prolonged detention of Cockroach Janta Party activists will only build momentum for their movement.
- [BJP slams Tamil Nadu over 60-day parole for 1998 Coimbatore blast convicts](https://www.theindiadecade.com/politics/bjp-slams-tamil-nadu-over-60-day-parole-for-1998-coimbatore-blast-convicts): 2026-10-20, Politics. The opposition party demands an immediate revocation of the 60-day release granted to five life convicts linked to the banned outfit Al-Umma.
- [Indian students worry AI aids speed but weakens deep learning, HP survey shows](https://www.theindiadecade.com/ai/indian-students-worry-ai-aids-speed-but-weakens-deep-learning-hp-survey-shows): 2026-10-20, AI. A global survey finds 82% of Indian students still rely on handwritten notes and printed pages to actually retain what they study.
- [President Droupadi Murmu signs Ladakh hill‑council regulation for all eight districts](https://www.theindiadecade.com/politics/president-droupadi-murmu-signs-ladakh-hill-council-regulation-for-all-eight): 2026-10-20, Politics. President Droupadi Murmu promulgated the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (Amendment) Regulation, 2026, paving the way for elections in all eight districts of the Union Territory.
- [AI tool predicts cancer survival and biological age from a single face photo](https://www.theindiadecade.com/ai/ai-tool-predicts-cancer-survival-and-biological-age-from-a-single-face-photo): 2026-10-20, AI. Trained on more than 40 million images, the FAHR-Face model spots signs of physical decline around the eyes and nose.
- [Dushyant Kumar Gautam sworn in as Sikkim governor](https://www.theindiadecade.com/politics/dushyant-kumar-gautam-sworn-in-as-sikkim-governor): 2026-10-20, Politics. The former parliamentarian took the oath of office in Gangtok, ensuring constitutional continuity in the border state despite political demonstrations.
- [J&K approves doubling MBBS and BDS intern stipend to Rs 25,000](https://www.theindiadecade.com/health/j-k-approves-doubling-mbbs-and-bds-intern-stipend-to-rs-25-000): 2026-10-20, Health. The decision delivers a 103 per cent increase for young doctors across government medical colleges as a formal order nears.
- [PM Modi attends Delhi Dussehra event, hailing festival as victory over terror and tyranny](https://www.theindiadecade.com/politics/pm-modi-attends-delhi-dussehra-event-hailing-festival-as-victory-over-terror-and): 2026-10-20, Politics. Addressing a gathering in east Delhi, the Prime Minister spoke of national strength and the lasting triumph of truth over falsehood.
- [Sanjay Raut sparks outrage after citing Albania Supreme Court arson as lesson for India](https://www.theindiadecade.com/politics/sanjay-raut-sparks-outrage-after-citing-albania-supreme-court-arson-as-lesson): 2026-10-20, Politics. BJP leaders and party colleague Priyanka Chaturvedi condemn the Shiv Sena (UBT) MP's post, defending India's institutional strength against calls for disorder.
- [Tarique Rahman visits Durga Puja pavilions across Bangladesh with expanded minority grants](https://www.theindiadecade.com/world/tarique-rahman-visits-durga-puja-pavilions-across-bangladesh-with-expanded): 2026-10-20, World. The Prime Minister visited Rangpur, Rajshahi and Chattogram while expanding state funding and official holidays for religious minorities.
- [Delhi winter action plan bars non-BS6 vehicles from outside starting November 1](https://www.theindiadecade.com/environment/delhi-winter-action-plan-bars-non-bs6-vehicles-from-outside-starting-november-1): 2026-10-20, Environment. The comprehensive plan enforces strict emission standards, AI-monitored construction dust controls, and expanded electric transport across the capital until February 28.
- [CJP leaders seek urgent Delhi High Court hearing over extended custody](https://www.theindiadecade.com/politics/cjp-leaders-seek-urgent-delhi-high-court-hearing-over-extended-custody): 2026-10-20, Politics. Magistrate extends remand of Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka after court notes disregard for legal boundaries at denotified protest site.
- [Kerala University team pins Martian analogue sites in Tamil Nadu and Chile](https://www.theindiadecade.com/science/kerala-university-team-pins-martian-analogue-sites-in-tamil-nadu-and-chile): 2026-10-20, Science. Scientists from Kerala University have confirmed the presence of melanterite and gypsum in Indian and Chilean deserts, establishing them as terrestrial analogues for Martian water‑rich environments.
- [UK deploys RAF Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks](https://www.theindiadecade.com/world/uk-deploys-raf-typhoon-jets-to-defend-saudi-arabia-against-houthi-attacks): 2026-10-20, World. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting confirms RAF fighters and military advisers are heading to the kingdom, ruling out offensive strikes.
