UP tops list of business-friendly states; implemented Centre's reforms in 23 areas: Govt
India | Updated: Jan 06, 2026
- Uttar Pradesh ranked first in Deregulation 1.0 for implementing 23 key reforms
- State fully implemented reforms in land, construction, labor, utilities, and permits.
- Labour reforms allow women night shifts, raise compliance threshold.
Congress warns US Venezuela strike risks 'global instability'; Kharge attacks Trump’s 'expansionism'
India | Updated: Jan 06, 2026
- Congress condemns US actions in Venezuela, citing breach of international law
- Kharge criticizes Trump for expansionism and claims of mediating India-Pakistan
- India calls for peaceful resolution in Venezuela, supports citizens' well-being
'Mogambo khush hua': Kharge escalates attack over Russian oil, US tariffs, says 'Modi under Trump’s control'
India | Updated: Jan 06, 2026
- Kharge criticizes Modi for allegedly yielding to Trump on Russian oil imports
- Congress questions if India's foreign policy is dictated by US pressure
- Trump claims India cut Russian oil imports to please him, sparking controversy
Oil shock or no? Arvind Subramanian plays down Venezuela strike impact as Trump eyes oil exports
India | Updated: Jan 06, 2026
- Arvind Subramanian says US strikes on Venezuela unlikely to impact oil market
- Dilip Sinha calls US action in Venezuela a violation of international law
- Maduro faces charges in US after being detained and transferred from Venezuela
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"My family is under threat, I urge Amit Shah to take action": Unnao rape victim
India | Updated: Jan 06, 2026
- Unnao case survivor reports social media posts exposing her identity to the CBI
- Supreme Court stayed suspension of Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence in rape case
- Survivor's family urges authorities for protection and justice
27,000 certificates in a 1,300-population village: Maharashtra forms SIT to probe CRS anomaly
India | Updated: Jan 05, 2026
- Maharashtra forms SIT to investigate 27,000 suspicious birth and death records.
- SIT to conduct field visit and analyze digital records for fraud and misuse
- Criminal case filed; officials to review IP logs and question suspects.
'Transparency cannot be optional': Karti Chidambaram seeks update on Air India 171 crash probe
India | Updated: Jan 06, 2026
- Karti Chidambaram seeks update on Air India 171 crash investigation
- New material inputs shared with ministry for further review and transparency
- Only one survivor from the crash that killed 241 onboard and 19 on ground
‘Look in the mirror’: Fadnavis snaps back at Ajit Pawar as Pune civic polls expose Mahayuti cracks
India | Updated: Jan 05, 2026
- Fadnavis defends BJP's Pune record amid Ajit Pawar's criticism over development
- Rs 44,000 crore in infrastructure projects planned for Pune, says Fadnavis
- Alliance tensions rise as NCP partners opposition for Pune civic polls
Infosys land sale: Karnataka revenue minister says Bengaluru DC to probe; sub-registrar suspended
India | Updated: Jan 05, 2026
- Bengaluru DC to probe Infosys' Rs 250 crore land sale to Puravankara
- Several sub-registrars suspended over alleged fraudulent land registrations
- Infosys asserts sale met regulations, land wasn't government allotted.
Ahead of BMC polls, Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray opt for 'shakha' visits over rallies for maximum outreach
India | Updated: Jan 05, 2026
- Uddhav and Raj Thackeray focus on visiting party shakhas over rallies in Mumbai
- Only one mega rally planned at Shivaji Park ahead of Mumbai civic polls
- Thackeray cousins form alliance for Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections
National Green Tribunal issues notice on alleged illegal tree felling and construction near Taj Mahal in Agra
India | Updated: Jan 05, 2026
- NGT issues notice over alleged illegal tree felling near Taj Mahal in Agra
- Authorities must reply to environmental violation claims within four weeks
- Next hearing on the matter scheduled for March 12, 2026
Bitcoin scam: PMLA court takes cognizance of ED chargesheet against Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra; issues summons
India | Updated: Jan 05, 2026
- PMLA court summons Raj Kundra in Bitcoin scam case after ED files chargesheet
- Kundra allegedly got 285 Bitcoins worth over Rs 150 crore from scam mastermind.
- Kundra and Dubai-based Rajesh Satija must appear before court on January 19
Haldwani hospital refuses to hand over patient's body over bill; people hit streets in protest
India | Updated: Jan 05, 2026
- Hospital held patient's body over unpaid Rs 80,000 bill for 2-hour treatment
- Hospital demanded full payment, threatened to seize car despite Rs 57,000 paid.
- Police investigate complaint; protests demand hospital closure.
