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The Sunday Guardian - January 25, 2026

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The Sunday Guardian Description:

Udgiver: ITV-Network

Kategori: Newspaper

Sprog: English

Frekvens: Weekly

The Sunday Guardian bring news that is impartial and unprejudiced and continues to be one of the India’s finest Sunday papers with a focus on current updates and trending news besides art, lifestyle, technology, luxury and books.

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January 25, 2026

STATE CADRE ALLOTMENT FOR IAS, IPS TO CHANGE FROM 2026

The Union government has notified a new cadre allocation policy for the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service and Indian Forest Service, changing how officers will be allotted to state cadres from the Civil Services Examination 2026 onwards.

2 mins

1966: WHEN INDIA'S IRON LADY BUCKLED UNDER U.S. PRESSURE AND DEVALUED THE RUPEE

Rupee was devalued by 57% at a stroke, paving the way for the US dollar as the world's reserve currency. What followed shaped history.

4 mins

BJP deploys crack team to solve Bengal conundrum

For Nitin Nabin, the newly minted president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, West Bengal represents far more than just another electoral battleground.

4 mins

OP SINDOOR ACHIEVED ESCALATION DOMINANCE, SAYS SWISS REPORT

The report by an independent Swiss military history and strategic studies institution, says that Indian operations significantly reduced the quality and extent of Pakistani airspace awareness.

3 mins

Return of BNP-Jamaat may normalise anti-minority violence in Bangladesh

The seeds of communal violence against minorities in Bangladesh were sown long before the era of independent politics.

4 mins

AI glasses, anti-drone units for Delhi Police for R-Day

Amid advanced electronic surveillance, Delhi Police, in a first-of-its-kind initiative, have deployed AI-enabled Meta smart glasses equipped with integrated facial recognition system.

1 mins

Major snowfall in J&K disrupts road, rail and air traffic

Over 26 flights cancelled before authorities suspended all operations at Srinagar Airport amid major highways connecting the Kashmir Valley closed for traffic.

3 mins

DELHI GOVERNMENT SETS TIMELINE TO REVIVE THE YAMUNA

Delhi plans to raise sewage treatment capacity from 814 MGD to 1,500 MGD by 2028 through STP upgrades, decentralised units and large plants.

2 mins

AI-ML GIVES NEW OPERATIONAL EDGE TO INDIAN NAVY

INS Surat, commissioned in January 2025, is India’s first warship designed with inbuilt support for Al-driven systems

3 mins

POSTS FROM DAVOS

The number of Indian Chief Ministers visiting Davos, only to flood their social media posts with pictures of meetings with other members of the Indian contingent—be it other Chief Ministers, Indian industrialists or even the media from back home.

1 mins

BJP’S GOBBLING POWER

The Maharashtra civic poll results saw the BJP come out as a winner, especially when it bagged the prestigious BMC seat, wresting the Mayor's position from the Thackerays after three decades.

1 mins

PRIYANKA IN DAVOS

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's appointment as the General Secretary in-charge of Assam has had an impact already.

1 mins

WITH NABIN, BJP READY FOR A NEW GENERATION TEAM

BJP strategically lowered its leadership's average age while broadening social and regional representation.

4 mins

Congress ends ties with AIUDF, courts regional allies

Congress seeks wider appeal among anti-BJP voters in Upper Assam by distancing from AIUDF.

3 mins

Russia's civil aviation push in India signals industrial, strategic shift

The move targets India's tier-two and tier-three air connectivity market, driven by UDAN, airport expansion and rising regional demand.

3 mins

'SLEEPER CELLS' IN CONGRESS FUEL FACTIONALISM

Congress battles to control the situation as the campaign which began in Rajasthan is still active and is causing the party a headache.

2 mins

OWAISI'S RISE A GROWING CHALLENGE FOR CONGRESS

AIMIM’s rise is eroding Congress’ minority vote bank, threatening its prospects in key Assembly and Lok Sabha seats.

3 mins

As we celebrate the Republic, we must uphold the Constitution, our duties

Parliament, judiciary, and media uphold democracy, requiring dialogue, accountability, and citizen awareness to safeguard society.

