Brij Bhushan Singh alleges conspiracy behind exit: ‘Will return to Lok Sabha if alive’
India | Updated: Jan 01, 2026
- Brij Bhushan claims Lok Sabha removal was a conspiracy, not public decision
- He vows to contest again, with or without BJP ticket
- Singh says original Ram Janmabhoomi karsevaks were overlooked at temple event
Elections calendar 2026: West Bengal to Tamil Nadu — key battle of states this year
India | Updated: Jan 01, 2026
- Four states and Puducherry set for key elections in 2026
- BJP to contest rivals in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, Puducherry
- Major parties face tough contests with shifting alliances and vote shares
Battlefield 2026: Key elections, leadership changes and more to watch this year
India | Updated: Jan 01, 2026
- India faces key elections in 2026, testing BJP, Opposition, and regional parties
- BMC, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam polls may reshape power equations
- Rajya Sabha vacancies may affect major reforms and Modi government's legislative agenda.
Pakistan adds its own spin to Jaishankar's Dhaka handshake, pitches for 'peace talks'
India | Updated: Jan 01, 2026
- Jaishankar and Pakistan's Ayaz Sadiq briefly shook hands at Zia's funeral.
- India says the handshake was protocol, not a diplomatic engagement
- Pakistan media framed the gesture as a diplomatic opening
Kochi Biennale venue shut after artwork depicting Christ’s ‘Last Supper’ triggers controversy
India | Updated: Jan 01, 2026
- Kochi Biennale venue shut after protests over artwork depicting an alternative interpretation of Jesus Christ’s 'The Last Supper'
- Christian groups demanded removal of painting, citing hurt religious sentiments
- Artist Tom Vattakuzhy defended his work, saying it reflects Christian values
PM Modi greets nation on New Year 2026, prays for peace and happiness
India | Updated: Jan 01, 2026
- PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi extend New Year wishes for peace, health, and happiness
- Modi leads 50th PRAGATI meet, reviews Rs 40,000 crore infrastructure projects.
- PRAGATI has helped fast-track projects worth over Rs 85 lakh crore since 2014
Kailash Vijayvargiya apologises after snapping at reporter over Indore water contamination tragedy
India | Updated: Jan 01, 2026
- BJP leader Vijayvargiya regrets berating reporter over contaminated water deaths
- Contaminated water in Indore kills 7, hospitalizes over 149.
- Authorities provide water and monitor health in affected Madhya Pradesh regions.
Nandini Chakravorty's bureaucratic career comes a full circle: WBIDC chief to Bengal's first woman chief secretary
India | Updated: Jan 01, 2026
- Nandini Chakravorty appointed as West Bengal's first woman Chief Secretary
- Manoj Pant appointed Principal Secretary to CM Mamata Banerjee
- Chakravorty superseded six senior IAS officers for the chief secretary post
Mamata Banerjee 2.0: Can Bengal CM's temple trail blunt BJP's Hindutva edge in 2026?
India | Updated: Jan 01, 2026
- Mamata Banerjee launches major temple projects ahead of 2026 Bengal polls
- TMC aims to counter BJP's Hindu consolidation and minority appeasement claims
- Temple projects boost religious tourism, enhancing Bengal's economy.
Air India pilot held at Vancouver airport after failing breath test before Delhi-bound flight
India | Updated: Jan 01, 2026
- Air India pilot detained at Vancouver airport after failing alcohol test
- Flight to Delhi delayed by two hours as replacement pilot was arranged
- Air India and DGCA probing incident, pilot taken off flying duties
Probe details lapses behind Goa nightclub fire: Built illegally on salt pan, without license, negligence
India | Updated: Jan 01, 2026
- Inquiry finds administrative negligence and collusion in Goa nightclub fire case
- Nightclub illegally operated on salt pan without license or safety measures
- Eight, including owners, arrested; facing multiple BNS criminal charges.
2012 Pune JM Road blast case accused killed in daylight firing in Ahilyanagar, police launch probe
India | Updated: Jan 01, 2026
- 2012 JM Road blast accused Aslam Shaikh shot dead by unidentified assailants
- Police investigating motive, scanning CCTV, and searching for suspects
- Jahagirdar had a long criminal record and was out on bail
Delhi records 14.2°C maximum, lowest December day temperature since 2019
India | Updated: Jan 01, 2026
- Delhi records coldest December day since 2019 with max temp at 14.2°C
- Air quality remains 'Very Poor', AQI at 373; dense fog reduces visibility
- IMD forecasts light rain and cold day conditions, yellow alert issued
Supreme Court handled over 75,000 cases in 2025, unmatched by any top court
India | Updated: Jan 01, 2026
- Supreme Court of India handled over 75,000 cases in 2025, far more than US or UK
- Over 83,000 cases were pending in Supreme Court as of December 2024
- Experts urge mediation and more judges to address India's judicial backlog
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat calls for social harmony, use of mother tongue: 'Country belongs to everyone'
India | Updated: Jan 01, 2026
- Mohan Bhagwat urges unity beyond caste, wealth, language, and region divisions
- He urges equal access to temples, water bodies, and shared spaces for all Hindus.
