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Serious allegations have surfaced over irregularities in Singareni Collieries Company Limited’s (SCCL) tender for procurement of Site Mixed Emulsion (SME) explosives. A whistle-blower claims that a Board director was sidelined and tender conditions were manipulated, leading to an estimated Rs 300–350 crore additional burden on the PSU.

A 60-year-old man was brutally dragged behind a motorcycle in Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh after refusing to give money. One accused has been arrested, while two others are absconding. The victim remains critical in hospital

Pakistan’s inclusion on US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace has raised serious concerns in India, given its long record of cross-border terrorism and democratic failures. New Delhi is urged to approach the initiative with caution and vigilance

CRPF dismantled a suspected Maoist arms and explosives manufacturing unit in Palaguda forests along the Sukma–Bijapur border, seizing large quantities of materials and foiling a major insurgent plot ahead of Republic Day

Police in Shahjahanpur booked eight men after a man and a woman jumped from the second floor of a pizza outlet, allegedly fearing for their safety when members of a Hindutva outfit demanded their identity cards. Both were seriously injured

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Election Commission of acting on behalf of the BJP and undermining democracy, calling its National Voters' Day celebration a tragic farce amid objections to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state

A Delhi court acquitted social activist Medha Patkar in a criminal defamation case filed by LG V K Saxena over remarks made in a 2006 television programme, citing lack of admissible electronic evidence to prove publication of defamatory statements

TVK chief Vijay described the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections as a democratic battle and said only his party could challenge the ruling and opposition forces. Addressing cadres, he pledged clean politics and urged vigilance to protect every vote

Veteran journalist and author Mark Tully, known for his deep understanding of India and long association with the BBC, passed away in New Delhi at the age of 90 after a brief illness, his close friend confirmed

Indian agencies may seek an Interpol Red Corner notice against Dr Muzaffar Rather, accused of providing funding and logistics from Afghanistan for the Red Fort blast. Investigators say he played a key role in planning and coordinating the terror attack

Four persons, including a woman, were arrested in Kurnool for allegedly staging a road accident and injecting a doctor with HIV-infected blood. Police said the attack was driven by personal vengeance linked to a past relationship

Forty-five individuals from across India, including a former bus conductor, a paediatrician and a tribal musician, have been selected for the Padma Shri in the unsung heroes category, recognising their lifelong contributions to society, culture, education and public service

Srinagar gears up for Republic Day with three-tier security at Bakshi Stadium, extensive patrols, checkpoints, and heightened vigilance to ensure a safe, incident-free celebration

  CJI Surya Kant urged compassionate legal action against drug abuse at Goa’s Legal Service campaign, highlighting law’s role in social change and youth rehabilitation 

In Kurnool, four—including a woman and a nurse—were arrested for allegedly injecting HIV into a doctor, wife of the woman’s ex-lover, following a staged road accident

Music composer-filmmaker Palash Muchhal sent a legal notice seeking ₹10 crore in defamation damages after Marathi actor Vidnyan Mane accused him of cheating Rs 40 lakh over an uncompleted film project

In Hyderabad’s Nampally, a fire in a four-storey furniture shop killed five, including two children and an elderly woman, likely due to asphyxiation. Rescue teams faced blocked basements. Authorities registered a case against the shop owner for safety violations

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin paid tribute to the Language Martyrs on Language Martyrs Day, reaffirming opposition to Hindi imposition and honoring those who died during the 1964-65 anti-Hindi agitation. AIADMK and other leaders also paid respects

Fans of Sunny Deol arrived at theatres on tractors to watch the release of "Border 2," a sequel to the 1997 hit. The film, starring Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh, earned ₹32.10 crore on its first day

MMTC-PAMP plans to start silver recycling at select stores within three months to meet rising demand and supply constraints. The company will expand minting, digital commerce, and silver offerings, citing record silver prices and growing investor interest

India is rebalancing crude oil imports toward Middle Eastern suppliers as Russian volumes dip due to sanctions and compliance risks. While Russian crude remains economical, refiners are prioritising supply reliability, with Iraq and Saudi Arabia regaining share in early 2026

On Republic Day 2026, the Union home ministry announced gallantry and service medals for 982 police, fire and civil defence personnel. Of these, 125 bravery medals were awarded, with most recipients from Jammu and Kashmir operations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to actively participate in democratic processes on National Voters' Day, calling voting a sacred duty. Writing to MY-Bharat volunteers, he hailed voters as shapers of India’s destiny and encouraged youth voters to strengthen democracy

Fire broke out in a ladies hostel in Alwal on Saturday night. Ten inmates were rushed to hospital after they became breathless due to smoke