# Today in India: 25 October 2026

2026-10-25T00:33:15+00:00 | Daily Digest | Indian Opinion Desk

25 October 2026 | 14 stories | Updated 08:06 IST

Violent protests against a dam project in Arunachal Pradesh leave an NHPC office and a police station torched, while 17 people are arrested at a Manipur SoO camp for impersonating Kuki cadres.

## Arunachal protests turn violent, office and police station torched
Politics | 9 sources, 1 government-critical, 8 neutral
Protests against the proposed 11,200 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh turned violent on Friday night, with a mob setting fire to an NHPC office and a police station. The residences of state BJP president Kaling Moyong, Pasighat West MLA Ninong Ering and Geku MLA Oni Panyang in East Siang district were also vandalised. Five youths have been apprehended, officials said.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/arunachal-police-use-tear-gas-on-anti-dam-protest-four-women-hurt/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/arunachal-police-use-tear-gas-on-anti-dam-protest-four-women-hurt.md)

## 17 arrested at Manipur SoO camp for impersonating cadres
Politics | 8 sources, 7 neutral, 1 sensationalist
Security forces took control of a designated Suspension of Operations (SoO) camp in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on 24 October after arresting 17 individuals for impersonating registered cadres of the Kuki National Army and Kuki Liberation Army. The joint operation by Manipur Police, CRPF and CoBRA at Sinai Camp recovered 24 firearms, ammunition and communication equipment. Only one of the 18 people found at the camp was an authorised cadre, an official source said.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/soo-pact-not-extended-says-manipur-minister-after-17-held-at-sinai-camp/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/soo-pact-not-extended-says-manipur-minister-after-17-held-at-sinai-camp.md)

## Delhi court orders trial of Yasin Malik, Engineer Rashid in Rs 8.94 crore case
Politics | 9 sources, 9 neutral
A special NIA court in New Delhi has ordered the commencement of trial against separatist leader Yasin Malik, Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid and five others in a money laundering case. The case involves alleged proceeds of crime worth Rs 8.94 crore linked to funding from Pakistan through hawala channels. Special Judge Prashant Sharma directed that recording of prosecution evidence begin on 19 November.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/court-orders-trial-of-yasin-malik-engineer-rashid-in-money-laundering-case/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/court-orders-trial-of-yasin-malik-engineer-rashid-in-money-laundering-case.md)

## Congress demands halt to voter list revision, probe into errors
Politics | 6 sources, 6 neutral
Congress on Saturday demanded an impartial investigation into voter lists and a halt to the Special Intensive Revision process after errors appeared in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council election rolls. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh alleged a ‘premeditated conspiracy orchestrated to help the BJP’, citing discrepancies such as voters named ‘Ram Ne Yadav Ko Mara’ and ‘B. Com’. He said details of 10,470 voters in Pilibhit were altered through Form 8 without supporting records.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/congress-demands-halt-to-sir-probe-into-voter-list-errors/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/congress-demands-halt-to-sir-probe-into-voter-list-errors.md)

## More from today

### 11th suspect held in Tiger Shroff firing case, arms found
India | 9 sources, 7 neutral, 2 sensationalist
Mumbai Crime Branch, with Indore police, arrested Pranjal Thakran (22) from Sonipat, Haryana, in Indore on Saturday for allegedly providing logistical and financial support to the shooters in the 18 October attack on actor Tiger Shroff's car. Indore Additional DCP Rajesh Dandotia said Thakran had come to Indore five days ago for his brother's treatment. The arrest takes the number of accused to 11.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/11-held-in-tiger-shroff-firing-case-suspect-detained-in-indore/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/11-held-in-tiger-shroff-firing-case-suspect-detained-in-indore.md)

### MS Dhoni to decide IPL future before December after fitness test
Sports | 4 sources, 4 neutral
MS Dhoni has said he will decide on his Indian Premier League (IPL) future before December 2026, contingent on passing a fitness test. The 45-year-old former Chennai Super Kings captain missed the entire IPL 2026 season due to calf issues. Speaking at a healthcare event in Bengaluru on Saturday, Dhoni said in jest: ‘Doc, I will have to go through the test.’
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/dhoni-hints-at-ipl-return-decision-expected-before-december/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/dhoni-hints-at-ipl-return-decision-expected-before-december.md)

### Supreme Court PIL seeks expert panel to review Election Commission
Governance | 10 sources, 4 government-critical, 6 neutral
Advocate Vishal Tiwari has filed a public interest litigation in the Supreme Court seeking an independent expert committee, chaired by a former Chief Justice of India or a former Supreme Court judge, to examine institutional deficiencies in the Election Commission of India. The petition also seeks a direction barring the use of religious identities, symbols, communal appeals and hate speech in election campaigns.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/pil-in-supreme-court-seeks-independent-panel-to-review-election-commission/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/pil-in-supreme-court-seeks-independent-panel-to-review-election-commission.md)

