January 5, 2026

Yasir Ahmed Dar Sent to 11-Day Judicial Custody in Red Fort Blast Case

Yasir Ahmed Dar, accused in the Red Fort blast case, has been sent to 11-day judicial custody by Delhi court. Dar was arrested by the NIA for his role in the deadly November 10 attack.

January 5, 2026

KSRTC Slashes Premium Bus Fares to Boost Off-Season Travel from January 5, 2026

KSRTC has reduced fares on premium bus services from January 5 to attract more travelers during the slow January-March period. This fare cut covers buses from major depots and different service classes to compete with private operators.

January 5, 2026

Injured Tiger in Nilgiris Dies After Fight Wounds

A male tiger in Nilgiris died on January 5 from injuries likely caused by a fight with another predator. Forest staff monitored it with drones but did not intervene as wounds were natural.

January 5, 2026

India Plans to Build Passenger Jets with Russia's SJ-100 Amid Soaring Demand

India, one of the fastest-growing aviation markets, plans to build passenger jets locally with Russia's SJ-100. Despite booming demand, delivery delays from Boeing and Airbus hit hard. The domestic manufacturing push faces challenges but the India-Russia deal offers fresh hope.

January 5, 2026

Greenland Firmly Rejects Trump's Annexation Talk, Demands Respect and Lawful Dialogue

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has firmly told Donald Trump to drop annexation fantasies. After Trump's Arctic takeover hints, Nielsen says 'Enough is enough' and calls for respect and proper talks.

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

Ramadan 2026 in UAE Starts February 19 with Cooler Weather and New Friday Prayer Times

Ramadan 2026 in the UAE is set to start on February 19, bringing cooler winter weather and new Friday prayer timings. Working hours will reduce by two hours, making fasting easier and Friday prayers more accessible.

January 5, 2026

Three Arrested for Assaulting 70-Year-Old Woman Over Land Dispute in Kaveripattinam

Three people have been arrested for tying a 70-year-old woman to a tree and assaulting her over a land dispute in Kaveripattinam. Police acted after a video of the attack went viral. The woman’s family had a long-lasting fight over land with the accused’s relatives.