January 5, 2026

Delhi High Court Seeks CBI Reply on Lalu Prasad Yadav's Plea in IRCTC Scam Trial

The Delhi High Court asked the CBI for a response on Lalu Prasad Yadav's challenge against charges in the IRCTC scam case. The court refused to pause the trial and scheduled the next hearing for January 14.

January 5, 2026

PM Modi to Visit Somnath Temple on January 11 Amid Year-Long Celebrations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Somnath Temple in Gujarat on January 11. The visit is part of year-long Somnath Swabhiman Parv events from January 8 to 11, celebrating Indian civilisation's spirit.

January 5, 2026

Russian Strikes Kill 2 in Kyiv Province Amid Ukraine Peace Talks

Russian air raids killed two people in Kyiv province early Monday. Ukraine faces rising attacks as peace talks with US and allies advance in Paris.

January 5, 2026

Suvendu Adhikari urges Election Commission to continue West Bengal electoral roll revision despite Mamata Banerjee's halt call

West Bengal's Suvendu Adhikari asks the Election Commission to carry on with the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. This comes two days after CM Mamata Banerjee called for the process to stop, citing mass disenfranchisement risks. Adhikari claims the CM is admitting defeat and accuses her of misleading voters against the revision.

January 5, 2026

US Captures Venezuelan President Maduro; Europe Divided on Legality and Next Steps

US forces captured Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro in a daring raid. Donald Trump claims control over Venezuela and warns of further strikes. Europe struggles between backing democracy and condemning US actions.