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Charges Open Way For Trial Against Lalu Yadav, Family In Land-For-Jobs Case
Charges Open Way For Trial Against Lalu Yadav, Family In Land-For-Jobs Case

Fri Jan 09 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

Lalu Yadav was Railway Minister during the United Progressive Alliance's (UPA) time between 2004 and 2009...

'Not Nehru's Uncritical Fan': Shashi Tharoor's Nuanced Take, And Jab At BJP
'Not Nehru's Uncritical Fan': Shashi Tharoor's Nuanced Take, And Jab At BJP

Fri Jan 09 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

Shashi Tharoor said that he regards India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the founder of Indian democracy....

Amit Shah Chairs Security Review Meeting On Jammu And Kashmir
Amit Shah Chairs Security Review Meeting On Jammu And Kashmir

Fri Jan 09 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

Chairing a high-level security review meeting on the Union Territory here, Shah directed all security agencies to remain alert and continue to work in synergy to ensure that the ga...

BJP Is "Power Hungry", Not "Pro-Hindutva", Says Uddhav Thackeray
BJP Is "Power Hungry", Not "Pro-Hindutva", Says Uddhav Thackeray

Fri Jan 09 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

In an exclusive interview to a regional channel on Thursday, Thackeray dismissed the BJP's claims of being a "pro-Hindutva party", labeling them "power-hungry" instead....

Tax Rate On Air Purifiers Is Sole Domain Of GST Council: Centre To Court
Tax Rate On Air Purifiers Is Sole Domain Of GST Council: Centre To Court

Fri Jan 09 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

"It is settled law that courts do not substitute themselves for constitutionally designated decision-makers, particularly in matters involving economic policy and fiscal structurin...

"Somnath Temple Attack Strengthened India's Cultural Unity": PM Ahead Of Visit
"Somnath Temple Attack Strengthened India's Cultural Unity": PM Ahead Of Visit

Thu Jan 08 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

PM Modi also shared glimpses from a programme held at Somnath on October 31, 2001, which marked the 50th anniversary of the temple's reconstruction and inauguration in 1951....

Renowned Ecologist Madhav Gadgil Dies At 83
Renowned Ecologist Madhav Gadgil Dies At 83

Thu Jan 08 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

Madhav Gadgil has passed away in Pune after a brief illness,...

'Marathi Manoos' Will Be Powerless If BJP Rules Civic Bodies: Raj Thackeray
'Marathi Manoos' Will Be Powerless If BJP Rules Civic Bodies: Raj Thackeray

Thu Jan 08 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

Raj Thackeray said those from outside the state are not just coming for livelihood, but they are forming their own constituencies....

Actor Urmila Sanawar Questioned By Police In Ankita Bhandari Murder Case
Actor Urmila Sanawar Questioned By Police In Ankita Bhandari Murder Case

Thu Jan 08 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

Ankita Bhandari Murder Case: Sources said that during the several hours of questioning, the police seized several audio recordings from Sanawar's mobile phone, which will be sent f...

"India's Reform Express": PM Modi On 7.4% GDP Growth Estimate
"India's Reform Express": PM Modi On 7.4% GDP Growth Estimate

Thu Jan 08 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

India's Real GDP grew by 7.4% in the Financial year 2025-26 against the growth rate of 6.5% during 2024-25, as per the first advance estimates released by the National Statistics O...

Cabinet Panel Proposes Presenting Budget On Sunday, February 1
Cabinet Panel Proposes Presenting Budget On Sunday, February 1

Thu Jan 08 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

The budget session is the first session of Parliament in a calendar year and begins with an address by the President to the joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament....

"DMK Long-Term Ally": Congress MP Manickam Tagore On Tamil Nadu Polls
"DMK Long-Term Ally": Congress MP Manickam Tagore On Tamil Nadu Polls

Thu Jan 08 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

Manickam Tagore underlined the political significance of the state for the opposition bloc and the depth of the Congress-DMK relationship....

Assam Man Killed in Police Firing After Machete Attack On Neighbours
Assam Man Killed in Police Firing After Machete Attack On Neighbours

Thu Jan 08 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

When Ranjit Pandov advanced towards police commando Rupam Borpatra, the officer fired two warning shots. But when he kept advancing, the commando fired two shots at his leg, the po...

"You Will Rise": Mahua Moitra Pens Poem For Umar Khalid After Bail Denial
"You Will Rise": Mahua Moitra Pens Poem For Umar Khalid After Bail Denial

Wed Jan 07 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

The Supreme Court on Monday denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in a case about an alleged larger conspiracy behind the 2020 Delhi riots....

"They Offer Free Advice": S Jaishankar On Western "Hypocrisy" Over Op Sindoor
"They Offer Free Advice": S Jaishankar On Western "Hypocrisy" Over Op Sindoor

Wed Jan 07 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

S Jaishankar said some distant countries express concern over tensions elsewhere but ignore the risks within their own regions....

Stones Thrown At Cops During Demolition Drive Near Delhi Mosque, 5 Injured
Stones Thrown At Cops During Demolition Drive Near Delhi Mosque, 5 Injured

Wed Jan 07 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

The officials carried out a demolition drive at the encroached area near the Syed Faiz Elahi mosque at Turkman Gate following the orders from the Delhi High Court....

UP SIR: Lucknow Records Highest Voter Deletions, Ghaziabad Second
UP SIR: Lucknow Records Highest Voter Deletions, Ghaziabad Second

Wed Jan 07 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

According to the poll official, 18.70 per cent of names were removed from the draft voter list, prior to being published after the Enumeration Phase of Special Intensive Revision (...

Air India Issue Advisory Amid Fog-Related Disruptions In Delhi, North India
Air India Issue Advisory Amid Fog-Related Disruptions In Delhi, North India

Wed Jan 07 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

Heavy fog and reduced visibility are forecast for Delhi and parts of Northern India tomorrow morning. These conditions may have a cascading impact on flight schedules across our ne...

National Medical Commission Revokes Recognition Of Jammu College Amid Row
National Medical Commission Revokes Recognition Of Jammu College Amid Row

Wed Jan 07 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

All existing MBBS students will be transferred to other recognised medical colleges in the Union Territory....

Venezuela Crisis May Lead To Cheaper Crude Oil: Niti Aayog Member To NDTV
Venezuela Crisis May Lead To Cheaper Crude Oil: Niti Aayog Member To NDTV

Wed Jan 07 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Dr Virmani said crude oil is very important for India and a price drip in the international market will benefit India...