January 5, 2026

Farmers Demand Agriculture, Dairy Exclusion from India-US Free Trade Deal

Thalavady Farmers Association asks India to keep agriculture and dairy out of the India-US Free Trade Agreement. They warn imports will hurt farmers and milk producers.

January 5, 2026

Supreme Court Denies Bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi Riots Case; Grants Bail to Gulfisha Fatima

On January 5, 2026, the Supreme Court set a 'hierarchy of culpability' in the Delhi riots UAPA case. Bail was denied to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam for their central roles, while Gulfisha Fatima and others got bail. The court emphasized fair treatment and individual assessment for each accused.

January 5, 2026

Telangana Govt Denies New Debt Plans in GHMC Trifurcation, Aims to Cut Loan Burden

Telangana Government rejects claims of fresh borrowing from GHMC trifurcation. Minister D. Sridhar Babu says no new loans taken in 12 months; focus on cutting interest burden on ₹4,717 crore debt.

January 5, 2026

CPI(M) Workers Booked for Assaulting BJP Activist Couple in Kerala After Election Clash

Kerala police have filed a case against seven CPI(M) workers for assaulting BJP activist Kakkan Shaiju and his wife K. Reeja after their home attack in Kannur. The BJP claims political motives behind the incident, while CPI(M) denies charges, accusing the BJP of provocation.

January 5, 2026

Telangana to Add 485 Ventilators, 8 MRIs, and More in Government Hospitals by February

Telangana government is upgrading health infrastructure with 485 ventilators, 8 MRI machines, 8 CT scanners, and more set to be installed soon across government hospitals.