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Dubeys move was seen as BJPs bid to turn the heat on Congress, which has been attacking Modi over bits of the unpublished book authored by ex-Army chief Gen M M Naravane (retd), and it further riled up the protesting opposition MPs in LS, who turned up the noise and tore papers, but not before the fourth-term member had his say for over a couple of minutes.

The exchange which took place at the main entrance of the Parliament building, where Rahul was standing in solidarity with the eight MPs who are on protest since being suspended from the Lok Sabha a day earlier was caught on video and promptly went viral. It was also circulated by Congress.

A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi said voters names should not be struck off the electoral rolls because of errors creeping into spelling of names during translation from Bengali to English or vice-versa. We will ensure that it is rectified, the bench said.

Governor AK Bhalla also administered the oath of office to BJP's Konthoujam Govindas and Khuraijam Loken Singh of NPP as cabinet ministers at the Lok Bhavan ceremony, which ended almost a year of Presidents rule since N Biren Singh resigned over criticism of the previous govt's handling of the violence that erupted in May 2023.

Dr Reddy, who turns 93 Thursday, lobbied PM Indira Gandhi to ensure import duties on equipment fell from 300% to zero. Banks funded the build; cement and steel came cheap, and he built Apollo Chennai, Indias first multispecialty hospital, in 1983 with a promise to offer treatment to 25% of patients free.

As on Dec 31, 2025, the special PMLA courts have delivered judgments, on merits, on the issue of money laundering in 58 cases, out of which conviction orders have been passed in 55 cases, convicting 123 accused, MoS for finance Pankaj Chaudhary told Rajya Sabha in a written response to a question.

Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Anil Ambani group, said such a sale was a public process, whether the buyer was a brother or anyone else. But the CJI-led bench said, Unfortunately, IBC proceedings are misused nowadays. The assets of a company in debt are undervalued. Then it is put on a sham auction and, in a planned manner, a family member or a friend buys it.

SC had earlier directed authorities to conduct Wangchuks medical examination by a specialised doctor and file a report before it. The activist is currently lodged in Jodhpur jail. The medical report was placed before the apex court during the last hearing. Wangchuk was detained on Sept 26 last year under the National Security Act following protests in Leh over demands of statehood and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh.

Bengaluru-based Kartikeya Rawal had moved CCI after his flight on Dec 5 last year was cancelled and alternative ones were available only at higher prices. He alleged the overcharging by IndiGo was abuse of dominance. The airline contested the claim, while arguing that CCI did not have jurisdiction in the case.

Comparing smooth conduct of SIR in other states to that in Bengal where those involved in the roll revision have been targeted, EC, in its affidavit, said, It unequivocally illustrates that the challenges encountered in West Bengal are not intrinsic to the SIR process itself, but are a direct result of the inadequacies of the state machinery and the prevailing climate of political interference therein.

The adjournment was a fallout of the stand-off between the two sides over Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhis insistence on citing the unpublished book of former Army chief, Gen M M Naravane. The confrontation intensified due to what was seen as a tit-for-tat response by BJP member Nishikant Dubey, who sought to quote from books replete with unflattering references to members of the Gandhi-Nehru clan.

A division bench of Justices Chandra Dhari Singh and Sanjiv Kumar, in a 23-page ruling dated Jan 21, tore into contradictions they found in the prosecutions case from unreliable testimony of two eyewitnesses to omissions in FIR and what the court called inherent improbabilities. Dhani Ram and co-accused Satti Din had been convicted under IPC sections 302 read with 34 for accompanying Maiku during the killing.

On choice of oil suppliers, Piyush Goyal said Diversifying our energy sourcing in keeping with objective market conditions and evolving international dynamics is at the core of our strategy to ensure this. All of Indias actions are taken with this in mind. The remark stood out against the backdrop of US President Donald Trumps claims that India had decided to stop the purchase of Russian oil to secure a trade deal.

Asgar Ali Karbali, co-chairman of the Kargil Democratic Alliance, said detailed deliberations were held on statehood and the sixth schedule. Before holding talks on these issues, we raised the issue of four youths who were martyred in September last year and those who have been detained, he said. The first round of talks between the committee and Ladakhi representatives was held on Oct 22, 2025, in New Delhi.

According to the notification issued by UoK for the 2025-2027 session, only two colleges are recognised by National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and have invited applications from eligible candidates for admission to two-year BEd programmes. Syed Masroor Andrabi, chairperson of Chinab Valley College of Education, said BEd colleges in Kashmir stood at the verge of closure.

In a landmark achievement for preventive healthcare, Novaneo Hospital on Wednesday entered the Guinness Book of World Records by collecting the highest number of cervical cancer (Pap/HPV) screening gut samples within an eight-hour window, underscoring the growing role of hospital-led initiatives in large-scale disease prevention.

Perhaps, Pakistan felt it had returned to its older role of indispensable intermediary as New Delhi remained the insouciant child who refused to bow to Trumps diktats. Overnight, the illusion shattered as Trump announced the US had reached a trade agreement with India lowering tariffs on Indias exports to 18%. While most of the details about the deal are still being worked out, that didnt stop a full-blown meltdown on Pakistani (or South Asian) Twitter.

