New Delhi, January 9, 2026 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday engaged with a dozen Indian artificial intelligence (AI) start-ups in a roundtable meeting at his residence, underscoring the critical need for AI models that reflect India’s linguistic, social, and economic realities while maintaining the highest standards of ethics, transparency, and data privacy. The meeting,

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Thiruvananthapuram, January 9, 2026 – In a significant political development in Kerala, Regi Lukose, a well-known face associated with Left-leaning debates and public forums, formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday. The induction took place at the party’s state headquarters, Mararji Bhavan, where he was welcomed by Kerala BJP state chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar. Lukose’s Journey from Left to BJP

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Thiruvananthapuram, January 9, 2026 – The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the high-profile gold misappropriation at Sabarimala temple questioned former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) secretary S Jayasreeon Thursday, officials confirmed. The investigation centers on gold sheets that once adorned the ‘dwarapalaka’ (guardian) idols of the temple, which were reportedly handed over for renovation in 2019 and later misappropriated. Jayasree, who held

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Minneapolis, January 9, 2026 – A federal immigration officer fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis on Wednesday, setting off a tense legal and jurisdictional dispute between state and federal authorities. The case has escalated sharply after federal officials blocked Minnesota investigators from accessing key evidence and asserted that the state has no authority to investigate the incident.

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New Delhi, January 9, 2026 – Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday announced a set of new safety regulations aimed at making sleeper buses safer for passengers, amid growing concerns over road accidents involving long-distance coaches. The provisions, which focus on advanced safety features, emergency preparedness, and driver vigilance, are designed to reduce

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New Delhi, January 9, 2026 – The Rajya Sabha secretary general, PC Mody, has raised serious concerns regarding the Opposition’s notice seeking the removal of Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, highlighting multiple legal, procedural, and factual infirmities that, in his assessment, rendered the motion “not in order” and “non est” (nonexistent). These observations were formally submitted

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New Delhi, January 9, 2026 – Delhi recorded its lowest temperature of the season on Friday, as the mercury dipped to 4.6 degrees Celsius, 2.3 degrees below the seasonal normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This marks the coldest January reading in two years, since January 16, 2024, when temperatures had dropped to 3.5°C. Over the past

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Washington, January 9, 2026 – The Trump administration announced on Thursday the creation of a new division within the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) aimed at tackling what officials described as “rampant” fraud across the country. The move, according to the White House, is intended to strengthen enforcement of federal criminal and civil laws against fraud

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New Delhi | January 9, 2026 Delhi experienced a sharp dip in temperatures on Friday, with the mercury falling to 4.6°C, 2.3 degrees below the normal for this time of year. The city also witnessed deteriorating air quality, fog-induced flight delays, and intermittent rain, adding to the challenges faced by residents. Meteorological officials have issued advisories

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New Delhi | January 9, 2026 The ongoing confrontation between the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) escalated sharply on Friday, spilling from Kolkata to the national capital as TMC leaders staged a protest outside Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s office in Delhi. The demonstration, which included several MPs, ended with police detaining participants, including TMC MP Mahua Moitra, who

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