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WorldPhoto: Hindu WorldThe Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia overturned the death sentence of Anojan Sivarasa, a 24-year-old Sri Lankan migrant worker, over a Facebook post deemed blasphemous. This decision on October 13, 2026, followed diplomatic and legal efforts by the Sri Lankan government. The case has been sent back to the lower court for further proceedings.
Hindu World··Ampara
PoliticsPhoto: Times of IndiaMuskan Rastogi and her lover Sahil Shukla were sentenced to death for murdering Muskan's husband, Saurabh Rajput, in the blue drum murder case. The crime involved dismembering Rajput's body. After a complex trial with 126 hearings and 22 witnesses, both were found guilty. The prosecution called it a rarest of rare case warranting the death penalty.
Times of India·
PoliticsPhoto: Aaj TakIn the widely reported Blue Drum murder case in Meerut, District and Sessions Judge Arvind Kumar Mishra sentenced the accused Muskaan and Sahil Shukla to death. The sentencing was conducted via video conferencing from jail. The victim Saurabh Rajput's mother Renu Rajput and brother were present in the courtroom during the verdict.
Aaj Tak··Meerut
HealthPhoto: HT HealthDr. Manju Sinha, a gynaecologist with 45 years of experience, explains why many Indian women receive a late diagnosis of PCOS or thyroid issues, often labeled as 'hormonal imbalance.' Studies show PCOS prevalence among Indian adolescent girls ranges from 3% to nearly 18%. AIIMS data highlights diagnostic challenges and stricter criteria for younger girls, with WHO estimating up to 70% of PCOS cases remain undiagnosed.
HT Health·
PoliticsPhoto: FirstpostExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Canadian Finance Minister Anita Anand in New Delhi to review progress in India-Canada bilateral ties. They discussed trade, investment, education, energy, defence, and people-to-people exchanges, along with regional and global developments. Both countries aim to strengthen their strategic partnership through leadership guidance and sustained government and industry engagement.
Firstpost··New Delhi
PoliticsPhoto: News18 HindiIn Gujarat, 158 refugees were awarded Indian citizenship certificates. Among them, 126 benefited under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), while 32 registered through the district collector's office. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi said the citizenship grant has created a joyful atmosphere in these families ahead of Diwali.
News18 Hindi··Gujarat
Hindu World··Ampara
Photo: Hindu WorldThe Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia overturned the death sentence of Anojan Sivarasa, a 24-year-old Sri Lankan migrant worker, over a Facebook post deemed blasphemous. This decision on October 13, 2026, followed diplomatic and legal efforts by the Sri Lankan government. The case has been sent back to the lower court for further proceedings.
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