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
Trump 'completely messed up' India-US ties: Congressman Subramanyam

Trump says Cuba faces collapse after Venezuela crackdown

"Cuba totally relies on Venezuela for money and for oil," Trump said in a sit-down interview on Fox News' Hannity. "That doesn't work anymore." He said Venezuela and Cuba had long operated under an arrangement in which Havana provided security support in exchange for oil and cash. Jan 9, 2026
BJP credits PM Modi's vision as India estimated to grow 7.4 pc in FY26; Oppn calls economy 'dead'

BJP credits PM Modi's vision as India estimated to grow 7.4 pc in FY26; Oppn calls economy 'dead'

RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari said that while GDP growth figures may appear encouraging, they do not reflect the lived reality of ordinary citizens. "GDP growth is one thing, but the condition of the poor and common people is entirely different. There is a huge gap between these figures and reality. The pockets of the poor are empty, people are distressed, and common citizens are suffering," he said. Jan 8, 2026