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Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he ordered military forces deployed to the Venezuelan border after US strikes that, Trump claimed, ended with the capture of President Maduro. Petro condemned Washington’s move as an assault on Latin American sovereignty. He warned the action could spark regional instability and trigger a humanitarian crisis.
The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on January 5 for bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. Justices Aravind Kumar and N. V. Anjaria will pronounce the judgment. The top court had reserved the decision on December 10 after hearing arguments from both sides.
The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on January 5 for bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. Justices Aravind Kumar and N. V. Anjaria will pronounce the judgment. The top court had reserved the decision on December 10 after hearing arguments from both sides.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed the country “will not yield to the enemy” after US President Trump threatened to support protesters. Rights groups report more than 10 killed and dozens detained amid unrest triggered by soaring inflation. Khamenei urged rioters to “be put in their place” during his address.
Russia condemned the US military action in Venezuela, calling it unjustified and driven by “ideological hostility” rather than diplomacy. Venezuela remains Russia’s key ally in South America, though Moscow has not promised support in a potential US conflict. The Russian Foreign Ministry described the attack as “deeply concerning.”
A blaze erupted at the 18-story Chandiwala Pearl Regency in Andheri, Maharashtra, originating from an electric duct on the first floor. The fire rapidly traveled through the duct up to the 10th floor, generating dense smoke. Emergency teams quickly brought the situation under control, with no casualties reported and further damage averted.
The husband of a woman who has accused Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil of rape has filed a complaint with Kerala’s Chief Minister and Director General of Police (DGP). He alleges that he has experienced cyber harassment, threats, and intimidation, and claims that the MLA has disrupted their family life through an illicit relationship.
AIMSA appealed to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to safeguard nearly 3,000 Indian medical students studying there. The association urged emergency helplines, timely advisories, and evacuation plans. Students and families face anxiety due to unrest, with widespread protests, clashes, and threats to safety across multiple Iranian cities.
President Donald Trump announced that US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in a large-scale strike, flying them out of the country. The operation was conducted in coordination with US law enforcement. Trump confirmed the mission on social media and said he would provide further details at a Mar-a-Lago news conference.
A water contamination outbreak in Indore’s Bhagirathpura has killed six and hospitalized over 200, forcing residents to rely on costly bottled water. Distrust in municipal taps has grown after years of complaints, while authorities are chlorinating pipelines and running awareness campaigns. Residents and stall owners now prefer bottled water for safety.
Delhi Police arrested over 130 people, including travel agents and facilitators, in 2025 for visa and passport fraud across the country. The IGI Airport unit also launched financial probes to trace proceeds of crime, uncovering links to organised criminal networks. More than 100 bank accounts linked to suspicious transactions were frozen during the crackdown.
JNUSU accused the JNU administration of targeting student representatives after Delhi Police issued inquiry notices over protests against facial recognition cameras at the central library. The notices followed an FIR against current and former union office bearers, including president Aditi Mishra. The student union alleged the action was meant to intimidate.
A special PMLA court in Shimla declared Manav Bharti University promoters Mandeep Rana and his mother, Ashoni Kanwar, fugitive economic offenders in a money laundering case linked to an alleged fake degree scam. The declaration was made under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act. Both are accused and Australia-based, according to ED.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a parliamentary consultative committee meeting in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The discussion focused on national security, disaster management, regional infrastructure, and a strategy to combat cybercrime. Shah inaugurated an exhibition on new criminal laws and continued his three-day visit.
Tickets for the Republic Day Parade 2026 and Beating Retreat events go on sale from January 5 to 14. Events include the January 26 parade, January 28 rehearsal, and January 29 ceremony. Tickets can be booked online at aamantran.mod.gov.in or offline at counters with valid photo ID. Sales run 10 am–1 pm and 2–4 pm.