Archaeologists uncover 2,000-year-old Buddhist site in Kashmir; PM Modi says ‘proud moment’
India | Updated: Dec 29, 2025
- A 2,000-year-old Buddhist site was discovered in Zehanpora, Baramulla, J&K.
- Excavation revealed stupas and monastic buildings from the Kushan period.
- PM Modi called the find a proud moment for India's cultural heritage.
Liquor ban, lethal reality: Father dead, son loses eyesight in Bihar’s Samastipur
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- One dead, son blinded after consuming spurious liquor in Bihar's Samastipur
- Police suspend village chowkidar, issue notice to sector officer for negligence
- Joint police and anti-liquor team investigating the incident
Congress targets PM Modi over Indore water deaths, asks Thiruvananthapuram people not to trust him
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Congress criticises PM Modi for not condoling Indore water deaths
- Congress cautions Thiruvananthapuram voters about Modi's promises before elections
- BJP's "triple-engine" govt blamed for Indore's contaminated water crisis
'You may be permanently banned from travelling to US': US Embassy in India issues new warning, asks B1/B2 visiting visa seekers to 'learn what's allowed'
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- US Embassy warns B1/B2 visa holders to follow rules or risk future travel bans
- Misusing or overstaying a visitor visa may lead to permanent ban from US travel
- Embassy advises applicants to understand visa rules before visiting
PM Modi to launch cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims across India: Nitin Gadkari
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- PM Modi to soon launch cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims
- Victims can get up to Rs 1.5 lakh cashless treatment for 7 days after accident
- Scheme aims to reduce deaths by ensuring timely medical intervention
Heart attack that turned out to be murder: Woman kills husband with lover's help for Rs 2 crore insurance money in Telangana
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Telangana woman arrested for plotting husband's murder for Rs 2 crore insurance
- Soumya, lover, and hitmen strangled Ramesh, faked heart attack.
- Police arrested all but one accused after brother-in-law's complaint prompted probe.
Karnataka Cabinet decides not to accept the VB-G RAM G Act, to challenge it in court: Minister Patil
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Karnataka cabinet rejects VB-G RAM G Act, plans legal challenge against it
- State says Act violates Article 21 and undermines Panchayat rights
- Cabinet to raise public awareness through Gram Sabhas on Act's adverse impact
ED says I-PAC received proceeds of crime in West Bengal coal smuggling case, moves Calcutta HC
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- ED alleges I-PAC received funds linked to West Bengal coal smuggling syndicate
- ED alleges Mamata Banerjee, police hindered evidence collection during searches
- ED and I-PAC approach Calcutta HC over probe and search legality.
Centre replaced MGNREGA to provide cheap labour to corporates: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Telangana CM claims NDA replaced MGNREGA to benefit corporates with cheap labor
- Revanth Reddy: SIR of electoral roll targets minorities, poor for disenfranchisement
- Congress plans public meetings, resolutions against VB G RAM G law in Telangana
Assam borrows from BJP’s Maharashtra, Bihar playbook with big bet on women ahead of elections
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Assam enhances Orunodoi scheme, gives early Bihu gifts to 37 lakh women beneficiaries
- Women-centric schemes credited for NDA's poll wins in Bihar, MP, and Maharashtra
- Direct cash transfers to women voters seen as key to recent electoral successes
Trinamool vs Centre over ED raids: How I-PAC became central to Mamata Banerjee's Bengal strategy
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- ED raids I-PAC premises in Kolkata, sparking political controversy in Bengal
- Mamata Banerjee alleges raids target TMC campaign documents ahead of 2026 polls
- ED says coal scam raids aren't political; High Court hearing likely on Friday.
Delhi Police summons social media influencer, identifies 10 accounts over Turkman Gate violence
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Delhi Police summoned influencer over false mosque demolition claims
- 10 influencers accused of spreading rumours about Faiz-e-Elahi Mosque
- Police stated only illegal encroachments were demolished, not the mosque.
I-PAC chief Pratik Jain’s family files police complaint against ED alleging theft during raids at home
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Pratik Jain's family accused ED of theft during a raid, filed police complaint.
- ED raided I-PAC offices and Jain's home in Kolkata in coal scam probe
- Mamata Banerjee visited Jain's residence and office during the ED raid
Nifty touches key 50-DMA level for first time since October 2025: What it means for markets
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Sensex and Nifty hit 50-day moving average, indicating cautious investor sentiment
- Market drop tied to US bill on Russian oil, China import curbs removal
- Experts warn of further weakness if Nifty stays under 26,000 and Sensex under 84,500.
Mamata's dramatic rush, mystery green file, explosive allegations: ED raids at I-PAC sparks political storm in Bengal
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Mamata Banerjee accused ED of seizing TMC documents during raids on Pratik Jain
- ED asserts raids were evidence-based, not politically or election-driven.
