India

Siddaramaiah submitted a memorandum to PM Narendra Modi seeking central funds and approvals for infrastructure, rail, water, and welfare projects, highlighting Karnataka’s economic contribution and pending development demands

The Supreme Court stayed the Telangana High Court’s transit anticipatory bail granted to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a defamation case linked to Assam Chief Minister’s wife. Khera may now seek relief from Assam courts

A boiler steam pipe blast at Vedanta Limited power plant in Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district has killed 16 workers and injured several others. Authorities have launched multiple probes, while compensation and safety investigations have been announced

The Election Commission directed West Bengal officials to inspect violence-prone areas and report security measures ahead of Assembly polls. It also mandated enhanced communication systems, strict polling protocols, and action on pending warrants to ensure smooth voting across constituencies

Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as Bihar’s Chief Minister, becoming the first from BJP to hold the post. Nitish Kumar stepped down, paving the way for the NDA-led leadership transition in the state

Enforcement Directorate raided multiple business entities linked to AAP Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal in Punjab under a FEMA probe. Searches covered Jalandhar, Phagwara and other locations, targeting financial dealings tied to the Lovely Group headed by the businessman-educationist

Indian equity markets rallied sharply Wednesday as Sensex and Nifty surged on global optimism and lower crude prices amid US-Iran diplomacy hopes. Gains were broad-based despite recent foreign outflows, with IT and aviation stocks leading the early advance across sectors

The Ardh Kumbh Mela 2027 in Haridwar will feature 10 major bathing festivals, including three Amrit Snans, between January and April, with authorities announcing the full schedule of sacred bathing dates for the four-month-long religious gathering

A 14-year-old girl delivered a baby boy at a district hospital in Pithoragarh. Authorities have registered a case against the father under BNS and POCSO Act, while the Child Welfare Committee has taken responsibility for the minor’s care

Chennai Super Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 runs in IPL 2026, exposing batting struggles and tactical issues in KKR’s setup, as Noor Ahmed starred with the ball on a tricky Chepauk pitch

Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov clinched the 2026 Candidates tournament with a round to spare, setting up a World Championship clash with India’s Gukesh Dommaraju, while the women’s section remains undecided going into the final round

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has proposed adopting degressive proportionality in Lok Sabha seat allocation to balance population and federal equity, urging wide consultations before delimitation, while warning against marginalisation of smaller and southern states

At least 14 people, including police personnel, were injured after violence broke out during an Ambedkar Jayanti procession in Madhya Pradesh’s Sidhi district. The clash escalated into mob attacks, prompting police action and a flag march to restore order

Care Ratings CEO Mehul Pandya said India can challenge global credit rating norms and reduce subjectivity in assessments. The firm is expanding globally, covering 45 countries, while focusing on transparency, emerging markets and strengthening India’s position in sovereign ratings

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene an all-party meeting to discuss delimitation and women’s reservation. In his letter, Reddy rejected the pro-rata model, warning it would be unacceptable to southern states.

The resilience of Hungary’s democracy amid authoritarian governance will inspire activists worldwide

Global shocks, driven by inflation and supply chain disruptions, act as a ‘stealth tax’ on vulnerable groups, threatening gender equity

LinkedIn is testing an AI labour marketplace offering roles that pay up to Rs 14,000 per hour. The platform is hiring trainers across sectors to improve AI systems, with early trials underway and limited availability currently in the US

A 40-year-old woman allegedly killed her teenage daughter and died by suicide at their home in Bengaluru’s Whitefield area. Police suspect financial stress as a possible reason. Two cases have been registered and further investigation is underway

Harsh Kumar Goumte and K Veena have been selected for Indian camp based on their performances in the recent Sub-Junior Nationals in Ranchi

RCB will want to cash in on the home stretch of three matches beginning with their clash against LSG

Tamil Nadu and Telangana Chief Ministers MK Stalin and A Revanth Reddy intensified their criticism of the Centre over proposed delimitation, warning of protests and alleging injustice to southern States, while seeking wider consultations and a balanced model ahead of Parliament’s special session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump discussed the situation in West Asia and bilateral ties during a phone call. India welcomed the ceasefire between the US and Iran, emphasising peace and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.