‘Coherent narrative of planned disruption’: SC cites prosecution case to deny bail to Umar, Sharjeel (Lead)

IANS | January 5, 2026 6:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the bail pleas of student activists Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid in the “larger conspiracy” case behind the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots, holding that the prosecution material, taken at face value and read cumulatively, disclosed reasonable grounds for believing that the accusations against them were prima facie true.

VGRC to attract large-scale investments in Saurashtra–Kutch: Gujarat Dy CM Sanghavi

IANS | January 5, 2026 5:47 PM

Rajkot, Jan 5 (IANS) Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said on Monday that the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) will pave the way for large-scale investments in the Saurashtra and Kutch regions.

Tiger numbers have increased significantly in Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah

IANS | January 5, 2026 5:37 PM

Mysuru, Jan 5 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that the tiger population has increased significantly in the state, particularly in the Mysuru region, and that directions have been issued to capture and relocate the animals to other forest areas.

Different in execution, US actions seek to reshape global energy leverage

Jayanta Bhattacharya | January 5, 2026 5:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump's statement that the United States of America was now going to "run the country", adding that American companies would rebuild Venezuela's battered oil industry, continues to dominate news headlines with Washington's media digging for details.

Accurate voter list prepared through SIR strongest foundation of democracy: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

IANS | January 5, 2026 5:32 PM

Deoghar/Dumka (Jharkhand), Jan 5 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India Gyanesh Kumar on Monday said that an accurate voter list is the strongest foundation of democracy and the inclusion of even a single non-citizen in the electoral roll is against the Constitution.

Morbi emerges as global ceramic hub, contributing 90 pc of India's exports

IANS | January 5, 2026 5:09 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 5 (IANS) Gujarat is preparing for the second edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) Kutch–Saurashtra, scheduled to be held in Rajkot on January 11 and 12.

CM Yogi meets PM Modi, receives guidance on UP’s development

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the latter's residence in the national capital on Monday, seeking valuable guidance to further accelerate the development trajectory of 'New Uttar Pradesh'.

India pushing ahead to diversify exports amid US tariff turmoil: Report

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) When India reached a free-trade agreement with New Zealand in a record time of nine months towards the end of December, this was a clear signal of New Delhi’s plan to diversify the country’s exports away from the US and this approach is expected to gather pace going ahead, according to an article in the South China Morning Post.

BJP, Cong differ on SC denial of bail to Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court’s decision on Monday to deny bail to student activists Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid in a case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots triggered sharp political reactions, with the BJP welcoming the verdict, while the Congress expressed disappointment, arguing that bail should have been granted as the accused have spent nearly five years in custody.

BJP launches nationwide awareness campaign on VB-G RAM G scheme

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday launched a nationwide public awareness campaign titled 'VB–G RAM G Janjagaran Abhiyan' to promote and explain the provisions of the newly enacted VB–G RAM G Act, 2025.

Politics

‘Coherent narrative of planned disruption’: SC cites prosecution case to deny bail to Umar, Sharjeel (Lead)

VGRC to attract large-scale investments in Saurashtra–Kutch: Gujarat Dy CM Sanghavi

Tiger numbers have increased significantly in Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah

Different in execution, US actions seek to reshape global energy leverage

Accurate voter list prepared through SIR strongest foundation of democracy: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Morbi emerges as global ceramic hub, contributing 90 pc of India's exports

CM Yogi meets PM Modi, receives guidance on UP’s development

India pushing ahead to diversify exports amid US tariff turmoil: Report

BJP, Cong differ on SC denial of bail to Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid

BJP launches nationwide awareness campaign on VB-G RAM G scheme

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