A late-night demolition drive near a mosque in Old Delhi turned violent after rumours spread that the place of worship was being razed. Five police personnel were injured, arrests were made, and the incident has once again put the spotlight on bulldozer politics in the capital. So what exactly triggered the clash?

A late-night demolition drive near a mosque in Old Delhi turned violent after rumours spread that the place of worship was being razed. Five police personnel were injured, arrests were made, and the incident has once again put the spotlight on bulldozer politics in the capital. So what exactly triggered the clash?

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Delhi bulldozer drive sparks violence near mosque. What happened and why? | Top News of Jan 7, 2026

India has lost a scientist who spent a lifetime warning that nature would one day strike back. Madhav Gadgil mapped the dangers long before floods and landslides made headlines. As tributes pour in, a question lingers: why was one of India’s clearest environmental voices so often ignored? 

India has lost a scientist who spent a lifetime warning that nature would one day strike back. Madhav Gadgil mapped the dangers long before floods and landslides made headlines. As tributes pour in, a question lingers: why was one of India&rsquo;s clearest environmental voices so often ignored?&nbsp;

Madhav Gadgil: The ecologist India ignored at its own cost | Top News of Jan 8, 2026

On January 6, the Madras High Court gave a clear verdict on the Thiruparankundram hill issue. The court said a ceremonial lamp can be lit on top of the hill near the dargah. It rejected the Tamil Nadu government’s objections and criticised officials for exaggerating law and order fears. The judges said there was no proof that lighting the lamp would hurt peace or religious practice. So what exactly is this issue, and why has it sparked such a long dispute?

On January 6, the Madras High Court gave a clear verdict on the Thiruparankundram hill issue. The court said a ceremonial lamp can be lit on top of the hill near the dargah. It rejected the Tamil Nadu government&rsquo;s objections and criticised officials for exaggerating law and order fears. The judges said there was no proof that lighting the lamp would hurt peace or religious practice. So what exactly is this issue, and why has it sparked such a long dispute?

Imaginary law & order fear: Madras HC allows lamp lighting near Thiruparankundram dargah | Top News of Jan 6, 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday denied bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case. The court said there was a prima facie case against them under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. While some co-accused were granted bail, why did the top court refuse relief to Khalid and Imam?

The Supreme Court on Monday denied bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case. The court said there was a prima facie case against them under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. While some co-accused were granted bail, why did the top court refuse relief to Khalid and Imam?

Delhi bulldozer drive sparks violence near mosque. What happened and why? | Top News of Jan 7, 2026

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