Kim Jong-un's sister calls for explanation from South Korea over drone incursions

Kim Jong-un's sister calls for explanation from South Korea over drone incursions

Kim Yo-jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, made the remarks as South Korea's Defence Ministry denied Pyongyang's claim about the drone incursions from the South's military, raising the possibility that private entities may have been involved in the alleged drone operations, Yonhap News Agency reported. Jan 11, 2026
Amid PM Modi's praise for Kannada pride, BJP calls out Congress high command 'culture' in Karnataka

PM Modi's Kannada school initiative mention in 'Mann ki Baat' leaves Dubai diaspora emotional

PM Modi recently praised the efforts of Kannada Mitraru U.A.E. for promoting the Kannada language among children of the Indian diaspora by establishing a school in Dubai. Referring to the initiative during his address, the Prime Minister said Kannada is a matter of pride and lauded the KPSD for teaching thousands of children to read, write, and speak the language abroad. Jan 11, 2026
Second bomb incident in a month: Petrol pumps shut across Manipur Valley

Second bomb incident in a month: Petrol pumps shut across Manipur Valley

In view of these incidents, the MPDF said that it was not in a position to continue normal business operations unless its three-point charter of demands was met. The demands include enhanced security at petrol pumps to prevent future attacks, full government accountability in the event of incidents such as bomb blasts or kidnappings, along with compensation for damage to infrastructure, and adequate monetary compensation in case any dealer or staff member is injured or killed. Jan 10, 2026
CCPA action against 27 restaurants for unfair service charge practices

27 restaurants fined for forcing service charge on customers: CCPA

Among them were Cafe Blue Bottle in Patna and China Gate Restaurant Private Limited, which operates Bora Bora in Mumbai. The authority noted that these actions directly violated the law and the CCPA guidelines. Such practices amount to unfair trade practices under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. Jan 10, 2026
PM Modi shared an article written by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, which explains that India's FTAs today go well beyond tariff reductions, forming part of a broader mission to strengthen the economy and improve the lives of millions.

Piyush Goyal's Brussels visit boosts India-EU free trade agreement talks

During the latest ministerial-level discussions, both sides emphasised the strategic importance of concluding a fair, balanced, and ambitious agreement that aligns with their shared values, economic priorities, and commitment to a rules-based trading framework, said Ministry of Commerce and Industry in a statement. Jan 10, 2026