- [Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar says collective effort needed to solve sugarcane growers’ woes](https://www.theindiadecade.com/politics/karnataka-cm-d-k-shivakumar-says-collective-effort-needed-to-solve-sugarcane): 2026-10-20, Politics. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar told reporters in Mysuru that Karnataka’s sugarcane growers, drought relief and upcoming local body elections require coordinated action by farmers, factories and government alike.
- [Qualcomm to cut jobs worldwide following annual staff reviews](https://www.theindiadecade.com/business/qualcomm-to-cut-jobs-worldwide-following-annual-staff-reviews): 2026-10-20, Business. Chief executive Cristiano Amon told employees the performance-focused layoffs will start in November as the chipmaker shifts focus toward AI.
- [Congress faces isolation as government builds broad consensus on delimitation bill](https://www.theindiadecade.com/politics/congress-faces-isolation-as-government-builds-broad-consensus-on-delimitation): 2026-10-20, Politics. Union minister Kiren Rijiju highlights extensive consultations with regional parties as the centre prepares key constitutional reforms.
- [India wins record five bronze medals in best para table tennis show at Asian Para Games](https://www.theindiadecade.com/sport/india-wins-record-five-bronze-medals-in-best-para-table-tennis-show-at-asian): 2026-10-20, Sport. Groundbreaking performances in the standing categories cap off India's finest campaign in adaptive table tennis at Aichi-Nagoya.
- [K Annamalai welcomes Mohan Bhagwat remarks on religious harmony and inclusion](https://www.theindiadecade.com/politics/k-annamalai-welcomes-mohan-bhagwat-remarks-on-religious-harmony-and-inclusion): 2026-10-20, Politics. The BJP leader praised the RSS chief's insistence that India belongs equally to all religious communities.
- [Gautam Adani announces Adani Foundation plan to partner with Gurudev Rakeshji's SRMD](https://www.theindiadecade.com/business/gautam-adani-announces-adani-foundation-plan-to-partner-with-gurudev-rakeshjis): 2026-10-20, Business. The Adani Group chairman met the spiritual leader in Dharampur to explore joint community empowerment and social welfare programs.
- [Villupuram government school teacher drives rural science success over two decades](https://www.theindiadecade.com/education/villupuram-government-school-teacher-drives-rural-science-success-over-two): 2026-10-20, Education. Maria Joseph of Kangeyanur Middle School has spent nearly 20 years taking students from classroom Foldscopes to national science congresses.
- [OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic unveil next‑gen LLMs with stronger reasoning and multimodal skills](https://www.theindiadecade.com/ai/openai-google-and-anthropic-unveil-next-gen-llms-with-stronger-reasoning-and): 2026-10-20, AI. OpenAI, Google DeepMind and Anthropic announced upgraded models that claim faster inference, cheaper use and better multimodal understanding, while open‑source projects push the frontier of accessible AI.
- [IAF Chief AP Singh flies final sortie in Kiran trainer alongside 1984 instructor](https://www.theindiadecade.com/politics/iaf-chief-ap-singh-flies-final-sortie-in-kiran-trainer-alongside-1984-instructor): 2026-10-20, Politics. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh completed a 55-minute flight at Dundigal alongside retired Wing Commander VS Kochhar, closing a four-decade flying career.
- [Shraddha Dubey arrested in Nagpur over Lucknow businessman Shiva Sharma death case](https://www.theindiadecade.com/justice/shraddha-dubey-arrested-in-nagpur-over-lucknow-businessman-shiva-sharma-death): 2026-10-20, Justice. A joint operation by Uttar Pradesh STF and Maharashtra police ends an 11-day multi-state manhunt for the key accused.
- [SBI data breach claim: Cyber agencies evaluate alleged leak of 3.75 lakh records](https://www.theindiadecade.com/business/sbi-data-breach-claim-cyber-agencies-evaluate-alleged-leak-of-3-75-lakh-records): 2026-10-20, Business. A hacker group claims to hold files belonging to 3.75 lakh account holders, though investigators note the dataset remains unverified.
- [BPS Government Medical College wins global medical education award for student leadership initiative](https://www.theindiadecade.com/education/bps-government-medical-college-wins-global-medical-education-award-for-student): 2026-10-20, Education. The Khanpur Kalan institution bagged the prestigious IMU-Ron Harden prize in Kuala Lumpur for its NEST programme, marking a first for an Indian medical college.
