India: Latest news in India, October 7th, 2026
07-10-2026
Key news highlights from India for October 7th, 2026:
Commercial Shipping Attacks Condemned: The Ministry of External Affairs strongly condemned attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea and near the Strait of Hormuz after eleven Indian crew members aboard the Panama-flagged MT On Peace were injured by a projectile.
PM Modi’s 25 Years in Governance: Nationwide events and political discussions marked Prime Minister Narendra Modi completing 25 years as head of government (spanning his tenures as Gujarat Chief Minister and Prime Minister), accompanied by major address highlights focused on domestic manufacturing and economic growth.
Election Commission Protests: Political friction continued around the Election Commission, with opposition demonstrations along Parliament Street targeting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over electoral roll revisions, alongside related legal scrutiny before the Supreme Court.
Andhra Pradesh Drought Declaration: The Andhra Pradesh state government declared severe drought conditions across 21 districts, impacting 283 mandals and triggering political debate over relief timelines.
KPSC Recruitment Case: The Enforcement Directorate arrested suspended Karnataka Public Service Commission chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukar and an associate in connection with an ongoing investigation into civil service exam irregularities.
Cricket: Harmanpreet Kaur announced her decision to step down from the captaincy of the Indian women’s cricket team across all formats.