India officially takes over BRICS presidency for 2026 as Trump tariffs roil global trade
India | Updated: Jan 02, 2026
- India assumes BRICS presidency for 2026, focusing on inclusive development
- BRICS now includes Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, UAE; Saudi status disputed
- India aims to strengthen multilateralism amid rising global protectionism
Centre mulls hiking EPFO monthly wage limit to Rs 25,000-30,000: Report
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Govt may raise EPFO wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000–30,000 per month
- Supreme Court has asked labour ministry to review the ceiling within four months
- Move could expand EPFO coverage, including more unorganised sector workers
India maintains restraint amid Trump's claims on PM Modi: 'No point in scoring points'
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Trump: India pays high tariffs; PM Modi sought meeting over Apache delays
- India ordered 28 Apache helicopters, not 68; all to be delivered by 2025.
- India silent on Trump's remarks, focuses on finalizing US trade deal
MC Markets Poll: Most investors see valuations as reasonable; half expect IPOs to weigh on returns
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Nifty expected to trade in 28,000–30,000 range by end of 2026, say experts
- 70% of experts find current valuations reasonable after recent corrections
- 51% believe heavy IPO supply could drag secondary market returns
Hyderabad: Zepto delivery rider killed in crash, reignites debate on ‘10-minute delivery’ model
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Zepto delivery partner killed in Hyderabad road accident on January 5
- Union blames rapid delivery targets for unsafe work conditions
- Police have detained the bus driver and launched an investigation
'Eyes and ears on the ground': Congress unveils plan to expand legal wing to district level
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Congress to form district legal teams and state rapid response lawyer units
- AICC Law Dept to compile national member directory for states and districts.
- Congress launches legal internship for young professionals aged 21 to 28
UP eyes Rs 68,000 crore excise haul in FY27, bets on exports and investment push
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Uttar Pradesh sets Rs 68,000 crore excise revenue target for next financial year
- New policy aims to boost liquor exports, brand building, and market reforms
- Excise reforms, tech oversight, and investment boost sector growth and transparency
‘Communalisation of education’: J&K leaders react sharply to Vaishno Devi medical college row
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- NMC revoked MBBS course permission at SMVDIME over compliance lapses
- J&K students to get supernumerary seats in other medical institutions.
- Political leaders allege the move communalises education and harms local jobs
Explained: ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission, EOS-N1 satellite and why the January 12 launch matters
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- ISRO to launch PSLV-C62 with EOS-N1 and 18 payloads on Jan 12, 2026
- India's EOS-N1 satellite enhances surveillance and civilian capabilities.
- AayulSAT marks India's first on-orbit satellite refuelling demonstration
Govt not convinced by X’s reply in Grok AI obscenity case: 'Response not adequate, details required'
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- India seeks more details from X on action against obscene Grok AI content
- Government finds X's response insufficient, demands specifics on content removal
- X must clarify safeguards to prevent recurrence of such misuse.
PM Modi expresses grief over sudden demise of Anil Agarwal's son Agnivesh
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Agnivesh Agarwal, son of Vedanta chairman, dies after US skiing accident
- PM Modi expresses grief, calls Agnivesh's passing deeply shocking and saddening
- Agnivesh was on the board of Vedanta group firm Talwandi Sabo Power Limited
Shiv Sena leader Haji Salim Qureshi stabbed while campaigning in Bandra for BMC election
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Shiv Sena leader Haji Salim Qureshi stabbed in Bandra, now out of danger
- Stones hurled at Shiv Sena leaders' cars during Pune election campaign
- Maharashtra municipal polls set for January 15, counting on January 16
Census 2027 first phase to be held between April and September: Govt
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Census 2027 houselisting to run April-Sept 2026, each region gets 30 days
- A 15-day self-enumeration window will precede houselisting operations
- Caste data will be collected digitally during population enumeration in Feb 2027
Kanpur horror: Journalist, constable rape minor in SUV for 2 hours, dump unconscious girl outside home
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Minor girl abducted and raped in Kanpur by a cop and a local journalist
- She was abandoned in an unconscious state outside her house
- Journalist taken in custody, police constable identified as accused
National-level shooter alleges sexual assault by coach; POCSO case registered
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- National-level shooter alleges sexual assault by coach at Faridabad hotel
- Police registered FIR and launched investigation under POCSO and BNS sections
- Coach allegedly threatened to harm athlete's career and family if she reported
Ireland, Canada, US lead rise in FPIs' India assets in 2025; Singapore, UK see decline
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Ireland and Canada led FPI equity asset growth in India in 2025
- US FPIs hold the largest share, with equity assets rising 7.6 percent
- Singapore, Mauritius, and UK FPIs saw declines in Indian equity assets
Patients gain weight faster coming off obesity drugs than after a diet
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Weight returns faster after stopping obesity drugs than after stopping a diet
- Weight returns to baseline in less than 2 years after stopping GLP-1 drugs
- Stopping drugs reverses benefits like lower cholesterol and reduced blood pressure
De Beers bets on India’s rich to boost natural diamond demand
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- De Beers opens its largest Forevermark store in Mumbai, plans 25 outlets by 2026
- India's diamond demand grows, becoming firm's 2nd largest market
- De Beers aims for 100 stores in India by 2030, expanding into smaller cities
SEBI finds Bank of America shared confidential information ahead of 2024 block trade: Report
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- SEBI accuses Bank of America of leaking non-public info on $180M block trade
- BofA allegedly misled SEBI and failed to protect confidential deal information
- BofA may seek a multimillion-dollar settlement without admitting wrongdoing
Who is Harjeet Singh? The NGO founder facing an ED inquiry into ‘suspicious’ foreign remittances
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- India detained and released activist Harjeet Singh over foreign funds probe.
