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BJP asks Congress to apologise after SC denies bail to Umar, Sharjeel

Calling Khalid and Imam the 'poster boys' of divisive forces in India, the BJP claimed that the Congress ecosystem was projecting them as 'innocent victims' to protect them

BJP asks Congress to apologise after SC denies bail to Umar, Sharjeel
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 1:30 PM IST

Delhi HC seeks CBI reply on Lalu Yadav's plea in IRCTC scam case

In October last year, the trial court framed charges against Yadav, his family and 11 other accused

Delhi HC seeks CBI reply on Lalu Yadav's plea in IRCTC scam case
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 1:22 PM IST

Why SC denied bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in 2020 Delhi riots case

The Supreme Court denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, citing a prima facie case under UAPA, but granted bail to five others, pointing to delay and long jail terms

Why SC denied bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in 2020 Delhi riots case
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 1:17 PM IST

1 killed, 2 injured as ceiling collapses in Kolkata's Park Circus

The incident happened between 3 and 3.30 am near Lohar Pool when a part of the ground floor ceiling fell where five people were sleeping

1 killed, 2 injured as ceiling collapses in Kolkata's Park Circus
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 12:36 PM IST

AAP holds protest in Delhi Assembly premises over rising air pollution

The protest highlighted concerns over public health, particularly for children, the elderly, and people with respiratory issues, as Delhi continues to struggle with hazardous air quality

AAP holds protest in Delhi Assembly premises over rising air pollution
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 12:20 PM IST

SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam: A look at case timeline

The Supreme Court has denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots case; the activists have been in jail for over five years as the trial continues

SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam: A look at case timeline
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 12:13 PM IST

SC signs MoU with Bhutan apex court for exchange of law clerks: CJI

The initiative is aimed at strengthening judicial cooperation and enhancing institutional ties between the two countries

SC signs MoU with Bhutan apex court for exchange of law clerks: CJI
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 12:13 PM IST

Two injured in consecutive blasts at abandoned house in Manipur's Bishnupur

The house has remained abandoned since ethnic violence broke out in the state in May 2023, with its owner and his family currently living at a relief camp

Two injured in consecutive blasts at abandoned house in Manipur's Bishnupur
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 12:05 PM IST

Heavy snowfall in Leh halts flights as airlines suspend ops temporarily

According to the IMD, Leh recorded a minimum Temperature of -9.6 degrees Celsius on Monday with snowfall of 0.6 cm in the last 24 hours

Heavy snowfall in Leh halts flights as airlines suspend ops temporarily
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 11:21 AM IST

Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam denied bail by SC in 2020 Delhi riots case

The Supreme Court said there was sufficient prima facie material to invoke UAPA against Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, while granting conditional bail to five other accused in the case

Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam denied bail by SC in 2020 Delhi riots case
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 11:15 AM IST

Venezuelan oil output may rise gradually after Maduro's ouster: Goldman

After the seizure of Maduro, President Donald Trump said US companies would spend billions of dollars to rebuild Venezuela's crumbling energy infrastructure

Venezuelan oil output may rise gradually after Maduro's ouster: Goldman
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 10:06 AM IST

Delhi AQI eases to 'poor', yet smog continues to disrupt flights, travel

Delhi's air auality index eased to 260 on Monday, but fog and trapped pollutants kept much of Delhi in the 'poor' and 'very poor' category

Delhi AQI eases to 'poor', yet smog continues to disrupt flights, travel
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 9:52 AM IST

Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 shakes Assam's Morigaon; no casualty reported

A National Centre for Seismology report said the quake was recorded at 4.17 am in Morigaon district on the southern bank of Brahmaputra, at a depth of 50 km

Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 shakes Assam's Morigaon; no casualty reported
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 7:50 AM IST

Amit Shah orders 'war-footing' response to typhoid outbreak in Gandhinagar

Survey teams from the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation have surveyed more than 20,800 households, covering a population of over 90,000

Amit Shah orders 'war-footing' response to typhoid outbreak in Gandhinagar
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 7:19 AM IST

Weather update: Cold wave, dense fog to persist in north India till Jan 11

Dense fog and cold wave conditions are likely to continue in Delhi and parts of north India, with the IMD forecasting further dips in minimum temperatures and extended foggy conditions through Jan 11

Weather update: Cold wave, dense fog to persist in north India till Jan 11
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 7:18 AM IST

India voices concern over US action in Venezuela, calls for peace talks

The US carried out the military assault on Caracas after consistently accusing Maduro of being involved in drug trafficking

India voices concern over US action in Venezuela, calls for peace talks
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 10:43 PM IST

Fadnavis, Thackerays spar over 'unopposed' Maharashtra civic wins

The BJP hit back at Uddhav, reminding him that he had become chief minister in 2020 after becoming a member of the legislative council without contest

Fadnavis, Thackerays spar over 'unopposed' Maharashtra civic wins
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 10:39 PM IST

India preparing with full strength to host 2036 Olympic Games: PM Modi

The tournament, being held from January 4 to 11, will witness the participation of more than 1,000 players, representing 58 teams, from across the country

India preparing with full strength to host 2036 Olympic Games: PM Modi
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 10:35 PM IST

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal will join NDA's list of victories: Amit Shah

Addressing a mega BJP rally here, Shah listed out BJP-NDA's wins since 2024, including a third consecutive win in Haryana and said it was now the turn of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal will join NDA's list of victories: Amit Shah
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 10:11 PM IST

CM Mamata urges CEC to halt 'arbitrary, flawed' SIR in West Bengal

Mamata asserted that the situation on the ground had worsened despite her two earlier communications to the chief election commissioner (CEC)

CM Mamata urges CEC to halt 'arbitrary, flawed' SIR in West Bengal
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 10:06 PM IST