- Families encouraged to spend time together weekly to foster emotional bonds
India posts slowest mcap rise in three years amid global surge in 2025
India | Updated: Jan 01, 2026
- India's equity market rose only 2.3%, weakest among top 10 in 2025.
- Global market cap rose 22%, led by Canada, China, and Taiwan.
- Sensex and Nifty traded near record highs, supported by strong domestic inflows
Kashmiri shawl seller allegedly harassed, forced to chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' in Haryana'
India | Updated: Jan 01, 2026
- Kashmiri shawl trader allegedly harassed, forced to chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' in Haryana
- Leaders and students condemn repeated harassment of Kashmiri traders
- J&K Students Association urges action for trader safety across India
Amit Shah sets clear target for Bengal BJP, says 'want 22 of 28 seats from in and around Kolkata'
India | Updated: Jan 01, 2026
- Amit Shah urges BJP to target 22 of 28 seats in Kolkata for 2026 Bengal polls
- Shah calls for unity, ending factionalism among BJP leaders in West Bengal
- BJP leaders told to spend 4 days a week in constituencies, hold 5 meetings daily
Loss of another forest? Why Karnataka government is in a fix over 2017 land lease order
India | Updated: Jan 01, 2026
- Karnataka govt under pressure over 2017 Machohalli forest land lease order
- 78 acres leased to caste-based groups, sparking legal and environmental concerns
- High Court questioned government's silence on the controversial land lease order
'Reform, perform, transform': PM Modi emphasises on use of technology at 50th PRAGATI meeting
India | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- PRAGATI platform accelerated projects worth over Rs 85 lakh crore in 10 years
- Modi urges tech use and outcome-driven governance for faster project execution
- PM SHRI schools to become benchmarks for holistic, future-ready education
791 drone intrusions along International Border reported in 2025: Defence Ministry
India | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- 791 drone intrusions reported in 2025, mostly along Punjab and Rajasthan borders
- Indian forces downed 237 drones; many carried narcotics or war-like stores
- Operation Sindoor eliminated 100 terrorists post-Pahalgam attack; security stable
Cough syrup crisis, US trade heat and R&D breakthroughs define Indian pharma’s in 2025
India | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- Indian pharma fell 1.5% in 2025, underperforming Sensex due to sector pressures.
- Cough syrup deaths led to stricter regulations and removal from OTC access
- Glenmark and Wockhardt reach key innovation milestones with global deals, approvals
People should not be judged by caste, wealth or language: Mohan Bhagwat
India | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- Mohan Bhagwat urges unity, rejecting caste, wealth, and language divisions
- He calls for family bonding, social harmony, and environmental responsibility
- Public spaces should be open to all, fostering unity over conflict.
BJP's response to Mamata's Mahabharat dig: 'She is Dushasan and Duryodhan of Bengal'
India | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- BJP accuses Mamata Banerjee of threatening Amit Shah over infiltrator issues
- Patra alleges TMC is protecting infiltrators and hindering border fencing
- BJP claims over 300 activists killed in West Bengal, vows to evict infiltrators
DRDO successfully conducts salvo launch of two Pralay missiles in Odisha | Watch
India | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- DRDO successfully conducted salvo launch of two Pralay missiles off Odisha coast
- Pralay missile features advanced guidance for precision and various warhead types.
- Rajnath Singh praised DRDO and armed forces for successful tests.
'Hafiz Saeed said ...': Pahalgam plotter reveals LeT chief's remarks on Op Sindoor in anti-India speech
India | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- LeT deputy chief Kasuri threatens India, vows to continue "Kashmir mission"
- Kasuri spreads false claims about Indian territory, accuses India of "water terrorism"
- India retaliated with Operation Sindoor, hitting nine terror targets in May
What are Piprahwa relics? PM Modi to inaugurate exposition in Delhi on January 3
India | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- PM Modi to inaugurate exposition of sacred Piprahwa Relics in Delhi
- Piprahwa Relics believed to be Buddha's remains, found in Uttar Pradesh in 1898
- Expo showcases India's Buddhist heritage and global spiritual impact.
Tariff tensions, post-Op Sindoor diplomacy: Why 2025 was a test of India's foreign policy resolve
India | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- Trump's return led to US tariffs, visa curbs, and strained India-US ties in 2025
- India faced conflict with Pakistan, days after 26 people were killed in Pahalgam
- India improved ties with Canada, engaged Taliban, recalibrated China, Russia relations
Cabinet approves 6-lane Nashik–Solapur–Akkalkot greenfield corridor at outlay of Rs 19,142 cr
India | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- Cabinet approves Rs 19,142 crore Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot expressway project
- Travel time between Surat and Chennai to drop from 31 hours to 17 hours
- Project to generate about 251 lakh direct and 314 lakh indirect man-days of jobs
Hijab row: Doctor whose naqab was pulled by Nitish Kumar yet to join duty as deadline ends today
India | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- Ayush doctor Nusrat Parveen missed her posting deadline after hijab controversy
- Her family reportedly moved to Kolkata and restricted her media interactions
- Deadline for joining was extended but her decision remains unclear