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The National Rifle Association of India concluded its largest National Judges Course at Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, training 47 participants in ISSF rules, scoring and ethical judging practices as part of efforts to strengthen officiating standards in Indian shooting sports
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As Tamil Nadu elections approach, seat-sharing talks within the DMK-led alliance have intensified. The Congress is seeking more Assembly seats and a Rajya Sabha berth, citing organisational strength, while negotiations remain ongoing amid alliance adjustments
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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has proposed a Rs 80,952.56 crore budget for 2026-27, showing an increase over the previous year. Capital and revenue expenditure have also risen, with higher allocations for infrastructure and civic services
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The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of objectionable references to judicial corruption in an NCERT Class 8 textbook, prompting the council to withdraw the book from its website after strong remarks by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu accused the previous YSRCP government of using chemically adulterated ghee to prepare Tirupati laddus. Speaking at Markapuram, he defended Heritage Foods and alleged political targeting by opposition leaders
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A statue of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was vandalised in Assam’s Cachar district using an excavator. Police have detained one person and seized the machine. Congress leaders called it a planned act ahead of elections
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More than 2,700 tourists stranded near Tsomgo Lake in East Sikkim due to heavy snowfall were rescued after roads were blocked. Officials said all vehicles were evacuated safely by Tuesday night. Tourists were advised to follow weather warnings
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Veteran CPI leader R Nallakannu passed away at the age of 101 in Chennai after prolonged treatment. A lifelong activist, he fought for farmers, workers and social justice for over eight decades. Leaders across parties paid rich tributes
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Haryana’s Vigilance Bureau arrested four people, including former bank officials, in the Rs 590-crore IDFC First Bank fraud case linked to government accounts. Nearly Rs 556 crore has been recovered so far, while investigations continue into fund diversion
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Delhi Police arrested a married couple for allegedly hurling racial slurs at three women from the Northeast in Malviya Nagar. The SC-ST Act was invoked in the case. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta condemned the incident and assured strict action
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A minor Class 10 student delivered a baby in the washroom of an examination centre in Pithampur while appearing for her board exam. Both mother and child are stable. Police have registered a Zero FIR and started an investigation
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Nearly 300 first-year MBA students at IIM Nagpur boycotted their mid-term examination to protest the debarment of 40 classmates for violating hostel rules. The institute has resolved the issue and announced that the exam will be held later
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The Odisha Vigilance Department has seized over Rs 4.27 crore in cash from the Bhubaneswar flat of Mines Department officer Debabrata Mohanty, arrested in a corruption case. Officials said it is the highest-ever cash recovery in the state
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One person has died and more than 70 people have been hospitalised in Srikakulam after allegedly consuming contaminated water. Authorities have launched investigations, shut down pipelines and supplied tanker water, while senior leaders reviewed the situation and assured action
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Andhra Pradesh has attracted over Rs 20,000 crore in tourism investments in the past 18 months, with more than 7,000 hotel rooms under development, the Legislative Council was informed. The projects are expected to generate employment for nearly 40,000 people
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Producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah has told the Kerala High Court that pleas against The Kerala Story 2 are premature and not maintainable. He said the CBFC is the expert authority and warned that restraining the film would cause serious economic harm
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A bride was shot in the stomach by her alleged lover during her wedding ceremony in Bihar’s Buxar district. The injured woman has been referred to Varanasi for treatment, while police have launched a manhunt to arrest the accused
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NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has accused the Civil Aviation Ministry and the DGCA of trying to shield the operator of the aircraft involved in Ajit Pawar’s fatal crash. He has sought intervention and announced legal action against the regulator
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More than 10,293 people in Meghalaya are receiving ART as of January 2026, the Assembly was informed. Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla said HIV-related deaths over the past decade stood at 749, while the government is strengthening awareness and treatment programmes
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The Indian government has directed oil companies to sell petrol blended with up to 20 per cent ethanol and a minimum RON of 95 from April 1, 2026. This move aims to reduce oil imports, cut emissions, and boost demand for crops like sugarcane and maize.
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Ahead of Kerala Assembly polls, the CPI(M) is intensifying cultural outreach to secure a third term for Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. By engaging film icons like Mohanlal and other artists, the party aims to strengthen its public image
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two-day State visit to Israel, welcomed by President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The visit focuses on strengthening strategic ties, defence, innovation, AI, and addressing the Knesset, reinforcing India-Israel partnership and cooperation
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath secured MoUs worth Rs 11,000 crore with leading Japanese firms during his Japan visit. Agreements across manufacturing, automotive electronics, infrastructure, hospitality and real estate aim to boost industrial capacity and strengthen India-Japan economic cooperation
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs unveiled PRAHAAR, India’s first national counterterrorism policy, outlining a zero-tolerance approach against terror. The strategy emphasises proactive prevention, proportionate response, intelligence integration, ecosystem targeting, and international cooperation to dismantle terror networks and sleeper cells
