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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicDarshan Hiranandani

Topic: Darshan Hiranandani

‘Caused threat to national security’: CBI names Mahua Moitra, Darshan Hiranandani in cash-for-query FIR

The case was registered under Prevention of Corruption Act & IPC section for criminal conspiracy, days before raids at TMC leader's residence, and on the back of a Lokpal order.

‘Proverbial vastraharan’ — Mahua Moitra lashes out at ‘sordid’ questioning by ethics panel chairperson

TMC MP walks out of LS Ethics Committee meeting where she was questioned in connection with 'cash-for-query' allegations against her. Five Oppn MPs, all on panel, walked out with her.

‘Want to cross-examine Hiranandani’ — Mahua Moitra’s letter to LS panel seeking more time to depose

TMC MP calls allegations against her a 'motivated, malicious slander campaign', adds that Darshan Hiranandani affidavit 'provides no actual inventory of what he has allegedly given me'.

‘Cash-for-query’ row: LS ethics panel summons Mahua Moitra Tuesday, hears out BJP MP Dubey, Dehadrai

Committee has asked IT and home ministries to assist with 'details about conversations between' the TMC MP, businessman Darshan Hiranandani and Dehadrai, Moitra’s former partner.

Mahua Moitra is ‘jack-in-the-box’ without a godfather. Her entire life choices are on trial

Mahua Moitra's credentials as JP Morgan's ex-VP who left the high-rises of New York and London to work at the grassroots in West Bengal have taken a back seat to the whisper network.

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BCCI has sabotaged India’s approach to Bangladesh

The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

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.