India-EU Summit: Defense, Mobility & FTA Agenda

Today's India-EU summit aims to enhance defense partnership, sign mobility MoU, and conclude FTA negotiations. Also: V2V safety tech, online content rules, China purge, gold rally, and 2016 nostalgia.

UP Suspends Bareilly Magistrate After Resignation

Uttar Pradesh government suspends Bareilly city magistrate Alankar Agnihotri following his resignation citing ideological differences with state policies and allegations of administrative pressure.

IAF Agniveervayu 2026 Registration Ends Today

The Indian Air Force closes Agniveervayu 01/2026 registration today, January 27, 2026. Learn application steps, required documents, and exam details for the Agnipath scheme.

Goldy Brar's Parents Arrested in Muktsar Extortion Case

In a significant development, the parents of notorious gangster Goldy Brar have been arrested by Punjab Police in Muktsar district in connection with a 2024 extortion case, marking a major crackdown on organized crime networks in the region.

Beijing Military Purge Shows PLA Factional Warfare Risks

Recent investigations into top Chinese military officials Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli signal ongoing turmoil within the PLA. Analysis reveals how corruption probes mask deeper factional conflicts between regional power groups, potentially weakening China'

Bengaluru's New Oversight Panel Raises Autonomy Questions

The Karnataka government has formed an empowered committee under the Greater Bengaluru Authority to oversee development projects, raising concerns about potential infringement on the autonomy of the city's five new municipal corporations.

Bengaluru Corporations Submit First Independent Budgets

Four of Bengaluru's five new city corporations have submitted their first independent budgets to the state government, seeking substantial grants totaling over Rs 6,600 crore for infrastructure and development projects.

Smriti Irani: Davos's Value in Women's Alliance Progress

Smriti Irani defends Davos as a catalyst for enduring institutions, highlighting the Alliance for Global Good's impact on women's economic participation and inclusive growth through evidence-based initiatives.

1986 Punjab-Haryana Talks Fail on Village Transfer Issue

On January 27, 1986, talks between Punjab and Haryana chief ministers and Union Home Minister S B Chavan failed to resolve the village transfer issue linked to Chandigarh. Punjab sought 1,000 Punjabi-speaking villages from Haryana districts.

Budget 2026: All-Party Meet Jan 27, Session from Jan 28

The Union government has called an all-party meeting on January 27 ahead of the Budget Session. President Draupadi Murmu will address Parliament on January 28. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her ninth consecutive budget on February 1.

Delhi Traffic Routes for Beating Retreat Rehearsal

Delhi Traffic Police has announced traffic restrictions around Vijay Chowk for the Beating Retreat ceremony dress rehearsal on January 27, 2026. Commuters are advised to avoid affected routes and use alternate paths to minimize disruptions.

Telangana HC Quashes 2008 History Sheet Against Man

The Telangana High Court has quashed a history sheet opened in 2008 against a man from Talabkatta, emphasizing that police must exercise such powers strictly according to law and review them periodically.

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