January 5, 2026

Trump Shares Immigrant Welfare Data But Leaves Out India

US President Donald Trump posted data on immigrant welfare use but did not include India. His chart shows the highest and lowest welfare use by immigrant households. India was excluded because Indian immigrants use very little welfare.

January 5, 2026

Schoolgirl Prevents Six Child Marriages in Murshidabad Amid Ongoing Struggle to End Practice

In 2025, Monija Khatun, an 11th-grade student in Murshidabad, West Bengal, stopped six child marriages, including that of two classmates. Despite campaigns and awards to young fighters like her, child marriage remains high in the economically poor district. Local groups and authorities continue their fight to protect girls and promote education.

January 5, 2026

US Cities Protest Trump's Venezuela Strike and Maduro's Arrest

Hundreds protested across US cities against Trump’s military move in Venezuela and Maduro’s arrest on drug charges. Critics say the operation is illegal and threatens war, while supporters back the president’s action.

January 5, 2026

At Least 30 Dead in Brutal Attack on Nigeria's Kasuwan-Daji Village

Armed bandits attacked Kasuwan-Daji village in Nigeria's Niger state, killing at least 30 people, looting shops, and kidnapping several. Villagers fear for their lives as security forces step up efforts.

January 5, 2026

Maoist Violence in India Down 90%, Now Limited to 11 Districts by 2025

Maoist violence in India has fallen by nearly 90% since 2010, with only 11 affected districts left by 2025. Most violence is now in Bastar, Chhattisgarh. Government security camps and better administration helped weaken the Maoists, who face shrinking recruitment and resources.