INDIA
Maharashtra civic polls: BJP-AIMIM alliance in Akot ends after CM Fadnavis steps in; MLA served show-cause notice
A show-cause notice was issued by state BJP unit to Akot MLA Prakash Bharsakale, accusing him of promoting the alliance without discussing with the party leadership
POLITICS
‘Nasty, naughty home minister’: Clutching hard disk & files, Mamata fumes at Amit Shah after ED raids poll strategist
What will be the result if I raid the BJP party office? On one side, they are deleting the names of all the voters by carrying out the SIR in West Bengal, says Mamata.
BUSINESS
MC Markets Poll: Market divided on government’s ability to meet fiscal deficit target in the upcoming budget; majority see capex growth over 8%
Markets head into the Union Budget expecting moderate capex growth above 8 percent and targeted rural support, but remain split on whether the government will meet its fiscal deficit target.
POLITICS
Maharashtra civic poll turmoil: 12 Congress councillors from Ambernath join BJP after suspension
Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan says the move was not motivated by power but driven by a shared commitment to development.
INDIA
Teen shooter shares chilling details of sexual assault by coach: 'Cracked my back, forced himself on me ...'
Sharing her ordeal, the minor alleged that Bharadwaj sexually assaulted her after calling her to a five-star hotel on the pretext of analysis. When she resisted, her coach allegedly warned that he would ruin her career if she revealed anything.
INDIA
Osman Hadi killing: Sheikh Hasina dismisses Dhaka’s India angle in leader’s murder as ‘baseless’
The ousted Prime Minister said the assassination was a direct result of lawlessness and electoral violence in Bangladesh under the interim government headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus
BUDGET
India mulls rationalisation of customs duty structure with fewer slabs: Report
The proposal is part of Central government’s efforts to simplify the tariff structure, cut litigation and to align the import duties with the nation’s trade priorities
INDIA
Stray dogs case: Did not order removal from street, only from institutions, claims Supreme Court
Raising concerns over safety in sensitive spaces, the bench asked how many dogs should be allowed to roam hospital wards and around patients, indicating that public health and safety remained central to its considerations.
INDIA
Centre mulls hiking EPFO monthly wage limit to Rs 25,000-30,000: Report
The wage ceiling determines the salary level up to which employees in EPFO-covered establishments are required to make mandatory monthly provident fund contributions
TRENDS
Liver Doc locks horns with Deepinder Goyal over gravitational ageing: 'Show evidence'
“I had sent him a message purely from the respect for whatever he does... But he said he doesn’t have time and then proceeded to share six lengthy posts. That’s when I figured he only has the time for bullsh**,' Zomato and Eternal CEO Deepinder Goyal said of Kerala-based liver specialist and influencer, The Liver Doc.
INDIA
India maintains restraint amid Trump's claims on PM Modi: 'No point in scoring points'
Sources said that the diplomatic circles in New Delhi are calling for restraint and political maturity amid Trump's onslaught.
INDIA
Hyderabad: Zepto delivery rider killed in crash, reignites debate on ‘10-minute delivery’ model
The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union (TGPWU) strongly criticised rapid delivery models adopted by platforms such as Zepto and Zomato, linking them to unsafe working conditions for delivery workers.
BUSINESS
AI services startup Aivar raises $4.6 mn seed round led by Sorin Investments
Aivar delivers projects through an end-to-end AI studio model covering strategy consulting, custom AI solution development, and managed AI operations.
COMPANIES
L&T secures contract from Indian Army for overhaul, upgrade of Pinaka rocket launcher
The engineering and manufacturing major will jointly undertake a pilot overhaul of the Pinaka launcher and batter command post in collaboration with 510 Army Base Workshop
POLITICS
'Eyes and ears on the ground': Congress unveils plan to expand legal wing to district level
Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi said district legal teams and rapid response units would strengthen the party's ability to respond swiftly to court cases and constitutional challenges.
POLITICS
BJP launches mega drive after UP SIR deletions, sets target of enrolling 200 voters per booth
Party leaders have been asked to ensure that they enroll over 3.5 crore genuine voters. These could be new young voters, those deleted from the rolls due to lack of documents or errors in electoral rolls
INDIA
‘Communalisation of education’: J&K leaders react sharply to Vaishno Devi medical college row
Citing serious lapses in compliance with minimum standards, the Medical Assessment and Rating Board of the National Medical Commission on Tuesday withdrew permission for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence, Kakryal, Reasi, to run its 50-seat MBBS course for the 2025–26 academic year
BUSINESS
MC Markets Poll 2026: Optimism anchored, returns realigned
A clear majority of respondents, at about 57%, remain positive on Indian equities outperforming global markets in 2026, yet expectations are grounded
INDIA
Somnath celebrations to remember those who did not compromise on principles, ethos: PM Modi
The prime minister is scheduled to take part in the Somnath Swabhiman Parv at the temple on January 11.
INDIA
Explained: ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission, EOS-N1 satellite and why the January 12 launch matters
The mission is being closely watched as it marks the return of the PSLV programme after a setback in May 2025, when the PSLV-C61 mission failed due to a technical issue in the rocket’s third stage.
TECHNOLOGY
Govt not convinced by X’s reply in Grok AI obscenity case: 'Response not adequate, details required'
According to sources, X furnished an extensive reply asserting its compliance with Indian laws and regulatory guidelines, and underscored India’s importance as a key market
INDIA
PM Modi expresses grief over sudden demise of Anil Agarwal's son Agnivesh
The Vedanta Group chairman shared a heartfelt post about his son's passing describing the day as the "darkest" of his life.
POLITICS
Shiv Sena leader Haji Salim Qureshi stabbed while campaigning in Bandra for BMC election
According to Mumbai police, Qureshi was stabbed in Sant Dnyaneshwar Nagar of Bandra and suffered 'some cut injuries' on his stomach.
INDIA
Census 2027 first phase to be held between April and September: Govt
The extensive operation will be carried out in two stages, with houselisting and housing census scheduled from April to September 2026 and population enumeration set for February 2027