Parliament witnessed repeated disruptions on Wednesday as opposition protests and clashes with ruling party MPs led to multiple adjournments in the Lok Sabha. Opposition members raised allegations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and criticized the India-US trade deal, while Union Minister Piyush Goyal defended it. Heated exchanges also occurred between Rahul Gandhi and Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu.

Security forces neutralised one terrorist in Kishtwar during Operation 'Trashi-I'. This follows a series of encounters targeting Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad militants. Separately, two Pakistani terrorists, including a top JeM commander, were killed in a cave in Udhampur during Operation 'Kiya', concluding a prolonged gunfight.

Rahul Gandhi's 'traitor' remark against MP Ravneet Singh Bittu ignited a political firestorm, demanding an apology. Lok Sabha witnessed heated exchanges over remarks on the Gandhi family. Meanwhile, Ghaziabad mourned three sisters' deaths, with online gaming addiction a focus. The Supreme Court heard Mamata Banerjee's plea against Bengal's voter roll revision, as Putin and Xi hailed strong Russia-China ties.

Three minor sisters, aged 12, 14, and 16, died after jumping from the ninth floor of their Ghaziabad residence. Police are investigating the incident, focusing on the girls' alleged addiction to a Korean online game and excessive mobile phone use. Family members had recently restricted their phone access, reportedly causing distress.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Delhi minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa have strongly condemned Rahul Gandhi's 'traitor' remark against former Congress MP Ravneet Bittu. Puri defended Bittu, a respected Sikh leader, stating he is not a traitor and that Gandhi's slur is an affront to the Sikh community.

The Supreme Court heard West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's plea challenging the Election Commission's electoral roll revision, noting two key points in her petition. The court observed that timelines might need extension due to pending cases and issued notices to the EC and CEO for further hearing.

Three minor sisters tragically died after jumping from a ninth-floor Ghaziabad flat early Wednesday. An eyewitness reported one sister appeared to plan the jump, while the other two fell trying to stop her. Police are investigating their alleged addiction to an online gaming app and a handwritten note found at the scene.

A heated exchange occurred between Rahul Gandhi and Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Parliament steps, escalating into a political war of words. This confrontation happened amidst Opposition protests and the Lok Sabha's adjournment due to the suspension of eight MPs for disrupting proceedings.

Rahul Gandhi presented excerpts from former Army Chief General MM Naravane's unpublished memoir, alleging Prime Minister Modi shirked responsibility during the 2020 Ladakh clashes. Gandhi claimed the book states the PM told the Army Chief to do whatever he wants, leaving him feeling alone.

Three minor sisters, aged 16, 14, and 12, died after allegedly jumping from a ninth-floor balcony in Ghaziabad. Police are investigating the role of a Korean 'love game' they were reportedly addicted to and had refused to give up. The girls had been excessively playing the task-based game since the Covid-19 period.

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has authored a book of 26 poems, titled 'SIR: 26 in 26', as a literary protest against the Election Commission's intensive revision exercise. The collection, released at the International Kolkata Book Fair, expresses her resentment and alleges a elentless campaign of fear in Bengal.

India has launched its first nationally developed, evidence-based guidelines for lung cancer treatment and palliation. These guidelines aim to standardize care, improve early diagnosis, and reduce treatment gaps across the country. They offer a common clinical framework for both public and private healthcare systems, emphasizing patient-centric care and quality of life.

West Bengal chief minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee approached the Supreme Court to contest the Election Commission's special intensive revision exercise. She had previously met with the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to voice her objections, alleging humiliation during the encounter. A Supreme Court bench is set to hear the matter.

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged his mother was deliberately run over by a car in Pune, leaving her seriously injured. The accused reportedly fled the scene. Poonawalla's mother is set to undergo surgery, and he has appealed to the Pune police for the swift arrest of the perpetrator.

Security forces neutralized 364 Naxals, arrested 1,022, and saw 2,337 surrender last year as Left-wing extremism incidents dropped significantly. The number of affected districts has fallen to 32 from 61 since 2019, with a substantial dip in violence and casualties. The government aims to eradicate Naxalism by March 31, 2026.

Arunachal Pradesh villages along the China border are witnessing reverse migration, a positive sign for the Vibrant Villages Programme. The initiative, aimed at boosting living conditions and livelihoods, has seen significant investment. Over 8,500 activities were conducted nationwide, with Arunachal Pradesh receiving the largest share of funds for development projects.

The first is the India-Pakistan re-hyphenation Trump has brought upon India through his courting of Rawalpindi. It is here US ambassador to India Sergio Gor, who seems to have found a way out of the trade impasse within weeks of arrival, may have an important role to play. Suspense still looms over his dual role as Trumps special envoy for south Asia and any false move bracketing India with Pakistan, let alone playing sheriff, will be met with resistance.

In recognition of his contribution, he was offered an ex gratia lump sum amount of Rs 6,32,000, payable after 18 months from the date of cessation of employment, subject to the condition that from the date of cessation he would not join competing companies, namely Philips India Limited or Bajaj Electricals Ltd.