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Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut criticized Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis’ Davos visit as a ‘picnic,’ questioning the WEF’s relevance for India and suggesting agreements could be made in Mumbai. CM’s wife Amruta Fadnavis dismissed the remarks as baseless, highlighting the summit’s importance for investment and employment. …

How to avoid jumbos? And how does one obtain proof of residence from someone who doesn’t have any? During Bengal’s SIR, involving more than 7 crore voters, election officials came up with novel solutions — to solve problems faced by, among others, monks, tea garden labourers and sex workers …

Rani Kapur has filed a plea in the Delhi High Court seeking the cancellation of the Rani Kapur Family Trust. She alleges the trust, which holds a stake in Sona Comstar, was created and operated without her knowledge or consent while she was medically unwell. …

Following a Supreme Court directive, the Election Commission has instructed the Bengal CEO to display names of electors with ‘logical discrepancies’ and ‘unmapped’ status by January 24. People in these categories can submit documents via authorized representatives, with authorities ensuring smooth proceedings and no law and order issues. …

India and Spain have pledged to strengthen international cooperation against terrorism, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasizing a “zero tolerance” approach. The two nations reviewed bilateral ties, including trade, defense, and culture, and discussed regional developments. Spain also acceded to India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative. …

India’s IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw challenged the notion of India being a secondary AI power, asserting its front-rank status by emphasizing large-scale deployment over massive models. He highlighted the country’s focus on practical AI applications and a shared compute facility to drive economic value and ROI, rather than solely on…

The Supreme Court has directed the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to decide the fate of Haryana’s proposed mega Aravali Zoo Safari Project. The court will await the CEC’s report on the project’s environmental and ecological feasibility, continuing the interim stay on work. …

The Supreme Court has summoned responses from the Haryana government and Mahira Buildwell concerning allegations of cheating homebuyers in an affordable housing project under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Homebuyers claim the developer used fraudulent means, including forged bank guarantees, and has completed minimal construction, siphoning off funds. …

The Supreme Court has ordered Delhi, Haryana, and Rajasthan to halt illegal mining in the Aravali hills, citing irreversible ecological damage. A new expert body will be formed to conduct a scientific examination of the ranges to ensure their structural and ecological integrity, with states tasked to stop all illicit…

The draft National Electricity Policy 2026 proposes annual tariff resets, including automatic index-linked revisions, to ensure the financial health of power utilities. It aims to limit cross-subsidies for manufacturing and railways, while promoting competition in distribution and phasing out monopolies. The policy also emphasizes renewable energy, storage, and cybersecurity. …

A census to count the elusive Kashmir Markhor, the world’s largest wild mountain goat, will commence in early February. The Wildlife Trust of India, in collaboration with the J&K wildlife department, will conduct the survey in Kazinag National Park and other sanctuaries. This initiative aims to gather crucial data for…

Peoples Conference chief Sajad Gani Lone advocated for the separation of Jammu and Kashmir, arguing it would not lead to animosity. He questioned Kashmir’s disproportionate burden in safeguarding secularism and highlighted alleged hatred from Jammu, suggesting an ‘amicable divorce’ amid ongoing discrimination claims. …