Mukesh Ambani visits Somnath Temple with family - See pics
India | Updated: Jan 02, 2026
- Mukesh Ambani and family visit Somnath Temple, continuing annual tradition
- Ambani outlined Reliance's plan to become an AI-native deep-tech company
- Reliance targets "Affordable AI for every Indian" to enhance productivity and life
Indian Gold ETFs see $1.25 billion inflows in December, highest ever
India | Updated: Jan 09, 2026
- Indian gold ETFs had record $1.25B inflows in Dec 2025, up 231%.
- India ranked second globally in gold ETF inflows for December, after the US
- Global gold ETF inflows hit $89 billion in 2025, the highest on record
Iran sanctions shock hits India’s basmati trade; Rs 2,000 crore shipments stuck at ports
India | Updated: Jan 09, 2026
- Indian basmati rice exports to Iran halted after subsidy withdrawal
- Rs 2,000 crore worth consignments stuck at ports due to trade disruption
- Punjab and Haryana millers face falling prices and cash flow issues
From blind spots to dense fog: V2V alerts to warn drivers before crashes; rollout planned by end-2026
India | Updated: Jan 09, 2026
- India to roll out V2V vehicle communication tech nationwide by end of 2026
- V2V tech aims to reduce road accidents by up to 80%, especially in fog and crashes.
- Accident victims get cashless treatment up to Rs 1.5 lakh for 7 days.
Macron confirms India visit next month as Paris–Delhi alliance shifts focus to AI and rare earths
India | Updated: Jan 09, 2026
- Macron to visit India next month for AI and strategic cooperation talks
- India to host AI Impact Summit 2026, first global AI summit in the Global South
- France and India to broaden partnership to tech and rare earth minerals
'Unprecedented obstruction': BJP says Mamata stepped into ED raid at I-PAC’s Kolkata office
India | Updated: Jan 09, 2026
- BJP accused Mamata Banerjee of obstructing ED raids at I-PAC's Kolkata office
- ED raided 10 locations over alleged coal scam and hawala transactions
- Banerjee claims ED unlawfully seized party data and strategic documents
‘Convenient scapegoat’: Tharoor takes aim at BJP’s Nehru-bashing, admits some 1962 blame
India | Updated: Jan 09, 2026
- Tharoor admires Nehru but says blaming him for all issues is unjustified
- He notes Kerala's strong reading culture and urges youth to read shorter books
- Tharoor recited his poem and shared memories from college and writing career
'TMC's visarjan certain in 2026': BJP slams Mamata for 'snatching files' during ED raid at I-PAC
India | Updated: Jan 09, 2026
- BJP accuses Mamata Banerjee of interfering in ED raid at I-PAC office
- Mamata alleges ED unlawfully seized TMC data and documents during the raid
- ED claims documents were forcibly removed by constitutional functionaries
‘What are you celebrating?’ Omar Abdullah slams row over Muslim admissions as NMC pulls SMVDIME MBBS approval
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- J&K CM Omar Abdullah vows to relocate SMVDIME MBBS students to nearby colleges
- NMC withdrew SMVDIME's MBBS approval over infrastructure and faculty issues
- Political parties clash over college closure and impact on students' futures
Bangladesh shuts visa services at key India missions, cites ‘security issue’
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Bangladesh shuts visa sections at 3 India missions over security concerns
- Tourist and visit visas affected; business and work visas still issued
- Visa services in Mumbai and Chennai remain open
Kasauli court accepts cancellation report in alleged gangrape case against Haryana BJP chief
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Court accepts police closure report in gangrape case against Badoli and Mittal
- Police found no evidence and complainant failed to appear in court
- Victim filed a revision petition challenging the court's acceptance of closure
PM Modi mentioned KM Munshi's 'Somanatha: The Shrine Eternal' in his article, book gains attention on internet
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- PM Modi's mention of "Somanatha-The Shrine Eternal" renews interest in the book.
- K. M. Munshi's book explores Somnath Temple's history, architecture, and importance.
- The book showcases Somnath's resilience and its cultural significance in India.
Nikitha Godishala murder: Suspect still at large, claims family; mortal remains to arrive in Hyderabad on Friday
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Nikitha Godishala found dead in Maryland; suspect Arjun Sharma still absconding
- Family denies reports of suspect's arrest; urges responsible media coverage
- US police have issued a warrant for Sharma, who allegedly fled to India
'All frauds of Prashant Kishor and IPAC should be unveiled': BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal after ED raids at I-PAC office
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- ED raids I-PAC office in Kolkata over alleged fraud and money laundering
- BJP MP Jaiswal accuses Prashant Kishor and I-PAC of scams during Bihar polls
- ED alleges CM Mamata Banerjee took away key evidence during Kolkata raid
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