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Kolkata Daily Digest: Key Updates & Alerts
Stay informed with the latest from Kolkata covering civic developments, traffic and metro alerts, weather conditions, and important political news for January 21, 2026.
LIC Madurai Fire Exposes Murder Plot: Manager Killed
A fire at LIC's Madurai office initially thought accidental has been exposed as a staged murder. Senior manager Kalyani Nambi was killed by colleague D Ram over delayed insurance claim files, with evidence revealing a calculated crime.
IAF Chief Stresses Air Power's Critical Role in National Security
IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh emphasized air power's decisive role in modern conflicts, citing operations in Pakistan and Sudan, and called for sustained investment in aerial capabilities.
Leopard Attack Kills Pilgrim on Padayatra in Karnataka
A 30-year-old pilgrim from Mandya was killed in a suspected leopard attack near Male Mahadeshwara Hill in Chamarajanagar district. The incident occurred early Wednesday on a forest pathway, sparking panic among devotees.
US Seizes 7th Oil Tanker in Caribbean Under Trump Crackdown
US Southern Command apprehended the Sagitta tanker linked to Venezuelan oil without incident, escalating sanctions into military action. President Trump claims 50 million barrels seized and sold globally, while legal experts warn of international law viol
Calcutta HC Upholds Life Term in 2013 Birbhum Poll Murder
Calcutta High Court upheld life imprisonment for two TMC members in a 2013 Birbhum panchayat poll murder, relying on the victim's dying declaration and medical evidence.
Congress Protests Electoral Roll Revision in Kolkata
Congress workers in Kolkata demonstrated against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, alleging BJP is using it to delete genuine voters by labeling them as infiltrators.
Kolkata: 5 More Arrested in Beldanga Unrest, Total 36
Kolkata police have arrested five more individuals linked to the Beldanga unrest, bringing total arrests to 36. Suspects were identified via CCTV and social media videos, with three in police custody and two in judicial custody.
Mamata Banerjee's Singur Meeting on Jan 28 After Modi Rally
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee will hold an administrative meeting in Singur on January 28, following PM Modi's recent rally. She is expected to distribute benefits under state schemes and deliver a political message.
Nitin Nabin's First Meeting as BJP President Focuses on Bengal
Hours before being named BJP national president, Nitin Nabin met Bengal BJP leaders to assess poll preparedness and discuss key issues like economy, healthcare, and women's safety.
TISS Students Warned by Court Over Unauthorised Event
A Mumbai sessions court warned nine TISS students seeking anticipatory bail that their involvement in a criminal case could permanently damage their professional futures. The students organized an unauthorized event commemorating GN Saibaba.
Spain Train Tragedy, PM Modi Slams West, Rupee Slips Past 91
Spain faces a tragic train accident, PM Modi criticizes Western policies, Indian rupee weakens beyond 91 against the dollar, and other key developments.
Kolkata Man Arrested for Murdering Uncle After Bail Release
Saikat Pramanik, 38, arrested in Kolkata for allegedly murdering his uncle Kanai Pramanik in Ichhapore shortly after being released on bail for a previous uncle's murder.
West Bengal Form 7 Protests: TMC-BJP Clashes Continue
Political tensions escalate in West Bengal as TMC and BJP workers clash over Form 7 submission, blocking roads and staging protests across multiple districts including Hooghly and Bankura.
Lucknow Police Suspended for High Court Trespass
Three police personnel from Lucknow's Kakori station were suspended for unlawfully entering the Allahabad High Court premises to arrest a lawyer and client in a cow slaughter case.
UP Cops Arrested for Rs 25,000 Bribe in Assault Case
Uttar Pradesh Anti-Corruption Team arrested a sub-inspector and outsourced employee for allegedly accepting Rs 25,000 bribe to exclude names from assault case. The trap was laid after victim's complaint.
BJP's Consensus Leadership: Nabin and Chaudhary Elections
The unopposed elections of Nitin Nabin as BJP national president and Pankaj Chaudhary as UP BJP chief highlight the party's preference for stability and grassroots leaders with strong electoral records.
Rahul Gandhi Accuses Modi Govt of Weakening Rural Welfare
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi criticizes the renaming of MGNREGA to VB-G RAM G, alleging it centralizes power and removes financial safeguards for rural workers during his Rae Bareli visit.
Telangana HC Sends Dog Killing PIL to Supreme Court
Hyderabad's Telangana High Court transferred a PIL seeking criminal case registration and court-monitored probe into the killing of 40 community dogs near Symbiosis University to the Supreme Court for analogous hearing with similar matters.
BJP MLA Meets Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in Lucknow
BJP's Sarojininagar MLA Rajeshwar Singh met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at Raj Bhavan in Lucknow, praising his leadership for enhancing legislative productivity and digital reforms in Parliament.
AAP Protests Across UP Over Varanasi Temple Damage
Aam Aadmi Party organized statewide agitation in Uttar Pradesh, protesting alleged damage to temples and idols during Manikarnika Ghat redevelopment in Varanasi.
UP's Yuva Help Desks Draw 1,072 Applications in Hours
Uttar Pradesh government's CM Yuva Help Desks initiative across 25 districts received overwhelming response with 1,072 applications from aspiring entrepreneurs seeking benefits under Yuva Udyami Vikas Yojana.
Lucknow Commissioner Acts on Gudamba Bagiya Waterlogging Issue
Municipal Commissioner Gaurav Kumar has directed immediate action to resolve chronic waterlogging affecting 2,500 residents of Gudamba Bagiya Colony in Lucknow, addressing long-standing drainage and health concerns.
Mayawati: Short Parliament Sessions Diminish Public Utility
BSP chief Mayawati expresses serious concern over decreasing Parliament session durations and frequent adjournments, calling for peaceful proceedings of at least 100 days annually.
LMC Uses Drones for Real-Time Sanitation Monitoring
Lucknow Municipal Corporation introduces drone surveillance for cleanliness assessment, grading system for officials, and strict waste management protocols to improve sanitation.
Grandson Kills Grandmother with Axe in Rae Bareli Village
A 60-year-old woman was brutally murdered by her grandson in Raikheda village, Rae Bareli, after she filed a police complaint against him for abuse and threats.
HC: Unrecognized Madrasas Can't Be Forcibly Closed in UP
The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court ruled that unrecognized madrasas cannot be forcibly closed under UP's 2016 regulations, protecting minority educational rights while denying government benefits.
SIC Orders Waqf Board to Reveal Property Info, Fines PIO
State Information Commissioner Mohammad Nadeem ruled that mutawallis cannot withhold Waqf property accounts, directing UP Sunni Central Waqf Board to provide details within 15 days and imposing a ₹25,000 fine on the PIO.
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