The Madras HC upheld the order directing the lighting of Karthigai Deepam at the stone pillar (Deepathoon) atop the Thiruparankundram hills (Image: PTI)
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News1806-01-2026, 12:38

News18 Digest: Madras HC Deepam Row, Venezuela Tensions, JNU Slogans & ISI Spy Arrest

  • Madras High Court upheld the order for lighting Karthigai Deepam at Thiruparankundram hills.
  • Heavy gunfire and possible drone activity reported near Venezuela’s presidential palace; US denies involvement.
  • JNU left-wing students faced BJP criticism for controversial slogans backing Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.
  • An Ambala man was arrested for sharing Indian Army and Air Force secrets with Pakistan's ISI after being honeytrapped.
  • BCCI's top brass reportedly played a major role in Mustafizur Rahman's IPL 2026 ouster, bypassing the governing council.

Why It Matters: Today's digest covers Madras HC ruling, Venezuela unrest, JNU controversy, ISI spy arrest, and IPL news.

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