Shivakumar expresses confidence in party decision, defends his record, and challenges opponents to a public debate on MGNREGA.
D K Shivakumar expresses confidence in the Congress party's decision on his political future, describes an intraparty "power tussle" amid a prior 2023 power sharing pact, and cites his 2019 arrest in a money laundering probe and subsequent bail as evidence of continued public support. He defends his coalition record, rejects the need for outside certification of his conduct, invites debates on rural employment policy and challenges opponents over MGNREGA while supporting repeal of the new rural employment scheme in favor of the earlier UPA-era programme.

ED raid obstruction allegations: BJP seeks jail for CM and police officials; ED seeks transfer of probe to central agency.
Allegations concern obstruction of an Enforcement Directorate search at premises tied to a political consultancy, with claims that senior officials removed files and a laptop, prompting demands for imprisonment and a report that the ED has moved to higher courts seeking transfer of the investigation to a central agency to remove it from state control.

Himachal Pradesh electricity board posts Rs 300 crore profit; grid code, smart meters, staff hires and rural projects announced.
Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited recorded Rs 300 crore profits for April-December 2025, credited to policy reforms and modernisation including adoption of the Electricity Grid Code. Complementary measures comprise installation of 1.5 lakh smart meters for real time monitoring, engagement of over 2,100 operational staff to improve repairs and disaster response, targeted transmission and distribution projects in tribal areas, deployment of 1 kW solar off grid systems to 148 remote households, and planned construction of six 33KVA/11KVA substations in Kangra district.

Ukraine invites Indian businesses to aid postwar reconstruction and deepen economic and defence cooperation ties.
Ukraine's ambassador urged Indian participation in the Ukraine Recovery Conference and postwar reconstruction, citing active bilateral dialogues across industry, education, agriculture, engineering, IT, energy, logistics, and traditional commodity sectors, and proposing expanded industrial, technological, and defence cooperation within the Make in India framework.

Regional Postal Training Centre in Shivpuri to train postal personnel and expand financial inclusion and postal modernisation.
The government announced a Rs 111 crore Regional Postal Training Centre in Shivpuri to train postal personnel from MP, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, accommodating about 250 trainees at a time (around 1,800 annually) with an 8-12 month completion target. The project forms part of postal modernisation and financial inclusion efforts-district post offices have been modernised and now offer Aadhaar-based services, postal banking, passport assistance, mutual funds and insurance-positioning the postal network as a rural financial services and capacity-building platform.

Vehicle loan fraud racket using forged Aadhaar, PAN and ITRs busted; arrests made and five cars seized.
An organised vehicle loan fraud racket used forged Aadhaar cards, PAN cards and fabricated income-tax returns to create fake identities, obtain vehicle loans, default deliberately to convert accounts into non-performing assets, and re-register vehicles across states to evade tracking; five vehicles were seized and three suspects arrested, including the principal impersonator and an alleged documentation-shop operator where biometric scanners and a PVC card printer were recovered.

Rajasthan government commits to comprehensive women's empowerment through skill, financial, employment, and education initiatives.
The state advances women's empowerment through enhanced maternal support, expanded Lado Protsahan payments, subsidised LPG, and widespread distribution of bicycles and scooters to girls, alongside large-scale skill training and targeted employment measures. Training and livelihood programmes have reached lakhs of women, complemented by substantial government recruitment and planned job creation, with authorities asserting transparent recruitment processes and identifying sectoral employment channels to further women's economic participation.

Punjab horse fair to showcase elite breeds with on-site veterinary care and disease surveillance to protect livestock health.
Punjab is hosting the Ghoda Mandi horse and livestock fair at a 70-acre site in Sri Muktsar Sahib to promote culture and the livestock economy, featuring elite horse breeds and rare cattle. The animal husbandry department has set up an on-site veterinary dispensary and deployed a 40-member team led by the Deputy Director to provide round-the-clock care and maintain strict surveillance to prevent disease spread. Farmers are urged to bring only healthy animals and consult local veterinary facilities if illness is suspected before travelling.

West Bengal BJP alleges parallel government and constitutional breakdown after CM intervened in ED raid.
Allegations assert that an individual or private agency outside the constitutional framework runs the administration, issuing instructions to police and influencing decisions, and that the chief minister's intervention during an Enforcement Directorate search-removing files-raises questions of interference with investigation and potential evidence tampering.

India investment pitch: India offers policy stability and ready infrastructure, investors urged to target Saurashtra and Kutch.
The Prime Minister urged investors to seize opportunities in India based on sustained political continuity and predictable policy settings, citing rapid economic growth, strong domestic demand, leadership in vaccines and digital payments, and advances in solar and metro infrastructure. He identified Saurashtra and Kutch - with examples such as Alang's ship recycling, Morbi's tile production, Dholera's manufacturing hub and planned semiconductor fab - as priority investment corridors where existing infrastructure and market-driven policies offer an early mover advantage, supported by anticipated MoUs, international buyers, and extensive business meetings at the regional conference.

