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

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.

January 5, 2026

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

J.J. Nagar police caught three boys aged 14-15 for throwing stones at a religious procession. A girl suffered head injuries. The police are investigating their motive. Tensions rose but were later calmed with increased security.