- Nitish Kumar Unanimously Elected NDA Legislative Leader Ahead of Oath Ceremony
Nitish Kumar was unanimously elected NDA’s legislative leader, a day before taking oath as Bihar Chief Minister for the 10th time. With the NDA sweeping 202 seats in the 2025 polls, top leaders including PM Modi will attend the swearing-in ceremony, marking a historic mandate for the alliance.
- Priyanka Gandhi Pays Tribute to Indira Gandhi on 108th Birth Anniversary
On Indira Gandhi’s 108th birth anniversary, Priyanka Gandhi hailed the former PM for making India a nuclear power and strengthening its foundation. Senior leaders, including Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, paid tributes in Parliament, honouring India’s first woman Prime Minister and her enduring legacy.
- Telangana BJP Calls Saree Drive on Indira Gandhi’s Birth Anniversary a ‘Political Gimmick’
The Telangana BJP slammed the government’s decision to distribute one crore sarees on Indira Gandhi’s birth anniversary, calling it a “politically loaded imitation” of BJP schemes. Leaders said the Congress is trying to woo women voters ahead of local polls while failing to deliver its own guarantees.
- Delhi High Court Admits Sajjan Kumar’s Appeal in 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Case
The Delhi High Court admitted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar’s appeal against his conviction and life sentences in the 1984 Anti-Sikh riots case. Linked to two killings in Saraswati Vihar, the case returns for a hearing on sentence suspension on January 28.
- RBI Likely to Cut Repo Rate by 25 bps in December 2025: Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley expects the RBI to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points in December 2025, bringing it to 5.25%. The forecast is driven by softer CPI inflation. After the cut, the RBI is likely to turn data-dependent with a cautious, “wait and watch” approach.
- Anil Kumble Surprised by Jadeja’s Trade to Rajasthan Royals Ahead of IPL 2026
Anil Kumble expressed surprise over CSK trading Ravindra Jadeja to Rajasthan Royals before the IPL 2026 mini-auction. He questioned whether Jadeja could become RR’s captain, noting contenders like Parag, Jaiswal, Jurel, and Curran. Jadeja returns to RR on a reduced fee after a major CSK–RR trade reshuffle.
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