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January 06, 2026

Bangladesh bans broadcast of all IPL 2026 matches

The Bangladesh interim government on Monday decided to ban the broadcast of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, set to begin on March 26, following the exclusion of Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad.

1 mins

Rajnath Singh commissions country's first indigenously designed pollution control vessel

Marking a major step forward in India's pursuit of Aatmanirbharta in shipbuilding and maritime capability development, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday commissioned Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) 'Samudra Pratap', the first of two Pollution Control Vessels built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), in Goa.

1 mins

Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case

The Supreme Court on Monday, in the February 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, while denying bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, ordered the release on bail of Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur Rehman, Mohd Saleem Khan, and Shadab Ahmed, holding that both Khalid and Imam stood on a different footing compared to the five others.

1 mins

CM alleges 'sinister nexus' behind SIR, vows legal battle

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday mounted a sharp attack on the Centre and the Election Commission of India, alleging that the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was being used to curtail people's democratic rights.

1 mins

Accurate voter list prepared through SIR strongest foundation of democracy: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Monday reviewed preparations for the intensive revision of electoral rolls in Deoghar, Jharkhand and underscored the central role of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in safeguarding the integrity of elections.

1 mins

PM Modi knew I wasn't happy, says Trump; hints at new tariffs over Russian oil

United States President Donald Trump said the country could raise tariffs on India if New Delhi doesn't meet Washington's demand to curb purchases of Russian oil.

1 mins

1 dead, 3 hurt after concrete slab falls on them

One person died while three others were injured after chunks of a dilapidated structure fell on the residents at Park Circus this morning.

1 mins

National Bird Day observed by students

The North Bengal Science Centre (NBSC), Siliguri, a unit of the National Council of Science Museums under the ministry of culture, observed National Bird Day on 5 January, with a focused educational programme on bird ecology and conservation.

1 mins

Abhishek visits Sebaashray 2 camp at Satgachia

Trinamul Congress national general secretary and party's MP from Diamond Harbour Abhishek Banerjee visited a Sebaashray 2 camp at Satgachia this afternoon.

1 mins

Abhishek to hold exclusive meet with migrant workers in Malda

With a clear focus on the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections and amid growing allegations of harassment of Bengali-speaking migrant labourers in BJP-ruled states, including claims that some were pushed into Bangladesh, the Trinamul Congress (TMC) has planned a special outreach programme in Malda.

2 mins

Speculations over 'shifted voters' walkingthe rampat Birbhum rally

Speculation is rife over who will walk the ramp at Trinamul Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee's much-hyped rally in Rampurhat, Birbhum district, on 6 January.

1 mins

The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally turns 55

The Statesman hosted the official announcement meet to commemorate the 55th The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally.

2 mins

BJP leaders inspect proposed site of PM Modi's meeting at Singur

In view of the proposed public meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Singur on 18 January, BJP Hooghly district president Gautam Chatterjee, along with state BJP secretary Dipanjan Guha and several other party leaders, today, inspected multiple plots of land in and around the Gopal Nagar area of Singur.

1 mins

ECI holds meeting on Assembly elections amid demand for increased Central forces for Bengal

The Election Commission of India (ECI), on Monday, held a crucial meeting with the West Bengal chief electoral officer, along with top election officials of the states where assembly elections are to be held later this year.

1 mins

CM Mamata lays foundation stone of 4.75 km Gangasagar bridge

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2 mins

Retired DGP Sreelekha says media distorted what she said

BJP councilor and former Director General of Police (DGP) R Sreelekha had on Monday publicly expressed her displeasure at being overlooked for the Thiruvananthapuram mayor post.

1 mins

Special surveillance against Chinese manja by Hyd police

The Hyderabad Police have taken up a special surveillance as a deterrent on the sale of banned Chinese manja for kite flying during Sankranti, as it endangers both birds and people riding two-wheelers.

