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Murshidabad, West Bengal, saw renewed unrest as protesters blocked NH-12 and disrupted trains following assaults on migrant workers. Violence earlier left 12 injured, including journalists. Police deployed heavily to restore order. The BJP blamed Mamata Banerjee for encouraging unrest, while the TMC accused the opposition of targeting Bengali-speaking migrants.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called US President Donald Trump a “criminal” for causing casualties, damages, and unrest in Iran. He accused Washington of backing protests and vowed punishment for instigators while avoiding war. Rights groups report over 3,000 deaths in nationwide demonstrations, the deadliest unrest since 1979.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray accused BJP of winning Mumbai’s BMC elections through “betrayal” but said his party will install its mayor “if God is willing.” BJP won 89 seats, Mahayuti alliance 118, while Sena (UBT) secured 65. Thackeray stressed the battle for Mumbai isn’t over.
Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar canceled his Davos visit to focus on political and official duties. He is in Delhi attending meetings with senior Congress leaders for Assam Assembly election preparations. Shivakumar also leads the party’s MNREGA protest, ahead of a special Karnataka Assembly session starting Jan 22, discussing strategy and organisation.
Tamil Nadu prepares for 2026 Assembly elections. AIADMK, led by EPS, announced welfare schemes including Rs 2,000 to women, free bus travel for men, housing under Amma Illam, 150-day MGNREGA, and two-wheeler subsidies for women. Vijay’s TVK formed a state campaign committee. Congress plans strategy talks in Delhi, while DMK relies on 2024 momentum.
Kerala court denied bail to expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in his third sexual assault case, filed on January 8. Arrested on January 11, he was sent to 14-day judicial custody. The case involves allegations of rape, intimidation, and forcing an abortion. Multiple non-bailable offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, IPC, and IT Act have […]
Former Telangana MLA Jaggareddy announced he would never contest again from Sangareddy, recalling his defeat in the 2023 TG polls despite Rahul Gandhi campaigning for him. He said the experience left him feeling humiliated, as if summoned and insulted. Jaggareddy declared he would stay away from campaigning even if his wife Nirmala entered the fray […]
Congress slammed the Modi government after US and Pakistani troops concluded the joint training exercise ‘Inspired Gambit 2026’ at Pakistan’s National Counter-Terrorism Centre. Jairam Ramesh called it “another blow” to India’s diplomatic image. The exercise focused on infantry tactics and counterterrorism.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy departed for a Mahabubnagar district tour today. He will lay the foundation stone for the III-T campus at Chittaboinapalli, proposed at a cost of ₹200 crore. The project aims to boost higher technical education. After the ceremony, the CM is scheduled to interact with local students and review initiatives during his […]
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi said he is not averse to joining politics in the future after moving from Karachi to Islamabad. However, he clarified he has no immediate plans. Afridi said he wants to contribute meaningfully to Pakistan’s progress and believes stability comes from governments completing their constitutional terms.
India quietly imposed a 30% tariff on US pulses in late 2025, a move seen as retaliation for Trump’s 50% duties. The decision, now flagged by US senators, risks complicating stalled trade talks, highlighting India’s firm red lines on agriculture, farmers’ interests, and market access despite US pressure.
Telangana has finalized reservations for corporation mayors and municipal chairpersons across the state. Kothagudem Corporation is allotted to ST (OC), NZB to Female (OC), Ramagundam to SC (General), MBNR to BC (Female), Mancherial to BC (General), and Karimnagar to BC (General). Out of 121 municipalities, 5 are reserved for ST, 17 for SC, and 38 […]
The spectacular drone show at Gachibowli Stadium will conclude today with thrilling finals. Drone racing heats will take place until the afternoon, followed by marathon drone race finals from 5 to 6:30 pm. Drone soccer finals and an RC plane air show are scheduled from 7 to 8 pm. TG Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao […]
Nitin Nabeen has steadily risen through the ranks of the BJP, building a reputation for organizational acumen and grassroots connect. Beginning his political journey at the local level, he has held key party positions at district and state levels, spearheading campaigns and strengthening party networks. Nabeen is poised to take over new national president.
Tomato prices in Andhra Pradesh’s Punganur market are gradually declining as yields increase in export areas. Today, 19.35 metric tons of tomatoes arrived at the market yard. Quality tomatoes sold at ₹200 per 10 kg, while the second variety fetched ₹167 and the third variety ₹134. Farmers are also concerned that falling prices may impact […]