4 mins

CONGRESS-BJP CLASH ESCALATES IN KARNATAKA

While Congress called Governor's action over walking out of assembly without reading State Government prepared speech unconstitutional, BJP accused Congress of misusing assembly to nurture resentment against Centre

2 mins

BJP READIES FOR STATE POLLS, NEW TEAM FORMATION MAY GET DELAYED

National Council meeting, which was supposed to be held immediately after the president's election, has not yet been scheduled.

2 mins

TICKET FIGHTS, ALLIANCE RISKS SHAPE BJP, CONG ASSAM PLANS

Amid internal rivalries, alliance tensions, resentments, the ticket distributions have turned out messy and politically explosive for both the parties

2 mins

Pakistan’s Trump-linked crypto MoU lacks binding commitments

Pakistan's Finance Ministry signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SC Financial Technologies LLC on 14 January, an affiliate of World Liberty Financial linked to the family of U.S. President Donald Trump, to explore the use of stable-coins for cross-border payments, according to official statements.

2 mins

WHO'S AFRAID OF INDIA'S ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR PROJECT?

While still relatively under-the-radar, this project is already facing the kind of pressures once applied to try and stop India’s nuclear programme. India must not relent.

7 mins

India-EU FTA: India’s pivot to Europe or Europe's reality check?

The India-EU FTA stares at complex geopolitics. It gives India a deep trade avenue amid tariff tantrums by the United States and diversify the supply chain dynamics, as both are looking to remove their dependency on China.

4 mins

From Virasat to Vikas: The two sides of India’s civilisational rebound

Civilisations can survive as nostalgia. Civilisational states survive as operating systems.

6 mins

NEW POLICIES FOR NEW INDIA

Given the volatility in the trade negotiations going on between the United States and India, seeking new markets has become imperative.

2 mins

Adieu, rules-based international order

Even after Trump, the US as a security and economic partner will no longer be trusted in the way it earlier was.

4 mins

BJP’s new ‘Boss’, Nitin Nabin

By referring to the newly elected BJP president, Nitin Nabin as his “Boss”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent a clear message down the line, cautioning one and all in his party, not to do anything to undermine the position of the new leader.

3 mins

America's long foreign policy coma regarding China is over

It has recognised China as a present, systemic competitor rather than a possible transitional partner.

3 mins

When trade deals stop meaning anything

When one party reserves the right to impose tariffs at will, for reasons unrelated to trade, the agreement loses its insurance function.

4 mins

The way to attain peace

Peace is essential for a better way of living—peace of mind, peace in the family and peace in nature.

1 mins

A life poured out in faithful service

Funerals are not only to mourn, but to remember truthfully.

1 mins

Ashtang Yoga 3

PRANAYAMA.

1 mins

China as an alternative to US leadership?

The decline of US leadership does not automatically confer legitimacy on Beijing’s model.

1 mins

From sanctum to sustainability: The circular economy of Indian temples

Historically, temple-centred growth was socially anchored. Whether modern revival replicates this redistributive logic or collapses into narrow commercialisation will determine its legitimacy.

5 mins

Red beacon mindsets: Confront the culture of entitlement

The culture of entitlement must go, and people must be held accountable for their actions.

4 mins

Greenland and Arctic Great Power Rivalry

Arctic has become a critical arena of Sino-Russian cooperation, driven by shared interests in energy security, maritime access, and the gradual reconfiguration of global trade routes under changing climatic conditions. Trump's interest is driven not only by its strategic location but also by its rare earth minerals.

6 mins

DAVOS, DENIAL, AND DANGER OF DRIFT: CANADA AT THE CROSSROADS OF A FRACTURED WORLD

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a speech that was widely praised as forward-looking, principled, and strategically mature.

5 mins

Pak eyes Gaza mission as strategic shield against India

The move aims to regain direct leverage with President Trump and secure goodwill amid economicand security pressures.

2 mins

FUTURE OF INDIA-U.S. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP IS INDETERMINATE

Future Presidents of the United States may continue to adopt Trump’s policies and strategies, either to the same degree or more, not less.

4 mins

CHINA’S ECONOMIC FOOTPRINT IN MAURITIUS THREATENS CHAGOS ARCHIPELAGO

‘The implementation of the UK-Mautitius treaty over the Chagos archipelago entered a state of high-stakes political uncertainty in January 2026.

3 mins

WILL DONALD MAKE VLADIMIR’S DREAM COME TRUE?

