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08/01/2026

Delhi’s Cold Wave Intensifies at 5.8°C, While Air Quality Sees Positive Turn

Delhi cold wave: The Air Quality Index (AQI) this morning was recorded at 276 compared to 336 on Wednesday morning. Delhi's 24-hour average air quality on Wednesday was 289.

The national capital on Thursday recorded season's lowest temperature at 5.8 degrees amid intense cold wave. As per the weather department, the temperature in the capital on Thursday was 1.1 degrees below normal as cold northerly winds from the Himalayan region moved towards Delhi. The earlier known lowest minimum temperature of the season was observed on December 20, when the mercury dropped to 6.1 degrees Celsius



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08/01/2026

BJP Wants Atishi Sacked from Delhi Assembly Over Alleged Insult to Sikh Guru

A massive furore erupted in Delhi Assembly after the BJP MLA fuelled an ardent protest over Atishi’s remark. The lawmakers demanded that the LoP should attend the session and a censure motion would be brought against her.

Several Delhi ministers, including Pravesh Verma and Manjinder Singh Sirsa, on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta seeking termination of the Leader of Opposition Atishi’s membership in connection with the alleged insult of Guru Tegh Bahadur.



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08/01/2026

Inside the Turkman Gate Clash: A Timeline from Demolition to Stone-Pelting five arrested

Delhi Police have uncovered a conspiracy in Turkman Gate where rumours of a mosque demolition were deliberately spread to provoke violence. Fake videos circulated online led to crowd mobilisation and stone-pelting. The mosque remains untouched and five people have been arrested so far.



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08/01/2026

Turkman Gate Demolition: Police, Protests & Stone-Pelting – A Timeline

Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party MP Mohibbullah Nadvi's name has surfaced in the violence that erupted in Delhi's Turkman Gate area. Police will question him in connection with the stone-pelting incident during the demolition drive. Reacting to the development, Mohibullah Nadvi said, "I am not aware of any high court order requiring the removal of encroachments. We were still discussing the mosque's area and whether or not there was any encroachment. Meanwhile, I received news last night that the mosque had been surrounded by security forces."



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08/01/2026

PMK, AIADMK & BJP Unite in Tamil Nadu to Fight DMK in 2026 Polls

Tamil Nadu Election: While addressing a press briefing in Chennai alongside PMK chief Anbumani Ramadoss, Palaniswami asserted that they are already in an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party and expressed the possibility of including more parties in their bloc.

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami on Wednesday met PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss as the PMK joined hands with the AIADMK to form alliance with the NDA, PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss said. Palaniswami also announced the inclusion of Pattali Makkal Katchi in the state's National Democratic Alliance ahead of the forthcoming Tamil Nadu elections.

Tamil Nadu Election: While addressing a press briefing in Chennai alongside PMK chief Anbumani Ramadoss,

08/01/2026

When Dissent Erupts: Protest, Power, and Policing at JNU

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has once again found itself at the heart of a national political debate. On January 5, 2026, slogans raised during a student gathering on campus quickly travelled beyond university walls, dominating television studios, social media platforms, and political statements. As in earlier moments of contention, JNU became a symbolic battleground where questions of dissent, nationalism, and institutional authority collided.



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08/01/2026

Oil, Territory, and Power Trump’s High-Stakes Global Play

Relations between Washington and Caracas have long been defined by sanctions, diplomatic isolation, and mutual distrust. That uneasy history escalated sharply in early January 2026, when the United States took the extraordinary step of detaining Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The move transformed years of pressure into a direct confrontation, pushing Venezuela–U.S. tensions from rhetorical hostility into open coercion. What followed was not merely a bilateral crisis, but the opening act of a broader U.S. strategy that fused resource security with geopolitical muscle.



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08/01/2026

Karnataka History Made: Siddaramaiah Now Longest-Serving Chief Minister

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday created history by becoming the longest-serving Chief Minister of Karnataka, surpassing the record held by late Devaraj Urs, a towering figure associated with social justice and land reforms in the state.

In his second term, the 77-year-old leader on January 6 equalled Urs' record of 2,792 days in office, marking a significant milestone in Karnataka's political history. Urs had served as Chief Minister for 2,113 days during his first term between March 20, 1972, and December 31, 1977, and for 679 days during his second term from February 28, 1978, to January 7, 1980.



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07/01/2026

Yogi Govt's Big Push: Semiconductor Sops Among 13 Proposals Approved

The Yogi government has decided to offer special incentives to attract large investments under the Semiconductor Policy 2024. Semiconductor units will receive interest subsidies, employee cost reimbursement, and exemption from net SGST for 10 years.

In a major push to boost high-end manufacturing and generate large-scale employment, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Monday approved a significant proposal to attract large-scale investments under the Semiconductor Policy 2024. The state government has decided to offer special, case-by-case incentives for semiconductor projects involving investments of Rs 3,000 crore or more.

The Yogi government has decided to offer special incentives to attract large investments under the Semiconductor Policy 2024.

07/01/2026

Rahul Gandhi to Appear Before UP Court on Jan 19 in Amit Shah Defamation Case

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's advocate, Kashi Prasad Shukla, completed the cross-examination of witness Ram Chandra Dubey. The advocate informed the court that the cross examination was complete. The court has set January 19 for further proceedings.



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07/01/2026

Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Cautions Pilgrims Against Fraudulent Booking Sites

Before embarking on the sacred journey to Vaishno Devi, pilgrims have been urged to remain cautious as the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has issued an important alert regarding booking-related frauds. The Shrine Board has warned devotees against making any payments in response to fraudulent messages, phone calls or WhatsApp forwards that falsely claim to offer bookings for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra or associated services. Pilgrims have also been advised not to trust misleading advertisements circulated by unauthorised websites or individuals, as these are part of ongoing scam attempts.



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07/01/2026

Bharat Taxi Sees 45,000 Daily User Surge

Government-backed ride-hailing platform Bharat Taxi is witnessing rapid adoption, adding nearly 45,000 new users every day, signalling growing momentum for indigenous mobility platforms in India’s evolving digital transport ecosystem.

The surge reflects a combination of policy support, expanding geographic coverage, and rising consumer preference for trusted, locally rooted alternatives. Unlike app-only aggregators, Bharat Taxi operates on a hybrid model that integrates licensed taxi operators across Tier I, II, and III cities, offering intercity, outstation, airport transfers, and local travel services. This model has resonated strongly in regions underserved by traditional ride-hailing giants



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