Economists have cautioned against emerging fiscal pressures ahead of the Union Budget, calling for calibrated public capital spending and renewed focus on boosting household savings to support long-term economic stability.

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially deferred the Assistant Electoral Disbursing Officer (AEDO) competitive examination, which was originally slated to take place between January 10 and January 16, 2026.

Thousands of demonstrators have occupied the strategic Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka, demanding immediate justice for the killing of Inqilab Moncho leader Sharif Osman Hadi, as the movement expands into a nationwide blockade.

President Donald Trump welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Mar-a-Lago for high-stakes discussions aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with Trump stating that diplomatic efforts are in their "final stages."

A fatal accident occurred on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway during the early hours of Monday as a sleeper bus collided with a truck amid dense fog and near-zero visibility, resulting in one death and multiple injuries.

Political tensions have escalated in West Bengal following the death of two BJP activists, prompting the party to allege a systematic campaign of violence while state authorities initiate a formal investigation into the incidents.