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Former Bangladesh Prime Minister dies, train accident in Andhra Pradesh and more: The week in 5 charts

Last week, the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Khaleda Zia passed away, a train accid

Polavaram-Nallamala project opposed by Maharashtra and Karnataka too: Telangana Irrigation Minister

Rioters will not be spared under BJP rule: Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa

Bangladesh bans IPL broadcast in another retaliatory move

No logical reason for such a decision (Rahman's release) by the BCCI is known, and such a decision has saddened, hurt, and aggrieved the people o

Naidus many visions: 100-crore for quantum Nobel sets aspirations, spotlights capacity constraints

AP CM Chandrababu Naidus announcement sits at the intersection of educational investment, particularly research funding, laboratories, and scient

PRAGATI driving timely execution of mega projects in J&K: Chief Secretary

Projects worth4.12 lakh Crore under monitoring; 57 of 59 issues resolved successfully JAMMU, JANUARY 05: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today highl

Watch: We expected better from the Supreme Court: CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat on denial of bail to Umar Khalid

Three suburban train commuters injured after bottles thrown from another train near Vyasarpadi

The passengers, namely Sathish Kumar, S. Palanivel, and Ananthan, sustained head injuries

Watch: Pakistani wedding turns into a Dhurandhar dance floor

Mumbai: The Dhurandhar fever shows no signs of slowing down. Directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, the film has

Punarjani scheme promoters Manappat Foundation faces legal scrutiny in Kerala over alleged FCRA violations

Officials say Kerala government is legally examining VACB report to Home department in 2025 which stated that the NGO violated Rule 19 of FCRA by

Visakh Refinerys residue upgradation facility is a major milestone for A.P., says CM

China, Pakistan reaffirm ties as US outreach to Islamabad deepens

Repeated Islamist militant attacks on Chinese nationals working on the CPEC and other projects in Pakistan have become a major source of tension

Hyderabad woman stabbed in Maryland, ex-boyfriend faces murder charges

Arjun Sharma filed a missing person report on January 2 and left to India

HPCL commissions residue upgradation facility at Vizag refinery, boosts margins and fuel output

NEW DELHI, Jan 5: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) has commissioned a residue upgradation facility (RUF) at its Visakhapatnam refinery,

Coal Indias arm Bharat Coking Coal sets IPO price band at Rs 21-23/share

NEW DELHI, Jan 5: Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL), an arm of Coal India, on Monday said it has fixed a price band of Rs 21 to Rs 23 per share for i

Mission: 100 Million Jobs launched to power Indias next decade of job creation

NEW DELHI, Jan 5: A group of senior industry leaders on Monday announced the launch of the Hundred Million Jobs, a national initiative aimed at c

Sundaram Alterantes aims to raise Rs 2,000 cr realty fund my March

MUMBAI, Jan 5: Sundaram Alterantes on Monday said it is planning to raise up to Rs 2,000 crore real estate fund by March this year. The alternat

The US Attack on Venezuela Ought to Be CondemnedBut Wasnt

The pusillanimous responses of much of the world might encourage Trump, if he does intend to redraw the global map.

South Korea's Lee meets Xi with trade, Pyongyang on agenda

Mr. Lee is the first South Korean leader to visit Beijing in six years and his meeting with Mr. Xi comes a day after the nuclear-armed North fire

Pakistan and China call for visible and verifiable steps against Afghan-based terror groups

China praised Pakistan for what it described as comprehensive counterterrorism measures and for protecting Chinese citizens and projects related

Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan infrastructureaveraged 2.6 million a day in 2025: Report

The average number of daily attacks in 2025 jumped 113% from 2023 when the bureau first began publishing such data

Tiger census gets under way in Karnataka

The 2026 census is the sixth such exercise with earlier the enumeration conducted in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022.

NYT Connections Answers January 5 puzzle #939: Hints, clues, solution and categories for the Monday challenge

Connections is a daily word game released by The New York Times that forces players to categorize 16 words into four groups containing four words

Single Papa: Kunal Kemmus comedy-drama renewed for season 2

The show also stars Prajakta Koli, Manoj Pahwa, Ayesha Raza, Neha Dhupia, Suhail Nayyar, Dayanand Shetty, Aisha Ahmed, Dhruv Rathee and Isha Talw

Hard Oil vs Light Oil: What Makes Venezuela's Crude Hard And Gulf Oil Easy

The physical and chemical differences between these crude types determine how easy they are to refine and their market value.

