India News Live: Shashi Tharoor backs Digvijaya Singh, urges Congress to strengthen organisation and discipline

The Nationalist Congress Party—Sharadchandra Pawar NCP (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar on Sunday praised the Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani, drawing political attention on the Congress’ 140th foundation day.

The Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday responded to India's recent comment on the "unremitting hostilities" against minorities in the country, saying the remarks “does not reflect reality”.

A day after Digvijaya shared an old photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP veteran LK Advani, lauding the party's strength, Congress leader Manickam Tagore has sparked row, equating RSS with Al-Qaeda.

"When 71 attacks across 30-plus districts follow the same blasphemy script. It vividly shows and also proves the systematic targeting of Hindus. They are not isolated incidents. This is organised persecution of Hindus, not law and order failure. This is just not a coincidence. This is a conspiracy. False accusations are being used as a mob mobilisation tool to loot homes, assault families, desecrate temples, and kill Hindus...It is state-enabled majoritarian violence against a defenceless minority, which is Hindus...Hindus are not asking for privilege. We are demanding the right to live without fear and without lynch mobs."

"We are saddened by whatever is happening. We can question our government about whether they are doing something or not... If there's a problem within our home, we have to solve it ourselves, but if the problem extends beyond the home, then the government has to decide how to handle it... If humanity is under attack, we should all stand together; then we should not discriminate..."

The Open Merit Students Association on Sunday called off their planned protest in central Srinagar against J&K’s “flawed” reservation policy after authorities placed National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah, PDP MLA Waheed ur Rehman Parra, former Srinagar Mayor Junaid Mattu, and other political leaders under house arrest and sealed the park near Polo View Market in the city centre where the sit-in was to be held on Sunday morning.

The Supreme Court on Monday will hear a plea by the CBI challenging the Delhi High Court’s order suspending the life sentence of expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami condemned the racially motivated murder of Tripura student Anjel Chakma in Dehradun, calling it unacceptable and assuring strict action. Five accused, including two minors, have been arrested, while police have launched raids and sent a team to Nepal to nab the absconding suspect carrying a ₹25,000 reward.

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday undertook a submarine sea sortie aboard the Indian Navy’s indigenous Kalvari-class submarine INS Vaghsheer from the Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka. Accompanied by Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, she interacted with submariners and observed operations, underscoring India’s growing underwater capabilities and support for naval personnel.

Tharoor supports Singh’s view on learning from organisational discipline, urging Congress to strengthen internal structure and reforms.

Cars were seen swerving and zig-zagging dangerously through traffic while allegedly travelling from ITO towards Noida, putting other commuters at risk. The incident adds to a growing list of stunt-related cases across north India, following recent videos of hazardous motorcycle and bike stunts that prompted police action and hefty fines.

Bengaluru-based entrepreneur Rohit Shroff has criticised India’s taxation and compliance framework, claiming it subjects even law-abiding businesses to constant scrutiny. Saying he paid over Rs 4 crore in taxes in 18 months, the Aflog Group founder announced plans to move out of India in 2026, calling the system burdensome and unrewarding for compliant taxpayers.

Delhi’s air quality remained hazardous on Sunday, with the overall AQI reaching 391 and several areas exceeding 400, as thick smog and calm weather trapped pollutants. Authorities have invoked Stage IV measures under the Graded Response Action Plan, restricting construction and industrial activity. The Delhi Cabinet approved Rs. 100 crore for water body rejuvenation and announced the city’s first E-Waste Park at Holambi Kalan to strengthen pollution control and environmental governance.

Multiple measles outbreaks in Texas have driven US cases to their highest level in over 30 years, according to vaccine expert Peter Hotez. He cited gaps in state and federal vaccination policies, including nonmedical exemptions in 18 states and federal moves limiting access to certain vaccines for non-scientific reasons, as contributing factors.

Anjel Chakma, a 24-year-old MBA student from Tripura, died on Friday after being stabbed in a racist attack in Dehradun on December 9. His younger brother was also injured, and police have arrested five of the six accused, while the main suspect is reportedly fleeing to Nepal.

Notorious gangster Vinay Tyagi died on Saturday from bullet injuries, three days after he was shot while being taken from Roorkee jail to Laksar court in Uttarakhand. Police said two bikers opened fire on the police vehicle near the Laksar flyover, injuring Tyagi and two policemen, while his family has alleged police complicity and demanded a CBI probe.