Ladakh faced unrest after a September 24 protest. Four people died during security forces’ response. Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike. He sought Sixth Schedule status and statehood. Residents demand a judicial inquiry into the deaths. Local leaders continue their call for self-governance. The region seeks resolution for its demands.

India on Thursday condemned the deadly terror attack on a synagogue in Britain’s Manchester, and said it is yet another grim reminder of the challenge the world is facing from the “evil forces of terrorism”.

Bareilly suspended internet services, including mobile data and broadband, from October 2 to October 4, fearing unrest during Friday prayers. This precaution follows last week’s clashes over an ‘I Love Muhammad’ procession, which led to over 80 arrests, including prominent cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan. Security remains heavily deployed across the division.