Quote of the day by Thomas Alva Edison: 'I have not failed. I've just found 10,000...'

Thomas Edison's famous quote, I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work, powerfully emphasizes perseverance. It reframes set

World Class India 2026 Returns, Bringing South Asias Top Bartenders Together

As Indias bar culture grows more personal, expressive, and globally confident, World Class India returns for its 12th edition, bringing together

Shreyas Iyer To Lead Mumbai in Remainder of Vijay Hazare Trophy

Iyer is also coming back after a long injury layoff having suffered a spleen laceration with internal bleeding during the third ODI against Austr

Dhurandhar craze takes over Pakistan, viral wedding video shows women dancing to Ayesha Khan's 'Shararat'

A Pakistani wedding dance to the Dhurandhar song 'Shararat' has gone viral on social media.

Mahhi Vij chooses dignity over money: Refuses alimony from Jay Bhanushali, prioritises kids and peaceful separation

TV actors Mahhi Vij and Jay Bhanushali have separated after 14 years of marriage. Mahhi has refused alimony or maintenance, focusing on peaceful

'Maduro's Agents Still Active': Exiled Venezuelan Activist On US Power Grab

Jorge Galicia, an exiled Venezuelan who has spent years touring US colleges, warning young people about the dangers of socialism, has hailed US P

BMC polls: JD(S) withdraws complaint; former MP Rathod to pursue fight against speaker Narwekar

Various Opposition parties have accused Narwekar of violating the model code of conduct in force for civic polls, interfering in nomination proce

Explained: The Protests That Have Shaken Iran Since 1979

Over the past 50 years, Iran has been shaken by a series of protests. In the lead-up to Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution, students, oil workers and

Delhi riots case: Delay cannot be used as a trump card to secure bail, SC reasons

Supreme Court reasoned that constitutional guarantees of personal liberty and life are not absolute or unregulated, but subject to restrictions o

US stock futures on the move: Why Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq are climbing today - Oil and gold prices rise after Caracas power shift

US stock market launched into the first full trading week of 2026 with a decisive upward tilt as investors weighed the seismic impact of a US-led

DST to open applications for 1 lakh crore R&D fund from Jan 12

Approved in July last year, the 1 lakh crore RDIF aims to boost private-sector R&D investment in high-risk, high-impact projects across sectors s

Delhi Assembly Winter Session begins amid pollution row and CAG reports showdown

New Delhi: The winter session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly began on Monday, setting the stage for high-stakes debates on a range of pressing

Over 300 People Who Crossed Over To Pak, PoK From J&K Under Scanner

Intelligence inputs suggest that these Pakistan-based terror handlers have been trying to recruit local youth from the Poonch and Rajouri distric

Rusted Mortar Shell Found In J&Ks Poonch; Destroyed

Mendhar/Jammu, Jan 5: A rusted mortar shell was found in a forward village near the Line of Control (LoC) on Monday in Poonch district and was su

Pawan Kalyan breaks silence on X and internet cant stop decoding it

Hyderabad: Actor and politician Pawan Kalyan created a strong buzz today by launching his new official account on Twitter (X). Instead of a routi

After Indore, Sewage Contaminates Water in Gujarat, Over 100 Fall Sick

So far, 113 cases of suspected typhoid have been detected in the state capital

200,000 bank job cuts: After tech industry shake-up, Morgan Stanley issues major warning as AI targets another major sector

After the tech industry, another sector banking is at the risk of losing lakhs of jobs due to digitalisation and AI. According to a Morgan Stanle

Mystery device on Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal's head raises eyebrows; What is 'Temple'?

