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Friday, January 9, 2026
TopicAshish Mishra

Topic: Ashish Mishra

SC permits Ashish Mishra, accused in Lakhimpur violence case, to visit hometown for Diwali

A bench of Justices Kant and Bagchi said the earlier condition that political workers or the public shall not be associated with such celebrations in any capacity will be imposed.

SC seeks Ashish Mishra’s response to allegations of threatening witnesses in Lakhimpur Kheri case

The top court asked Mishra to file an affidavit denying the allegations within four weeks. In July this year, SC granted him bail and restricted his movement to Delhi or Lucknow.

On Camera

Global economic growth to slow in 2026 as Trump’s tariffs bite, UN says

The global economy is forecast to expand 2.7% this year, down from an estimated 2.8% in 2025. Growth is expected to go back up to 2.9% by 2027.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.