India news Live Updates, 12 October 2026: Delhi-NCR wakes up to heavy rain and thunderstorms

The national capital woke up to heavy rain and thunderstorms on Monday morning, bringing a swift change in weather conditions across the National Capital Region. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), maximum temperatures are expected to hover between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius on October 13, before rising slightly to 33–35 degrees Celsius on October 14, with minimum temperatures remaining steady between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius over the next few days.

If you are just joining us, this is The Indian Express Realtime breaking news blog – where we bring you the latest news updates of the day in real time. Scan the top headlines of the day here, or keep scrolling to see the latest updates stream in. CJI turns down Congress’s meeting request; Opposition march to Supreme Court today Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has declined a request by Opposition leaders for a meeting today, citing sub-judice proceedings and constitutional separation of powers.

Undeterred, Congress and INDIA bloc leaders are proceeding with their planned march to the Supreme Court today, even as six key Delhi Metro stations — including Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, and Patel Chowk — remain closed for entry and exit till 4 pm on security grounds. Kerala Assembly to move resolution today seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar The Kerala Legislative Assembly is set to move a statutory resolution today seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over controversial electoral roll revisions.

With both the ruling CPI(M)-led LDF and the Opposition Congress-led UDF backing the motion, the resolution is expected to pass with overwhelming support in the House. MPSC paper leaks: Chairman sent on compulsory leave, Tukaram Mundhe to head probe In a major shakeup over the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) paper leak row, the commission's chairman has been sent on compulsory leave, while senior IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe has been appointed to head a high-level inquiry into the examination irregularities.

Super Micro contractor pleads guilty in AI server diversion scheme to China A contractor for Super Micro Computer has pleaded guilty in US federal court for participating in an illicit scheme to divert advanced AI servers powered by high-end Nvidia chips directly to Chinese entities in violation of export controls.