- BJP criticized Mamata for interfering in the central agency's investigation
Sonam Wangchuk detention: Video played in Supreme Court; Sibal says 'speech was to stop violence'
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Sonam Wangchuk contests NSA detention, says his speech aimed to prevent violence.
- Supreme Court hears plea, next hearing set for January 12
- Wangchuk's lawyer claims key video evidence missing from detention order.
Kolkata IPAC office raid: ED moves Calcutta High Court against Mamata citing 'hindrance' to probe
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- ED raided I-PAC chief's house; Mamata Banerjee took documents, laptop, and phone
- ED alleges obstruction; Calcutta High Court may hear the case on Friday
- Banerjee calls raid politically motivated, accuses misuse of central agencies
'BJP on mission to make fake votes': Akhilesh Yadav after 2.89 crore voters deleted in Uttar Pradesh SIR
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of creating fake votes after 2.89 crore names deleted
- Yadav urges public to check their names in draft electoral rolls at booth level
- Claims and objections on voter list can be filed from Jan 6 to Feb 6, 2026
AAP will give tickets based on public support, not status, says Arvind Kejriwal
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- AAP to give electoral tickets based on public trust, not money or influence
- Punjab CM Mann demands BJP apology over alleged misuse of Sikh Guru's name
- Punjab residents to get up to Rs 10 lakh health insurance from Jan 15
Germany and India on verge of $8 billion submarine agreement
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- India and Germany plan $8 billion submarine deal with technology transfer
- Thyssenkrupp and Mazagon Dock to jointly manufacture advanced submarines
- Deal aims to reduce India's reliance on Russian military hardware
Wife can't be presumed to be earning at interim maintenance stage: Delhi High Court
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Delhi HC: Wife's earnings can't be assumed for interim maintenance without proof
- Interim maintenance increased to Rs 3,500/month based on husband's income assessment
- Husband ordered to pay maintenance arrears within three months
PM Modi holds roundtable with Indian AI start-ups ahead of India AI Impact Summit
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- PM Modi met 12 Indian AI start-ups ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026
- Start-ups showcased AI work in language models, healthcare, and e-commerce
- PM urged ethical, inclusive AI and global leadership with "Made in India" models
ED counters Mamata's allegations: 'I-PAC searches linked to coal smuggling probe & money laundering, not political'
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- ED denies political targeting after raids on I-PAC and Pratik Jain's premises
- Mamata Banerjee accuses ED of targeting Trinamool Congress documents
- BJP defends ED, calls for legal action against Mamata for alleged obstruction
Who Is Pratik Jain? I-PAC co-founder, IIT Bombay graduate in focus after Kolkata ED raid
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- ED raids I-PAC office and director Pratik Jain's home in Kolkata over coal scam
- About 10 premises, including four in Delhi, searched by ED since 7 am
- Mamata Banerjee claims ED attempted to seize TMC's sensitive files and hard disks.
A fight, a murder and a 10-months-old skeleton: UP cops recover 45-year-old woman's bones from 7-feet under ground
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Reshma's skeleton found buried in Uttar Pradesh after a year-long disappearance
- Gorelal confessed to killing and burying his lover after police questioning.
- Skeleton identified by jewelry and clothes, sent for postmortem and DNA testing.
Supreme Court reserves verdict on plea of Justice Yashwant Varma assailing validity of inquiry panel by Lok Sabha
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Supreme Court reserves verdict on Justice Varma's plea against parliamentary probe
- Justice Varma disputes legality of panel investigating his corruption charges
- Varma seeks quashing of Speaker's action, calls process unconstitutional
‘Open Loot’: Row erupts as National Herald bags 69% of Karnataka ad spend, outpaces major dailies
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Karnataka allocated most ad funds to National Herald despite low state readership.
- BJP accuses Congress of misusing taxpayer money for political patronage
- Congress defends spending, calls National Herald a "national heritage"
Explained: What Trump’s approval of bill imposing 500% tariffs means for India, China
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Trump okays bill to impose up to 500% tariffs on nations buying Russian oil
- India's Russian oil imports may drop further amid US tariff threats
- Bill could strain US-India ties and impact China, Brazil, and other buyers
‘Haan bilkul’: Fadnavis says Mumbai’s next mayor will be Marathi and Hindu
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Fadnavis claims Mumbai's next mayor will be a Marathi Hindu before civic elections.
- He claimed BJP's stance is cultural, not divisive, amid Marathi vs non-Marathi debate.
- BMC elections are set for January 15 with parties vying for diverse voter bases
Maharashtra civic polls: BJP-AIMIM alliance in Akot ends after CM Fadnavis steps in; MLA served show-cause notice
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- BJP-AIMIM alliance in Akot ended after CM Fadnavis warned of action
- BJP issued show-cause notice to Akot MLA for unapproved alliance promotion
- Fadnavis clarified BJP does not sanction alliances with Congress or AIMIM