INDIA
When Supreme Court acted first: Inside 2025’s suo motu moments of top court
Across the year, the top court invoked its suo motu jurisdiction seventeen times, triggered not by petitions but by discomfort: a news report, a troubling order, a governance vacuum, or conduct that threatened institutional balance.
POLITICS
'Misinformation': Delhi govt refutes claim it asked teachers to count stray dogs, cyber cell registers FIR
Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood says the government decided to act against the "false information" being spread on the issue by Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal.
INDIA
Mother of two chops off married lover's private parts after inviting him over for New Year celebrations
The man, who sustained serious injuries and suffered excessive bleeding, managed to escape and was rushed to VN Desai Hospital by his brother.
BUSINESS
Bank Nifty hits new record high amid positive Q3 business updates; Yes Bank, ICICI lead gains: What lies ahead?
According to a recent RBI report, banks’ asset quality is expected to improve to a multi-decade high.
INDIA
China military deployment in Balochistan? Mir Yar Baloch flags ‘unimaginable threat’, writes to EAM Jaishankar on CPEC
The letter shared by Baloch on X said Baloch representatives view the growing strategic alliance between Islamabad and Beijing as "dangerous"
INDIA
'My second job during COVID crisis was to be supply chain and oversight minister': EAM S Jaishankar
Referring to India's role during the Covid-19 pandemic, he said India was among the most efficient producers of vaccines.
INDIA
S Jaishankar’s ‘bad neighbour’ jab at Pakistan amid IWT row: ‘Nobody can tell us what to do…’
The EAM was responding to a question on India’s neighbourhood policy at an event in IIT Madras
BUSINESS
NCCD would continue at existing rates, clarify FinMin sources on excise duty on cigarettes
According to sources, 'The new tax structure on cigarettes will comprise 40% GST + new Central Excise Duty + existing NCCD'
WORLD
NASA's largest research library closes today amid budget cuts, material to be tossed away
As per a statement on the Goddard Engineers, Scientists and Technicians Association's website, specialised spacecraft-testing equipment and electronics have already been taken out and discarded.
INDIA
Sugar demand in India flattens amid diabetes concerns and diet shifts: Report
Industry estimates suggest growth in table sugar consumption will be marginal this year
POLITICS
Amit Shah plans to deploy Dilip Ghosh in Bengal election campaign: 'Some weapons are used at special times'
I don’t know what responsibility will be given to me, but I have told them (party leadership) that I am available 24×7. Previously, the party gave me several responsibilities, and I played the role, says Ghosh.
BUSINESS
Additional excise duty on tobacco products, health cess on pan masala to be effective Feb 1: 19 FAQs answered
Cigarettes, depending on length and filter, will be taxed in the range of Rs 2,050-Rs 8,500 per 1,000 sticks
INDIA
Centre plans Rs 12 lakh crore capex as private investments remain uneven: Report
The move signals Centre’s intent to continue its role as a key player in the country’s infrastructure growth as private investments stay uneven amid global uncertainties
TECHNOLOGY
IIT Madras launches IITM Global to position itself as world’s first multinational university
IITM Global will initially establish a presence in five locations, including the US, Dubai, Malaysia, and Germany.
INDIA
Zohran Mamdani sends handwritten note for Umar Khalid: 'We are all thinking of you'
According to Umar Khalid's partner Banojyotsna Lahiri, the jailed activist's parents were in the US December last year where they met several people including Mamdani.
INDIA
‘We added water to packaged milk,’ says Indore family that lost 6-month-old amid contamination scare
On a doctor’s advice, the infant was fed packaged milk mixed with a small amount of tap water -- the same water the family believed was safe
WORLD
What we know so far about the deadly Swiss bar fire that killed at least 40
Officials have so far refused to speculate on the cause of the fire, saying all possibilities remain open
MARKETS
BSE advertises for three Executive Director roles to meet SEBI governance mandate
SEBI said the move is intended to strengthen corporate governance at MIIs and ensure that public interest, technology resilience, and risk and compliance functions are prioritised over commercial considerations.
POLITICS
Shah Rukh Khan in eye of storm after KKR signs Bangladeshi player at IPL auction: 'Won’t allow this at any cost'
The first public criticism came from Hindu spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur. He questioned KKR’s decision in the backdrop of reported violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh.
POLITICS
Rahul Gandhi’s EVM claims countered by Congress govt survey in Karnataka, BJP reacts
According to the survey, 84.55% of the respondents believed that elections in India were conducted freely and fairly. It also found that 83.61% citizens believed that EVMs were trustworthy.
INDIA
BJP drops Pooja More from civic poll race over past remarks on Pahalgam attack, Fadnavis
The BJP had earlier announced Pooja More as its candidate from Ward No. 2. However, the decision triggered backlash within the party, with several BJP workers openly opposing her candidature.
INDIA
High drama at Pune ward office as Shiv Sena candidate tears, swallows rival's civil poll form
While Kamble denied swallowing his rival's form, he confirmed tearing it up in anger.
INDIA
Delhi pollution News Live: CAQM revokes GRAP-3 curbs in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves
WORLD
Swiss bar fire: Death toll rises to 47, investigators suspect 'flashover' caused blast
The fire broke out shortly after midnight at Le Constellation, a basement-level venue packed with hundreds of mostly young revellers, in the Alpine resort of Crans-Montana.
