The Indian Navy is organizing a multi-speciality medical camp in Lakshadweep from January 12-16, offering comprehensive healthcare to island residents. This joint services initiative will provide specialist consultations, treatments, and surgical procedures, including cataract surgeries, aiming to supplement existing healthcare services and strengthen community ties.

Police apprehended three individuals suspected of drug peddling in Udhampur and Jammu districts on Saturday. Authorities recovered a total of 7.53 grams of heroin from two separate car searches. The arrested individuals have been booked under the NDPS Act, and investigations are ongoing.

West Bengal government filed a caveat in the Supreme Court regarding ED raids on I-PAC, amid a political standoff. The Enforcement Directorate alleges obstruction by state police and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during searches linked to a coal scam. The Calcutta High Court adjourned a related ED petition.

India and the EU are accelerating Free Trade Agreement talks, aiming for a balanced deal protecting farmers and MSMEs. Meanwhile, a small aircraft made an emergency landing near Rourkela due to a technical fault. An Indian-American judge faces MAGA backlash after blocking a Trump funding freeze, and North Korea accuses South Korea of drone intrusions.

Congress prepares for crucial 2026 assembly elections in key states. The party's ability to form effective alliances will be critical. Past electoral struggles highlight the challenges in balancing relevance with maintaining political ground. Recent alliance negotiations suggest a continuation of complex bargaining tactics. The outcomes of these strategies will shape Congress's electoral future.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval highlighted the global trend of countries imposing their will through force, emphasizing that national willpower translates into national power. He credited India's current leadership for its significant progress over the past decade, stating that strong leadership and morale are crucial for national independence and achieving objectives.

West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari has sent a legal notice to CM Mamata Banerjee, demanding proof for her allegations linking him and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to the coal smuggling case. Adhikari stated he will pursue defamation proceedings if she fails to provide evidence within 72 hours.

Anuradha Roy is the author of five novels. Her first, ‘An Atlas of Impossible Longing’, was translated into 16 languages. ‘Sleeping on Jupiter’, her third novel, won the DSC Prize for Fiction 2016 and was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2015. ‘All the Lives We Never Lived’ won the 2022 Sahitya Akademi Award and was shortlisted for the International Dublin Literary Award. 'Called by the Hills’ is her first work of nonfiction.

Addressing the House, Gupta said her government clearly communicates its direction and targets to the public. Calling pollution a crucial issue for the national capital, she said the government is committed to completing 1,100 Arogya Mandirs across Delhi as part of its healthcare roadmap. She added that new nursing staff have already been recruited to strengthen the health system.

The ministry of external affairs has refuted Donald Trump's claims about Prime Minister Modi's concerns over helicopter deliveries and their personal interactions. The MEA emphasised a friendly relationship built on mutual respect between the two leaders.