Shinde Shifts Sena Corporators to Hotel Post BMC Polls

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde relocates newly elected Shiv Sena corporators to a Bandra hotel amid defection fears after BMC results. Uddhav Thackeray remains defiant despite losing control of Mumbai's civic body.

Mamata Inaugurates Jalpaiguri Court, Appeals to CJI

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the permanent Calcutta High Court circuit bench in Jalpaiguri. She called on CJI Surya Kant to safeguard citizens from wrongful targeting by agencies.

Delhi Raises Ration Card Income Cap to Rs 1.2 Lakh

The Delhi government has raised the annual income threshold for ration card applications to Rs 1.2 lakh, addressing a backlog of over 3.89 lakh pending applications and benefiting more than 11.65 lakh people awaiting food security.

Bangladesh Worker Killed Stopping Fuel Theft, Police Investigate

A Hindu fuel station worker in Bangladesh died after a vehicle ran him over when he tried to prevent fuel theft. Police have arrested the vehicle owner, a former BNP official, as violence against minorities raises concerns ahead of elections.

UPSC Key: India-Japan AI, POCSO Review, Startup India

Key UPSC topics for January 17, 2026, cover the India-Japan strategic dialogue, Supreme Court's POCSO Act suggestions, and Startup India's 10-year achievements. Essential for Prelims and Mains preparation.

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