Ifthe US is prepared to threaten its own allies over territory and trade, why should Moscow assume it would respond decisively to a crisis on NATO’s eastern flank? Doubt, once introduced, is corrosive.

5 mins

Sweeping digital surveillance overhaul at ISI-GHQ

Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and the Ministry of Defence are spearheading an ambitious, multi-billion-dollar digital transformation aimed at hardening national security infrastructure and automating counter-terrorism and internal security functions.

3 mins

UPSET OVER LACK OF ROLE, NASEEMUDDIN SIDDIQUI QUITS CONGRESS, MAY JOIN ASP-KR

In a setback to the Uttar Pradesh Congress ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, senior leader Naseemuddin Siddiqui, who commands significant support among Muslims in western UP, resigned from the party’s primary membership on Saturday along with 73 supporters.

2 mins

INDIA MUST BUILD AN INCLUSIVITY STACK FOR AI-ERA GOVERNANCE

It must be designed for citizens who do not conform to the 'ideal user' template. This forms the essential argument for an ‘Inclusivity Stack'.

5 mins

Greenland land grab is about Trump's megalomania

The consequences of Trump's whimsical, un-nuanced foreign policy are huge: he is unleashing chaos and instability.

3 mins

Court quashes IAS officer bail in suicide case

The Gauhati High Court's Itanagar Bench quashed the bail granted to IAS officer Talo Potom, accused in a high-profile abetment to suicide case, directing that he be taken into custody with immediate effect.

1 mins

SC SEEKS STATUS REPORT FROM ED, CBI IN RELIANCE COMMUNICATIONS BANK FRAUD

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to file status reports on their ongoing probe into an alleged bank fraud of nearly Rs 1.5 lakh crore linked to the Anil Ambani Group.

1 mins

Supreme Court notice to Centre, CBI on 'digital arrest' fraud plea

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre, the CBI and others on a plea filed by a 78-year-old retired banker who was duped of Rs 23 crore after allegedly being put under “digital arrest” for nearly a month.

1 mins

NO MAINTENANCE IF WIFE HINDERS EARNINGS: COURT

If a wife's actions or omissions contribute to her husband's incapacity to earn, she cannot claim maintenance from him, the Allahabad High Court has held.

1 mins

FROM CAVEMAN TO GREENLAND: THE HUNGER THAT NEVER LEFT

From 1945 to today, consumption drives war beneath peace globally.

6 mins

Crossroads of psychology and politics: Everybody wants the finest mind but no one wants to cultivate it

Humanity has ushered into anew year: Ihave had many and myriad thoughts about world affairs sitting in Taiwan last year.

3 mins

Savour the spectrum of exquisite dining, theatrical wonders and premium skies over London

Embark on a thrilling journey through London's culinary landscape, from sustainable farming at Rowler Estate to Michelin-starred dining, experience the musical 'The Devil Wears Prada', and fly in style with Virgin Atlantic's Premium Comfort.

5 mins

JAIPUR LITFEST HOSTS EUROPE'S URGENT LITERARY CONVERSATIONS

European voices at Jaipur Litfest explore war, belonging and moral responsibility.

3 mins

The skills medical schools don’t teach enough

No professional degree can ever fully equip you for real-world practice

5 mins

THE SKINNY, THE OBESE, AND WHY THEY ARE BIOLOGICALLY DIFFERENT

Many misconceptions lead to body shaming of the Obese and the Skinny by ridiculing or mocking them, and further damage the self-esteem of the victim.

5 mins

DELHI'S LATEST DESIGN ADDRESS, HŌmAnAn, PRESENTS BEST OF HOMEGROWN INDIAN DÉCOR

HõmAnAn, Delhi's newest design destination, transforms décor shopping into lived experience

5 mins

THE PARKINSON'S PANDEMIC: OUR CITIES ARE POISONING OUR BRAINS

When one of the world’s keenest scientific minds warns that Parkinson’s is approaching pandemic proportions, you better sit up and take notice.

4 mins

States’ fiscal deficit increases to 3.3% in 2024-25

States’ consolidated gross fiscal deficit increased to 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024-25, after remaining below 3.0 per cent during the previous three consecutive years, Reserve Bank’s annual publication “State Finances: A Study of Budgets” noted.

