Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge chaired a crucial meeting with party leaders from Tamil Nadu to discuss election strategy. Senior leaders including Rahul Gandhi attended the session at Delhi headquarters.
The Bihar State Disaster Management Authority organized a mock drill at Patna Collectorate to train personnel on minimizing casualties and damage during earthquakes.
AIADMK pledges Rs 2,000 monthly assistance to all families and women-first policies in its manifesto for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
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.
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.
Journalists and editors in Bangladesh urge authorities to ensure their safety following attacks on Daily Star and Prothom Alo offices in Dhaka, raising press freedom concerns ahead of elections.
A massive fire broke out in a plastic warehouse in Patna's Karmalichak area early Saturday. Over 12 fire tenders and a hydraulic ladder vehicle rushed to the scene. No injuries were reported.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis gives a sharp response to Uddhav Thackeray's mayoral claim, questioning the meaning of 'Deva' in political context.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi identifies infiltration as a major issue in West Bengal. Meanwhile, families express relief as several Indian nationals safely return from Iran.
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.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping orders Communist Party inspectors to enforce policies more forcefully after record disciplinary actions in 2025, targeting corruption and bureaucratic inertia.
India is actively engaging with Iran to secure consular access and expedite the release of 16 Indian crew members detained on a merchant vessel since December 2025.
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.