January 6, 2026

Madras HC Orders Karthigai Deepam to Be Lit at Deepathoon in Thirupparankundram Temple

Madras High Court upholds order directing Subramaniya Swamy Temple to light Karthigai Deepam at the 'deepathoon'. Court criticizes Tamil Nadu govt. for citing law and order fears without evidence.

January 6, 2026

Taiwan Spots PLA Aircraft Near Waters; Japan’s PM Pick Takaichi Sparks China Tensions

Taiwan detected eight Chinese military aircraft sorties and seven naval vessels near its waters. Japan’s new PM candidate Sanae Takaichi’s tough stance on Taiwan raises diplomatic concerns.

January 6, 2026

NIA Probes Twin Blasts in Manipur’s Bishnupur, Two Injured in Rising Ethnic Tensions

Two blasts shook Bishnupur, Manipur, injuring two people. The NIA has taken over the case amid calls for a shutdown and ongoing ethnic violence tensions.

January 6, 2026

Oman Sets Clear Fees for Citizenship and Nationality Withdrawal Starting 2026

Oman has fixed citizenship application fees at OMR 600 and introduced a OMR 200 charge for nationality withdrawal from January 4, 2026. The rules target greater transparency without changing eligibility.

January 6, 2026

Gunfire Near Venezuela’s Presidential Palace After US Captures Nicolás Maduro

Gunfire was heard near Venezuela’s Miraflores palace after Nicolás Maduro was captured in a secret US mission. The White House denies involvement, calling it a misunderstanding among local forces. Maduro now faces US narcotics charges after pleading not guilty in New York.