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The landmark Free Trade Agreement between India and the European Union, often described as the “Mother of all deals,” has sent strong ripples far beyond New Delhi and Brussels. While India and the EU move forward with this sweeping economic pact, the United States remains without a finalized trade agreement with India, despite months of discussions. The contrast has not gone unnoticed. American media outlets are closely tracking these developments and are now openly criticizing former US President Donald Trump, especially for policies that appear to have hurt American citizens more than forei…

On the morning of January 28, 2026, the political and administrative machinery of Maharashtra was brought to a shuddering halt by a catastrophic aviation disaster in the Pune district. A Bombardier Learjet 45, registered as VT-SSK and operated by the New Delhi-based charter firm VSR Ventures Pvt. Ltd., impacted the ground near the runway threshold of Baramati Airport, disintegrating upon contact and erupting into a fireball.

On the morning of January 28, 2026, the political geography of Maharashtra was irrevocably altered not by the ballot box, but by a catastrophic mechanical impact at the threshold of a runway in the state’s sugar belt. At approximately 08:48 AM, a Bombardier Learjet 45XR, bearing the registration VT-SSK and operated by the New Delhi-based charter firm VSR Ventures Pvt. Ltd., plunged into the earth at Baramati Airport.

On 25 January, the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi publicly acknowledged that it had received “serious concerns” regarding the conference titled “Critical Philosophy of Caste and Race”, which was held on its campus from 16 to 18 January. Responding to the objections raised, IIT Delhi issued an official statement clarifying that it had sought explanations from the faculty members involved in organising the event.

Following strong public criticism over the University Grants Commission’s Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026, the Ministry of Education is expected to issue a detailed clarification addressing what it has described as “misinformation” surrounding the new rules. The regulations have sparked intense debate across academic and social spaces, prompting the government to step in and explain its position more clearly.

In a landmark development that reconfigures the boundaries between civil liberties and religious autonomy in the Indian Himalayas, the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has formally proposed a ban on the entry of non-Hindus into the shrines under its jurisdiction. This mandate, articulated in early 2026 by BKTC Chairman Hemant Dwivedi, extends beyond the primary pilgrimage sites of Badrinath and Kedarnath to encompass a vast network of 48 associated temples across the Garhwal region.

On the eve of Republic Day, Satyanarayan Nuwal, founder and chairman of Solar Industries India Limited, was awarded the Padma Shri in the category of Trade and Industry. The honour recognised his long-standing contribution to Indian industry and national defence. His company had drawn national attention after manufacturing the “Nagastra” weapon systems that were deployed during “Operation Sindoor” in May last year, as reported by The Times of India. These systems were successfully used during the operation, marking a key moment for private sector participation in India’s defence preparedness.

On Sunday night, 25th January, a disturbing incident unfolded in the heart of Kolkata when Republic Bangla journalist Kishalay Mukherjee was brutally attacked while returning home. The journalist later took to Facebook to share his ordeal, describing in detail how a group of unidentified attackers targeted him with weapons. The incident has sparked widespread concern, especially as Mukherjee is known for being openly critical of the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government.

Communal tension spread across Jalaun district in Uttar Pradesh after a Hindu woman was allegedly kidnapped from the Konch police station area on 19 January. What began as a missing person case soon escalated into a sensitive law-and-order issue, as allegations surfaced against a politically connected individual. The accused was identified as Rizwan Mansuri, also known as Chotu Tiger, who was at the time serving as the Jalaun district chief of the Mulayam Singh Youth Brigade, the youth wing of the Samajwadi Party.