Jawaharlal Nehru University filed an FIR after students raised "provocative and inflammatory" slogans against PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah during a Monday night protest titled "A Night of Resistance with Guerrilla Dhaba" at Sabarmati premises. The administration warned of strict action including immediate suspension, expulsion, and permanent debarment, stating "universities cannot be converted into laboratories of hate." The gathering, initially 30-35 students commemorating 2020 campus violence, escalated after Supreme Court rejected Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam's bail pleas. BJP leaders demanded severe punishment while Union Minister Giriraj Singh accused opposition parties of turning JNU into a hub for "breaking the country."

Indian-origin Singaporean R Shanmugaratnam, 59, was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for falsifying documents in the Wirecard AG fraud case, while Briton James Henry O'Sullivan, 51, received six-and-a-half years. Shanmugaratnam, director of Citadelle Corporate Services, was convicted of 13 charges for falsifying balance confirmation letters between 2016-2018 with fraudulent intent. O'Sullivan was found guilty of five charges for abetting by instigating fraudulent letters. Both misrepresented to auditors that Wirecard AG held hundreds of millions of Euros in Citadelle's escrow accounts, though no money was actually held. Prosecutors called the falsification "unprecedented," with misrepresented balances ranging from €20 million to €327.5 million. Both men will appeal their convictions. (PC: HT)

Controversy erupted at Jawaharlal Nehru University after students allegedly raised provocative slogans against PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah during a January 5 event marking six years of the 2020 campus attack. The gathering, titled "A night of resistance with Guerrilla Dhaba," occurred after the Supreme Court denied bail to former JNU students Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. JNU's security department requested an FIR for "objectionable" and "inflammatory" slogans, calling it contempt of court. JNUSU president Aditi Mishra defended the slogans as "ideological," not personal attacks. The incident triggered political reactions, with BJP alleging treason while Congress suggested RSS-BJP involvement.

Communal tension erupted in Nepal's Parsa and Dhanusha districts after two Muslim men, Haider Ansari and Amanat Ansari, posted a video allegedly containing religiously insulting remarks. Locals handed them to police, but a mosque was subsequently vandalized in Sakhuwa Maran area of Kamala Municipality, intensifying unrest. Violent protests followed with stone-pelting at police and vandalization of stations; authorities fired tear gas shells and imposed curfew in Birgunj city. India completely sealed its border with Nepal, halting all cross-border movements except emergency services. Sashastra Seema Bal increased patrolling along Maitri Bridge and border areas. Indian migrant workers began returning home as shops and markets closed amid deteriorating security situation. 

Seven European leaders issued a joint statement reaffirming support for Denmark after US President Donald Trump hinted at taking control of Greenland, Denmark's autonomous Arctic territory. Leaders from France, Britain, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and Denmark stressed sovereignty, territorial integrity, and border inviolability are "universal principles" they'll continue defending. The statement emphasized Arctic security as a "key priority for Europe" and critical for international security, noting Greenland holds untapped rare earth deposits and sits on strategic polar routes and missile paths between Russia and the US. Leaders declared "Greenland belongs to its people" and only Denmark and Greenland can decide their matters, reaffirming Denmark is NATO member requiring collective Arctic security. (PC: News 18)

An Indian woman's Google review of a restaurant's Asian food sparked a viral fiery response from owner Wang Tulum. Reviewer Anvita Kotha, a local guide, criticized dan dan noodles and dumplings in chili oil for lacking spiciness despite extra chili oil and salt, though she praised the matcha latte. The owner fired back: "We don't cater your tastes" and "Open your own damn restaurant," explaining recipes reflect personal preferences, not customer demands. Wang criticized "self-entitled" expectations, emphasizing dishes are designed for balance rather than excessive spice. The January 5, 2026 X post gained 1.3 million views with mixed reactions some supporting chef autonomy, others criticizing the owner's aggressive tone.

Punjab Police have detained a 15-year-old boy from Samba district in Jammu and Kashmir for alleged contact with Pakistan’s ISI and terror handlers. He was held in the Madhopur area after intelligence inputs. Police said they found phone numbers of suspected anti-national elements during a scan of his mobile phone. Initial checks suggest he shared photos and videos of Army locations and security sites. SSP Pathankot Diljinder Singh Dhillon said the boy had been in contact with handlers for over a year and data was taken through phone cloning. A case has been filed under the Official Secrets Act as the probe continues. (PC: NDTV)

The Indian Super League will resume on February 14 with all 14 clubs taking part, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday. The league was paused due to the lack of a commercial partner. Mandaviya said the decision followed a joint meeting of the government, the All India Football Federation and club officials. Traditional rivals Mohun Bagan and East Bengal will also play. AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey said the ISL will have 91 matches on a home and away basis. A central fund of Rs 25 crore has been set up to run the season until a partner is found. (PC: India Today)

A senior aide to President Donald Trump said the United States wants Greenland to become part of the country for security reasons. In an interview with CNN, Stephen Miller said it is the formal position of the US government that Greenland should join the US and added that “nobody will fight” Washington over the issue. Trump has again said the US “needs” Greenland to protect Nato and the Arctic. Denmark rejected the idea. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned any US attack would end Nato. Seven European leaders issued a joint statement backing Denmark and said only Denmark and Greenland can decide their future, under UN rules. (PC: BBC)

Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman is unlikely to receive any IPL payment after Kolkata Knight Riders released him on the instruction of the BCCI. He was bought for Rs 9.20 crore at the auction. Players usually insure their contracts and get part of the fee if they miss the season due to injury. Sources say this case is different. Mustafizur was released for off-field reasons linked to India-Bangladesh tensions. The Bangladesh Cricket Board has also withdrawn his no-objection certificate. With the NOC cancelled, KKR may not be bound to pay him. Any insurance claim now depends on special clauses in his private policy. (PC: The Indian Express)