Morning Digest: CJI Surya Kant declines to meet INDIA bloc leaders; six Delhi metro stations shut as Opposition plans march to Supreme Court, and more
The Hindu reports on ongoing political unrest in India, including the detention of protesters and the Chief Justice of India's refusal to meet opposition leaders. The digest also covers international conflicts in Yemen and Ukraine.
Why it matters
These events represent significant political tension in India and ongoing instability in global geopolitical hotspots.
Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas and All India Students’ Association president Neha were among several protestors allegedly injured by security forces as they were being detained in the capital on Sunday (October 11, 2026), the second day of a protest called by youth organisations demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Despite the Supreme Court’s directives on Saturday (October 10), around a dozen journalists were detained on Sunday while covering the protest at different locations. There was no official announcement by Delhi Police on the total number of detentions on Sunday.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Sunday declined a request by the Leader of the Opposition , Rahul Gandhi, for a meeting on Monday. The CJI’s office confirmed to The Hindu that the request for a meeting was “declined with reasons”.’
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