Custody of Ranka, Das extended; CJP alleges bail proceedings deliberately delayed
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A Delhi Special Executive Magistrate court extended the judicial custody of Sourav Das and Ashutosh Ranka by two days following their arrest on 13 October for an unauthorised gathering and unfurling the tricolour at Jantar Mantar. Delhi Police cited festive season law and order concerns, while legal representatives for the Kokrajhar Janta Party challenged the detention over the absence of a first information report. Meanwhile, Mumbai Police and Crime Branch apprehended three shooters in Kota, Rajasthan, as they attempted to flee to Nepal after opening fire outside the residence of actor Tiger Shroff. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the incident, which drew criticism from opposition leaders over state security and prompted Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to announce measures against organised crime. The development renewed scrutiny on high-profile gang operations, including the 2024 killing of Baba Siddique. Additionally, United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted bilateral trade factors influencing trade moves.
A Delhi Special Executive Magistrate court extended the judicial custody of Sourav Das and Ashutosh Ranka by two days following their arrest on 13 October for an unauthorised gathering and unfurling the tricolour at Jantar Mantar. Delhi Police cited festive season law and order concerns, while legal representatives for the Kokrajhar Janta Party challenged the detention over the absence of a first information report. Meanwhile, Mumbai Police and Crime Branch apprehended three shooters in Kota, Rajasthan, as they attempted to flee to Nepal after opening fire outside the residence of actor Tiger Shroff. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the incident, which drew criticism from opposition leaders over state security and prompted Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to announce measures against organised crime. The development renewed scrutiny on high-profile gang operations, including the 2024 killing of Baba Siddique. Additionally, United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted bilateral trade factors influencing trade moves.
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Washington is working to finalize a trade agreement with India ahead of his official visit to Mumbai and Jamnagar. Marco Rubio noted, "We're trying to finalize a trade deal with India right now. We're very close to doing that." He explained that national security waivers and energy sanctions are evaluated alongside global supplies, fuel prices, and bilateral ties, emphasizing that foreign policy cannot be dominated solely by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar indicated talks are nearing a landing point, as Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stressed resilient supply chains and strategic autonomy.
A security alert was triggered at Delhi's Jama Masjid Metro Station after CISF personnel intercepted a passenger carrying 155 grams of a suspected gold powder-like substance. The passenger, identified as Mohammad Shoaib, attempted to flee up the stairs when called for physical frisking following an X-ray scan. Alert CISF personnel chased and apprehended him near the gate. A subsequent search revealed the semi-solid material concealed inside a specially stitched section of his undergarments and backpack. The passenger, who claimed to be an NRI residing in Malaysia, failed to produce valid documentation or explanations for the substance. He was handed over to Delhi Police after narcotics testing returned negative and Customs cited jurisdictional limitations.
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