Zubeen Garg, 52, died on September 19, 2025, during a private yacht party in Singapore. He had travelled to the city-state to perform at the North East India Festival but passed away days before his scheduled appearance. According to the police report, Garg ignored safety advice and went diving despite being intoxicated, leading to his drowning.


Singapore Authorities Dismiss Foul Play Angle in Garg's Death

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Shiv Sena alliance is headed for a thumping victory in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, facing little resistance from “united” Thackeray brothers, said media reports citing multiple Exit Polls by polling agencies.

BMC Elections: Exit Polls Predict Win for BJP Shiv-Sena Alliance 

India's trade deficit widened slightly in the December quarter,
But remained under control.
A strong export pivot towards Asia and Africa,
Is helping offset tariff pressures, and a weaker rupee.

India's Trade Balance: Stabilising Despite Tariffs 

India showcased its growing military strength at the Jaipur Army Day Parade, highlighting advancements in defense capabilities and celebrating the nation’s strategic prowess. The parade emphasized India’s rise as a formidable military power.


Army Day Parade: India's military might on display at army day parade

A Pakistan-based terror commander has admitted that Muridke was destroyed in Indian strikes carried out under Operation Sindoor, marking a significant acknowledgement of damage inflicted during India’s counter-terror operations.


Pakistan Based Terror Commander Admits Muridke Was Destroyed in Indian Strikes Under Op Sindoor

India's Supreme Court prompted the formation of a high-level panel on January 15, 2026, to combat "digital arrest" scams defrauding victims of over ₹3,000 crore, mainly targeting the elderly.


High-level Panel Formed in India After SC Intervention in Big Ticket Digital Arrest Scams

India coordinates student evacuation from Iran amid escalating unrest, with parents pressing the Centre for urgent action. 


Breaking: India Plans Iran Student Pullout: Parents Demand Urgent Rescue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Tamil Nadu as NDA alliance parties gear up ahead of the crucial 2026 Assembly elections. With all 234 seats at stake, the polls will see a crowded contest including Vijay’s TVK and Seeman’s NTK.


Tamil Nadu 2026 polls: BJP shifts PM's rally from Madurai to Chennai  

Senior IPS officer Rakesh Agarwal has been appointed as the new Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The 1994-batch officer will lead India’s premier counter-terror probe agency until August 31, 2028, following approval by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.


India's new NIA chief: 1994-batch officer Rakesh Agarwal appointed NIA chief

Families of Kashmiri students studying in Iran have made urgent appeals to the Government of India to evacuate their children as tensions and unrest in the country worsen. 


Iran Protests: Kashmiri Parents Urge Government To Evacuate Students Stranded In Iran Amid Unrest

Voting is underway across Maharashtra in elections to 29 civic bodies, marking a key test for political parties at the local level.

Maharashtra Civic Polls: Voting Held in 29 Bodies, Votes to Be Counted Jan 16

The investigation into legendary singer Zubeen Garg’s death has taken a dramatic turn as toxicology reports reveal he was severely intoxicated with a blood alcohol level well above the legal limit when he drowned off Lazarus Island, Singapore.


Zubeen Garg Death Probe | Toxicology Report: Zubeen Highly Intoxicated 

Voting is underway across Maharashtra in elections to 29 civic bodies, marking a key test for political parties at the local level.


India: Maharashtra Voting Underway In 29 Civic Bodies 

A tragic fire in Himachal Pradesh has claimed six lives after engulfing a residential house. Authorities are investigating the cause, while rescue teams continue to manage the aftermath. 


Himachal Pradesh Fire: 6 Dead in Fire at House in Himachal Pradesh

India is closely watching the unrest in Iran, not just as a regional crisis but as a strategic test with direct consequences for its connectivity projects, energy security and foreign policy. From trade routes to diplomatic balancing, developments in Iran could shape India’s role across West Asia and beyond.


Iran-US Tensions: Why Iran Matters to India’s Strategic Interests

As we countdown to India's union budget on February 1st, we put the spotlight on the big. Yes, we are talking about taxes, more specifically, taxes linked to market returns. Take a look at this next report to find out more. 

