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PM Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed during his two-hour India visit, focusing on energy security, nuclear cooperation, AI, defence and counter-terrorism. The leaders backed LNG and nuclear deals, expanded digital and defence ties, condemned terrorism, and set ambitious trade and investment targets.
Actor-turned-politician Vijay was questioned by the CBI for six hours in connection with the Karur stampede that killed over 40 people. TVK chief appeared cooperative, with no accusations filed. Investigators are examining lapses and his delayed site arrival. Vijay remains a witness in the Supreme Court-monitored inquiry, with no further summons issued.
Pakistan’s former PM Imran Khan has been denied access to his lawyers and kept in solitary confinement for over three months, PTI claims. The party described this as “cruel and inhuman” under international law. Restrictions reportedly follow Khan’s criticism of military chief Asim Munir, with the government citing national security concerns.
India has been invited to Trump’s US-led Gaza Peace Board, a high-profile body overseeing reconstruction and conflict resolution. While participation offers strategic visibility, it risks undermining India’s multilateral credentials and UN support. With Pakistan also invited, New Delhi faces a delicate balancing act between diplomacy, and global positioning.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde confirmed Mumbai will have a Mahayuti mayor, dismissing rumours of new political equations after civic poll results. The Shiv Sena-BJP alliance secured a narrow majority in BMC, with similar arrangements in Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, and Ulhasnagar. Shinde emphasized the alliance will respect the people’s mandate.
The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to display names on the “logical discrepancies” list at gram panchayat and block offices in West Bengal within three days. Voters must be called for hearings within 10 days. The court allowed legal assistance, accepted Madhyamik admit cards as proof, and ordered state support for smooth proceedings.
A viral video allegedly shows Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao, father of Ranya Rao, in intimate acts inside his official chambers during duty hours. While no coercion is reported, the footage sparked outrage over professional ethics. Rao denied the claims, calling the video morphed. The Chief Minister has been briefed, and an inquiry is expected.
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told Polish counterpart Radoslaw Sikorski that Warsaw must show zero tolerance for terrorism and avoid supporting extremist infrastructure. He criticized selective tariffs on India, especially over Russian oil imports. India highlighted Western double standards and economic necessity in its trade policies.
US stock futures fell Monday after President Trump threatened 10% tariffs on imports from eight European countries opposing US control of Greenland. S&P 500 futures dropped 0.9%, Dow 0.8%. European leaders condemned the move. Asian markets were mixed, with South Korea’s Kospi rising. Oil and gold prices climbed, while global investors monitored inflation updates.
Former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said bail before conviction is a fundamental right and national security cannot justify prolonged denial. Speaking at Jaipur Literature Festival, he cited Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam cases, stressing presumption of innocence, speedy trials, and granting bail unless risks of reoffending, evidence tampering, or absconding exist.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kick off the NDA’s Tamil Nadu election campaign with a big rally in Maduranthakam on January 23. The event may announce new alliance partners. BJP and AIADMK aim to strengthen their front against the DMK, while actor Vijay’s TVK remains neutral. Modi will tour the state actively.
The Election Commission of India said West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision flagged about 94 lakh “logical discrepancy” cases due to implausible family links in voter data. Officials cited fake voters falsely attaching themselves to genuine voters as relatives. Despite criticism over hearings, ECI said scrutiny is essential to protect genuine voters.
Telangana Jagruti chief Kavitha launched a sharp attack on TG CM Revanth Reddy over his Davos tour, terming it a mere ‘fly-and-return’ tour with no tangible outcomes. Questioning the benefits gained for Telangana over the past two years, she demanded clarity on the huge investment claims and urged the govt to release a white paper […]
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to TG Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad in the MLAs defection case, after the BJP challenged the Speaker’s clean chit to the defecting MLAs. The BJP’s plea has now been tagged with an already pending matter before the court. After preliminary hearing, the court adjourned the case and scheduled […]
The Telangana High Court adjourned the hearing on the Kaleshwaram report to Feb 25, after petitions from former CM KCR, Harish Rao, Smita Sabharwal, and SK Joshi. During the proceedings, the petitioners submitted a reply to the govt’s counter arguments. The court directed the govt to refrain from taking any action related to the report […]