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CM Revanth Reddy and Minister Uttam Kumar are visiting Mumbai today to meet Supreme Court lawyer and MP Abhishek Singhvi. The meeting is important before tomorrow’s Supreme Court hearing on the Palamuru-Rangareddy project. They will discuss past legal stays, environmental violations, and fines imposed by the National Green Tribunal on the project.
CM Revanth Reddy and Minister Uttam Kumar are visiting Mumbai today to meet Supreme Court lawyer and MP Abhishek Singhvi. The meeting is important before tomorrow’s Supreme Court hearing on the Palamuru-Rangareddy project. They will discuss past legal stays, environmental violations, and fines imposed by the National Green Tribunal on the project.
Trump said the US will be very strongly involved in Venezuela’s oil industry after an operation that captured President Maduro. He said American energy companies, the greatest and best in the world, would play a major role in rebuilding and managing the sector. Vice President Vance warned drug trafficking and stolen oil stops.
Cambodia urged Thailand to pull forces from areas Phnom Penh claims after deadly border clashes last year displaced around one million people. Phnom Penh accused Thailand of seizing territory during the Dec fighting, while Bangkok denied the claims. Cambodia also demanded an immediate halt to all hostile military activities.
The Indian Army signed a ₹293 crore contract with NIBE Limited and Israel for an advanced long-range rocket launcher system under emergency procurement powers. The system offers strike capabilities of 150 km and 300 km. This acquisition will boost the Army’s deep-strike artillery power and expand its operational reach significantly.
Indian-origin Democrat Congressman Ro Khanna condemned Trump’s military strike on Venezuela, calling it a betrayal of his MAGA base. He urged Americans to oppose “warmongering” and criticized US presidents for entangling the country in foreign conflicts. Khanna highlighted that while voters reject wars like Iraq and Libya.
Saudi-backed forces advanced in Yemen’s Hadramawt province, as tensions with UAE-backed troops deepened. Longtime rivals in supporting different factions, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi now face heightened conflict after the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council’s offensive angered Saudi. The region’s oil wealth makes the clash especially high-stakes.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he ordered military forces deployed to the Venezuelan border after US strikes that, Trump claimed, ended with the capture of President Maduro. Petro condemned Washington’s move as an assault on Latin American sovereignty. He warned the action could spark regional instability and trigger a humanitarian crisis.
The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on January 5 for bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. Justices Aravind Kumar and N. V. Anjaria will pronounce the judgment. The top court had reserved the decision on December 10 after hearing arguments from both sides.
The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on January 5 for bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. Justices Aravind Kumar and N. V. Anjaria will pronounce the judgment. The top court had reserved the decision on December 10 after hearing arguments from both sides.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed the country “will not yield to the enemy” after US President Trump threatened to support protesters. Rights groups report more than 10 killed and dozens detained amid unrest triggered by soaring inflation. Khamenei urged rioters to “be put in their place” during his address.
Russia condemned the US military action in Venezuela, calling it unjustified and driven by “ideological hostility” rather than diplomacy. Venezuela remains Russia’s key ally in South America, though Moscow has not promised support in a potential US conflict. The Russian Foreign Ministry described the attack as “deeply concerning.”
A blaze erupted at the 18-story Chandiwala Pearl Regency in Andheri, Maharashtra, originating from an electric duct on the first floor. The fire rapidly traveled through the duct up to the 10th floor, generating dense smoke. Emergency teams quickly brought the situation under control, with no casualties reported and further damage averted.
The husband of a woman who has accused Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil of rape has filed a complaint with Kerala’s Chief Minister and Director General of Police (DGP). He alleges that he has experienced cyber harassment, threats, and intimidation, and claims that the MLA has disrupted their family life through an illicit relationship.
AIMSA appealed to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to safeguard nearly 3,000 Indian medical students studying there. The association urged emergency helplines, timely advisories, and evacuation plans. Students and families face anxiety due to unrest, with widespread protests, clashes, and threats to safety across multiple Iranian cities.