INDIA
Sonam Wangchuk detention: Video played in Supreme Court; Sibal says 'speech was to stop violence'
Wangchuk’s detention followed violent protests in Ladakh demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status, in which four people were killed and several injured. The administration has accused him of inciting the violence, a charge his counsel strongly disputes.
INDIA
Andhra CM Naidu calls for unity among Telugu-speaking people: 'No language greater or lesser than another'
Speaking at the three-day event celebrating the Telugu language, Naidu said political differences should not translate into animosity between the two states (Andhra and Telangana).
INDIA
Madras High Court orders return of seized Hindu idols: 'State can't act on superstition over unnatural deaths'
Following complaints from residents claiming that deaths in the locality were connected to the installation and worship of the idols, local authorities removed them.
INDIA
Supreme Court dismisses PIL against PM Modi offering chadar at Ajmer Sharif dargah: 'Not justiciable'
The Supreme Court’s order came weeks after it had refused to urgently list the plea when it was mentioned on December 22, ahead of the Urs.
INDIA
AAP's Raghav Chadha calls Centre's draft social security rules for gig workers 'small win'; Congress says 'too little, too late'
Congress struck a critical note on the Centre’s proposal. The party described reports of a 90-day work requirement for gig workers to qualify for social security as inadequate and delayed.
WORLD
At least 40 killed in US strike on Venezuela as Maduro captured, Trump says Washington will ‘run’ country
While Venezuelan officials confirmed civilian and military casualties, they did not release figures. Trump said only “a couple of guys were hit” on the US side, adding that no American personnel were killed and no equipment was lost.
WORLD
Explained | How US captured Venezuela president Maduro in '30-minute' raid using 150 aircrafts, 7 explosions
Trump said US casualties were minimal, stating that only “a couple of guys were hit” and that no American personnel were killed or equipment lost.
INDIA
Bangladesh seeks ICC’s attention after BCCI asks KKR to exclude Mustafizur Rahman
The reaction from Dhaka comes after protests in India over Mustafizur Rahman’s inclusion, following reports of attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, which ultimately led to the BCCI’s instruction to KKR to release the player.
WORLD
Why Venezuela’s oil won’t rebound anytime soon despite Trump’s push and US majors’ interest
American oil companies, analysts say, are unlikely to re-enter Venezuela unless they are assured of financial returns and basic security guarantees.
WORLD
Russia urges US to free Maduro as UN warns Venezuela action sets ‘dangerous precedent’
Concerns were also raised at the United Nations, where Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the developments surrounding Maduro’s capture amount to a “dangerous precedent.”
INDIA
Supreme Court to deliver verdict on bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in 2020 Delhi riots case on Monday
Umar Khalid was arrested in September 2020 for his alleged role as one of the “masterminds” behind the riots, which left 53 people dead and over 700 injured.
INDIA
CM Stalin announces Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme, guarantees 50% last-drawn pay for govt employees
The announcement comes against the backdrop of an indefinite strike call from January 6 by employees’ unions JACTTO-GEO and FOTA-GEO. Following the Chief Minister’s decision, the unions announced the withdrawal of the strike.
INDIA
PM Modi at grand exposition of sacred Piprahwa Buddhist relics in Delhi: 'Indian heritage returned after 125 years' | Photos
“We are grateful to have the relics of Lord Buddha among us... Slavery destroys our heritage - and the same happened with the relics of Lord Buddha, they were snatched from India," said PM Modi.
INDIA
Amitabh Kant criticises AAP MP Raghav Chadha for 'politicising' gig economy: 'Job killers'
“Calling this ‘exploitation’ by folks who have not created a single job is political, not factual,” Kant wrote on X, directly tagging Chadha and AAP.
INDIA
CAG flags large-scale lapses in 2017 Malda flood relief in report to Calcutta HC, BJP calls it 'state-sponsored heist'
Accusing the TMC of hypocrisy, the BJP launched a sharp attack and said, “The TMC's DNA is built on "Churi" and "Chit-fund" culture,” and termed the alleged irregularities "state-sponsored dacoity."
WORLD
Bengali Hindu shopkeeper Khokon Das dies after being set ablaze by mob in Bangladesh
The country is now moving toward a highly charged general election scheduled for February 2026, with sustained unrest and street violence reported since early 2025.
WORLD
Watch | Zohran Mamdani ends day 2 with Bengali food after dancing to Punjabi song, riding subway on inauguration
Mamdani’s first full day in office had already set the tone. He began Day 1 with a subway ride from his Queens home, a symbolic choice meant to highlight everyday accessibility.
INDIA
Delhi High Court reprimands police for routine use of ‘haath mara’ in modesty FIRs: 'Gross misuse of law
The matter before the court arose from an incident in which the complainant alleged that the accused persons, allegedly intoxicated, had assaulted her and pressured her to dance with them.
INDIA
How Delhi High Court used 'parens patriae' powers to appoint wife as legal guardian of comatose man
The court exercised its “parens patriae” powers, a doctrine that allows constitutional courts to step in to safeguard those unable to take decisions for themselves.
INDIA
How ex-bankers were busted in personal loan scam: Fake salaries, phoney govt IDs
Explaining the modus operandi, police said the gang would first identify and persuade individuals to lend their identities for the scheme
INDIA
Delhi riots case: 8 US lawmakers write to India’s envoy seeking bail, timely trial for Umar Khalid
The lawmakers sought clarity on why judicial proceedings in Khalid’s case have yet to commence despite the passage of more than five years since his arrest.
INDIA
Indore water contamination claims six-month-old's life, mother says infant 'born after 10 years of prayers'
The infant’s death has occurred amid a wider contamination scare in the Bhagirathpura belt of the city.
INDIA
Probe details lapses behind Goa nightclub fire: Built illegally on salt pan, without license, negligence
The inquiry report, made public on Wednesday, said the nightclub -- Birch by Romeo Lane in North Goa’s Arpora village -- continued functioning even after its trade licence expired on March 31, 2024.
INDIA
2012 Pune JM Road blast case accused killed in daylight firing in Ahilyanagar, police launch probe
According to the police, Jahagirdar was out on bail at the time of the attack and had gone to attend a ritual at a local crematorium.
