Nidal Hasan execution livestream: Which Republicans are urging the Pentagon to reconsider?

Economic Times - Oct 11, 2026

North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis described the proposal as “beyond disgusting.” He said he supported the death penalty for Hasan but strongly opposed a public execution. Utah Senator John Curtis also raised concerns and called on Hegseth to reconsider the plan.

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Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi to meet CJI on voter roll revision, ECI functioning
Oct 11, 2026
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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi will meet Chief Justice Surya Kant regarding electoral roll concerns. They intend to highlight issues related to the Special Intensive Revision and Election Commission's functioning. Kharge has accused the government of creating an 'undeclared Emergency' to suppress dissent and manipulate electoral processes. The Congress party continues to challenge the revision of voter lists and alleged vote theft.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park: Where is it and what happened there? Inside the reserve housing endangered Amur tigers, with just 500 left in the wild
Oct 11, 2026
Yorkshire Wildlife Park: Where is it and what happened there? Inside the reserve housing endangered Amur tigers, with just 500 left in the wild

Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster is under investigation after a man died following a tiger attack. A man was mauled to death by a tiger after entering its enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in England. Here's where the park is located, what to know about its Land of the Tigers reserve and the endangered Amur tigers, with around 500 left in the wild.

Saffron-clad groups roam Delhi streets, assault protesters; Hindu Raksha Dal chief claims responsibility
Oct 11, 2026
Saffron-clad groups roam Delhi streets, assault protesters; Hindu Raksha Dal chief claims responsibility

On Saturday, protests in New Delhi against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar led to violence from pro-Modi groups. Arrests of several men were made for assaulting students and women during the demonstrations. Videos showed these groups threatening demonstrators while expressing their support for the police and government. The leader of a right-wing group took responsibility for the violence and made provocative statements online.

Saffron-clad groups roam Delhi streets, assault protesters; Hindu Raksha Dal chief claims responsibility
Oct 11, 2026
Saffron-clad groups roam Delhi streets, assault protesters; Hindu Raksha Dal chief claims responsibility

On Saturday, protests in New Delhi against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar led to violence from pro-Modi groups. Arrests of several men were made for assaulting students and women during the demonstrations. Videos showed these groups threatening demonstrators while expressing their support for the police and government. The leader of a right-wing group took responsibility for the violence and made provocative statements online.

109 migrants, including 15 children dead after boat from Djibouti to Yemen capsizes, UN agency says
Oct 11, 2026
109 migrants, including 15 children dead after boat from Djibouti to Yemen capsizes, UN agency says

At least 109 migrants, including 15 children, have died and more than 116 remain missing after a boat carrying around 350 people capsized off Djibouti while travelling to Yemen, according to the International Organization for Migration. The boat overturned near Guhere during the night of October 8-9. More than 80 people survived, all of them Ethiopian nationals.

Protest disruption hits festive shopping as Delhi markets shut, footfall thins
Oct 11, 2026
Protest disruption hits festive shopping as Delhi markets shut, footfall thins

Festive-season shopping in the national capital suffered significantly due to widespread market closures and protests. Many key shopping areas, including Connaught Place and Sadar Bazaar, experienced reduced foot traffic. Most traders faced losses on an important shopping day as customers stayed away from the markets. Shops in Chandni Chowk opened partially but saw very few buyers throughout the day.

Protest disruption hits festive shopping as Delhi markets shut, footfall thins
Oct 11, 2026
Protest disruption hits festive shopping as Delhi markets shut, footfall thins

Festive-season shopping in the national capital suffered significantly due to widespread market closures and protests. Many key shopping areas, including Connaught Place and Sadar Bazaar, experienced reduced foot traffic. Most traders faced losses on an important shopping day as customers stayed away from the markets. Shops in Chandni Chowk opened partially but saw very few buyers throughout the day.

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on Monday
Oct 11, 2026
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on Monday

Sensex and Nifty snapped their eight-week losing streak on Friday, surging over 1% as IT stocks rallied and crude prices eased. The rebound added more than Rs 4 lakh crore to BSE-listed companies’ market capitalisation, while positive market breadth favoured bulls.

Delhi police issues notices to Cockroach Janta Party leaders
Oct 11, 2026
Delhi police issues notices to Cockroach Janta Party leaders

The Delhi Police, upon directions from the Delhi High Court, issued notices to leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in connection to an old case wherein they were accused of morphing a woman's photographs into objectionable images and were circulated online. The court had earlier issued notices to the party members on the woman's plea and directed the police to issue notices to the party leaders.

Chinese diplomats, a Bengali play and the Naxalbari mystery: New book revisits questions over Beijing's role
Oct 11, 2026
Chinese diplomats, a Bengali play and the Naxalbari mystery: New book revisits questions over Beijing's role

Chinese diplomats attended a politically charged play in Calcutta shortly before the Naxalbari uprising in 1967. The uprising led to questions regarding China's involvement in India's Maoist movement. Indian officials expressed concerns over Chinese diplomatic activities and their potential influence on unrest. The book 'Rebel Bastar' examines the deeper history of resistance in Bastar beyond the Maoist insurgency.

Chinese diplomats, a Bengali play and the Naxalbari mystery: New book revisits questions over Beijing's role
Oct 11, 2026
Chinese diplomats, a Bengali play and the Naxalbari mystery: New book revisits questions over Beijing's role

Chinese diplomats attended a politically charged play in Calcutta shortly before the Naxalbari uprising in 1967. The uprising led to questions regarding China's involvement in India's Maoist movement. Indian officials expressed concerns over Chinese diplomatic activities and their potential influence on unrest. The book 'Rebel Bastar' examines the deeper history of resistance in Bastar beyond the Maoist insurgency.

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