Supreme Court Says JNU’s Secular Ethos Damaged; WhatsApp Groups and Roles of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam Under Scrutiny.

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has delivered a detailed ruling in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, highlighting serious concerns over actions that, according to the prosecution, undermined the secular character of institutions like Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and allegedly involved religiously-oriented communication on WhatsApp. The order also discussed the evidence against Muslim…

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Setback for Tamil Nadu Government in Madurai Thiruparankundram Deepam Case; Division Bench Upholds Justice Swaminathan’s Order.

Madurai | January 2026 In a significant legal setback to the Tamil Nadu government, the Madras High Court Division Bench has upheld the order permitting the lighting of the traditional Deepam at the Thiruparankundram hill shrine in Madurai, rejecting the state’s appeal that cited security and law-and-order concerns. The Division Bench comprising Justice G. Jayachandran…

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Why India Is Quietly Building Its Own “Shield”: Lessons from Iran, Iraq, and Venezuela

By C. Mahesh History rarely collapses nations overnight. More often, it tightens a noose slowly—through sanctions, supply-chain choke points, financial isolation, and strategic dependency. Iran, Iraq, and Venezuela are stark reminders that having resources is not enough if the systems that control money, trade, defense, and energy are owned by others. India has studied these…

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Hindu Widow Brutally Gang-Raped and Tortured in Jhenaidah; Two Arrested as Minority Attacks Surge in Bangladesh.

Jhenaidah, Bangladesh | January 6, 2026 In a deeply disturbing incident that has triggered nationwide outrage, a 40-year-old Hindu widow was allegedly gang-raped and brutally tortured in the Kaliganj upazila of Jhenaidah district in southwestern Bangladesh. The attack took place late on the night of Saturday, January 3, 2026, according to local media and police…

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UN Rejects U.S. Action, Says International Law Violated; António Guterres Issues Strong Rebuke.

New York:The United Nations has firmly rejected the recent action taken by the United States, stating that it constitutes a clear violation of international law. UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a strong and unequivocal response, warning that such unilateral moves undermine the foundations of the international rules-based order. In an official statement issued from UN…

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“Do Not Threaten Us — We Are Part of NATO”: Danish Prime Minister Pushes Back Against Trump’s Greenland Remark

Copenhagen:Denmark’s Prime Minister has strongly rejected remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that the United States could “take over” Greenland, warning that such statements are unacceptable and undermine trust among allies. Emphasising Denmark’s position within the transatlantic alliance, the Prime Minister said Denmark and Greenland are protected under NATO and should not be…

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Kerala Assembly Disqualifies Thiruvananthapuram MLA Antony Raju Following Conviction in 34-Year-Old Evidence Tampering Case.

Thiruvananthapuram, January 5, 2026:The Kerala Legislative Assembly Secretariat on Monday issued an official notification disqualifying Thiruvananthapuram MLA and former state minister Antony Raju following his conviction in a decades-old case involving the tampering of court evidence. The order was issued on the evening of January 5, a day after a trial court sentenced Raju to…

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Hindu Trader Khokon Chandra Das Dies After Mob Attack in Bangladesh; National and International Reactions Pour In.

Shariatpur (Bangladesh) — January 4, 2026: A 50-year-old Hindu businessman, Khokon Chandra Das, has died in hospital days after being brutally attacked, stabbed, and set on fire by a mob in Damudya Upazila of Shariatpur district, Bangladesh. The incident has sparked widespread shock, condemnation, and concern both within Bangladesh and internationally. Brutal Attack and Death…

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