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Congress accused the Kerala government of pressuring the SIT probing Sabarimala gold loss cases to stall the investigation. K C Venugopal alleged attempts to paralyse the probe, rejecting claims over UDF leaders’ photos. KPCC chief Sunny Joseph said the SIT ignored High Court directions on gold recovery and announced protests on January 27 statewide.
The Congress criticized the BJP-led government over the transfer of Sambhal Chief Judicial Magistrate Vibhanshu Sudheer after he ordered an FIR against police over violence. Calling it arbitrary and alarming, the party said it undermines judicial independence. Congress urged the Supreme Court and Allahabad High Court to take suo-motu cognizance.
Mumbai’s mayor poll is postponed to February as BJP and Shinde Shiv Sena face registration issues. Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS bloc is ready, gaining an advantage. The delay exposes Maharashtra’s political divisions and uncertainty over alliances in the 227-member Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
The Supreme Court criticized advocate Mahesh Tiwari for challenging a criminal contempt notice from the Jharkhand High Court after a heated courtroom spat with Justice Rajesh Kumar. CJI Surya Kant said Tiwari “just wants to show kya bigaad liya mera.” The court urged apology, while the high court may consider leniency if he complies.
MNS chief Raj Thackeray stated on January 23 that any flexible stance he takes in Maharashtra’s transformed political landscape will never be for personal gain. His remarks follow five MNS corporators supporting the Shinde-led Shiv Sena in Kalyan-Dombivli. Raj emphasized loyalty to Bal Thackeray’s principles, regional identity, and the Marathi people.
US immigration officials detained four children in a Minneapolis suburb, including five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, taken with his father after returning from preschool. Masked ICE agents seized them in their driveway and transferred them to Texas. School officials condemned the arrests, while federal authorities defended actions under immigration crackdown.
PM Modi attacked the “corrupt” DMK government, saying people are ready for change, ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls. CM Stalin hit back, accusing the NDA of betrayals and delays in central funds. Modi launched the NDA campaign at Maduranthakam with AIADMK leaders, amid tight security, promising good governance and opportunities for the state.
PM Modi will start the NDA campaign with a big rally near Chennai today ahead of upcoming Tamil Nadu polls. AIADMK and BJP are rushing to unite smaller parties to challenge DMK-Congress. New alliances, internal rifts, and actor Vijay’s TVK have made the contest a high-stakes, three-cornered political fight in the state elections ahead.
India strongly protested after anti-India activists vandalized its embassy in Zagreb, urging Croatian authorities to hold perpetrators accountable. MEA emphasized that diplomatic premises are “inviolable” under the Vienna Convention. The incident occurs ahead of the EU leaders’ visit. PM Modi’s earlier Croatia visit strengthened bilateral ties.
At Davos, US President Donald Trump launched the “Board of Peace” with 37 nations to oversee Gaza ceasefire, reconstruction, and broader conflicts. Trump warned Hamas to disarm or face consequences. Serving as inaugural chairman, he hailed the board as “consequential,” claiming it complements the UN. Reactions are mixed, with some allies hesitant.
Since returning to the White House in 2025, Donald Trump has earned around $1.4 billion (₹12,800 crore) through real estate, cryptocurrency, filmmaking, and legal settlements. Major deals include Trump-branded projects in India, Oman, and Indonesia, plus a $17,000 crore crypto deal with Pakistan. Critics highlight his wealth gains amid a struggling US economy.
A lottery has reserved Mumbai’s mayoral post for the ‘General Woman’ category, sparking objections from Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena. The party walked out, citing unfair representation for OBC candidates. Meanwhile, the BJP–Shinde Sena alliance, which secured a majority in BMC elections, faces internal discussions over power-sharing.
Following a Rajasthan High Court order, state police will no longer share photos or videos of arrested individuals on social media or with the media. SOPs emphasize humane, respectful treatment, proper arrangements in custody, and avoiding public humiliation. Special care is mandated for women, minors, elderly, and vulnerable groups, ensuring privacy for arrestees.
YS Jagan, on a recent media visit to Andhra Pradesh, claimed full credit for the state’s land titling and resurvey initiative, dismissing Chandrababu Naidu’s claims about QR codes on land passbooks. He also provocatively stated Naidu, despite being his father’s contemporary, cannot compete with him politically, emphasizing his dominance.
Andhra Pradesh is examining Australia’s proposal to ban social media use for children under 16, state minister Nara Lokesh said at Davos. He cited concerns over young users’ exposure to harmful content. While India has parental controls, experts warn a full ban may face technological challenges. The move aligns with global efforts to regulate Big […]