Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara

BJP worker stripping case: K'taka govt to hand over case to CID

He clarified that the police did not allow the woman to be stripped and that they took immediate action. "I have already shared information with the media that the police did not disrobe her and that she did it herself. Even so, the matter needs to be investigated in detail. Only an investigation will bring complete clarity," he said. Jan 9, 2026
Sensex, Nifty end lower amid volatile trade

Sensex, Nifty end lower over global uncertainties, foreign outflows

The benchmark indices fell to their lowest level in over two months with Nifty trading below psychological level of 25,700. Nifty opened at 25,840, touched an intraday high of 25,940, and subsequently faced profit booking, slipping to an intraday low of 25,648. Jan 9, 2026
Gold, silver see strong upswing; Fed decision in focus

Commodities outperform key asset classes in India, precious metals lead

The report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd underscores that precious metals — particularly silver and gold — were the primary drivers of performance, supported by policy uncertainty, currency volatility, strong institutional participation, and persistent supply constraints. Jan 9, 2026
Modi-Trump, Modi and Trump, Modi in US

The missed call: Ego, oil, and fracturing of Indo-US ties

In a world of rising uncertainties from AI disruptions to climate crises the U.S. and India are natural allies, bound by shared democratic values and mutual interests. But alliances endure not through coercion, but through respect. Jan 9, 2026
No attacks, all indoctrination: Islamic State's new playbook in Tamil Nadu

No attacks, all indoctrination: Islamic State's new playbook in Tamil Nadu

Why the Tamil Nadu scenario remains a challenging one is that the modus operandi includes mostly propaganda and radicalisation. None of these persons is planning anything major in the state when it comes to ground action. The Islamic State is looking to build an army so that the recruits can take the propaganda to a wider audience. Jan 9, 2026
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid fresh concerns over US tariffs

As of 9.29 am, Sensex slipped 107 points, or 0.13 per cent to 84,073 and Nifty eased 26 points, or 0.10 per cent to 26,850. Main broad cap indices posted stronger losses compared to benchmark indices, with the Nifty Midcap 100 down 0.29 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 lost 0.84 per cent. Jan 9, 2026