The Madras Bar Association, one of India's oldest bar associations, has elected new office-bearers including V R Kamalanathan as president and J Pothiraj as secretary in elections held on January 21.
A Delhi court has acquitted former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in two cases filed by the Enforcement Directorate for not appearing before the agency in the Delhi excise policy money laundering investigation.
Pakistan commits $1 billion to join Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza while simultaneously seeking financial assistance from UAE and IMF, highlighting a stark contrast between diplomatic ambitions and economic realities.
Donald Trump announces Board of Peace at Davos, claims Ukraine war ending soon, meets Zelenskyy, and addresses Middle East conflicts. UK opts out over Russia concerns.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk will make his first appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, speaking with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink in a last-minute addition to the 2026 schedule.
The Election Commission has ordered an FIR against Trinamool Congress MLA Monirul Islam for alleged vandalism at the Farakka BDO office in West Bengal, citing political tensions and protests over SIR exercise harassment claims.
Palestine Ambassador to India Abdullah Abu Shawesh highlights India's potential pivotal role in advancing peace efforts and implementing the two-state solution in the Middle East through diplomatic influence.
Police in Punjabi Bagh, West Delhi, have arrested a 22-year-old man and recovered gold and silver ornaments worth approximately Rs 75 lakh, along with Rs 80,000 cash, following a burglary at a house in Madhuban Enclave.
A Noida fast-track court sentenced two Dadri men to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for a 2012 attempted murder case. The court found them guilty under IPC sections 323, 325, and 307.
A 25-year-old man from Greater Noida West was arrested after a video surfaced showing him performing dangerous stunts with a child on a moving car's roof. Police confirm the incident and warn of stricter actions.
In a bold robbery in Ghaziabad's Modinagar, thieves targeted a shoe showroom just 100 meters from the police station, escaping with shoes, cash, and electronics. Police have registered an FIR and formed teams to investigate.
National Highways Authority of India rejects Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority's proposal for stormwater infrastructure on NH8, citing design flaws and traffic disruption risks.
In a landmark judgment, India's Supreme Court ruled that a husband cannot avoid maintenance payments under Section 125 CrPC merely because his wife doesn't comply with a conjugal rights decree. The court emphasized the protective nature of maintenance law
US President Donald Trump says he prevented nuclear war between India and Pakistan, but India firmly rejects any foreign role in the 2025 ceasefire, highlighting sovereignty concerns.
Stay informed with the latest from Lucknow: civic developments, traffic alerts, metro updates, weather conditions, and key political and administrative news for January 21, 2026.
Stay informed with the latest from Kolkata covering civic developments, traffic and metro alerts, weather conditions, and important political news for January 21, 2026.
A fire at LIC's Madurai office initially thought accidental has been exposed as a staged murder. Senior manager Kalyani Nambi was killed by colleague D Ram over delayed insurance claim files, with evidence revealing a calculated crime.
IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh emphasized air power's decisive role in modern conflicts, citing operations in Pakistan and Sudan, and called for sustained investment in aerial capabilities.
A 30-year-old pilgrim from Mandya was killed in a suspected leopard attack near Male Mahadeshwara Hill in Chamarajanagar district. The incident occurred early Wednesday on a forest pathway, sparking panic among devotees.
US Southern Command apprehended the Sagitta tanker linked to Venezuelan oil without incident, escalating sanctions into military action. President Trump claims 50 million barrels seized and sold globally, while legal experts warn of international law viol
Calcutta High Court upheld life imprisonment for two TMC members in a 2013 Birbhum panchayat poll murder, relying on the victim's dying declaration and medical evidence.
Congress workers in Kolkata demonstrated against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, alleging BJP is using it to delete genuine voters by labeling them as infiltrators.
Kolkata police have arrested five more individuals linked to the Beldanga unrest, bringing total arrests to 36. Suspects were identified via CCTV and social media videos, with three in police custody and two in judicial custody.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee will hold an administrative meeting in Singur on January 28, following PM Modi's recent rally. She is expected to distribute benefits under state schemes and deliver a political message.
Hours before being named BJP national president, Nitin Nabin met Bengal BJP leaders to assess poll preparedness and discuss key issues like economy, healthcare, and women's safety.
A Mumbai sessions court warned nine TISS students seeking anticipatory bail that their involvement in a criminal case could permanently damage their professional futures. The students organized an unauthorized event commemorating GN Saibaba.
Spain faces a tragic train accident, PM Modi criticizes Western policies, Indian rupee weakens beyond 91 against the dollar, and other key developments.
Saikat Pramanik, 38, arrested in Kolkata for allegedly murdering his uncle Kanai Pramanik in Ichhapore shortly after being released on bail for a previous uncle's murder.
Political tensions escalate in West Bengal as TMC and BJP workers clash over Form 7 submission, blocking roads and staging protests across multiple districts including Hooghly and Bankura.
Three police personnel from Lucknow's Kakori station were suspended for unlawfully entering the Allahabad High Court premises to arrest a lawyer and client in a cow slaughter case.