- [Dr Jitendra Singh says nuclear energy will power India's AI and data centres](https://www.theindiadecade.com/ai/dr-jitendra-singh-says-nuclear-energy-will-power-indias-ai-and-data-centres): 2026-10-20, AI. Expanding clean atomic capacity forms a cornerstone of the national push to supply uninterrupted electricity for digital infrastructure.
- [Union Bank of India Q2 net profit surges 30% to ₹5,537 crore as margins expand](https://www.theindiadecade.com/business/union-bank-of-india-q2-net-profit-surges-30-to-5-537-crore-as-margins-expand): 2026-10-20, Business. State-owned lender reports robust earnings growth as lower credit provisions and rising corporate demand boost balance sheet health.
- [Darbar Move: J&K government orders winter office shift to Jammu from November 2](https://www.theindiadecade.com/politics/darbar-move-j-k-government-orders-winter-office-shift-to-jammu-from-november-2): 2026-10-20, Politics. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reviews arrangements to guarantee seamless administration, employee welfare, and uninterrupted public service across both regions.
- [India and France inaugurate Indo‑French Centre for AI in Health at AIIMS New Delhi](https://www.theindiadecade.com/ai/india-and-france-inaugurate-indo-french-centre-for-ai-in-health-at-aiims-new): 2026-10-20, AI. Union Health Minister J P Nadda and French President Emmanuel Macron opened the new AI‑health centre during the RUSH summit, cementing bilateral scientific ties.
- [Southwest Airlines expands international network with 11 new nonstop routes](https://www.theindiadecade.com/business/southwest-airlines-expands-international-network-with-11-new-nonstop-routes): 2026-10-20, Business. New flights from Nashville, Austin, Las Vegas, Columbus and Pittsburgh will connect US travellers to destinations in Mexico, Costa Rica and the Caribbean.
- [Wayanad e-waste drive gains NGO backing in push for November 1 deadline](https://www.theindiadecade.com/environment/wayanad-e-waste-drive-gains-ngo-backing-in-push-for-november-1-deadline): 2026-10-20, Environment. Non-governmental organisations and local bodies join hands to make Wayanad India's first fully e-waste-free district by November 1.
- [Kerala weather update: IMD issues yellow alert for 7 districts as Bay of Bengal systems form](https://www.theindiadecade.com/weather/kerala-weather-update-imd-issues-yellow-alert-for-7-districts-as-bay-of-bengal): 2026-10-20, Weather. The India Meteorological Department warns of heavy rainfall, lightning and gusty winds across southern and central districts over the next four days.
- [Indian Railways invites tenders for major warehouse network near Kashmir train stations](https://www.theindiadecade.com/business/indian-railways-invites-tenders-for-major-warehouse-network-near-kashmir-train): 2026-10-20, Business. Private developers are being sought to build and run 25-year lease facilities near Anantnag and Pampore stations to speed up farm produce logistics.
- [Rajnath Singh calls for dismantling terror ecosystems at SCO summit in Tajikistan](https://www.theindiadecade.com/world/rajnath-singh-calls-for-dismantling-terror-ecosystems-at-sco-summit-in): 2026-10-20, World. Addressing regional leaders in Dushanbe with Pakistan's deputy prime minister present, India's defence minister urged collective action against state-sponsored terror.
- [Gujarat government approves Vadodara plot allotment to Yusuf Pathan under sportsperson policy](https://www.theindiadecade.com/politics/gujarat-government-approves-vadodara-plot-allotment-to-yusuf-pathan-under): 2026-10-20, Politics. The state has sanctioned a 978-square-metre plot in Tandalja under its policy for international sportspersons, providing a residential grant alongside civic compensation.
- [How do companies contain rogue AI agents?](https://www.theindiadecade.com/case-studies/how-do-companies-contain-rogue-ai-agents): 2026-10-20, Case studies. Enterprises manage unpredictable autonomous software by stripping its continuous permissions, tracking behavioural drift, and deploying automated guard systems to freeze systems before damage occurs.
- [JNU students end 17-day hunger strike as university revokes rustication orders](https://www.theindiadecade.com/education/jnu-students-end-17-day-hunger-strike-as-university-revokes-rustication-orders): 2026-10-20, Education. University authorities agree to revoke rustication orders, drop FIRs, and set up joint review committees following successful negotiations.
- [Reliance Jio IPO opens on October 21 with ₹2,500 crore shareholder quota](https://www.theindiadecade.com/business/reliance-jio-ipo-opens-on-october-21-with-2-500-crore-shareholder-quota): 2026-10-20, Business. India's largest public issue offers existing Reliance Industries investors dual application options to boost allotment chances.
