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.
Right-wing activist Puneeth Kerehalli was arrested for trespassing and threatening migrant workers in Bengaluru. He secured bail and released a new warning video.
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A viral video from Maharashtra's Pinguli village shows Gopal Sawant sharing his CRPF selection news with his mother at her roadside vegetable stall, highlighting family sacrifice and resilience.
Pune rural police arrested a 20-year-old for selling 'Banta Goli' cannabis balls. Over 200 kg of the contraband was seized in a raid on his house and shop.
Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA Phool Singh Baraiya faces backlash for linking rape of SC, ST, OBC women to religious texts, drawing condemnation from BJP and his own party.
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Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru faced a security scare after the Airport Authority of India received a threatening email. Authorities immediately activated protocols.
Fresh violence erupts in Beldanga, Murshidabad, as hundreds block railway crossing, disrupting train services. TMC blames BJP and Humayun Kabir for the unrest.
Shiv Sena shifts its Mumbai corporators to a five-star hotel as negotiations with BJP intensify for BMC government formation. BJP leads with 89 seats but needs Sena's 29 for majority.
The Enforcement Directorate's chargesheet alleges Al Falah University hired doctors connected to the Red Fort attack without police verification, seeking prosecution for illicit fund generation from student fees.
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi expresses gratitude to Maharashtra voters for electing 125 party corporators. He suggests defeated parties should introspect while dismissing BJP 'B team' allegations.
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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.
A new analysis explores the role of fear and loyalty in the election of India's first woman prime minister, revealing complex political dynamics.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Malda, West Bengal, calling infiltration the state's biggest challenge and accusing TMC of using infiltrators as vote bank.
A 28-year-old man was discovered dead in a paddy field near the Bangladesh border in Cachar district. Police suspect foul play and have arrested one person while another remains absconding.
Nineteen bills remain pending in the Rajya Sabha, with the oldest dating back to 1992, highlighting legislative delays and parliamentary backlog in India.
The National Investigation Agency has charged five individuals for promoting the ideologies of a banned terrorist organization through online platforms.
A total of 19 bills remain pending in the Rajya Sabha, with the oldest dating back to 1992. This backlog highlights legislative delays in India's upper house.
A Congress MLA in Madhya Pradesh faces backlash for linking women's beauty to rape incidents. The BJP demands Rahul Gandhi sack him over the controversial statement.
China's plan to build a massive embassy complex in London has ignited security concerns and a political storm, raising alarms over potential surveillance and diplomatic tensions.
The Congress party has strongly criticized the Modi government for shutting down a medical college in Jammu and Kashmir, claiming it represents a dangerous communalisation of education in the region.
Counting begins for Maharashtra civic elections with BJP-Shiv Sena alliance aiming for dominance. Results expected to reshape control of India's richest civic body, the BMC.
Lokayukta police arrested senior Bengaluru Excise officers for demanding ₹80 lakh bribe to clear bar and microbrewery licenses. Officials were caught accepting ₹25 lakh as first installment.
The Indian Embassy in Iran is actively pursuing consular access for Indian crew members detained there, confirming the situation and working with local authorities.
Counting begins for Maharashtra civic elections including BMC. BJP-Shiv Sena alliance aims for control of India's richest civic body as new faces emerge.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray says battle has just begun, accuses BJP of betrayal in BMC polls. He remains hopeful for Sena mayor in Mumbai if God wills.
Counting begins for Maharashtra civic elections including BMC. BJP-Shiv Sena alliance aims for victory while opposition hopes for comeback in key urban bodies.