Elderly Delhi couple coerced via impersonation and continuous video calls into transferring Rs 14.85 crore in a cyber extortion scheme.
Elderly homeowners were subjected to digital arrest by fraudsters impersonating telecom and police officials, who used continuous audio-video control, fabricated documents and threats to coerce eight transfers totaling Rs 14.85 crore and premature mutual fund withdrawals under a false "verification" pretext before an e-FIR and cyber unit investigation was registered.

Al Falah University campus faces provisional attachment over alleged use of illicit funds and accreditation misrepresentation.
Al Falah University campus assets may be provisionally attached under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act where funds used in construction are suspected to be proceeds of crime. The Enforcement Directorate is identifying and valuing movable and immovable trust property to prevent dissipation, with a government receiver to administer the campus so education can continue while criminal proceedings and investigations into alleged accreditation misrepresentation and forged land documents proceed.

Cryptocurrency exchanges must use live selfies, geo-tagging, strict KYC and five-year record retention under new AML rules.
VDA service providers must use liveliness detection via live selfies, capture exact geolocation, timestamp and IP at onboarding, conduct a Re 1 penny-drop bank verification, collect PAN plus a secondary ID with OTP verification, register as reporting entities with the Financial Intelligence Unit under the PMLA, submit suspicious transaction reports, apply enhanced due diligence for high-risk clients (including PEPs and links to tax-haven or FATF-listed jurisdictions), discourage ICOs/ITOs and refuse facilitation of anonymity-enhancing tools, and retain client and transaction records for at least five years.

SIT report alleges attempt to falsely implicate a chief minister and a school headmistress is suspended over an allegedly offensive exam question.
A Special Investigation Team report is said to document an alleged attempt to falsely implicate a sitting chief minister, raising investigative integrity and potential prosecutorial abuse issues. A government school headmistress has been administratively suspended and a moderator may be dismissed after a Class IV English question allegedly hurt religious sentiments, invoking disciplinary procedures and possible legal scrutiny under protections for religious sentiments.

Adani Group to invest Rs 1.5 lakh crore in Kutch to expand energy capacity and double port capacity.
Adani Group announced a Rs 1.5 lakh crore investment in Kutch over five years to complete the Khavda project and commission 37 GW by 2030, and to double Mundra port capacity within ten years, aligning these infrastructure investments with employment generation, industrial competitiveness, sustainability, and regional economic impact.

Reliance Industries pledges major Gujarat investments, an AI-ready data centre, and a Jamnagar clean-energy transition.
Reliance Industries pledged to double its Gujarat investment from Rs 3.5 lakh crore to Rs 7 lakh crore over five years, commit to building India's largest AI-ready data centre in Jamnagar and launch a Jio intelligent platform to expand AI access, and develop Jamnagar into an integrated clean-energy ecosystem including utility-scale solar, battery storage, green hydrogen, green fuels and advanced materials to transition the site into a major exporter of green energy and materials.

India is experiencing unprecedented certainty and political stability while stressing infrastructure and workforce readiness for growth.
India is experiencing unprecedented certainty through political stability and policy continuity, supporting its rapid economic growth and trajectory toward becoming the third-largest economy; sustaining this requires focused infrastructure development and an industry-ready workforce to convert macroeconomic momentum into industrial and employment outcomes.

Precast and steel construction incentives proposed to reduce dust pollution and relocate reinforced concrete mixers from the city.
Proposal to incentivise precast and steel construction methods to reduce dust pollution by encouraging adoption instead of on-site reinforced concrete mixing and relocating RC mixers out of urban areas, with concessions to be discussed with state authorities and a preference for voluntary builder consensus over mandatory bans.

MGNREGA repeal and replacement sparks nationwide Congress protest over funding, unpaid wages, and village governance.
The repeal of MGNREGA and its replacement by the VB-G RAM G Act is criticised for renaming the scheme, altering funding allocation to 60% central and 40% state shares, and disadvantaging labourers and fiscally weak states. The MP reported unpaid MGNREGA payments in Amethi of Rs 21,70,582, alleged weakening of gram panchayats and village development, and announced a nationwide protest movement "MGNREGA Bachao Sangram" demanding restoration of prior rules and scheme name.

Congress to contest 2027 Punjab polls under collective leadership and oppose replacing MGNREGA over funding and rights concerns.
Congress will contest the 2027 Punjab elections under collective party leadership with final chief ministerial selection reserved to party leaders. The campaign opposes replacing MGNREGA with the VB-G RAM G Act, criticising its proposed centre-state funding ratio and 40% state contribution as undermining implementation and framing MGNREGA as a rights-based employment guarantee.