3 Things The Catch Up: Raj Thackeray’s MNS backs Shiv Sena (21 Jan)
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Jan 21, 2026 Political intrigue unfolds as MNS backs Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, shaking up local alliances. A journalist in Jammu and Kashmir faces police summons, raising questions about press freedom. Tensions rise at Allahabad High Court as officers attempt an arrest, leading to their suspension. In a surprising twist, Bihar police find a suspect while hunting for someone else. And finally, Donald Trump stirs the pot with his upcoming appearance at Davos, sparking global reactions to his remarks on Greenland and Venezuela.
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Journalist Summoned Repeatedly In Srinagar
- Basharat Masood was called repeatedly to the Srinagar cyber police station and asked to sign a peace bond which he refused.
- He spent at least 15 hours across four days at the station and did not sign the bond despite daily summonses.
MNS Backing Shifts Local Power In KDMC
- The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena extended support to Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena in KDMC, shifting local power dynamics.
- The move may strain MNS's tie with Shiv Sena UBT and appears aimed at keeping BJP out of the civic body.
Policemen Attempt Arrest Inside High Court
- Three policemen entered the Allahabad High Court premises attempting to arrest a woman over an alleged cow-slaughter framing plot.
- The woman escaped and the policemen were suspended and booked for trespassing and violating rules.