India

The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), led by Raj Thackeray, has faced a severe defeat in the 2026 municipal corporation elections, failing to retain influence in its traditional strongholds. Analysts say the alliance between Uddhav and Raj Thackeray did not translate into votes.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Election Commission of targeting minority voters through the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. She claimed thousands of names face deletion and appealed for peace amid tensions in Murshidabad

The AIMIM, led by Asaduddin Owaisi, has achieved its strongest-ever performance in Maharashtra’s municipal politics by winning 95 seats across 13 local bodies in the 2026 elections. The party made significant gains in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Mumbai, Thane, Solapur, and Dhule.

Election officials visited Nobel laureate Amartya Sen’s residence in Birbhum and collected documents as part of West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The visit followed a notice issued over a discrepancy in his enumeration form

A scientific analysis report on the gold used on copper claddings of artefacts and door frames at the Lord Ayyappa temple has been submitted to a vigilance court. The report will be handed over to the SIT for further investigation

India ranked second globally with 90 million adults living with diabetes in 2024, a study published in The Lancet said. China topped the list, while researchers warned of a sharp rise in global diabetes cases by 2050

Once credited to their bank accounts, members can use the funds freely — make digital payments, transfer money, or withdraw cash from ATMs

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has taken note of the alleged assault on an Assam postgraduate student at IGNTU. Police have filed an FIR, accused students have been rusticated, and protests have erupted on campus

The DGCA said IndiGo has processed all refunds for flight cancellations between December 3 and 5. The airline is also offering Rs 10,000 travel vouchers to eligible passengers as part of its Gesture of Care initiative

An eight-year-old boy was left alone at an Etah hospital after his mother died during treatment. He arranged her postmortem by himself until police stepped in to complete legal formalities and ensure her last rites

The Supreme Court has stayed the Calcutta High Court order disqualifying veteran leader Mukul Roy as a West Bengal MLA for defection. The top court granted interim relief while hearing a petition challenging the high court verdict

A Surat man has been arrested for allegedly recording his wife’s self-immolation instead of saving her during a marital dispute. Police booked him for cruelty and abetment of suicide after the woman succumbed to burn injuries

Delhi recorded 1,617 road accident deaths in 2025, the highest in seven years, according to official data. Fatal accidents and injuries increased despite enforcement and awareness drives, with police citing traffic density, speeding and violations as key reasons

Intelligence agencies have flagged a fresh ISI-backed plan to push drugs, arms and ammunition into Punjab, with Babbar Khalsa International leading the operation. The strategy aims to revive Khalistan activities and later route contraband into Jammu and Kashmir

The Central Consumer Protection Authority has penalised major e-commerce platforms for illegally listing and selling walkie-talkies operating on restricted frequency bands. The action follows the detection of nearly 17,000 non-compliant listings and violations of telecom and consumer protection laws

As many as 65 candidates from ten municipal corporations in Maharashtra were elected unopposed ahead of the January 15 civic polls, with the BJP accounting for the highest number. The State Election Commission shared the data as counting continued

Shrikant Pangarkar, an accused in the 2017 killing of journalist Gauri Lankesh, has won the Jalna Municipal Corporation election as an Independent candidate. He defeated a BJP rival as counting continued for civic polls across Maharashtra

A 14-year-old Class 9 girl was found murdered in Kerala’s Malappuram district a day after she went missing. Police have detained a minor boy in connection with the case and said the investigation is progressing in a detailed manner

Pathanamthitta police booked Youth Congress leader Fenin Ninan for allegedly revealing a victim’s identity linked to expelled MLA Rahul Mamkootathil’s arrest. Ninan denies wrongdoing, plans legal challenge, while the victim alleges selective chat leaks to mislead the public

The Supreme Court has issued a final warning to the Telangana Assembly Speaker, directing him to decide pending disqualification petitions against three BRS MLAs within two weeks, expressing concern over repeated delays despite earlier court orders.

A 16-year-old girl from Karuvarakundu, Malappuram, reported missing on Thursday, was found dead on Friday in an isolated area near Thodiyapulam. Injuries suggest murder. Police are questioning a minor boy and have launched a detailed investigation

Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin flagged off the Palamedu Jallikattu with 1,000+ bulls and 500 tamers. Actor Soori attended, prizes included cars and tractors. Over 2,000 police managed crowds; 57 injured. Finale set at Alanganallur January 17

Odisha government directed state universities and colleges to identify non-performing teachers for compulsory premature retirement, reviewing performance, conduct, and integrity. Compliance reports must be submitted by January 31, ensuring adherence to service rules, natural justice, and government guidelines

Trends from 210 Mumbai municipal corporation wards show BJP-Shiv Sena alliance leading, poised to cross majority in BMC. Congress retained Latur, while NCP lagged in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. Voter turnout was 52.94%, lower than 2017 elections