Anna Hazare will start an indefinite hunger strike on January 30 in Ralegan Siddhi, protesting Maharashtra’s delay in implementing the Lokayukta Act despite repeated assurances.

In Zubeen Garg’s death case, the SIT has arrested seven people, including main event organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, Zubeen’s manager Siddharth Sharma, and others.

BJP leader Anurag Thakur accused the Tamil Nadu government of an “anti-Sanatan” stance over the Karthigai Deepam dispute. The state government defied Madras High Court orders to light a ceremonial lamp at Thiruparankundram temple, leading to contempt proceedings and protests. The government has appealed to the Supreme Court.