Enforcement Directorate (ED) Actions:
West Bengal Attack and Governor's Warning:
1. Constitutional Concerns :
- The Governor of West Bengal, in response to an attack on an ED team, issues a strong
warning emphasising the need to uphold the Constitution.
- Vaibhav Tiwari reports for the Times of India.
2. Attack on ED Team :
- An ED team conducting raids in West Bengal faces a violent attack by over 100 locals,
raising concerns over the safety of law enforcement personnel.
- The Indian Express provides detailed coverage of the incident.
3. Political Condemnation :
- Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury condemns the attack on the ED team, expressing
concerns about interference with law enforcement activities.
- Covered extensively by The Indian Express.
4. Government Response:
- Live updates on Business Standard indicate the West Bengal governor's call to reserve
all options for action in response to the attack on the ED team.
- The evolving situation is closely monitored.
Maharashtra Co-operative Bank Scam:
1. ED Raids Linked to Sharad Pawar's Nephew :
- ED conducts searches at six locations, including one related to Sharad Pawar's
grandnephew, in connection with the Maharashtra Co-operative Bank scam.
- Reports from Mint, NDTV, Deccan Herald, and Hindustan Times provide insights into the
raids and potential implications.
Indian Navy and Hijack Attempt:
1. Hijack Attempt off Somalia:
- A cargo ship with 15 Indians onboard is hijacked off Somalia.
- Indian Navy deploys INS Chennai to address the situation.
- Multiple sources, including WION, Hindustan Times, NDTV, and The Hindu, provide
updates on the ongoing incident.
Ayodhya and Ram Mandir:
1. Iqbal Ansari's Invitation :
- Iqbal Ansari, an ex-Babri litigant, is invited for the inauguration of the Ram Mandir on
January 22.
- Covered by Times Now, The Siasat Daily, Mint, and India Today.
2. PM Modi's Visit to Lakshadweep :
- Prime Minister Modi goes snorkeling in Lakshadweep and shares photos of corals and
fish.
- The visit is highlighted by The Financial Express, India Today, and News18.
Political Developments:
1. Kalyan Banerjee's Appreciation :
- TMC's Kalyan Banerjee, who previously mimicked Jagdeep Dhankhar, praises the Vice
President.
- The appreciation comes after a mimicry row, as reported by NDTV, Deccan Herald, and
Times of India.
2. Congress' Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra:
- Congress renames its march in Manipur to Maharashtra march and plans Bharat Jodo
Nyay Yatra starting January 14.
- Covered by India Today, News18, and Times Now.
3. AAP's Rajya Sabha Nomination :
- AAP nominates DCW chief Swati Maliwal for Rajya Sabha.
- Hindustan Times, NDTV, and The Indian Express report on the nomination.
4. Mohalla Clinic "Fake Tests" Scam:
- CBI to investigate alleged 'fake' tests prescribed by Mohalla Clinics in Delhi.
- The investigation is prompted by reported wrongdoing in lab tests.
- Covered by India Today, Business Standard, and NDTV.
Security and Terrorism:
1. Encounter in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir (Various Sources):
- A LeT terrorist involved in the killing of an army man, Umer Fayaz, is shot dead in
Shopian.
- Reports by Greater Kashmir, India TV News, WION, and Manzoor Mir provide details of
the encounter.
2. Parliament Security Breach Case :
- Updates on the Parliament security breach case, with five out of six accused consenting
to polygraph tests.
- The accused except Neelam Azad give consent for the tests.
- Coverage by IndiaTimes, Business Today, Live Law, and Deccan Herald.
International Relations:
1. India-Nepal Joint Commission:
- External Affairs Minister Jaishankar inks key deals during the India-Nepal Joint
Commission meeting.
- Fostering collaboration through agreements and relief initiatives.
- Covered by Hindustan Times, Zee News, The Financial Express, and The Hindu.
2. Cold Wave in North India :
- North India experiences a severe cold wave with reduced visibility in Delhi.
- Reports by Aditi Sharma in Hindustan Times, NDTV, and India Today provide updates on
the weather conditions.
Political Statements and Events:
1. Congress' Lok Sabha Seat Focus :
- Congress considers focusing on 255 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
- Discussed amid a reported rift in the INDIA alliance.
- Covered by NDTV, Mint, and India Today.
2. Narayana Murthy's Work Week Remark :
- Narayana Murthy defends his advice on a 70-hour work week, stating that he practices
what he preaches.
- Covered by CNBC-TV18, Business Today, Hindustan Times, and The Indian Express.
3. Political Criticism and Counter-Criticism :
- Political figures express opinions and criticism, including Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's
charge at Trinamool Congress.
- BJP's Charu Pragya questions the existence of the INDIA alliance.
- Coverage by Hindustan Times, Republic World, Times of India, and The Hindu.
Legal Matters:
1. Supreme Court Decisions (Various Sources):
- The Supreme Court dismisses a PIL seeking the removal of Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil
Balaji from the state cabinet.
- Additionally, the SC dismisses a PIL related to the Shahi Idgah-Krishna Janmabhoomi
dispute.
- Covered by Debanish Achom, Abhimanyu Hazarika, Utkarsh Anand, and Awstika Das.
Other:
1. Hi-Tech Hospital Blast in Odisha :
- Confusion arises over the identification of a 'dead' person, Dilip, days after his wife's
suicide, in the aftermath of a hospital blast.
- Covered by Mrunal Manmay Dash, Daijiworld.com, The New Indian Express, and
Sambad English.
2. Halal Ban in Uttar Pradesh :
- Supreme Court seeks Uttar Pradesh government's response to petitions challenging the
ban on Halal products.
- Covered by Awstika Das, Debayan Roy, Deccan Herald, and The Indian Express.