India Budget 2026: Taxes on Market Returns

The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Delhi as a cold wave tightens its grip over the national capital and surrounding areas including Noida and Gurugram. Temperatures are expected to remain well below normal, with Gurugram forecast to drop close to 1 degree Celsius in the early hours. Dense fog and chilly winds are disrupting daily life as winter conditions intensify across the region.

India: Cold Wave Grips Delhi Noida And Gurugram As IMD Issues Yellow Alert

Silver has shattered the $90-an-ounce mark for the first time in history, sending shockwaves through global markets and intensifying a powerful rally in precious metals. Gold is trading just shy of record highs as investors seek safety amid Federal Reserve uncertainty, expectations of U.S. rate cuts, and escalating geopolitical tensions. The surge has exposed deep stress in the physical silver market, forcing the U.S. Mint to suspend silver coin sales and driving premiums sharply higher. Analysts warn the rally reflects a structural imbalance between paper claims and physical supply, compounded by strong industrial demand and safe-haven flows.


Silver Has Crossed $90 an Ounce for the First Time | The Global War for Silver

India's Ministry of External Affairs issued a travel advisory on January 5, 2026, urging nationals to avoid non-essential trips to Iran due to intensifying protests over economic woes and currency collapse.

 India Urges Citizens: Avoid Non-Essential Iran Travel

Air India Crash: Families of nine British victims from the June 2025 Air India Flight 171 crash have filed a lawsuit against Air India in UK courts, seeking accountability and compensation. The Boeing 787 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 241 on board (including 53 Britons) and 19 on the ground, with only one survivor.


Air India Crash: Families of 9 British Victims Sue Air India

Suspected drones have been sighted again along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, marking the second such incident in 48 hours. Indian Army personnel opened fire on the unmanned aerial vehicles after detecting activity in the Keri sector, just hours after Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi issued a strong warning to Pakistan over cross border provocations and ceasefire violations. Search and surveillance operations have been intensified across the area.


J&K: Indian Army Fires at Pakistani Drones Along Line of Control

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has spoken with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation, defence and energy. The call comes amid strained India US ties following steep American tariffs on Indian goods, including a punitive levy over Russian oil purchases. Both sides said they would remain in touch on key issues.


India-US Ties: Jaishankar and Rubio Hold Phone Talks on Trade and Defence

A toddler was rescued after being left locked inside a car in Madhya Pradesh, triggering panic among bystanders who spotted the child crying inside the vehicle. Members of the public broke a window to save the toddler as temperatures inside the car began to rise. The incident has raised fresh concerns about child safety and negligence.


India: Toddler Rescued After Being Locked in Car in India’s Madhya Pradesh | WION

J&K: Drones Spotted Along Kashmir LoC Hours After Army Chief’s Warning | WION

India-US Ties: Jaishankar and Rubio Hold Phone Talks on Trade and Defence | WION

All the flying objects were seen entering Indian airspace from across the border, hovering briefly over sensitive locations. Watch for more details!


J&K: Multiple drone sightings near IB & LoC, high vigilance along international border

Australian cricketer Alyssa Healy has announced she will retire from international cricket after the upcoming series against India. One of the sport’s most influential wicketkeepers and batters, Healy’s decision marks the end of a major era for Australian women’s cricket.


Cricket: Australia’s Healy to Retire from Cricket After India Series | WION 

Large parts of northern India are in the grip of a severe cold wave, with the Weather Department issuing alerts as temperatures continue to plunge. Forecasters warn the cold spell could intensify in the coming days, bringing dense fog, freezing nights and major disruption across several Indian states.


India Hit by Severe Cold Wave as Temperatures Set to Fall Further | WION

Afghanistan’s Charge d’Affaires in New Delhi, Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor, has met India’s MEA Joint Secretary Anand Prakash to review bilateral political and economic relations. The talks covered trade, visa facilitation and issues faced by Afghan traders, students and nationals in India. The meeting comes days after Noor was appointed as Afghanistan’s top diplomat in New Delhi.


India-Afghanistan ties: Afghanistan's 1st envoy in India since Taliban takeover 

An Indian army officer from Bengaluru, Major Swathi Shantha Kumar, has won the UN Secretary General’s Award 2025 for her project Equal Partners, Lasting Peace.


Indian army officer from Bengaluru wins UN Secretary General’s Award 2025

India: Afghan Envoy Meets Indian MEA Official in New Delhi to Review Ties 

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