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JD(U) spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of "abusing" the Eleciton Commission (EC) and said it would not be enough to win the elections. He said the party responsible for India's independance was shrinking and admonished Gandhi for failing his party to secure more than 100 seats in the Parliament. He claimed the Congress was facing difficulties and alleged discord within the party.

The consensus reached between China and the European Union (EU) on hybrid and electric vehicle trade has helped prevent an escalation of trade frictions, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce said on Monday.

Opposition leaders organized a protest march towards the Supreme Court to file a petition regarding alleged electoral fraud. The march, named "March for Democracy", was led by prominent figures like Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge. Participants included supporters and activists who joined the protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Police stopped the march at barricades on Bhagwan Dass Road in Delhi.

Columbus Day 2026: Monday marks Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day across the United States. Major financial institutions, including Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Citibank, keep their physical branch locations closed. The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq remain open for regular trading sessions, running from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Trade and transport bodies have opposed Delhi Police’s decision to designate Ramlila Maidan as a protest venue, warning that demonstrations there could disrupt some of Old Delhi’s busiest wholesale markets and the movement of goods. They have urged authorities to shift protests to locations farther from commercial hubs, citing risks of traffic restrictions, delayed deliveries and higher transport costs.

Trade and transport bodies have opposed Delhi Police’s decision to designate Ramlila Maidan as a protest venue, warning that demonstrations there could disrupt some of Old Delhi’s busiest wholesale markets and the movement of goods. They have urged authorities to shift protests to locations farther from commercial hubs, citing risks of traffic restrictions, delayed deliveries and higher transport costs.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Bob Dadae, governor-general of Papua New Guinea, on Monday exchanged congratulations on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Documentary film screening draws international audiences

Global bond yields show mixed trading on Monday. US Treasury yields flipped up and down in the bond market following their own sharp moves earlier last week.