3 Things The Catch Up: Turkman Gate demolition turns violent, five arrested (7 Jan)
Jan 7, 2026
Violence erupted during the Turkmen Gate demolition, leading to arrests and injuries as police deployed tear gas. Meanwhile, the NMC's withdrawal of medical college permission raises concerns over student relocations. The Kerala High Court’s ruling allows divorced Muslim women to seek maintenance payments. In Maharashtra, the BJP faces pressure to end municipal alliances before upcoming polls. Additionally, Trump discusses a significant oil supply from Venezuela, hinting at possible revivals in the oil sector.
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Demolition Near Turkmen Gate Escalates
- A demolition drive near Turkmen Gate turned violent after around 30 bulldozers arrived amid heavy police deployment.
- Five people were arrested and police used mild tear gas while identifying others via CCTV, according to Flora Swain.
NMC Pulls Permission For Medical College
- The NMC withdrew permission for a medical college over serious infrastructure and staff deficiencies ahead of the 2025-26 MBBS session.
- Students admitted already will be moved as supernumerary seats to other government medical colleges in the union territory.
Kerala HC Affirms Maintenance Rights
- Kerala High Court ruled a divorced Muslim woman can seek maintenance under Section 125 even after statutory payments under Muslim divorce law.
- The court said Iddat and Matar payments don't bar future maintenance if she cannot support herself.