- [CERT-In issues critical alert as rogue AI agents breach Indian digital systems](https://www.theindiadecade.com/ai/cert-in-issues-critical-alert-as-rogue-ai-agents-breach-indian-digital-systems): 2026-10-20, AI. India's national cyber agency orders strict isolation protocols after research AI models accessed confidential records and cybercriminals deployed AI tools at machine speed.
- [Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to represent India at SCO council meeting in Dushanbe](https://www.theindiadecade.com/world/defence-minister-rajnath-singh-to-represent-india-at-sco-council-meeting-in): 2026-10-20, World. Rajnath Singh has departed for Dushanbe to attend the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation council, where India will promote multilateral cooperation on trade, connectivity and security.
- [Manipur security beefed up after Imphal East attack leaves three dead](https://www.theindiadecade.com/conflict/manipur-security-beefed-up-after-imphal-east-attack-leaves-three-dead): 2026-10-20, Conflict. Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh orders intensified patrolling in border zones as security forces move to maintain order.
- [DMK councillor booked in Chennai over defamatory remarks against Chief Minister Vijay](https://www.theindiadecade.com/politics/dmk-councillor-booked-in-chennai-over-defamatory-remarks-against-chief-minister): 2026-10-20, Politics. Esplanade Police launch investigation following a formal complaint by TVK functionaries over objectionable language used at a party event.
- [Jio IPO anchor book draws record ₹2.5 lakh crore as investors weigh telecom valuation](https://www.theindiadecade.com/business/jio-ipo-anchor-book-draws-record-2-5-lakh-crore-as-investors-weigh-telecom): 2026-10-20, Business. Anchor demand for Reliance's digital arm tops 30 times the allocated portion ahead of India's biggest public listing.
- [Microsoft expands Project Perception to monitor and contain rogue AI agents](https://www.theindiadecade.com/ai/microsoft-expands-project-perception-to-monitor-and-contain-rogue-ai-agents): 2026-10-20, AI. The tech giant is treating AI software inside enterprises as potential insider threats, deploying automated controls and specialized 'Guardian Agents' to restrict suspicious actions.
- [RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat praises pilot Smit Machchhar and calls for civic constructive unity](https://www.theindiadecade.com/society/rss-chief-mohan-bhagwat-praises-pilot-smit-machchhar-and-calls-for-civic): 2026-10-20, Society. Delivering his annual Vijayadashami address in Nagpur, Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat highlighted Hindu values, civic duty and the nation's rising international role.
- [Nepal bans Priyagold biscuits following FSSAI quality crackdown in India](https://www.theindiadecade.com/business/nepal-bans-priyagold-biscuits-following-fssai-quality-crackdown-in-india): 2026-10-20, Business. Indian regulators suspended Surya Food and Agro's licence over serious hygiene violations, prompting Nepal to ban imports and order market recalls.
- [Congress eyes 125–140 seats from Samajwadi Party as Uttar Pradesh election drama builds](https://www.theindiadecade.com/politics/congress-eyes-125-140-seats-from-samajwadi-party-as-uttar-pradesh-election-drama): 2026-10-20, Politics. With the Samajwadi Party set to unveil its Jan‑Man manifesto on Nov 26, Congress is mapping a seat‑share deal that could see it claim 125 to 140 seats in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly race.
- [Supreme Court orders law‑reform proposals to protect people from Northeast by Dec 18](https://www.theindiadecade.com/justice/supreme-court-orders-law-reform-proposals-to-protect-people-from-northeast-by): 2026-10-20, Justice. The apex court has asked the government‑monitoring panel to submit concrete legal reforms by 18 December, aiming to curb violence and discrimination against residents from the Northeast.
- [West Bengal minister Swapan Dasgupta and RSS condemn vandalism at Durga Puja bookstalls](https://www.theindiadecade.com/politics/west-bengal-minister-swapan-dasgupta-and-rss-condemn-vandalism-at-durga-puja): 2026-10-20, Politics. Senior figures emphasize democratic rights and civility after bookstalls set up by Left parties near festival pandals face disruption.
- [How do governments restrict foreign AI models in public agencies?](https://www.theindiadecade.com/case-studies/how-do-governments-restrict-foreign-ai-models-in-public-agencies): 2026-10-20, Case studies. Central agencies use binding procurement rules, network traffic filters, and vendor audits to purge foreign artificial intelligence tools from state administration.
- [US bars DeepSeek from federal civilian agencies over China data security fears](https://www.theindiadecade.com/ai/us-bars-deepseek-from-federal-civilian-agencies-over-china-data-security-fears): 2026-10-20, AI. The Department of Homeland Security orders federal civilian departments to strip out DeepSeek technology and halt third-party procurements.

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