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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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Topic: IRCTC

2 Railway hotels, prime plot in Patna & ‘quid pro quo’: Inside IRCTC scam case & charges against Lalu

A Delhi court has framed charges against the RJD chief, his wife and former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi, and their son Tejashwi, in a case being investigated by the CBI.

Court defers order on framing charges in IRCTC scam involving Lalu Prasad Yadav

The CBI alleges a firm linked to Lalu’s family received land as a bribe for awarding hotel contracts to Sujata Hotel. The next hearing is on August 5.

India Railways announces 9111 extra summer trains to meet rising demand

The booking of tickets for the additional trains can be done through railway ticket counters or the IRCTC website/app.

Munching on pyaz kachori, sipping honey-sweetened tea — Indian train journeys now more flavourful

After Railway Board gave IRCTC flexibility to customise menus last year, new menus were introduced on trains in February. IRCTC will know actual demand after 6-month observation period.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Underlining sluggish exports, NITI Aayog flags need to jump-start India’s automotive market

Govt think tank flags India’s skewed auto export mix, warns domestic focus and high tariffs are limiting its global footprint; also highlights how auto components are a bright spot.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

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.