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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicJessica Lal murder

Topic: Jessica Lal murder

Nitish Katara killer Vikas Yadav’s furlough was rejected over ‘aggression with inmates’, no remission

In 2016, Yadav was sentenced to 25 years in jail for kidnapping and killing business executive Nitish Katara. He violated jail rules on at least 3 instances, ThePrint has learnt.

BJP’s Shakti Rani talks health, education on Kalka campaign trail. But don’t ask her about Jessica Lal case

Sharma has promised to work like a double-engine sarkar with her elder son Kartikeya, a Rajya Sabha MP. She urges people to vote, not for her, but for Modi and Haryana CM Nayab Saini.

Who is Shakti Rani Sharma, Ambala’s 1st woman mayor, Manu Sharma’s mother & now a BJP member

There are speculations BJP may field her from Ambala City, represented by Aseem Goyal, minister in Haryana CM Saini's govt. Her son Manu was convicted for murder of Jessica Lal.

On Camera

Budget 2026 must signal rail reform. End cross-subsidies, privatise operations & services

Rail reform must be politically and socially sustainable. Infrastructure ownership should remain sovereign, while privatisation should be limited to new services and assets.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

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.