Morning Digest | BJP weighs its options in Bihar, MLAs to meet today; Indian warship contains fire onboard missile-hit cargo vessel in Gulf of Aden, and more
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BJP weighs its options in Bihar; MLAs to meet on January 28
With fast paced developments taking place in Bihar politics amid growing buzz that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may resign from his post on Sunday to join hands again with the BJP to form the NDA government in the State, BJP leaders and legislators met twice on Saturday to end on a parting note that they would meet again on Sunday morning to discuss “certain things” with the upcoming ruling partner Janata Dal (United).
India, France agree on surveillance ties
India and France have agreed to intensify their cooperation in the Southwest Indian Ocean, building on the “joint surveillance missions” carried out from French La Reunion in 2020 and 2022 while the two countries welcomed the progress in bilateral dialogue and identification of specific opportunities for using India “as a base” for the manufacture and export of defence equipment for friendly countries in the region, the joint statement issued at the end of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit on the bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
Gyanvapi mosque case raises a challenge to the Places of Worship Act
Calls to hand over the Gyanvapi mosque to the Hindus have come even after appeals by the Anjuman Intazamia Masjid in the Supreme Court to protect the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act of 1991 from becoming a dead letter.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav says alliance with Congress ‘off to good start’ in U.P., offers 11 Lok Sabha seats
UK PM Starmer urges calm dialogue on Greenland, opposing Trump's tariff threats against allies to maintain strong partnerships.
GTRI advises India to address non-tariff barriers with the EU in upcoming FTA negotiations set to conclude on January 27.
Japan's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant restart delayed due to alarm malfunction, marking a crucial test for the nuclear industry.
BNP calls for impartiality from the Election Commission ahead of the February 12 elections, citing concerns over potential biases.
The Karachi mall fire death toll rises, with over 60 people still unaccounted for, officials report.
Major EU states condemn Trump's tariff threats over Greenland, considering economic retaliation and emphasizing the importance of transatlantic relations.
Limited internet access briefly returned in Iran before dropping again, a monitor said Sunday
China's population decline continues for the fourth year, with births at a record low and deaths rising, complicating economic plans.
Ukraine's commander warns of Russia's plan to ramp up drone production to 1,000 daily amid ongoing military tensions.
Gang violence in Guatemala leads to the deaths of seven police officers amid prison riots and retaliatory attacks.
Two high-speed trains collide in southern Spain, resulting in at least 20 fatalities and ongoing rescue operations.
Pakistan's PM Sharif receives invitation from Trump to join the Board of Peace for Gaza alongside other nations.
Chile declares a state of emergency as wildfires kill 15 and force 50,000 evacuations in southern regions.