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The Calcutta High Court dismissed TMC’s petition claiming the ED seized party files during I-PAC raids. The ED denied taking any data, saying West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee removed it herself. The court adjourned the ED’s petition, which will be heard by the Supreme Court on Thursday. Raids were unrelated to TMC.
AP CM Chandrababu will visit Penugonda in West Godavari district on January 20 to offer silk clothes to Goddess Vasavi Kanyakaparameshwari. The offering will involve presenting silk robes sanctioned by the state govt at a cost of ₹20,000. The gesture reflects devotion and the govt’s support for religious and cultural traditions in the region.
The sacred Makara Jyoti Darshan is set to take place today at Sabarimala, Kerala, at Ponnambalamedu, attracting lakhs of devotees from across India and abroad. Pilgrims gather to witness the divine light, a beloved symbol of Lord Ayyappa, while the Sabari Hills echo with chants and prayers. The event marks a spiritually key moment in […]
TG CM Revanth Reddy will embark on an extensive statewide tour from Jan 16 to Feb 1. On Jan 18, he is scheduled to visit Khammam district alongside Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka and Ministers Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and Tummala Nageswara Rao. Reports suggest he may also attend a CPI public meeting the same day, highlighting […]
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah requested a meeting with LoP Rahul Gandhi amid confusion over a rumored leadership change. He emphasized his intention to expand the cabinet and affirmed his confidence in completing his term. Mallikarjun Kharge and Shivakumar dismissed reports of discord, calling them media speculation and reinforcing collective decision-making.
Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus warned that a surge of disinformation could affect the critical February 12 elections. The Nobel laureate, 85, urged the United Nations human rights team to intervene and counter misleading information. These elections are the first since the 2024 uprising that toppled the previous government, his office said.
Veteran Congress leader Digvijaya Singh said he will not seek a third Rajya Sabha term. The move followed a letter from MP Congress SC chief Pradeep Ahirwar seeking representation for the Scheduled Caste community. Ahirwar said this would promote social balance, constitutional values, and political participation and statewide representation.
A delegation from the Communist Party of China, led by Vice-Minister Sun Haiyan, met RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale in New Delhi. The discussion lasted about an hour at Keshav Kunj, the RSS headquarters. Both sides exchanged views during the meeting, highlighting ongoing diplomatic and organizational engagement between the two groups.
India protests China’s road construction in Shaksgam Valley, Jammu & Kashmir, a 5,000 sq km region ceded by Pakistan in 1963 but legally part of India. Strategically near Siachen Glacier and Karakoram Pass, the valley enables China to pressure India from the north, raising two-front security concerns. India demands protection of its territorial interests.
Iran plans to execute 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, arrested during anti-Khamenei protests in Karaj, amid a crackdown that has reportedly killed at least 648 people and arrested around 10,000. Human rights groups condemn the move, citing denial of legal access. Supreme Leader Khamenei claims pro-government rallies show foreign-backed protests have failed.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the Centre over the censor block on Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, calling it an attack on Tamil culture. In a post on X, he said the government cannot silence Tamil voices. Meanwhile, the CBFC has approached the Supreme Court, urging it not to pass any order without hearing the certification […]
Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said DGMO talks with Pakistan flagged drone intrusions in Jammu and Kashmir. He warned of firm action, citing controlled western and northern fronts, declining local terrorism, and active terror camps across borders. He highlighted Operation Sindoor, jointness, preparedness, and regional revival marked by tourism and Amarnath Yatra.
The Telangana BJP has strongly opposed CM Revanth Reddy’s proposal to debit motorists’ bank accounts upon issuing traffic challans. While the BJP party supports enforcing traffic rules, state BJP chief Ram Chander argued that linking the RTA with bank accounts threatens citizens’ financial privacy. The move has also sparked concerns over potential misuse.
National trade unions, led by the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), have announced a countrywide strike on Feb 12 in protest against the 4 labour codes. Union leaders argue that these laws undermine workers’ rights, including job security, wages, and the freedom. They are demanding the immediate repeal of the labour codes to protect […]
Australia has tightened its student visa norms, bringing Indian applicants under greater scrutiny. The simplified visa framework shifted India from Evidence Level 2 to Evidence Level 3 on Jan 8, 2026. As a result, applications may face deeper assessment, stricter background checks, and possible requests for more documents, making the process more detailed