Judicial officer can't be put to ordeal of disciplinary action just because orders were wrong: Supreme Court
India | Updated: Jan 05, 2026
- Supreme Court sets aside termination of MP judge over bail orders
- Court says errors in judgment alone don't justify disciplinary action
- Full back wages and benefits ordered for the judge
TVK open to alliances only if Vijay is CM face, signals shift in Tamil Nadu poll strategy
India | Updated: Jan 05, 2026
- TVK open to alliances if Vijay is projected as chief ministerial candidate
- Party maintains hostility toward DMK, calls it principal adversary
- TVK sees Congress as a "natural ally" but notes internal hurdles to partnership
Land Rover Defender, BMW Z4 luxury cars seized by ED in raids targeting popular YouTuber in betting racket
India | Updated: Jan 05, 2026
- ED seized luxury cars and froze assets in raids linked to Anurag Dwivedi case
- Dwivedi promoted illegal betting, laundered money via hawala and mule accounts
- Assets worth Rs 27 crore frozen; Dwivedi is currently residing in Dubai
Andhra CM Naidu calls for unity among Telugu-speaking people: 'No language greater or lesser than another'
India | Updated: Jan 05, 2026
- Naidu calls for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to unite on water issues
- He announces a Telugu university in Rajahmundry named after Potti Sriramulu
- Naidu stresses respect for all languages and pride in Telugu's classical status
Opposition questions denial of bail to Umar, Sharjeel; flags Gurmeet Ram Rahim's 15th parole
India | Updated: Jan 05, 2026
- Opposition questions SC's denial of bail to Khalid, Imam in Delhi riots case
- Gurmeet Ram Rahim granted 15th parole since 2017 rape conviction
- SC cited "hierarchy of participation" in granting bail to five other accused
Supreme Court asks Centre to decide on EPF wage ceiling revision within four months
India | Updated: Jan 05, 2026
- Supreme Court asks Centre to review EPFO wage ceiling within four months
- Current Rs 15,000 ceiling unchanged for over a decade, excludes many workers
- Petitioner: Outdated cap denies social security to many workers
Indian envoy sought tariff relief, asked me to convey message to Trump, claims US Senator
India | Updated: Jan 05, 2026
- Senator Graham said that Indian envoy Kwatra wanted tariffs to ease, citing reduced Russian oil purchases
- Trump has warned India of higher tariffs over Russian oil imports
- India is facing 25% punitive tariffs, on top of 25% trade tariffs, over purchase of Russian crude
Batalik and the Dras sector: Artillery dominance and infantry persistence in Kargil in 1999
India | Updated: Jan 05, 2026
- Batalik and Dras saw slow, attritional fighting key to Kargil victory
- Artillery and infantry coordination broke enemy defenses over weeks
- Lessons from these battles guide India's high-altitude military strategy today
India’s first indigenous high-speed train set to enter manufacturing phase soon
India | Updated: Jan 05, 2026
- Manufacturing for India's first indigenous high-speed train to begin by mid-2024
- Train designed for 250 kmph, set for Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor
- Prototype rollout set for Dec 2026; phased commercial launch in 2027.
Madras High Court orders return of seized Hindu idols: 'State can't act on superstition over unnatural deaths'
India | Updated: Jan 05, 2026
- Madras HC: State can't remove idols from private homes based on superstition
- Court mandates return of idols, highlights peaceful private worship rights.
- Private worship shouldn't disturb public; unauthorised construction handled separately
'I'm a trained lawyer': Mamata says will move court against 'inhumane' SIR exercise
India | Updated: Jan 05, 2026
- Mamata Banerjee to move court over alleged inhumane treatment during SIR process
- She claims deaths and hospitalisations linked to fear and harassment from SIR
- Banerjee accuses Election Commission of flawed and arbitrary SIR implementation
India looks to Peru, Chile FTAs to diversify silver supplies amid China export curbs
India | Updated: Jan 05, 2026
- India expands FTA talks with Peru, Chile to secure silver amid China export limits.
- India's silver demand rises due to green energy and EVs, increasing import reliance
- FTAs aim to diversify supply, cut costs, and stabilize silver imports for industry
Umar Khalid reacts after SC rejects his plea: ‘Jail is my life now’
India | Updated: Jan 05, 2026
- Supreme Court denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case
- Five other activists granted bail in the same 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy matter
- Court cited security concerns and evidence against Khalid and Imam
Supreme Court dismisses PIL against PM Modi offering chadar at Ajmer Sharif dargah: 'Not justiciable'
India | Updated: Jan 05, 2026
- SC dismissed PIL against PM Modi offering chadar at Ajmer Sharif dargah
- Court said the issue is not justiciable and the petition is now infructuous
- Dismissal does not affect ongoing civil suit in Ajmer regarding the dargah
Cracks in Mahayuti? Ajit Pawar’s BJP 'gang of robbers' jab has more than meets the eye
India | Updated: Jan 05, 2026
- Ajit Pawar: Civic polls should prioritize local issues over national narratives
- NCP factions unite for Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls, excluding BJP
- Pawar accuses BJP of corruption in local body tendering process
Indore water contamination row: MP official suspended for ‘ghanta’ reference in govt order
India | Updated: Jan 05, 2026
- Dewas SDM suspended for copying Congress memo in water crisis order
- Six deaths confirmed in Indore due to contaminated water outbreak
- Minister Vijayvargiya's 'ghanta' remark sparked protests and controversy
No bail for Umar Khalid: ‘Welcome to Viksit Bharat, where raising your voice lands you in jail,’ says Congress – Top reactions
India | Updated: Jan 05, 2026
- Supreme Court denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case
- Bail granted to Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur Rehman, and others.
- Court said Khalid and Imam played central roles in the alleged conspiracy