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

Oil Prices Dip After US Captures Maduro; Former Chevron Exec Eyes $2bn Investment in Venezuela

Oil prices slipped after the US captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. A former Chevron boss is raising $2bn to invest in Venezuela's oil. Despite falling output, Venezuela holds huge crude reserves. OPEC+ sticks to current production plans. Gold, silver, and bitcoin also rose amid global uncertainty.

January 5, 2026

Indian Couple Dies in Washington D.C. Road Accident, Children Injured but Safe

A software engineer and his wife from West Godavari died in a car accident in Washington D.C. Their two children were injured but are safe. The family had recently visited their hometown in India.

January 5, 2026

11 Monkeys Found Dead in Tumakuru Forest, Suspected Food Poisoning Under Probe

Eleven monkeys, including langurs, were found dead in Tumakuru's Devarayanadurga forest over two days. Officials suspect food poisoning and are awaiting lab reports.

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

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.