January 5, 2026

Dakshina Kannada Protests Train Extension from Kannur to Kozhikode Facing Overcrowding Concerns

Travelers in Dakshina Kannada oppose Railway Ministry's proposal to extend the Bengaluru-Kannur overnight express train further to Kozhikode. They warn this will overload the service and reduce seat availability for coastal Karnataka passengers.

January 5, 2026

32 Cubans killed in US raid on Venezuela’s Maduro, national mourning declared

Cuba confirms 32 of its nationals died during a US raid targeting Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The dead were Cuban forces protecting Maduro. Two days of national mourning announced amid sharp US-Cuba tensions.

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.