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New Delhi: A Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs has issued a strong warning over the rapidly shifting political and strategic situation in Bangladesh, describing it as India’s most significant long-term challenge in the neighbourhood since 1971. The committee said recent developments across the eastern border warrant sustained attention from New Delhi, even though they do not amount to an immediate existential threat. The findings form part of a report tabled in Parliament by the panel chaired by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. Drawing on submissions from government officials and non governmental experts, the committee said the nature of the challenge facing India has changed, moving from one of survival to a deeper and more enduring test of regional strategy and influence. Growing influence of China and Pakistan The committee identified the expanding footprint of China and Pakistan in Bangladesh as a major strategic concern. It said changing regional alignments...
Bengaluru: A series of troubling revelations in Karnataka has raised serious questions about discipline and accountability within the state police, after the government disclosed that as many as 88 police personnel have been involved in criminal activities over the past three years. The issue came into sharp focus during the ongoing winter session of the Karnataka legislature in Belagavi, when Janata Dal Secular member Sharavana raised concerns in the Legislative Council about police involvement in crimes such as robbery and kidnapping. In a written reply, Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara confirmed that 88 serving police personnel had been found involved in various criminal cases during the last three years, presenting official figures that stunned the House. Shocking figures tabled in legislature The disclosure follows a string of high profile cases in recent months that have severely dented public confidence in the police force. In Bengaluru, a daylight robbery involving a vehicle...
New Delhi: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa have been named as the chief guests for India’s Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2026, marking a rare moment when the European Union’s two most senior political figures will jointly attend the event. Their presence underscores the growing political, economic and strategic importance that both New Delhi and Brussels now attach to their relationship. Who are these two European Union leaders? Ursula von der Leyen, a former German defence minister, has led the European Commission since 2019 and was reappointed for a second term in 2024. As head of the EU’s executive arm, she plays a central role in shaping the bloc’s policies on trade, climate action, digital regulation and external relations. During her tenure, the EU has sought to strengthen its global partnerships while navigating challenges such as supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions and the...
Breaking News Live Updates, December 18, 2025: The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the VB G Ram G Bill, a new rural employment law set to replace the two-decade-old MGNREGA, amid loud protests from the Opposition. Several MPs tore copies of the Bill in the House. The legislation will now go to the Rajya Sabha. It guarantees 125 days of wage work for rural households and shifts 40 per cent of costs to states. If approved, the law will expand the annual employment guarantee from 100 to 125 days for rural families seeking unskilled manual work, marking a significant shift in India’s flagship rural jobs programme. Stay with TV9English for latest updates from India and around the world. **live[23:00,2025-12-18,breaking_news]** Updates to this live blog have ended! This live blog has now ended. Stay tuned to TV9 English for the latest news and developments from India and around the world. **live[22:59,2025-12-18,breaking_news]** Luxury car haul surfaces in ED raid on Unnao YouTuber The...
New Delhi: Railway passengers carrying more luggage than the permitted free allowance will be required to pay extra charges, the Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, bringing renewed attention to long-standing rules that are often overlooked by travellers. Responding to a question from YSR Congress Party MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy, Vaishnaw clarified that Indian Railways already follows a structured baggage policy that varies according to the class of travel. The MP had sought to know whether the railways planned to introduce luggage rules similar to those enforced at airports, where excess baggage attracts additional fees. Passengers allowed to carry personal belongings within free limit In his written reply, the minister explained that passengers are allowed to carry personal belongings within a prescribed free limit while travelling by train. Any luggage exceeding this limit, but still within the maximum permissible weight, is allowed...
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has permitted authorities to take action against end-of-life vehicles that fall below BS IV emission standards in Delhi NCR, responding to growing concerns over the capital’s worsening air quality. A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul Pancholi, modified an earlier order after the Delhi government sought a review, citing the harmful impact of older vehicles on pollution levels. The court heard submissions that ageing vehicles with outdated emission norms were contributing significantly to toxic air in the region. Govt. urges court to allow action against vehicles BS-III vehicles Appearing for the Delhi government, Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati urged the court to allow action against vehicles up to BS III standards. She said, "Older vehicles, their emission standards are very poor, and they are adding to the pollution." The plea found no resistance from Senior Advocate Aparajita...
New Delhi: The Supreme Court’s sharp intervention on Delhi’s worsening air pollution has turned the spotlight on an often overlooked contributor, the toll booths operated by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi at the city’s borders. During a hearing on Tuesday, the court questioned why toll collection continues at heavily congested entry points, particularly along the Delhi-Gurugram border, despite clear evidence that these chokepoints are intensifying traffic congestion, increasing emissions, and causing daily hardship for commuters. Vehicles remain stranded for hours at toll plazas: SC The bench, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, expressed concern that vehicles remain stranded for hours at toll plazas, with engines idling and pollution levels rising during the winter months when air quality is already at its worst. The court asked civic authorities to explain why toll collection could not be suspended until January 31, a period that typically coincides with severe...
Breaking News Live Updates: Security has been stepped up at the Indian High Commission in Dhaka amid rising tensions triggered by a long march organised by radical Islamist groups opposing India. Bangladeshi security forces were seen reinforcing the area around the mission, with additional personnel deployed and access points placed under close watch as a precautionary measure. Officials indicated that the move was aimed at ensuring the safety of diplomatic staff and preventing any untoward incidents as the protest gathered momentum. While the demonstration was taking place elsewhere in the capital, authorities remained on alert, stressing that diplomatic premises would be fully protected in line with international obligations. The situation continued to be monitored closely as security agencies coordinated to maintain law and order. **live[23:53,2025-12-17,breaking_news]** Live blog ends! Updates to this live blog have now ended. Stay tuned to TV9 English for the latest news and...
Bhopal: A young hotel manager from Gwalior narrowly escaped prolonged captivity after a smartwatch helped him alert his family. At the same time, he was being held hostage over a loan dispute, shedding light on the growing menace of illegal money lending in parts of Madhya Pradesh. The incident unfolded in Gwalior district, where 25 year old Saurabh Sharma, a resident of Koteshwar Colony, was allegedly abducted and assaulted by two local moneylenders over what police described as an inflated repayment demand. Sharma works as a hotel manager in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, and had returned to his hometown on leave only days before the ordeal. Rs 2.9 lakh loan turns spirals into massive debt trap According to the police investigation, Sharma had borrowed Rs 2.90 lakh from two men identified as Hemant Sharma, also known as Chhotu Tyagi, and Sachin Tyagi. Over time, Sharma repaid around Rs 3.20 lakh, exceeding the principal amount. Despite this, the moneylenders allegedly continued to...
Mumbai: A distressing case from Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district has drawn attention to the brutal consequences of informal lending and the vulnerability of small farmers trapped in spiralling debt. A farmer from the region was allegedly compelled to travel abroad and sell one of his kidneys after a relatively small loan escalated into an unmanageable financial burden running into tens of lakhs of rupees. Roshan Sadashiv Kude, a marginal farmer from Chandrapur, had been struggling with repeated agricultural losses due to crop failure and rising input costs. In an effort to stabilise his income, he decided to diversify into dairy farming, hoping it would provide a steady source of earnings. To fund this plan, he borrowed a cumulative sum of Rs 1 lakh from multiple private moneylenders in his area. Interest amounting to Rs 10,000 per day However, misfortune followed swiftly. Before the dairy venture could generate any returns, the cattle he had purchased reportedly died. At the...
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