U.S. television networks halt Trump coverage in revolt over White House ban  The HinduMajor TV networks stand with CNN, decline to replace its White House pool crew  CNNRead the Lawsuit From CNN, MS NOW and Politico Against the Trump Administration  nytimes.comWhite House Access Is a Privilege — Not a Right  The White House (.gov)Major TV networks halt video coverage of Trump over CNN ban  The Washington Post  Read More

Student suicide: IIT Bombay apologises for earlier statement, suspends deanship of professor  theprint.in’There Was No Casteism’: Close Friend Of IIT Bombay Student Who Died  NDTVFaculty at IITs back professor removed as dean amid row over student’s suicide at IIT-Bombay  The New Indian ExpressIIT Bombay suicide revives institute’s grim toll: 171 unnatural student deaths in 20 years  Telegraph IndiaEvening news wrap: IIT-Bombay faculty protest in support of prof; Iran warns US of new weapons, targets & more  The Times of India  Read More

US Networks Boycott Trump Coverage In Revolt Over White House Ban  NDTVMajor TV networks stand with CNN, decline to replace its White House pool crew  CNNMajor US TV networks blackout Trump coverage, protest White House ban on CNN  The Times of IndiaTrump says he’ll probably lose lawsuit brought by news outlets he banned from White House, blaming judge appointed by ‘TRUMP’ – live  The GuardianTrump claims part of U.S. media ‘threat to our National Security’  The Hindu  Read More

China expels two top ‘disloyal’ military leaders from Communist Party  Al JazeeraChina expels generals accused of graft from Communist Party: state media  The HinduChina expels two top generals from party and military, alleging disloyalty and corruption  ReutersEx-Commander of China’s Military Accused of Corruption and Expelled From Party  The New York TimesThe China Navy Leadership: Corruption & Capabilities Bookshelf  Andrew Erickson  Read More

Houthis push for control of Yemen highlands as Trump is said to have called off strikes  ReutersTrump Gets Caught in a Dilemma Over a Saudi Plea for Military Help  The New York TimesUS Was Ready To Attack Houthis After MBS’ Call For Help. Then Came Trump’s U-Turn  NDTVHouthis move to seize strategic terrain after Trump calls off airstrikes at last minute  The GuardianTrump dodged Yemen’s plea for military support against Houthis amid attacks on Saudi Arabia: Report  The Times of India  Read More

Minor girl, her friend harassed in Bihar’s Jamui; culprits in police custody, political slugfest ensues  thehindu.comTwo Class 10 students, a girl and a boy, groped and harassed in Bihar’s Jamui, sparking a political row  thehindu.comBihar harassment horror: Police arrest three, launch manhunt for four others  The Times of India‘Individual incidents can happen’: Rajiv Ranjan Singh goes back two decades to defend Bihar govt  telegraphindia.comJharkhand Cong seeks Bihar CM’s resignation over Jamui harassment case  ThePrint  Read More

Major US TV networks blackout Trump coverage, protest White House ban on CNN  The Times of IndiaTrump Allegedly Banned News Outlets After Natalie Harp Showed Him Negative Coverage  ForbesU.S. television networks halt Trump coverage in revolt over White House ban  The HinduCNN, MS NOW and Politico are suing Trump over White House ban  YahooUS media unites against Trump’s ban on CNN, MS NOW  Rediff  Read More

China expels two top generals from party and military, alleging disloyalty and corruption  ReutersChina expels two top ‘disloyal’ military leaders from Communist Party  aljazeera.comEx-Commander of China’s Military Accused of Corruption and Expelled From Party  The New York TimesXi’s ‘anti-graft’ crackdown continues: Two senior generals expelled from CCP, Chinese military  The Times of IndiaThe China Navy Leadership: Corruption & Capabilities Bookshelf  Andrew Erickson  Read More

India-New Zealand FTA ratified, will come into force on October 20  The HinduIndia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement finalised; Comes into force on Oct 20: Piyush Goyal  News On AIRIndia-New Zealand trade deal to unlock duty-free access from October 20, Piyush Goyal says  Telegraph IndiaIndia-New Zealand FTA finalised; 100% of Indian exports to get duty-free access from October 20  The Economic TimesKiwifruit to get cheaper in India: New Zealand’s iconic fruit gets FTA boost  Moneycontrol.com  Read More

Russia election results show Putin’s party winning: What we know  Al JazeeraRussia’s elections had few surprises – but how the Kremlin uses the results will be crucial  BBCPutin consolidates grip on Russia as 49 Ukraine war veterans elected to parliament  The GuardianRussia Election 2026: Putin’s Party Wins 355 Seats  Frontline MagazinePro-Putin party gets record 355 parliamentary seats, anti-war party a tiny regional foothold  Reuters  Read More