Asia leads global confidence in tax fairness, India stands out: Report

Asia leads global confidence in tax fairness, India stands out: Report

Nearly 45 per cent of Indian respondents believe that tax revenues are spent for the public good, while 41 per cent view paying taxes as a contribution to their community rather than an additional cost, reinforcing the idea of tax as a shared civic responsibility, according to the report released jointly by ACCA, IFAC, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and the OECD. Jan 5, 2026
Cong worker death case: Bengaluru court sends 26 to judicial custody

Cong worker death case: Bengaluru court sends 26 to judicial custody

The accused were brought to Bengaluru from Ballari by the Karnataka Police and produced before the court. The police stated that they may seek custody of the accused again during the course of the investigation, if required. The accused will be shifted to the Bengaluru Central Prison. Jan 5, 2026
State witnessing noise, chaos of goonda raj, says K'taka BJP amid violent incidents

State witnessing noise, chaos of goonda raj, says K'taka BJP amid violent incidents

Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, R. Ashoka, stated in Bengaluru that, "On one hand, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is dreaming of creating a record by becoming the longest-serving Chief Minister and is celebrating through feasts and conventions, on the other hand, law and order in the state has deteriorated, and in the very first week of the New Year, the state is witnessing the noise and chaos of goonda raj." Jan 5, 2026
Trump 'completely messed up' India-US ties: Congressman Subramanyam

Trump says US 'in charge' of Venezuela after Maduro arrest

"It was a very dangerous operation," Trump said. "The helicopters were being shot at... the bullets were flying all over the place." He said one helicopter was hit but all US personnel returned safely. "We got everything back and nobody killed," he said. Jan 5, 2026
Delhi's air quality continues to remain 'very poor' amid biting cold

Delhi-NCR air quality remains 'poor'; cold wave grips region

Area-wise data indicated that the Air Quality Index (AQI) continued to hover in the poor range across most parts of the city. Akshardham recorded an AQI of 294, while ITO registered 256, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Jan 5, 2026