HT Morning News Brief October 15: Security huddle for Dipke's ‘Tiranga’ march call, Koffee With Karan's last season kickstarts

Good morning, here are five key stories to start your day:

Ankita Bhandari's parents were detained by police early Thursday during a protest at India Gate in Delhi. Her mother threatened a hunger strike. Later that day, Lok Sabha Deputy Leader Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi joined the sit-in protest near India Gate on behalf of the parents.

The Delhi Police will hold an emergency meeting to plan security and traffic arrangements for Friday. Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke called on patriotic supporters to hoist the national flag at Central Park in Connaught Place. High-level discussions will cover strategies for managing crowd control and ensuring public safety.

Yemen's Houthi rebels are reportedly seeking to build missiles using Chinese components. This move could escalate regional security concerns as tensions persist between Saudi Arabia and Israel. The Houthis remain a key player in the broader Middle East conflict.

Koffee with Karan's ninth and final season premiered with Salman Khan as the first guest. During the show, the actor stated that a biopic about his life will never be made. He added that stories about his personal life will accompany him to the grave.

The Ranji Trophy's first round continues with intense competition. On Day 4 of the tournament, teams are battling it out in matches like Delhi vs Bengal and Karnataka vs Andhra. The latest scores, scorecards, and updates from these key fixtures will be available throughout the day for fans to track the progress of their favorite teams.