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'Inaccurate': MEA rebuts Trump aide's 'PM didn't call' remarks; cites 8 Modi-Trump calls in 2025

Ministry of external affairs has refuted US secretary of commerce Howard Lutnick's claims regarding trade deal negotiations. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that Lutnick's remarks were inaccurate, highlighting multiple rounds of talks and the closeness of a deal on several occasions. He also confirmed that Prime Minister Modi and President Trump have spoken eight times in 2025.

9 Jan 2026 4:53 pm
Himachal Pradesh: 8 dead as private bus rolls down the hill in Sirmaur - video

A private bus carrying 30-35 passengers rolled off a hilly road in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district, killing at least eight people. The bus was traveling from Kupvi to Shimla when it lost control in the Haripurdhar area. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the death toll is feared to rise as several passengers sustained serious injuries.

9 Jan 2026 4:41 pm
Air pollution crisis: 44% Indian cities face chronic PM2.5 levels; National Clean Air Programme covers just 4%

A new analysis reveals nearly half of Indian cities grapple with chronic air pollution, a persistent issue stemming from ongoing emission sources. The National Clean Air Programme currently covers only a fraction of these severely affected urban areas, highlighting a significant gap in addressing the crisis. Experts urge targeted reforms and a broader approach to combat this widespread problem.

9 Jan 2026 4:34 pm
Swings like a wild pendulum: Mallikarjun Kharge targets Modi governments foreign policy; flags China outreach, Donald Trump remarks

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the Modi government's foreign policy, citing alleged inconsistency and compromise of India's strategic interests. He pointed to the potential lifting of bans on Chinese companies for government contracts and PM Modi's silence on US President Donald Trump's comments regarding India's Russian oil purchases.

9 Jan 2026 3:14 pm
Removed from reality: SC pushes back on Sharmila Tagore's plea in stray dog case what court said

The Supreme Court continues hearing pleas on stray dog management. Actor Sharmila Tagore's counsel argued for science-based solutions. Lawyers debated the Animal Birth Control rules and identifying aggressive dogs. The court cautioned against romanticizing dogs in hospitals. Suggestions for identification were raised. Welfare groups stressed proper rule enforcement. The court considered constitutional limits and empathy in its interim order.

9 Jan 2026 2:56 pm
No nation can progress unless small traders are protected: Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal emphasized the need to protect small shopkeepers and traders for national progress, announcing the Punjab State Traders Commission to upgrade local markets and simplify the tax system. He criticized the negative perception of traders and the current ax terrorism under GST, vowing to free them from it if his party forms a central government.

9 Jan 2026 1:20 pm
Will Reliance buy Venezuelan oil? Await clarity on non-US buyers - heres what it said

Reliance Industries is considering resuming Venezuelan crude oil purchases if non-US buyers are permitted, awaiting regulatory clarity. Other Indian refiners like Indian Oil Corp and Hindustan Petroleum Corp are also open to Venezuelan oil under similar conditions. This potential shift comes as India faces pressure to reduce Russian oil imports.

9 Jan 2026 1:16 pm
Tilak ruled out: 'Sarpanch sahab should be picked' - Ex-India opener backs Iyer

Former India opener Aakash Chopra strongly advocates for Shreyas Iyer's immediate inclusion in the T20I squad. He believes Iyer is the ideal replacement for the injured Tilak Varma, emphasising the need for middle-order stability and experience ahead of a crucial white-ball calendar. Chopra sees Iyer as the most logical choice, even over other contenders like Riyan Parag.

9 Jan 2026 12:40 pm
AAP MLAs stage protest outside Delhi Assembly against state government

AAP MLA Sanjeev Jha accused the BJP-led state government of trying to divert attention from key issues in Delhi, such as law and order, contaminated water, pollution and the Yamuna by circulating a fraudulent video involving LoP Atishi.

9 Jan 2026 12:33 pm
Watch: Mahua, Derek dragged away from outside Amit Shahs office; TMC MPs protest over I-PAC raid

TMC leaders, including MPs, were detained protesting ED raids on I-PAC offices in Kolkata. The party alleges the raids, targeting election strategy data, are politically motivated harassment by the Union government ahead of West Bengal polls. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condemned the action, calling it a vendetta and accusing the BJP of attempting to steal party documents.

9 Jan 2026 10:16 am
'Cannot support all his beliefs': Tharoor calls himself 'uncritical fan' of Nehru; slams BJP for turning him into 'convenient scapegoat'

Shashi Tharoor, while respecting Jawaharlal Nehru as India's democratic founder, acknowledged his mistakes, stating the Modi government unfairly scapegoats him. He noted the 1962 China war defeat as a potential Nehru misstep, but criticized blaming him for all current issues. Tharoor also shared personal anecdotes about his writing journey and Kerala's reading culture.

9 Jan 2026 10:10 am