Opposition parties in Assam file a police complaint against BJP leader Dilip Saikia, accusing him of orchestrating large-scale voter deletion. BJP dismisses it as a smear campaign. Details inside.
France postpones G7 summit dates to prevent a clash with a major UFC event at the White House on June 14, part of US 250th-anniversary celebrations. Details inside.
Former UK Home Secretary Priti Patel demands UK government use diplomatic influence to stop violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. Read about her urgent letter and calls for action.
Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry head to polls in 2026. These crucial state elections will test incumbents, reshape oppositions, and signal national political trends. Read the full analysis.
The I-PAC office in Kolkata's Sector V returns to normal work with full attendance a day after an ED search operation. CM Mamata Banerjee's intervention helped restore operations. Read the full story.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju announces the two-phase Budget Session 2026 dates. Parliament to meet from January 28 to April 2, with Budget on Feb 1. Details inside.
India's Supreme Court highlights legitimate concerns of evidence tampering and witness influencing in POCSO cases, stressing victim safety and trial purity. Read the full analysis.
US forces seized the Russian-flagged vessel Marinera in the North Atlantic, citing sanctions. Russia condemns the act as 'piracy', igniting a major maritime law debate. Read the full analysis.
A 72-year-old man was mauled to death by a pack of stray dogs in Delhi's Dwarka. The incident highlights the city's growing stray dog menace and civic failure.
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation's surveillance team seized Rs 16.16 lakh unaccounted cash from a Mercedes near APMC market during election code. Read the full details of the seizure and investigation.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju announces the 2026 Parliament Budget Session dates. Get all details on the schedule approved by President Droupadi Murmu.
Madras High Court warns officials of contempt charges for non-compliance in Thiruparankundram Deepam case. Next hearing on February 2, 2026. Read the full details.
Dehradun district administration and MDDA razed an illegally built structure near Clock Tower. Officials say no religious artefacts were found. Read about the anti-encroachment drive.
India disputes US Commerce Secretary's claim that PM Modi's call to Trump delayed trade pact. Get the latest on the diplomatic row and related political protests.
Podanur police in Coimbatore arrested three men for supplying ganja and painkillers to local youth. Seized 5 kg cannabis, 200 tablets, and syringes. Read the full details.
In the January 9, 2026 episode of Aaj Ki Baat, Rajat Sharma dissects the crucial India-US trade deal, Iran protests, and Mamata Banerjee's confrontation with the ED. Watch the full analysis for the latest political and diplomatic updates.
Kerala's ruling Left Front clarifies its stance after a CPI(M) leader's comments on Jamaat-e-Islami spark internal dissent. Read the full story on the political rift.
India urges Bangladesh to act decisively against a disturbing pattern of extremist violence targeting minorities. MEA warns ignoring attacks fuels insecurity. Read the full story.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann reshuffles cabinet for 9th time, hands crucial Local Bodies portfolio to Sanjeev Arora ahead of Feb municipal polls. Arora now holds 4 key departments.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami recommends CBI inquiry into the 2022 Ankita Bhandari murder case after meeting her parents. Get the latest updates on the case and the renewed calls for justice.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announces a CBI probe into the Ankita Bhandari murder case, following a request from her parents. Get the latest updates on this high-profile investigation.
President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to Union Budget 2026. Parliament's Budget Session to commence on January 28 and conclude on April 2. Get all key details here.
A 76-year-old man was found dead in his Andoli village home in Hathras. Police suspect murder and have registered an FIR. The body was sent for postmortem. Read for details.
The Enforcement Directorate files a money laundering case in the Sabarimala gold loss scandal, adding a new layer to the ongoing SIT probe supervised by the Kerala High Court. Read the latest developments.
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has sent back the SC sub-classification bill to the state government, requesting further details. The move delays a key internal reservation policy.
Opposition parties in Assam accuse the BJP of conspiring to exclude names from voter lists. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma strongly rejects the allegations. Details inside.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court disposed of nearly 90 cases in 2025's first quarter despite a significant shortage of judges. Read about the court's efficiency and ongoing challenges.
Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar has approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking regular bail in a corruption case. The CBI opposes, citing witness threats. Details inside.
India strongly rejects China's infrastructure development in the Shaksgam Valley via CPEC, terming it illegal. MEA asserts the region is part of Indian territory. Read the full diplomatic response.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's dramatic intervention during ED raids has reignited her 'street fighter' image. While TMC sees a rallying point for polls, BJP and CPM accuse her of impropriety. Full analysis.