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US strikes Venezuela: World leaders condemn action, urge peace, dialogue

In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were "captured and flown out of the country" following the operation

US strikes Venezuela: World leaders condemn action, urge peace, dialogue
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 6:27 PM IST

Top Maoist commander Badse Sukka, 19 others surrender to Telangana police

This surrender sounded the death knell for the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) and the Telangana State committee of the CPI (Maoist) party

Top Maoist commander Badse Sukka, 19 others surrender to Telangana police
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 5:50 PM IST

India ODI squad announcement HIGHLIGHTS: Gill returns as captain; Iyer's return subject to fitness

Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul picked up as wicket-keeper batter, with no place for Shami. Shreyas Iyer has been named Gill's deputy.

India ODI squad announcement HIGHLIGHTS: Gill returns as captain; Iyer's return subject to fitness
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 5:40 PM IST

Sadanand Date, 26/11 terror attack hero, takes charge as Maharashtra DGP

Date, 59, accepted the charge from Rashmi Shukla, the first woman DGP of Maharashtra who retired on Saturday, at the state police headquarters

Sadanand Date, 26/11 terror attack hero, takes charge as Maharashtra DGP
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 5:22 PM IST

IND vs NZ ODIs: Shami overlooked once again; Reddy returns to ODI squad

Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Hardik Pandya have been rested for the series, with Prasidh Krishna and Nitish Kumar Reddy making a comeback in the 50-over format

IND vs NZ ODIs: Shami overlooked once again; Reddy returns to ODI squad
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 5:21 PM IST

Rajasthan govt cracks down on 6 pharma stores over RGHS irregularities

The cases have been registered against them, and their drug licences are cancelled

Rajasthan govt cracks down on 6 pharma stores over RGHS irregularities
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 5:19 PM IST

Congress to launch nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' from Jan 10

The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill, or VB-G RAM G, was passed with a voice vote amid protests in the Rajya Sabha on December 18, hours after the Lok Sabha cleared it

Congress to launch nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' from Jan 10
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 4:47 PM IST

TN CM Stalin launches new assured pension scheme for govt employees

Pensioners receiving 50 per cent assured pension would be granted Dearness Allowance hike every six months on a par with government employees

TN CM Stalin launches new assured pension scheme for govt employees
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 4:47 PM IST

Minimum temperatures fall below freezing point in most parts of Kashmir

After a few days of respite, the cold returned to Kashmir as the minimum temperatures dropped in the valley and settled below the freezing point at most places, officials said on Saturday.

Minimum temperatures fall below freezing point in most parts of Kashmir
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 4:43 PM IST

IPL 2026: KKR confirms release of Mustafizur Rahman after BCCI diktat

Mustafizur Rahman was brought by KKR during the IPL 2026 auction for a mammoth ₹9.20 crore price tag

IPL 2026: KKR confirms release of Mustafizur Rahman after BCCI diktat
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 4:42 PM IST

Red Fort blast: Accused Bilal Malla sent to judicial custody till Jan 16

A Delhi court on Saturday remanded Dr Bilal Naseer Malla, one of the accused in the November 10 Red Fort blast case, to judicial custody for 13 days till January 16.

Red Fort blast: Accused Bilal Malla sent to judicial custody till Jan 16
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 4:25 PM IST

Experts advise against routine use of new non-invasive embryo genetic test

The technique referred to is non-invasive preimplantation genetic testing (niPGT), also called non-invasive chromosomal screening (NICS)

Experts advise against routine use of new non-invasive embryo genetic test
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 4:22 PM IST

US strikes Venezuela, Trump claims President Maduro captured and flown out

Trump for months had threatened that he could soon order strikes on targets on Venezuelan land following months of attacks on boats accused of carrying drugs

US strikes Venezuela, Trump claims President Maduro captured and flown out
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 4:16 PM IST

Transport ministry proposes Aadhaar-like number for EV battery traceability

According to the guidelines, any change in attributes of BPAN due to recycling and repurposing shall result in a new BPAN by the same or a new producer or importer

Transport ministry proposes Aadhaar-like number for EV battery traceability
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 4:06 PM IST

CM Naidu welcomes reports naming Andhra top investment destination

Naidu said the development reflects the impact of the state's forward-looking policy reforms, particularly the 'speed of doing business' initiatives

CM Naidu welcomes reports naming Andhra top investment destination
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 4:00 PM IST

Micheal Martin to visit China, first trip by an Irish leader in 14 years

Beijing has been strengthening ties with individual members of the European Union despite tensions with the EU bloc over tariffs and human rights issues

Micheal Martin to visit China, first trip by an Irish leader in 14 years
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 3:52 PM IST

IndiGo boosts Puducherry connectivity with 14 weekly flights to key cities

The airliner commenced operations from Puducherry on December 20, 2024 and completed one year of operations for the Union Territory.

IndiGo boosts Puducherry connectivity with 14 weekly flights to key cities
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 3:32 PM IST

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin launches DMK manifesto portal ahead of 2026 polls

The portal will enable people from all sectors of society to submit ideas and suggestions for the party's election manifesto

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin launches DMK manifesto portal ahead of 2026 polls
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 3:32 PM IST

Hardik Pandya fires five sixes in an over in VHT, storms to 133 for Mumbai

Pandya hit an overall 11 sixes and eight fours to turn the tables on Vidarbha, who had taken control of the game by reducing Baroda to 71 for five at one stage and then 136 for six in the first half

Hardik Pandya fires five sixes in an over in VHT, storms to 133 for Mumbai
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 3:29 PM IST

14 Maoists killed in separate encounters in Bijapur, Sukma: Bastar IG

An exchange of fire broke out in the forest of the southern region of Sukma district, where a team of security personnel was out on an anti-Naxalite operation, a senior police official said

14 Maoists killed in separate encounters in Bijapur, Sukma: Bastar IG
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 3:10 PM IST