1 mins

There should be no hostility between Telugu states: CM Chandrababu Naidu

NAIDU TOOK A STAND AFTER OPPOSITION LEADER IN THE NEIGHBOURING STATE, K CHANDRASEKHAR RAO, RECENTLY ACCUSED HIM OF MANIPULATING THE CENTRE TO BLOCK TELANGANA'S DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING ITS IRRIGATION PROJECTS, AFTER THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT RETURNED THE DETAILED PROJECT REPORT.

1 mins

Gas leak at an ONGC drilling site causes massive flame eruption

Flames erupted following a gas leak from an ONGC drilling site at Erusumanda village of Malikipuram mandal in Konaseema district on Monday, causing widespread panic in the area, sources in the state-owned oil and gas company said.

1 mins

Kavitha announces new party; promises to returnto Telangana Legislature

Kalvakuntla Kavitha turned emotional during her last speech in Telangana Legislative Assembly on Monday and declared that Telangana Jagruthi, which she is heading, will be turned into a political party.

1 mins

HM Amit Shah kicks off Pongal celebrations with 'Modi Pongal' in Tamil Nadu

In an effort at making PM Narendra Modi closer to Tamil culture and shedding the saffron party's northern tag, Union Home Minister Amit Shah kicked off the Pongal celebrations with his participation at the 'Modi Pongal' organised by the BJP state unit at Trichy on Monday.

1 mins

Congress renews demand for coalition govt in TN

Keeping big brother DMK on tenterhooks, the Congress has renewed the demand for a share in power that has put under cold storage the seat-sharing talks for the 2026 assembly elections.

2 mins

Sanjay Raut slams Eknath Shinde after Uddhav Sena candidate's withdrawal video goes viral

Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP and chief party spokesperson Sanjay Raut lashed out against Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde here on Monday for allegedly utilising the police to force an SS (UBT) election candidate to meet Shinde, who persuaded him to withdraw his candidature for the municipal corporation election scheduled for 15 January.

1 mins

US tariff threat rekindles debate on PM Modi's foreign policy

The Congress on Monday launched a strong critique of Prime Minister Narendra Modi following renewed US warnings linking higher tariffs on Indian exports to New Delhi's continued purchase of Russian oil.

1 mins

CPI-Mcondemns Modi government's 'craven silence' on US intervention in Venezuela

The Communist Party of India - Marxist on Monday strongly criticised the Modi government for its “disgraceful” and “pro-US” response to the recent US military operation in Venezuela, which involved the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

1 mins

Puttingthesqueeze

The decision to suspend dozens of international humanitarian organisations from operating in Gaza is not just a regulatory adjustment; it is a political statement about who gets to define legitimacy in a war zone.

2 mins

Elusive Peace

The renewed talk of peace in Ukraine carries an air of exhaustion rather than optimism.

2 mins

New year, new resolve needed

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2 mins

Crisis of Accountability

Between 1977 and 2017, more than 2,130 bridges collapsed across India, each asilent indictment of neglect. This paradox is not merely technical; it is cultural. Itreflects a governance model that celebrates spectacle but sidesteps scrutiny, a society that normalizesfailure, and a bureaucracy that has perfected deflection

6 mins

Bottlenecks removed, infrastructure delivered

Recognising the critical importance of infrastructure spending to boost GDP, create jobs and have a multiplier impact on the economy, the Central government dramatically increased spending on infrastructure capital expenditure over the last decade - more than quintupling it from around Rs 2 trillion in 2014-15 to Rs 11.1 trillion in 2024-25.

4 mins

Russia’s information war will succeed

ussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov recently stated that Ukraine had targeted President Vladimir Putin’s residence with drones but was thwarted.

4 mins

Prez Murmu likely to visit Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on 19 March

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra is preparing for a likely visit by President Droupadi Murmu to the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on 19 March.

1 mins

Late-night crackdown on power theft in Sambhal; illegal underground mini power station busted

Sambhal witnessed a major late-night crackdown against electricity theft as the district administration launched a large-scale enforcement drive.