- NGO Satat Sampada probed for backing Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
- India says treaty may threaten energy security and lead to legal challenges
‘India has only paused’: US documents reveal Pakistan’s fear of a second round of Operation Sindoor strikes
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Pakistan sought US help, fearing Indian airstrikes during Operation Sindoor.
- Pakistan contacted US officials over 50 times during and after the crisis.
- Docs contradict Pakistan's claims, reveal fear of more Indian strikes
Jharkhand to make first-ever appearance at Davos
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Jharkhand to attend World Economic Forum in Davos for the first time
- Chief Minister Soren leads 11-member delegation, marking 25 years of statehood
- Delegation aims to attract investment and promote sustainable development
Select Committee on Jan Vishwas bill to give report in budget session of Parliament
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Committee reviews decriminalising minor offences to boost ease of doing business
- Report on Jan Vishwas Bill 2025 to be presented in upcoming budget session
- Amendments proposed for RBI Act and other laws to remove outdated penalties
ED attaches Rs 91.82 crore in Mahadev Online Book–Skyexchange betting case; flags FPI ‘cashback’ route
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- ED attaches Rs 91.82 crore assets in Mahadev Online Book, Skyexchange.com case
- Illegal betting apps laundered funds via benami accounts and complex schemes
- Assets worth Rs 2,600 crore seized or frozen; 13 arrested, 74 entities accused
'Proxy BJP rule, stepmotherly attitude': Stalin launches all-out attack on BJP-AIADMK in Tamil Nadu
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Stalin accuses BJP and AIADMK of undermining Tamil Nadu's rights and interests
- Stalin claims DMK will return to power and continue good governance
- Amit Shah: NDA will form Tamil Nadu govt in 2026 with AIADMK alliance
'Don’t use force': Cuba’s ambassador backs India’s diplomacy-first line on Venezuela
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- India urges peaceful dialogue in Venezuela crisis, opposes military aggression
- Cuban envoy highlights India's rising global role and BRICS presidency
- India reaffirms support for Venezuelan people's safety and regional stability
Israel values partnership with India, will meet PM Modi in near future: Netanyahu
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Modi and Netanyahu discussed strengthening India-Israel strategic partnership
- Both leaders reaffirmed commitment to fight terrorism and promote regional peace
- High-level visits and deals boost defense, trade, and tech ties.
Jaishankar in Paris: India and Europe can bring stability as Trump’s 50% tariff bites
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- India seeks stronger Europe ties for global stability and economic growth
- Jaishankar met French FM in Paris, focusing on Macron's upcoming visit to India
- India to host top European leaders, including German Chancellor and EU officials
'De-risking isn’t enough': Jaishankar says India and Europe are moving closer in 2026
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Jaishankar predicts stronger India-Europe ties in 2026 with Luxembourg's support
- India and Luxembourg advancing talks on a free trade agreement with the EU
- Indian exports and European partnerships to grow despite global volatility
Tharoor’s answer to Trump’s 'keep me happy' dig on PM Modi: 'Every country has its national interest'
India | Updated: Jan 07, 2026
- Tharoor highlights India's multi-aligned foreign policy amid Trump's remarks
- India aims to maintain good ties with US, Russia, China, Europe, and others
- India denies giving assurance to Trump on stopping Russian oil imports