CJP Leaders Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das’s Judicial Custody Extended
The judicial custody of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das was extended by two days on Monday following their arrest for allegedly trespassing at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. The leaders, arrested on October 13, were produced before a Special Executive Magistrate at Mandir Marg police station and sent back to Tihar Jail, with their next court appearance scheduled for Wednesday. The CJP criticised the proceedings, alleging delays, rejection of sureties and misuse of legal procedures to suppress dissent. The party maintains that the leaders entered Jantar Mantar to unfurl the national flag and raise slogans, while opposing the site’s denotification as a designated protest venue and campaigning against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. READ MORE
US Close To India Trade Deal: Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is close to finalising a trade agreement with India, with negotiations also influencing decisions on sanctions waivers related to Russian energy. Speaking in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, ahead of his India visit, Rubio highlighted global energy supply constraints and acknowledged that India cannot immediately shift away from Russian supplies. Meanwhile, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the first tranche of the India-US trade deal has been finalised and is undergoing legal drafting, with upcoming talks expected to focus on trade, energy security and bilateral strategic ties. READ MORE
Putin Seeks Trilateral Summit With Trump, Xi For Ukraine Peace Deal: Report
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a trilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping next month to discuss the Ukraine war, The Wall Street Journal reported. The proposed talks could take place on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China, on November 18-19, although no agreement has been finalised. While Trump continues efforts to negotiate peace with Moscow, the possibility of Ukraine being excluded from discussions has raised concerns over its role in shaping any future settlement. READ MORE
US Issues Regional Security Alert Amid Iran Strike Fears As Midterm Voting Begins
The United States has issued a security alert urging Americans across the Middle East to remain vigilant amid escalating tensions with Iran and concerns over possible US military strikes. The US Embassy in Amman warned of potential airspace closures, flight cancellations and attacks on American interests, advising citizens to monitor travel updates and follow local authorities’ instructions. The alert comes amid reports of additional US military strike options against Iran, rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, and reported attacks disrupting airport operations in Saudi Arabia. READ MORE
