Sitharaman's Ninth Budget on Feb 1: A Historic Sunday Presentation
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present her ninth consecutive Budget on February 1, 2026, marking several historic firsts and breaking her own records.
Category : Politics
20th Arrest in Delhi's Rs 13,000 Crore Drug Seizure Case
Delhi Police arrests a 30-year-old carrier from Sikkim in connection with the massive drug haul involving cocaine and Thai marijuana smuggled via Dubai.
Satheesan: CPI(M) Using Divisive RSS-Style Politics
Congress leader V D Satheesan warns that CPI(M)'s divisive political tactics mirror RSS strategies, threatening Kerala's core values and stability.
Nepal Sports Minister Resigns to Contest Elections
Nepal's Youth and Sports Minister Bablu Gupta has resigned from his post to contest upcoming elections as a candidate for the Rastriya Swatantra Party.
Bangladesh: Most 2025 Minority Incidents Non-Communal
Bangladesh authorities state that the majority of incidents involving minorities in 2025 were not communal in nature, addressing concerns over religious and ethnic tensions.
Jaishankar: India unfairly targeted on Ukraine war stance
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told Poland's Foreign Minister that India faces selective criticism over its position on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, calling it unfair and unjustified.
Noida Engineer Drowns in Pit: Asphyxiation, Cardiac Failure
The post-mortem report of software engineer Yuvraj Mehta, who drowned after his SUV fell into a water-filled pit in Greater Noida, confirms death due to asphyxiation and cardiac failure. He struggled for 90 minutes before rescue teams recovered his body.
Paratrooper Dies in Kishtwar Encounter, Search Operation Continues
A paratrooper succumbed to injuries sustained during an encounter in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir. Security forces continue search operations on the second day.
Congress Alleges BJP Voter Fraud in Rajasthan Electoral Rolls
Congress claims BJP conspiring to remove voters from Rajasthan electoral rolls. Election Commission extends deadline for objections to January 19 for five states including Rajasthan.
Calcutta HC Allows IVF Despite Husband's Age Limit
Calcutta High Court permits a couple to pursue IVF treatment, ruling that the wife's age qualifies them under ART law, even though the husband exceeds the prescribed limit.
Bhopal Today: Civic, Traffic, Weather & Political Updates
Get the latest from Bhopal with comprehensive coverage of civic developments, traffic and metro alerts, weather conditions, and key political news. Stay informed about all major updates affecting the city.
SC Dismisses PIL on Judicial Reforms as Publicity Litigation
The Supreme Court of India has rejected a PIL seeking judicial reforms, labeling it as publicity interest litigation and emphasizing the need for genuine public interest cases.
Karnataka Shifts to Ballot Papers for Bengaluru Civic Polls
The Karnataka State Election Commission announced a major shift from EVMs to traditional ballot papers for the upcoming Bengaluru municipal corporation elections.
Coimbatore Today: Key Civic, Traffic & Political Updates
Stay informed with the latest from Coimbatore. Get civic updates, traffic and metro alerts, weather conditions, and key political developments for January 19, 2026.
Jaishankar Urges Poland to Reject Terror Support
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Poland to show zero tolerance for terrorism and avoid fueling terrorist infrastructure near India during bilateral talks in New Delhi.
Noida Today: Civic, Traffic, Weather & Political Updates
Get the latest headlines from Noida covering civic developments, traffic alerts, metro updates, weather conditions and important political news for January 19, 2026.
Delhi HC Rejects Sengar's Plea in Custodial Death Case
Delhi High Court dismisses former BJP leader Kuldeep Sengar's plea seeking suspension of his sentence in the custodial death case of the Unnao rape victim's father. The Supreme Court has stayed his bail in the rape case.
Lokpal Asks Delhi HC for More Time in Cash-for-Query Case
The Lokpal has approached the Delhi High Court seeking additional time to consider the issue of sanction in the cash-for-query case. The court has listed the application for hearing on January 23.
Trump: No Nobel Prize, No Peace Obligations to Norway
Former US President Donald Trump writes to Norway's PM, stating he no longer feels bound to pursue peace after not receiving the Nobel Prize. Norway reacts strongly to Trump's tariff threats over Greenland.
UAE President in India for Strategic Talks Amid Regional Tensions
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visits India to strengthen comprehensive strategic partnership, focusing on trade, defense, and energy cooperation amid Middle East volatility.
Ambala Schools Get Bomb Threats, Police on Alert
Multiple schools in Ambala received bomb threats via anonymous emails on Monday, leading to police inspections and heightened security measures across educational institutions.
HC Rejects Kuldeep Sengar's Plea in Unnao Custodial Death Case
The Allahabad High Court has refused to suspend the sentence of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar in the custodial death case of the Unnao rape victim's father. The court upheld the earlier conviction.
ED Summons YSRCP MP in Andhra Liquor Scam Probe
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned YSRCP MP PV Midhun Reddy for questioning in the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam investigation case. The probe focuses on alleged irregularities in the state's liquor policy.
Gurgaon Today: Key Civic, Traffic, Weather & Political Updates
Stay informed with the latest from Gurgaon. Get updates on civic matters, traffic and metro alerts, weather conditions, and key political developments happening today.
Delhi HC Denies Bail to Ex-BJP MLA Sengar in Custodial Death Case
The Delhi High Court rejected former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar's bail plea in the custodial death case of the Unnao rape survivor's father. Justice Ravinder Dudeja delivered the order on Monday.
Sikkim Man Held in Rs 13,000 Crore Drug Case
Delhi Police Special Cell arrests Tilak Prasad Sharma from Sikkim in connection with massive drug trafficking network. The case involves cannabis from Thailand and multi-state seizures.
Bengaluru Civic Polls to Use Ballot Papers, Not EVMs
The Bengaluru civic polls in 2026 will be conducted using traditional ballot papers instead of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), marking a shift in election methodology.
UP Women Allegedly Hire Hitmen to Murder Husband
Two women in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly orchestrated the murder of Renu Devi's husband after he discovered their same-sex relationship and tried to end it, police say.
Education Demands for Budget 2026: AI, Climate, Skills
As Union Budget 2026 approaches, education stakeholders call for focus on AI-led learning, climate education infrastructure, skill development, and teacher empowerment to strengthen outcomes and employability.
River Swim Chase Leads to Arrest of Pune Robbers After Rs 1 Crore Heist
Pune Rural police conducted a dramatic swim chase across a river to arrest five armed robbers who looted gold ornaments worth over Rs 1 crore from a jewellery shop in Khanapur.
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