January 5, 2026

Three Minor Boys Arrested for Stone Pelting at J.J. Nagar Religious Procession

Three boys aged 14-15 were caught for throwing stones at a religious procession in J.J. Nagar, injuring a girl. Police are investigating and have increased security after tensions rose.

January 5, 2026

Delhi High Court Seeks CBI Response on Lalu Prasad Yadav’s Plea in IRCTC Scam Case

Delhi High Court on January 5, 2026, asked the CBI to respond to Lalu Prasad Yadav’s plea challenging charges in the IRCTC scam case. The court refused to stay the trial and set the next hearing for January 14.

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

Banks Speed Up Cybercrime Response but Mule Accounts and Account Freezes Persist

Banks have cut their response time to cybercrime probes from 15-20 days to about a week in 2025, aiding investigations. Yet, weak KYC checks and frozen accounts cause ongoing troubles for victims.

January 5, 2026

Supreme Court Denies Bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in 2020 Delhi Riots Case

Supreme Court refused bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in a UAPA case tied to the 2020 Delhi riots. Five others were granted bail as their roles differed. Court cited the serious nature of offences against Khalid and Imam.

January 5, 2026

Teen Hillcrest Castle Survivor Lucas Reid Dies in Tragic Ebike Crash in Tasmania

Lucas Reid, 15, who survived the 2021 Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy, died after losing control of an ebike and hitting a pole in Devonport, Tasmania on New Year's Eve. Tributes pour in as investigations continue.

January 5, 2026

Severe Cold Hits Haryana and Punjab; Narnaul Dips to 3°C

Haryana and Punjab faced freezing cold on January 5, 2026. Narnaul, Haryana recorded the lowest at 3°C. Bathinda and Faridkot in Punjab saw 4.5°C. The cold wave is intensifying as max temperatures drop sharply.

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

Kerala's Haripad Hospital Faces Medical Negligence Case After Dialysis Deaths

Two patients undergoing dialysis at Haripad taluk hospital in Kerala died after adverse reactions. Police filed a medical negligence case and ordered a probe. The hospital's dialysis unit is closed for 15 days as investigations continue.