Global and National News Highlights, January 5-11, 2026

From January 5 to January 11, 2026, several important events happened around the world.

The global economy is expected to grow by 2.7% in 2026, which is a bit less than the 2.8% growth in 2025.

In India, the first International Spice Routes Conference was held in Kochi, Kerala, highlighting the historical significance of spice trade.

The Sports Governance Conclave took place in Ahmedabad, where India's 10-year medal strategy for the Olympics was outlined.

The Supreme Court denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots case.

The Indian National Cine Academy (INCA) was launched in Mumbai to bridge the gap between regional film industries.

India became the world's largest rice producer, surpassing China, with a total output of 150.18 million tonnes in 2024-25.

The National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) was inaugurated by Amit Shah to manage data related to Improvised Explosive Device (IED) incidents.

The OPEC+ meeting decided to keep oil output unchanged.

President Donald Trump introduced the 'Donroe Doctrine' as his approach to foreign policy and directed the withdrawal of the US from 66 international organisations.

A giant sea bug named Bathynomus vaderi, resembling Darth Vader, was discovered in the South China Sea.

The Mars Return Sample mission was cancelled due to budgetary sanctions by the Trump administration.

The Delhi Police used Gait analysis to solve a murder case.

The pollution control vessel Samudra Pratap was commissioned by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

The Delhi government plans to declare human rabies a notifiable disease.

Ecologist Madhav Gadgil passed away on January 7, 2026.

The Somnath Swabhiman Parv was organized to mark 1,000 years since the first major attack on the Somnath Temple.

A 33-ft-long Shiva Lingam will be installed at the Virat Ramayana Temple in Bihar.

The Turkman Gate area in old Delhi faced controversy over a demolition drive by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).

Greenland's political status and its significance to the US were discussed, with the US expressing interest in the territory.