Violent clashes erupted during an MCD anti-encroachment drive near Faiz-e-Elahi mosque at Turkman Gate, Delhi, injuring five police personnel. The demolition, court-ordered by Delhi High Court, targeted land adjoining the mosque and nearby graveyard, originally scheduled for 8 am but commenced at 1:30 am Wednesday. Deputy Commissioner Nidhin Valsan reported 100-150 people gathered as JCB machinery arrived. Police deployed teargas shells to disperse stone-throwing crowds. Joint CP Madhur Verma confirmed comprehensive security arrangements, dividing the area into nine zones, each supervised by Additional Deputy Commissioner-level officers. Videos showed apparent tear gas deployment and stone-pelting incidents. Heavy police presence characterized the operation aimed at removing encroachments under high court directions.

Counter Intelligence Kashmir conducted extensive raids across 22 locations in Srinagar, Budgam, Shopian, and Kulgam, targeting a cyber fraud-terror funding network. The court-approved operation uncovered a sophisticated syndicate using "mule accounts" bank accounts opened under names of poor, unemployed, or unsuspecting individuals to launder money from cyber frauds, illegal online betting, and gaming platforms. Funds stolen through fake investment apps, phishing scams, and online extortion were rapidly transferred through multiple accounts, obscuring their origins. Investigators seized mobile phones, laptops, storage devices, and financial documents. Twenty-two suspects have been detained for questioning. Officials warn the investigation may expose a larger network extending beyond Jammu and Kashmir with potential national and cross-border dimensions, emphasizing strong legal consequences for banking system misuse. (PC: AFP)

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) carried out a pre-dawn demolition drive near the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque in the Turkman Gate area to remove unauthorised encroachments, including a dispensary and community hall, following a Delhi High Court order. Authorities deployed 17 bulldozers with heavy police presence to enforce the court directive. The action sparked tension and protests, with some residents pelting stones, leading to the use of tear gas and minor injuries to five police personnel. Traffic advisories were issued due to road closures affecting key routes around Ramlila Maidan.

Uttar Pradesh’s draft electoral roll saw a massive cleanup with 2.89 crore names deleted, about 18.7% of the earlier list after a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise by the Election Commission. Of those removed, 46.23 lakh were deceased, 2.17 crore had shifted or were absent, and 25+ lakh were duplicate entries. The capital Lucknow recorded the highest deletions.The draft roll now lists 12.55 crore voters from a previous 15.44 crore. A claims and objections period (Jan 6–Feb 6) allows affected citizens to appeal before the final list is published on March 6. (PC: NDTV)

An intense cold wave is set to hit the northern plains from January 7, bringing biting cold and dense fog, weather experts said. Day temperatures may fall 4–8°C below normal between January 8 and 16 across Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi. Dense to very dense fog is expected in parts of Jammu and Kashmir and many districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow, Kanpur and Prayagraj. Visibility may stay poor even during daytime hours. Madhya Pradesh may see a further drop in night temperatures with fog in several cities. Southern states may get light rain but will avoid severe cold for now. (PC: India Today)

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."

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.

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 Central Bureau of Investigation has summoned actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam founder Vijay to appear on January 12 in the Karur stampede case, officials said. The incident took place on September 27, 2025, during a TVK rally at Veluswamypuram in Karur district. A sudden crowd surge killed 41 people and injured many others. The agency has already questioned senior TVK leaders and recorded their statements. The Tamil Nadu government had first set up a state team to probe the case. The Supreme Court later transferred the matter to the CBI, saying the tragedy needed an independent inquiry. The agency is now checking event permits, police planning, and safety steps. (PC: India Today)

The Supreme Court on Monday denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots conspiracy case. The court said personal liberty is not absolute and must be balanced with society’s security. It found that allegations against both accused are prima facie true. The bench said their roles were central and directive, not minor. The court noted they were involved in planning and coordinating the alleged conspiracy behind the 2020 riots. Five other accused were granted bail, as their roles were seen as subsidiary. The court said delay in trial alone cannot justify bail in serious cases under UAPA.