This week's international news covers Syria's Damascus-Kurdish tensions, India-EU FTA signing, Russia-Ukraine negotiations, China's military purge, and EU's support for Morocco's Sahara autonomy plan.
The BJP has begun shortlisting candidates for Mumbai's mayoral post, with Sheetal Gambhir Desai and Ritu Tawde emerging as front-runners. Party leaders emphasize outreach and crisis response as key selection criteria.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that toll collection at Somanahalli plaza on Kanakapura Road violates national highway rules, ordering free local resident passes within 30 days.
Telangana High Court clarifies that municipal authorities need only consider prima facie title and possession, not adjudicate complex disputes, when granting construction permissions.
Election Commission directs completion of Special Intensive Revision hearings within 7 days in West Bengal, orders redeployment of micro observers to assist roll observers.
Thane police solved a 3-month-old's kidnapping case by analyzing 1,600 CCTV cameras and identifying the toddler's socks. Six teams worked on the investigation leading to three arrests.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez, marking their first conversation since Nicolas Maduro's capture. Both leaders agreed to expand bilateral cooperation across all sectors.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that the NCP will decide its next leader following Ajit Pawar's demise. He pledged government and BJP support for their decision and will oversee the state budget process.
Kerala High Court has disposed of petitions challenging the state government's data agreement with US firm Sprinklr during COVID-19, noting no ulterior motive but criticizing procedural violations.
King Charles may be forced to reconsider plans for Prince Andrew's relocation to Marsh Farm due to emerging security and pest control issues at the Sandringham estate property.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis stated he will stand by any decision regarding NCP's pitch for Sunetra Pawar as Deputy CM, amid ongoing political discussions in the state.
A Dataganj civil court has accepted the Uttar Pradesh Police's closure report, clearing Escorts Kubota CMD Nikhil Nanda and other officials of abetment to suicide charges in the death of a tractor agency co-owner.
Ranjit Singh, Indore's famous dancing traffic policeman, has been demoted from officiating head constable to constable following a departmental inquiry into allegations of misconduct and performance issues.
Opposition parties led by Gaurav Gogoi staged a protest in Guwahati, accusing BJP of resorting to vote chori fearing electoral defeat, coinciding with Home Minister Amit Shah's anti-Congress speeches.
The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni for suppressing nationwide protests, following similar EU actions against Iranian officials.
A violent clash erupted in Nagpada, Mumbai, over a payment dispute from a Pune trip, leaving five injured and leading to 12 arrests. Police have registered two FIRs for attempted murder.
Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla (Retd.) explains why India's search for stealth aircraft and advanced technologies like AI, drones, and electronic warfare is crucial for air superiority in modern conflicts.
Chhattisgarh government expresses hope for amicable resolution of Mahanadi water dispute with Odisha ahead of tribunal hearing. Water-sharing ratio likely 45:55 once total river yield determined.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will hold a special interaction with 30 college students on February 1, following the presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27, reflecting youth inputs gathered during budget preparation.
Indian Railways commissions 472.3 route km of indigenous Kavach Version 4.0 across three sections, marking the highest single-day deployment of the automatic train protection system.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez, discussing ways to strengthen India-Venezuela bilateral relations and cooperation.
In a strategic move to address internal dissent, RLSP leader Upendra Kushwaha has appointed an MLA as the Bihar president of his party, aiming to consolidate support ahead of upcoming political challenges.
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav calls for inclusion of caste data in national census to promote equitable justice and representation for all communities in India.
A chilling audio recording has surfaced from the recent Hyderabad fire accident, capturing a victim's desperate pleas for help. The incident highlights urgent safety concerns in residential buildings.
Despite winning 24 more corporator seats in Mumbai's BMC elections, BJP faces near-parity with Shiv Sena (UBT) in ward committee control, highlighting how local concentration trumps citywide numbers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a conversation with Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, discussing ways to deepen bilateral ties across all areas and elevate India-Venezuela relations.
A 70-year-old farmer was set ablaze in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district, sparking outrage. The AIADMK party has strongly condemned the state government for the incident.
The Congress party has dismissed reports of a rift with its ally DMK ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, confirming that seat-sharing negotiations will commence shortly to strengthen their alliance.
Punjab and Haryana High Court overturns denial of IVF to a 47-year-old woman and her husband over 56, ruling menopause and age limits under ART Act do not prohibit treatment with donor eggs.
Mohali Municipal Corporation intensifies anti-encroachment drive, confiscating over 70 tandoors, 80 LPG stoves, 200 cylinders, and 200 handcarts. MC offices overflow with seized goods as officials vow to continue strict action.