January 10, 2026

Calcutta High Court Adjourns ED Raid Case on I-PAC Till Jan 14 After Courtroom Chaos

The Calcutta High Court has postponed hearing on Enforcement Directorate raids at I-PAC and Mamata Banerjee’s involvement till January 14. Courtroom chaos stopped the session.

January 10, 2026

Karnataka Govt Sends Hubballi Disrobing and Ballari Firing Cases to CID Probe

Karnataka handed 10 cases from two major incidents to CID. The Hubballi woman's disrobing and Ballari firing cases stirred huge political tension. Both BJP and Congress are involved. Home Minister confirms police did not strip the woman and promises a detailed investigation.

January 10, 2026

Madras High Court Orders SASTRA University Eviction From Govt Land for Prison

The Madras High Court has ordered SASTRA University to vacate 31.37 acres of government land in Thanjavur within four weeks. The land is needed to build a prison. The court rejected university's petitions and noted the government can refuse alternative land offers.

January 10, 2026

Attorney-General Says New Data Law Does Not Weaken RTI Act Transparency

Attorney-General R. Venkataramani states the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, does not dilute the Right to Information Act, 2005. He explains balance between privacy and transparency remains intact despite amendments sparking concerns.

January 10, 2026

NGT Rules Tent City on Ganga Riverbed in Varanasi Violates Environmental Laws

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) found the Tent City in Varanasi, set up on the Ganga riverbed in 2023, broke environmental laws. The project, inaugurated by PM Modi, must pay environmental compensation promptly, says the NGT.