1 mins

BJP welcomes court verdict on Khalid, Imam

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1 mins

Vrindavan: RSS meet focuses on Bangladesh Hindu safety concerns

The two-day All India Executive Committee meeting of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) formally commenced on Monday at Keshav Dham in the holy city of Vrindavan.

1 mins

TTP attacks increase in Pakistan: Report

Militant activity in Pakistan has witnessed sharp rise in recent years, with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) attacks happening across the nation, especially in border provinces and former tribal regions, according to reports.

1 mins

Maduro to make his first appearance in a US courtroom on drug trafficking charges

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is set to make his first appearance Monday in an American courtroom on the narco-terrorism charges the Trump administration used to justify capturing him and bringing him to New York.

1 mins

Trump: Ukraine didn’t target Putin residence in a drone strike

President Donald Trump on Sunday told reporters that US officials have determined that Ukraine did not target a residence belonging to Russian President Vladimir Putin in a drone attack last week, disputing Kremlin claims that Trump had initially greeted with deep concern.

1 mins

Cuba mourns 32 killed in Venezuela operation as Trump threatens Cuba

Cuba on Sunday (local time) announced that 32 of its citizens were killed during the United States military operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of deposed Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife in the capital, Caracas.

1 mins

‘Need Greenland from national security standpoint,’ says Trump; Denmark tells US to stop threats

US President Donald Trump has once again said that the United States needs Greenland for national security reasons, a day after strikes on Venezuela, which resulted in the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro.

1 mins

China tightens tax net on online sellers to boost revenue amid economic slowdown

Chinese authorities have stepped up tax collection from online sellers as part of a broader push to boost government revenues amid slowing economic growth, a report has said.

2 mins

Indian banks likely to maintain margins, profit growth in Q3 FY26

Indian banks are likely to report broadly stable net interest margins in the third quarter of FY26, while overall profitability is expected to improve year-on-year, a report said on Monday.

1 mins

COAI urges transparent review of D2M broadcasting

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) on Monday raised concerns over the credibility and inclusiveness of recent technical tests conducted for Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) broadcasting, saying the exercise lacked transparency and stakeholder participation.

1 mins

ONGC eyes $500 mn dividend from Venezuelan oil project

ONGC may receive nearly $500 million in unpaid dividends from its Venezuelan oil project as the evolving US-Venezuela situation has revived expectations of long-pending payouts from the South American nation, global brokerage firm Jefferies has said.

1 mins

Market ends on negative note with Nifty at 26,250

The stock market on Monday ended on a negative note with Nifty at 26,250.

1 mins

Railways utilised over 80 pc of capex in first three quarters of current fiscal

Indian Railways has utilised more than 80 per cent of its allocated capital expenditure in the first three quarters of the current financial year, reflecting steady progress in infrastructure development and modernisation initiatives, Ministry of Railways said on Monday.

1 mins

Universal Music group invests $267 million in Farhan Akhtar-owned Excel Entertainment

Hollywood music giant Universal Music Group (UMG) has purchased a 30 per cent minority stake in Excel Entertainment, co-founded by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, for US $267 million, according to an official statement issued here on Monday.

1 mins

US-Venezuela row won’t hit Indian stocks: Experts

The US strike in Venezuela and arresting the latter’s President Nicolas Maduro, and his wife, will trigger a short-term volatility in crude oil and gold, and for Indian equities, the impact remains largely neutral beyond indirect effects from oil price movements, experts said.

1 mins

Why Modi government's VB-GRAM G Act is a governance imperative

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5 mins

Manchester United sack head coach Ruben Amorim

Ruben Amorim is out as coach of Manchester United after just 14 months in the job.

1 mins

Ashes: Root’s 41st Test ton puts him alongside Ponting in elite list

Joe Root once again stamped his authority on the Ashes, producing a sublime century on day two of the Sydney Test to move level with Ricky Ponting in third place on the all-time list of men’s Test hundreds.

2 mins

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