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
Delhi Police arrest six more in Turkman Gate violence case

Delhi Police arrest six more in Turkman Gate violence case

Earlier in the day, Delhi Police said they had identified 30 people involved in the violence. The identification was made on the basis of CCTV footage, body-worn camera recordings of police personnel, and several viral videos from the area. Jan 8, 2026
Indian agencies flag fresh push to exfiltrate Kashmiris into PoK

Indian agencies flag fresh push to exfiltrate Kashmiris into PoK

Recently, the Poonch Police attached the property of a Pakistan-based terror handler Rafiq Nai. The police also undertook similar action against one Jamal Lone, also a handler. Both are accused of not just aiding infiltration, but also luring the people of Jammu and Kashmir to move into Pakistan and PoK. Jan 8, 2026
Indian stock market opens lower, IT stocks lead losses

Sensex, Nifty end lower as India-US trade tension fears spook investors

Investor sentiment turned cautious after reports suggested that the administration of US President Donald Trump could consider imposing steep tariffs of up to 500 per cent on Indian goods. The possibility of such harsh trade measures triggered widespread selling across sectors, leading to broad-based risk aversion in the market. Jan 8, 2026
Trump policies straining India-US ties: Top Democrat Congressman

Trump proposes $1.5 trillion US military budget

Trump made the announcement in a post on Truth Social. He said the decision came after talks with senators, members of Congress, and senior officials. He said the budget "should not be 1 trillion dollars, but rather 1.5 trillion dollars." Jan 8, 2026
Mata Vaishno Dev collage

NMC withdraws permission for MBBS course at SMVD Medical College after Jammu protests

The National Medical Commission has withdrawn the Letter of Permission for 50 MBBS seats at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence following protests over admissions in Jammu. The decision brought an end to the agitation led by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti, even as the political blame-game continued between the BJP and the Chief Minister. Jan 8, 2026
Trump 'completely messed up' India-US ties: Congressman Subramanyam

Venezuela to buy only US-made goods under oil deal: Trump

He said the purchases will include "American Agricultural Products, and American Made Medicines, Medical Devices, and Equipment," as well as technology and hardware to improve Venezuela's electricity grid and energy facilities. Jan 8, 2026