The Karnataka government clarified that it is only revoking ineligible BPL cards, not all of them as previously reported. The decision comes after backlash from the BJP, who claimed 1.2 million cards were canceled. The food and civil supplies minister assured that only a small percentage of cards were reclassified and legitimate cardholders will retain their benefits.

The BJP has countered Rahul Gandhi's criticism of PM Modi regarding the Adani case, invoking George Soros and accusing Gandhi of aligning with the investor's stance. The BJP highlighted Soros's past criticism of Modi and Adani's relationship, questioning the timing of both Soros's comments and the US Justice Department's observations.

Visakhapatnam has taken action against rising pollution levels by banning single-use plastics. Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan is advocating for biodegradable alternatives. Despite previous funding for pollution control, the city's AQI reached 184. The government is actively reviewing the situation and plans to implement further measures to combat the issue.

The Delhi High Court has refused to halt trial court proceedings against former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case connected to the alleged excise policy scam. Kejriwal is challenging the trial court's decision to proceed with the case, arguing a lack of proper sanction for his prosecution.

AAP MP Sanjay Singh has alleged that the Adani group attempted to enter Delhi's power sector but was thwarted by Arvind Kejriwal. This claim comes amidst accusations of bribery and fraud against Gautam Adani by US prosecutors. While the Adani group denies these charges, Singh insists on raising the issue in the upcoming Parliament session.

The Supreme Court emphasized on Thursday that even jailed separatist leader Yasin Malik deserves a fair trial, drawing parallels to Ajmal Kasab's case. The court suggested conducting Malik's trial for the 1989 Rubaiya Sayeed kidnapping inside Tihar Jail due to connectivity issues with the Jammu court. The bench will consider this option after hearing from all the accused.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged for the immediate arrest of billionaire Gautam Adani, citing US charges of bribery and fraud. Gandhi highlighted US prosecutors' allegations of $250 million in bribes paid by Adani and associates to Indian officials, emphasizing violations of both US and Indian law. He reiterated Congress's demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe into Adani's transactions.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut and Congress leader Nana Patole recently engaged in a public disagreement regarding the potential leadership of a future government in Maharashtra.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. The list includes candidates for 10 constituencies. The announcement comes after a tumultuous year for the party, with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal facing arrest and subsequent release on bail in connection with a money laundering investigation.

BJP leader Amit Malviya questioned the timing of a US report alleging bribes by the Adani Group, suggesting political motivations. Malviya pointed fingers at opposition parties, claiming they were in power in the states where the alleged bribes occurred. Congress, meanwhile, renewed calls for a parliamentary probe into the Adani Group's dealings.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Gautam Adani with bribery and fraud, alleging he concealed information about his company's solar energy project in India. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh views this as validation for their demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) investigation into the Adani Group's dealings.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Dominica's highest honor, the «Dominica Award of Honour,» for his support during the COVID-19 pandemic and his commitment to strengthening India-Dominica ties. The award was presented by Dominica's President, Sylvanie Burton, during the India-CARICOM Summit in Guyana.