Temple is linked to Deepindar Goyal's personal research initiative, Continue Research, which is funded by Goyal himself. Reports indicate that he

Quote of the day by Ricky Ponting: It's nice to put your hand up and

Ricky Ponting, a legendary Australian cricketer, was celebrated for his aggressive leadership and exceptional batting prowess. He amassed over 13

Mohd Shami, TMC MP Dev summoned as Bengal SIR hearings begin

Bengal's Special Intensive Revision process has begun. Cricketer Mohd Shami and actor Dev's family are called for hearings. Chief Minister Mamata

Patrons frown at Railway Ministrys move to extend Bengaluru-Kannur express via Mangalutu to Kozhikode

Long-distance connectivity needs beyond Kannur should be addressed by separate services, not by overburdening an already saturated train

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

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Monday said that the Supreme Court has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the

Congress should apologise for supporting tukde-tukde gang: BJP

New Delhi: The BJP on Monday said the Supreme Court order denying bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots case is

No More Fantasies Of Annexation: Greenland PM Warns Trump

President Donald Trump's calls that Greenland should become part of the United States was met with international condemnation Monday as the auton

IRCTC scam case: HC asks CBI to reply to Lalus plea against charge framing order

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday sought response of the CBI on a plea by RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav challenging an order framing charg

I have nothing to say: Umar Khalids father on SC bail denial

New Delhi: Umar Khalids father S Q R Ilyas says he has nothing to say about the Supreme Court not giving bail to his son in the 2020 Delhi riots

Bribery-Linked Money Laundering Case: Gujarat IAS Officer Suspended After Arrest By ED

Ahmedabad, Jan 5: The Gujarat government has suspended IAS officer and former Surendranagar collector Rajendrakumar Patel following his arrest by

Jail is my life now; happy for others who got bail: Umar Khalid after SC denies bail

Supreme Court denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots conspiracy case, citing a prima facie case under UAPA. However, bai

The Pitt sweeps major drama awards at Critics Choice 2026

The series secured the Best Drama Series award, while Noah Wyle and Katherine LaNasa won the Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress awards, respe

Delhi Riot Victim Families Call Bail For 5 Unfortunate, Demand Justice

The Supreme Court granted bail to five in the 2020 Delhi riots case: Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur Rehman, Mohd Saleem Khan, and Shada

Bengali actor Dev, three family members, get SIR hearing notice from ECI

Leaders of the ruling Trinamool Congress said issuing such a notice to a busy film actor, who is also an MP, amounted to harassment

Juvenile caught for filming inside womens washroom at Bengaluru movie theatre

Based on a complaint filed by the affected women, the juvenile and his mobile phone were taken into custody for further investigation.

Watch: Were in charge, Trump says US will run Venezuela after Maduros capture

Teenage boy injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

The incident occurred in the morning at a forest in Lendra-Korcholi under Gangaloor police station limits when the victim, a resident of Korcholi

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Mamata Banerjee lays foundation stone for Rs 1,670-crore bridge to connect Sagar Island

A new bridge, the Gangasagar Setu, will soon connect Sagar Island. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee laid the foundation stone for this Rs 1,670-cro

Wordle Answer January 5: Clues and solution decoded for Monday puzzle #1661

Wordle, which resets every midnight based on local time, has become a daily ritual for millions of users worldwide. The January 5 edition followe

Scientists obtain first 3D images from inside Mexican volcano

Most of the worlds volcanoes that pose a risk to humans already have detailed maps of their interiors, but not Popocatpetl, despite the fact that

Cut sugar for just two weeks: AIIMS-, Harvard-trained doctor explains benefits, side effects and surprising changes

Removing added sugar for just 14 days can significantly improve gut and metabolic health, according to Dr. Saurabh Sethi. While initial days may

Athiya Shetty's forged signature, fake Arshad Warsi's...: How Ex-Hari media network manager, associates pulled off Rs 1.41 crore scam

Three former employees from Hari Media Network have executed a fraud of Rs 1.41 crore, by presenting fake invoices, forging the signature of Athi

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (January 5, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, January 5, 2026.

