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INDIA

Mulayam Yadav’s son Prateek Yadav announces divorce from wife Aparna Yadav in Instagram post, calls her 'selfish', 'family destroyer'

The post quickly sparked widespread discussion on social media, with Prateek Yadav sharing a strongly worded message in which he accused Aparna Yadav of being selfish and blamed her for disrupting his family life.

INDIA

‘Bury the rulers’: After civic poll setback, Raj Thackeray asks corporators to turn municipal houses into ‘battlegrounds’

Thackeray, while addressing party workers and supporters, congratulated elected corporators of both the MNS and Shiv Sena, noting that the elections were fought in unfavourable situations

BUSINESS

IndiGo shares rise 3.5% despite record Rs 22-crore fine over flight cancellations; Jefferies sees penalty 'relatively modest'

Between December 3 and 5, the DGCA said, 2,507 flights were cancelled and 1,852 flights were delayed, impacting over 3 lakh passengers at airports across the country

INDIA

Pakistani link emerges in harrowing job scam that ensnared hundreds of Indians

Several victims who were lured during the scam informed officials that they were recruited by Pakistani agents

INDIA

JD(U) MLA Anant Singh caught smoking inside Bihar hospital, video triggers outrage | Watch

According to several reports, the footage is from Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) in Patna, where Singh has been undergoing medical examinations while lodged in Beur jail.

POLITICS

'Time will answer everything': DK Shivakumar after meeting Congress high command

When asked whether chief ministerial discussions took place during an earlier interaction with Gandhi at Mysuru airport, he had said such matters were not meant for public discussion.

INDIA

'No pay till work is done': Rajashthan collector’s push for welfare delivery

According to Collector Arun Kumar Hasija, the decision was aimed at energising the district administration and ensuring the timely delivery of benefits under the National Food Security Act (NFSA).

INDIA

Noida shocker: 10-year-old on ventilator; CRPF constable and wife under scanner over brutal abuse

The child reportedly remains on ventilator support, with medical reports indicating severe injuries -- including critically low haemoglobin levels (1.9), fractured ribs and torn nails

INDIA

Time for next generation to lead, seniors to step aside: Nitin Gadkari

The Union minister also underlined the importance of balanced development across the industrial sector, agriculture and allied activities, and the services sector for the overall growth of any region.

BUSINESS

Union budget 2026 may grant infrastructure status to aircraft: Report

If implemented, the proposal would help airlines raise funds for aircraft acquisition at more competitive rates.

BUDGET

Budget 2026 expectations Updates: Markets, tax reforms, and investor expectations ahead of Feb 1

Budget 2026 expectations live updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget on February 1, with live trading sessions on both the NSE and BSE.

POLITICS

With Devendra Fadnavis in Davos, BMC power-sharing talks likely to drag through January

Apart from negotiations between the ruling Mahayuti partners, the BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, the delay is also due to the statutory process governing the mayoral election, which can begin only after the new House is formally constituted.

BUSINESS

Live: Can Nifty breach 25,900 after RIL, HDFC Bank Q3 results? | Opening Bell

The Nifty snapped its two-day losing streak to close marginally higher, though an early rally lost steam as selling pressure emerged near the 25,900 mark. IT stocks led the gains after strong Q3 results from Infosys boosted sector sentiment, while banks showed resilience. In contrast, pharma and metal stocks remained under pressure. Broader markets were mixed, with midcaps edging higher and smallcaps slipping. Going ahead, market direction will be guided by Q3 earnings and global cues, with results from IndiGo, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Eternal lined up this week. This morning, global cues were weak. US markets ended lower overnight while Asian markets also started largely on a negative note. Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Hemen Kapadia, Technical Associate, DRChoksey Finservv and Vipul Bhowar, Senior Director, Head of Equities, Waterfield Advisors.

INDIA

‘Bail before conviction should be matter of right’: Ex-CJI Chandrachud weighs in amid Umar Khalid row

The remarks were made at the ongoing Jaipur Literature Festival in response to a question regarding the Supreme Court’s recent refusal to grant bail to activist Umar Khalid in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case

BUSINESS

India plans single-statement snapshot for all savings and investments: Monthly view across banks, mutual funds, and insurance

The proposal is being discussed among financial regulators to give investors a consolidated picture across asset classes.

INDIA

UAE President to visit India today for wide-ranging talks on trade, security and regional issues

His visit to India comes against the backdrop of mounting instability in the Middle East, marked by a sharp deterioration in Iran-US relations, lingering tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE over Yemen, and an unsettled political situation in Gaza

BUSINESS

IndiGo faces test on 2,000-flight schedule as pilot duty rule exemption nears end

The airline has shared details of its pilot hiring plans and has been conducting trial runs using its scheduling software to align available crew strength with the number of flights planned

INDIA

Dense fog, toxic smog blanket Delhi; AQI stays ‘severe’, GRAP-IV curbs in force

The pollution crisis worsened over the weekend as Delhi logged its most polluted January day in two years, with the AQI hitting 440 on Sunday evening, the highest this month and the worst for the latter half of January since 2019.