Faltering Hizbul Mujahideen: ISI sidelines terror group in face of India's effective Kashmir operations

Faltering Hizbul Mujahideen: ISI sidelines terror group in face of India's effective Kashmir operations

With separatist influence fading and local communities backing security forces, Hizbul Mujahideen's attempts at revival and online propaganda have failed. Recognising its declining relevance and lack of traction, the ISI is now prioritising Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad, keeping Hizbul Mujahideen in a limited, background role rather than allowing it to operate independently. Jan 16, 2026
Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar

CM post matter is between me, Siddaramaiah and high command, says Shivakumar

Speaking in Delhi, he dismissed speculation around his meeting with Rahul Gandhi and his recent cryptic social media post, saying such interactions are a normal part of party functioning. Shivakumar said his visit to Delhi was to meet party leaders and discuss legal issues related to irrigation projects, while reiterating that leadership matters would be addressed only within the party. Jan 16, 2026
Supreme Court

I-PAC raid row: SC stays Bengal Police FIRs against ED officers; issues notice to CM Mamata Banerjee, others

A bench of Justices issued notices to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, DGP Rajeev Kumar, the Kolkata Police Commissioner and others. The court directed the preservation of CCTV footage and related recordings from the search sites, granted two weeks for responses, and listed the matter for further hearing on February 3, warning that unresolved issues of this nature could lead to lawlessness. Jan 15, 2026
Maha local polls: Technical glitches affect polling at several places; Minister goes booth hunting for one hour

Maha local polls: Technical glitches affect polling at several places; Minister goes booth hunting for one hour

Similar problems were reported across cities including Mumbai, Solapur, Pune, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Pimpri-Chinchwad, causing long delays and confusion among voters. In several areas, EVMs failed to start on time, and changes in booth assignments left citizens wandering in search of their designated polling centres. Public frustration is mounting over the State Election Commission's handling of the process. Jan 15, 2026
K'taka Cong leader abuses woman Municipal Commissioner over banner removal; audio clips trigger outrage

K'taka Cong leader abuses woman Municipal Commissioner over banner removal; audio clips trigger outrage

Purported audio clips of Karnataka Congress leader Rajeev Gowda from Chikkaballapur district have triggered outrage after he was allegedly heard abusing and threatening Sidlaghatta Municipal Commissioner Amrutha Gowda over the removal of an unauthorised banner. The incident has embarrassed the ruling Congress government, coming soon after a deadly banner-related clash in Ballari. Jan 14, 2026
India launches website, theme and logo for BRICS Presidency 2026

India launches website, theme and logo with lotus for BRICS Presidency 2026

The theme of India's chairship is "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability," reflecting a people-centric, humanity-first approach. The four priorities—Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability—will guide actions across BRICS' three pillars: political & security cooperation, economic & financial partnership, and people-to-people exchanges. Jan 13, 2026