India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval played a decisive role in reshaping India–US trade ties by taking a firm stand against pressure during tense negotiations under President Donald Trump. His strategy of patience and resolve ultimately led to a major breakthrough, with US tariffs on key Indian exports slashed from 50% to 18%, boosting sectors like textiles, seafood, jewellery, and pharmaceuticals.
The Supreme Court has taken a stern view of allegations of “vote theft”, dismissing a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a probe into alleged irregularities in voter lists. The court warned against using PILs for political mileage, ordered scrutiny of the petitioner’s financial capacity to impose penalties, and reiterated that such matters fall within the jurisdiction of the Election Commission of India.
भारतीय सेना दिवस 2026 के अवसर पर देश अपने वीर जवानों के अदम्य साहस, अनुशासन और बलिदान को नमन कर रहा है। इस मौके पर महात्मा गांधी से लेकर सुभाष चंद्र बोस, सरदार पटेल और एपीजे अब्दुल कलाम तक के प्रेरक विचार सेना के मनोबल और राष्ट्रप्रेम की भावना को मजबूत करते हैं।
महाराष्ट्र में 29 नगर निगमों के लिए आज मतदान हो रहा है। इनमें देश का सबसे अमीर नगर निकाय बृहन्मुंबई महानगरपालिका (बीएमसी) भी शामिल है। सत्तारूढ़ महायुति और ठाकरे बंधुओं के गठबंधन के बीच कड़ा मुकाबला माना जा रहा है। मतदान 7:30 बजे से शाम 5:30 बजे तक चलेगा, जबकि नतीजे 16 जनवरी को घोषित होंगे।
At Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati Riverfront, the International Kite Festival 2026 turned into a vibrant celebration of cultural diplomacy as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz flew kites together. The colourful event, marked by global participation and festive spirit, beautifully reflected Gujarat’s cultural heritage while highlighting the warmth and growing strength of India–Germany relations.
A candid statement by a Gen-Z girl from Prayagraj has gone viral on social media, emerging as a powerful symbol of perceived safety and confidence in Uttar Pradesh’s policing and governance. Her words have reignited a wider discussion on women’s security, zero-tolerance policies against crime, and the so-called “Yogi model” of governance.
Political and constitutional debate over the possible imposition of President’s Rule in West Bengal has intensified amid law and order concerns, a Governor’s report to the Centre, and mounting political confrontation ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has firmly stated that protecting Indian citizens from terrorism is a sovereign and inherent right of India, stressing that no country or international body has the authority to tell India how to exercise that right.