Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Noon News Guide: Earthquake, Detentions, Markets and More
This noon news guide collects stories from India and around the world.
A strong earthquake struck near Panama, and officials warned people about possible dangers.
A drone attack hit a tanker near Sharjah, but all 22 Indian sailors aboard were reported safe.
Three people were reportedly detained at Delhi airport before a planned protest, though the details have not been independently confirmed.
Mumbai train services were expected to be affected by scheduled track blocks.
India’s foreign exchange reserves fell for a fourth week in a row.
The guide also included stories about mental health, cricket, religious observances and a film’s earnings.
It also highlighted Devasish Sharma’s support for cancer patients visiting Mumbai.
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Panama, prompting evacuations and tsunami warnings across nine countries; the US Embassy warned of damaging aftershocks.
All 22 Indian crew members aboard the Panama-flagged tanker MT GEM NO. 2 were reported safe after a drone attack at Sharjah Anchorage on October 9.
Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were reportedly detained aboard a flight at Delhi’s IGI Airport before a planned protest; the circumstances were not independently verified.
Mumbai’s Central and Harbour train lines were scheduled for service blocks, while India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $12.95 billion to $734.6 billion.
Other headlines covered World Mental Health Day, Devasish Sharma’s cancer-care work, a West Indies cricket win, Pitru Paksha observances and Drishyam’s box-office earnings.
- Who
- The roundup covers people and institutions involved in the listed stories, including Indian seafarers, Abhijeet Dipke, Sarbananda Sonowal, and railway authorities.
- What
- A daily digest of reported headlines spanning an earthquake, a tanker attack, detentions, rail disruptions, reserves, sport, culture and other topics.
- When
- The guide is dated October 10, 2026; the tanker attack was reported to have occurred October 9.
- Where
- The stories concern Panama, Sharjah Anchorage, Delhi, Mumbai and other locations.
- Why
- To provide readers with a brief overview of the day's major developments.
- Earthquake
- Magnitude 7.7, off Panama; tsunami threats were reported across nine countries.
- Tanker incident
- MT GEM NO. 2 was attacked by a drone at Sharjah Anchorage on October 9; all 22 Indian seafarers were reported safe.
- Reported detentions
- Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were reportedly detained at IGI Airport ahead of a planned protest; details remain independently unverified.
- Mumbai rail blocks
- Central Railway slow lines between Matunga and Mulund were scheduled to be restricted from 11:05 a.m. to 3:55 p.m.; Harbour services between CSMT and Chunabhatti/Bandra from 11:40 a.m. to 4:40 p.m.
- Foreign exchange reserves
- India's reserves declined by $12.95 billion to $734.6 billion in the week ended October 2.
- Drishyam box office
- The film's reported worldwide gross reached ₹407 crore, including ₹95 crore overseas.
- World Mental Health Day
- Observed on October 10 to raise awareness, challenge stigma and encourage people to seek support.