J-K Power Projects Back On Track, Delays Resolved After Indus Waters Developments: Manohar Lal Khattar

He said clear and firm directions have been issued to concerned agencies to ensure that all projects are completed within the prescribed schedule

Magh Mela 2026: Good news for pilgrims as Indian Railways offers extra...at Prayagraj Railway station, check details

Indian Railways has added temporary train stops at Prayag, Rambagh, and Jhunsi stations during Magh Mela 2026 in Prayagraj to help millions of pi

Thats enough now! Greenland PM says after latest Trump threat

PM Nielsen calls for an end to U.S. threats and emphasises the importance of respecting Greenlands sovereignty and international agreements

Samsung To Double AI Mobile Devices To 800 Million Units This Year

Samsung seeks to reclaim its lost crown from Apple in the smartphone market and fend off competition from Chinese rivals not only in mobile telep

YouTuber Saba Ibrahim visits Hyderabad, meets fans at Abids

Hyderabad: Popular YouTuber and the sister of television actor Shoaib Ibrahim, Saba Ibrahim, is creating a buzz on social media after arriving in

On 15th Parole, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Walks Out of Prison

Singh will stay at his Sirsa-headquartered Dera during the 40-day period, said Dera spokesperson and advocate Jitender Khurana

Indore water contamination: Official suspended over reference to ghanta row

Officials said Ujjain Division Revenue Commissioner Ashish Singh suspended the SDM on charges of serious negligence, indifference and irregularit

Chef Joakim Prat strikes a sweet balance

Chef Joakim Prat on how sweet can be a dessert, Indian preferences and a good sourdough

'Delay in trial not trump card': No relief for Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case why SC rejected bail pleas

The Supreme Court denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots case, citing a prima facie case under UAPA. The court foun

Washington: Telugu Couple Killed, Children Injured In Road Accident

The couple were natives of Palakollu in West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh.

Beer-laden lorry overturns after collision in Keralas Kozhikode; driver killed, bottles scattered on road

More than 20 police personnel have been deployed at the accident site to prevent people from taking away the beer bottles.

SC dismisses PIL challenging PMs ceremonial chadar offering at Ajmer Dargah

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the continued state-sponsored honours, official p

Maduro Set to Make His First Appearance in US Courtroom

Maduro and his wife are expected to appear at noon before a judge for a brief, but required, legal proceeding that will likely kick off a prolong

'Satyameva Jayate': BJP hails SC verdict denying bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam; demands Congress apology

PregnantSunaliKhatun who waspushed backinto Bangladesh gives birth to son after return to India

Abhishek Banerjee calls it a triumph of humanity;set to meetMsKhatun in person

Sundaram Alterantes aims to raise 2,000 crore realty fund my March

Sundaram Finance group said it has already raised 1,000 crore in the SA Real Estate Credit Fund V over the last 3 months and aims to raise anothe

England's Joe Root Hints At Another Ashes Tour After 41st Test Century

Root stroked his second century of the series in Sydney for his 41st Test hundred, level in third place on the all-time list with Australian grea

Wife asked BYD car's AI whether the husband is cheating on her by bringing other woman inside, the answer is going viral

What began as a casual question inside a moving car quickly turned into an awkward moment that captivated the internet. A wifes direct query to a

Babujis legacy: CM Yogi pays tribute to former CM Kalyan Singh on 94th birth anniversary

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to former CM Kalyan Singh on his 94th birth anniversary, highlighting his commitment to

UP horror: 16-year-old Dalit boy kidnapped at gunpoint, stripped naked and assaulted in Bareilly; entire act recorded on camera

A 16-year-old Dalit boy was abducted, stripped naked and assaulted in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly following a social media dispute. Police have arre

Mustafizur Rahman's IPL exclusion ignites anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh, will it help Islamists?

The exclusion of Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL 2026 has triggered a political firestorm in Bangladesh, with senior gover

Trump captures Maduro, but his grey Nike tech tracksuit becomes a talking point online: Price and where to buy

Maduro Nike Tech: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were captured by American forces. The event gained global attenti

Delhi govt working for public welfare, inertia from administration among biggest challenges: L-G Saxena

L-G Saxena highlights the Delhi Govts commitment to key initiatives in healthcare, education, and infrastructure, emphasising a robust investment

BIG update on Nikitha Godishala murder: Ex-boyfriend Arjun Sharma arrested; Indian Embassy issues FIRST statement on...

Nikitha Godishala, a 27-year-old Indian data analyst in Maryland, was found dead with stab wounds in her ex-boyfriend Arjun Sharma's apartment af