January 17, 2026

Kerala JD(S) Merges with Indian Socialist Janata Dal, Remains With LDF

The Kerala unit of JD(S) merges with the Indian Socialist Janata Dal, choosing to stay allied with the LDF and opposing both BJP and Congress ahead of 2024 polls.

January 17, 2026

Maharashtra Cabinet Extends EV Toll Relief, Approves Key Urban and Infrastructure Projects

Maharashtra Cabinet extends toll relief for electric vehicles at Atal Setu by one year. It approves Mumbai Urban Transport Project cost, 45,000 police housing units, and new agricultural export hub.

January 17, 2026

Azim Premji Foundation To Build ₹4,000 Crore Charity Hospital In Bengaluru

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced Azim Premji Foundation will spend ₹4,000 crore over five years to build and run a 1,000-bed super-speciality hospital in Bengaluru. The hospital will offer free and low-cost transplant services, aiming to improve healthcare access statewide.

January 17, 2026

Unrest Blocks NH 12 in Beldanga Over Migrant Worker Death; Police Disperse Mob

Beldanga in Murshidabad saw fresh unrest as locals blocked NH 12 protesting a migrant worker's death. Police used force to clear the blockade. Two journalists were assaulted during the violence.

January 17, 2026

Supreme Court Says Tax Treaties Must Serve India’s Interests, Upholds Tiger Global Tax Case

The Supreme Court ruled that tax treaties should protect India's tax sovereignty and not yield to foreign pressure. It upheld India taxing Tiger Global's Flipkart exit gains in 2018. Justice Pardiwala stressed treaties need strong safeguards and national interest focus.