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Air raid sirens sounded in parts of India, prompting concern among residents about whether they signalled an emergency. Authorities clarified that the alarms were part of a routine test of civil defence systems rather than a real threat. The sirens are being tested for the first time in about 17 months, since the period following Operation Sindoor. Officials urged the public not to panic and to stay informed through official channels. The exercise is intended to confirm that warning systems and emergency protocols are functioning as expected.
Two individuals identified as Das and Ranka have been remanded to five days of police custody in connection with a breach at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The custody order follows their arrest over the incident at the historic monument. Authorities are expected to use the custodial period to question the two and examine the circumstances of the breach. Further details about the charges and the exact nature of the security lapse were not available in the source material provided. The case remains under investigation.
The parents of Ankita Bhandari, the Uttarakhand murder victim, were briefly detained while taking part in a protest in Delhi. Congress leaders Supriya Shrinate, Pawan Khera and Kazi Nizamuddin criticised the police action. They alleged that authorities were targeting people demanding justice for Ankita Bhandari. The leaders also questioned a proposed appointment of Dushyant Gautam, which they described as alleged. The report is based on statements from the Congress leaders and the detention of the protesters.
The Union government has tendered an apology to the Supreme Court after it was found to have violated the court's directions relating to an internet restriction imposed on October 10. The admission came as the court examined whether the curb was implemented in line with its orders. The government indicated that corrective measures are needed to prevent a recurrence. The matter concerns the balance between internet access and the state's power to impose shutdowns. Further hearings on the issue are expected.
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