### Jammu Crime Branch chargesheets 65 over illegal stay of Pakistani nationals
India | 4 sources, 1 government-critical, 3 neutral
The Special Crime Wing of the Jammu Crime Branch has filed chargesheets against 65 accused, including 15 deceased individuals, in cases involving the illegal stay of Pakistani nationals in four districts of the Jammu division, an official said on Saturday. The chargesheets were filed after investigations into eight separate incidents before courts in Jammu, Poonch, Rajouri and Kathua districts.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/jammu-crime-branch-chargesheets-65-over-illegal-stay-of-pakistani-nationals/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/jammu-crime-branch-chargesheets-65-over-illegal-stay-of-pakistani-nationals.md)

### India beats New Zealand, reaches 300 T20Is and 200 wins
Sports | 4 sources, 4 neutral
India played its 300th men's T20 International against New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday, becoming the second team after Pakistan to reach the milestone. The side also recorded its 200th outright T20I win, the first team to do so, with a thrilling four-wicket victory achieved with one ball to spare.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/india-become-second-team-after-pakistan-to-play-300-t20is/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/india-become-second-team-after-pakistan-to-play-300-t20is.md)

### Five killed in mining blast in Alluri district
India | 2 sources, 2 neutral
Five people died in an explosion during mining operations near Pinakota village in Ananthagiri mandal of Alluri Sitharama Raju district on Saturday morning. A teacher, a driver and three workers were killed on the spot. A tipper truck overturned following the blast. Police said the blast occurred during road-widening work when explosive material misfired while rock blasting. Officials rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/five-killed-in-mining-blast-in-alluri-district/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/five-killed-in-mining-blast-in-alluri-district.md)

## Useful today

### Red alert in five Keralam districts, Nilgiris on Oct 25 to 26
India | 7 sources, 7 neutral
The IMD has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in five Keralam districts over 25 and 26 October. Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad are on red alert on 25 October, while Idukki and Palakkad are on red alert on 26 October. Extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 204.4 mm in 24 hours is likely at isolated places.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/red-alert-for-5-keralam-districts-on-oct-25-26/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/red-alert-for-5-keralam-districts-on-oct-25-26.md)

### Murmu's Odisha visit postponed, PM to inaugurate RBI data centre
Governance | 6 sources, 6 neutral
President Droupadi Murmu's two-day visit to Mayurbhanj, Odisha, scheduled for October 28 and 29, has been postponed to November 4 and 5 due to a cyclonic storm threat. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha on Sunday, 25 October, to inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India's data centre in Khordha.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/president-murmus-odisha-visit-postponed-due-to-cyclone-warning/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/president-murmus-odisha-visit-postponed-due-to-cyclone-warning.md)

### Bank of Baroda SO admit card out, exam on 1 November
Governance
Bank of Baroda released the Specialist Officer admit card 2026 on 24 October on bankofbaroda.bank.in. The recruitment drive under Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/15 aims to fill 206 vacancies. The online examination is scheduled for Sunday, 1 November 2026. Candidates can download call letters from the careers section using their registration number and date of birth.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/bank-of-baroda-so-admit-card-out-exam-on-1-november/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/bank-of-baroda-so-admit-card-out-exam-on-1-november.md)

### Mobile Passport Van to serve Ladakh from October 26
Governance
The Regional Passport Office, Srinagar, will deploy a Mobile Passport Van in Ladakh to provide passport services to remote residents. Stops include Dak Banglow, Padam, Zanskar on October 26 and 27, and the Deputy Commissioner Office Complex, Diskit, Nubra on October 30. Applicants must book appointments on the Passport Seva website by selecting ‘Passport Van’.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/mobile-passport-van-to-serve-ladakh-from-october-26/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/mobile-passport-van-to-serve-ladakh-from-october-26.md)

## The closing thought

Saturday's news cycle carried a heavy institutional story: a dam protest that turned to arson, a breach of a peace agreement in Manipur, and a money laundering trial ordered against two prominent political figures. Each event tests a different pillar of the state's authority. The Election Commission faces twin pressures from a Congress demand for a halt to voter list revision and a Supreme Court PIL seeking structural reform. Watch for the court's response to the petition and how the NIA trial proceeds.

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- [25 October 2026](https://indianopinion.org/today-in-india-25-october-2026.md)
- [24 October 2026](https://indianopinion.org/today-in-india-24-october-2026.md)
- [23 October 2026](https://indianopinion.org/today-in-india-23-october-2026.md)
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- [19 October 2026](https://indianopinion.org/today-in-india-19-october-2026.md)

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