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?

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Why Supreme Court said no to bail for Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case | Top News of Jan 5, 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

At least two people died after rocks collapsed at an unauthorised stone quarry in Odisha’s Dhenkanal district. 

At least two people died after rocks collapsed at an unauthorised stone quarry in Odisha&rsquo;s Dhenkanal district.&nbsp;

 Illegal mining, an unauthorised quarry & 2 dead workers – What happened in Odisha? | Top News of Jan 4, 2025

The United States has carried out direct military strikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro. US President Donald Trump confirmed the claim in a post on Truth Social on Saturday. So what unfolded overnight, and what led to one of the most dramatic US interventions in Latin America in decades?

The United States has carried out direct military strikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro. US President Donald Trump confirmed the claim in a post on Truth Social on Saturday. So what unfolded overnight, and what led to one of the most dramatic US interventions in Latin America in decades?

A midnight strike and a missing president: What’s happening in Venezuela?

Why Supreme Court said no to bail for Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case | Top News of Jan 5, 2026

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