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Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal turned emotional after discharge in the excise policy case by Rouse Avenue Court. Manish Sisodia consoled him as the court ruled insufficient evidence to frame charges against AAP leaders

A Delhi court discharged Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in the excise policy corruption case, refusing to take cognisance of the CBI chargesheet. Kejriwal termed the case the “biggest political conspiracy” in Independent India.

Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has accused Kerala’s Chief Minister’s Office of leaking personal details of over one crore people, including beneficiaries of the Stree Suraksha scheme, to a private agency for election-related purposes.

Yuvan Shankar Raja will compose music for Aishwarya Rajinikanth’s upcoming multilingual film, produced by Kannan Ravi Group. The project is planned as a grand entertainer releasing in five languages across India

The Indian Navy commissioned INS Anjadip in Chennai, enhancing anti-submarine warfare and coastal surveillance capabilities. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, the vessel features indigenous sonar and torpedoes, strengthening maritime security in coastal and shallow waters

Rinku Singh’s father, Khanchand Singh, passed away after battling stage-4 liver cancer. The cricketer’s father was on ventilator support at a hospital in Greater Noida.

Afghan forces launched retaliatory strikes along the Durand Line, claiming to have killed 55 Pakistani soldiers and captured bases after alleged Pakistani airstrikes on civilian areas. Rising tensions threaten border stability as both sides trade accusations over cross-border attacks

Two officials deputed for electoral roll revision work in West Bengal were assaulted by villagers in Odisha’s Balasore district after being mistaken for child-lifters.

Delhi Police arrested 14 protesters, including JNUSU president Aditi Mishra, after clashes during a march at Jawaharlal Nehru University over Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit’s remarks, with an FIR filed under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions

A Delhi court acquitted former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia in the excise policy case, citing lack of evidence and failure by the CBI to prove criminal conspiracy or corruption allegations

Federal courts across several US states have ordered bond hearings or immediate release for multiple Indian nationals in immigration detention, questioning the application of mandatory detention provisions and underscoring due process protections.

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam joined the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Chennai, in the presence of Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, marking a major political realignment ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections

President Droupadi Murmu flew as co-pilot in the indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter ‘Prachand’ at Jaisalmer near the India-Pakistan border, marking a significant morale-boosting gesture for the armed forces.

Two men sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Pukhraj in Bijnor allegedly threatened the presiding judge moments after the verdict. Authorities enhanced security for the judge following the courtroom intimidation incident, officials confirmed

Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia after Afghanistan launched retaliatory cross-border attacks along the Durand Line. Both sides reported conflicting casualty figures, raising tensions despite a Qatar-mediated ceasefire, as the UN urged diplomacy to prevent further escalation

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani presented a mock newspaper front page to President Donald Trump at the White House, pitching a $21 billion housing plan while also urging the release of detained Columbia University student Ellie Aghayeva

Netflix declined to raise its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing the way for a higher offer from Paramount Global backed by Skydance, potentially reshaping Hollywood amid regulatory and antitrust scrutiny

Tilak Varma credited his comeback to revisiting past performances and emphasised the team’s flexible batting approach. The win over Zimbabwe showcased India’s fearless mindset and collective determination to dominate the opposition.

In Hyderabad, director Anil Ravipudi announced a Sankranthi release starring Venkatesh and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram. The festive entertainer marks Ravipudi’s fifth collaboration with Venkatesh and follows his recent blockbuster success

In Mumbai, comedian Bharti Singh shared a vlog glimpse of newborn son Kaju, revealing only his lips and noting resemblance to elder brother Gola. She also spoke about motherhood guilt and praised husband Harssh Limbaachiya for support

The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau recorded statements of actors Mohanlal and Dileep in a probe into alleged gold and fund misappropriation for the 2017 Sabarimala temple flag mast installation, as directed by the Kerala High Court

A wild elephant strayed into Ranchi’s Hawai Nagar area on Friday morning, causing panic among residents. Forest officials deployed a team to drive it back safely. Authorities heightened safety measures amid rising concerns over man-elephant conflict fatalities in Jharkhand

BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao accused the Congress government of demolishing houses to monetise urban land and alleged delays in completing the Warangal super speciality hospital, triggering a fresh political confrontation in Telangana.