January 5, 2026

Supreme Court Rejects Plea to Stop PM Modi's 'Chadar' Ceremony at Ajmer Sharif

The Supreme Court refused on January 5 to stop Prime Minister Narendra Modi from offering a ceremonial 'chadar' at Ajmer Sharif Dargah. The court said the issue is not legal and advised petitioners to seek relief in ongoing civil suit related to the site.

January 5, 2026

Son of BJP MLA Renuka Singh Booked for Hit-and-Run in Raipur, Victim in Critical Condition

Balwant Singh, son of BJP MLA Renuka Singh, is booked for rash driving after hitting a biker in Raipur. The victim is critically injured and hospitalised.

January 5, 2026

Parliament Clears SHANTI Bill to Open India's Nuclear Energy to Private Players with Govt Oversight

India’s Parliament approved the SHANTI Bill, allowing private and foreign firms to own and operate nuclear plants under government control. The Bill boosts energy security with ₹20,000 crore for new tech, sets clear safety rules, but sparks opposition over liability and transparency concerns.

January 5, 2026

Supreme Court Allows Petition to Press Centre for Revising EPFO Wage Ceiling

The Supreme Court has permitted a petitioner to file a representation urging the government to revise the ₹15,000 EPFO wage ceiling. The Centre must respond within four months, addressing concerns over many workers losing social security benefits due to outdated wage limits.

January 5, 2026

Gujarat Suspends IAS Officer Rajendrakumar Patel After ED Arrest In ₹10 Crore Bribery Case

Gujarat government suspends IAS officer Rajendrakumar Patel after his arrest by the ED in a ₹10 crore bribery-linked money laundering case. Patel allegedly fixed bribe rates to approve land use changes, with a detailed bribery account found by investigators.