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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicMahashivratri

Topic: Mahashivratri

Maha Kumbh’s final ‘snan’ begins on Mahashivratri, last day of the 45-day event

The religious gathering had begun on 13 January, and saw grand processions of Naga Sadhus and three ‘Amrit Snans’, drawing over 64 crore pilgrims.

Lord Shiva the deity moves HC, wins relief. Sealed temple’s gates to open for Maha Shivaratri

Lord Shiva was named as petitioner in a case challenging sealing of the historic temple. Under 1971 Act, the temple was taken over by authorities following eviction proceedings.

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Jatiya Party Bangladesh is paying the price for enabling Hasina’s authoritarianism

Critics argue that the Jatiya Party helped legitimise Bangladesh's electoral processes and government authority that lacked credibility.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.