1 mins

'Budget to focus on economic stability and fiscal prudence'

The upcoming Union Budget is expected to prioritise economic stability and fiscal prudence following a year of higher-than-expected growth and lower inflation.

2 mins

FIEO clarifies limited impact of EU GSP notification on Indian exports

The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) clarified the recent reports concerning the European Union's notification that extends the withdrawal of Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) benefits for specific Indian product categories.

1 mins

India unveils ‘techno-legal’ AI governance framework

India’s Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser has released a white paper on Al governance, proposing a“techno-legal” framework to balance innovation and risk.

1 mins

RBI ANNOUNCES LIQUIDITY MEASURES

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to conduct a set of operations to inject liquidity into the banking system after having a review of current liquidity and financial conditions.

1 mins

Pride Hotels gets SEBI nod to raise Rs 1,000 cr via IPO

Hospitality chain Pride Hotels has received regulator Sebi's approval to raise funds through initial public offerings (IPO), an update with the capital markets regulator showed on Friday.

1 mins

FIEO clarifies limited…

The organisation states that “many specific tariff lines within these broad categories continue to be eligible for EU GSP benefits, subject to applicable rules of origin and conditions.”

1 mins

‘Budget being prepared under…

“It’s important that I think we get a deal with the US, and a deal with Europe will also be very encouraging because Europe is a very large continent,” Joshi remarked.

1 mins

Milky Mist to invest Rs 1,130 cr to set up plant

Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd plans to invest Rs 1,130 crore to set up a processing plant in Maharashtra as part of its expansion plan.

1 mins

RJIL BOOSTS VOICE, DATA LEADERSHIP

Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL) has emerged as a leader in voice and data performance across the national capital, according to the latest Independent Drive Test (IDT) report by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).

1 mins

INDUSIND Q3 PROFIT SLUMPS 90% ON MFI STRESS

Private sector lender IndusInd Bank on Friday reported a 90 per cent drop in its December quarter net profit to Rs 127.98 crore, as it witnessed higher stress in the microfinance book and degrew loan book under the new management.

2 mins

TAXING ONE PRODUCT, IGNORING REST: WHY INDIA'S TOBACCO STRATEGY IS FAILING

On the final day of 2025, the government announced that effective February 1, 2026, tobacco products will attract an additional excise duty over and above the 40% GST rate.

3 mins

Moving from ‘outlay’ to ‘outcome’ in India’s neighbourhood budget

Through budgetary allocations to neighbouring states, the Government of India operationalises and commits to its “Neighbourhood First” policy.

4 mins

Trump sues JPMorgan, alleges bank closed his accounts

President Donald Trump sued banking giant JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon for $5 billion on Thursday over allegations that JPMorgan stopped providing banking services to him and his businesses for political reasons after he left office in January 2021.

2 mins

META HALTS TEENS’ ACCESS TO AI CHARACTERS

Meta Platforms said on Friday it will suspend teenagers’ access to its existing AI characters across all of its apps worldwide, as it builds an updated iteration of those for teen users.

1 mins

Intel shares drop on supply chain woes

Intel's shares plunged 14% on Friday after the company struggled to meet strong artificial intelligence-driven demand for data-center chips due to supply constraints, disappointing investors betting on its turnaround.

1 mins

Libya to sign 25-year oil deal with TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips

Libya will sign a 25-year oil development agreement on Saturday with France's TotalEnergies and U.S.-based ConocoPhillips, involving more than $20 billion in foreign-financed investment, Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah said.

1 mins

Speculative frenzy catapults silver above $100 per ounce

Silver prices vaulted above $100 an ounce on Friday, extending a remarkable 2025 surge into the new year as retail investor and momentum-driven buying added to a prolonged spell of tightness in physical markets for the precious and industrial metal.

2 mins

Nvidia CEO in Shanghai amid China regulatory headwinds

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is in Shanghai, a person briefed on the matter said on Saturday, as the U.S. chip giant faces fierce competition from local rivals and scrutiny from Chinese authorities.

1 mins

ECONOMIC LEADERS SAY GLOBAL GROWTH RESILIENT

Leading global economic policymakers at the World Economic Forum in Davos urged countries and businesses to filter out the turmoil from a week of clashes with the Trump administration and focus on boosting growth and fighting inequality in a world where trade will continue to flow and international cooperation is still badly needed.