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Three of Moscow’s four airports briefly closed after dozens of Ukrainian drones targeted the capital, causing flight delays at Vnukovo. Aviation regulator Rosaviatsia cited safety restrictions. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said air defences downed 27 drones. Airports partially reopened. A drone strike in Belgorod killed one civilian and wounded two.
Venezuela’s military recognised Vice President Delcy Rodriguez as acting president after US forces captured and extracted Nicolas Maduro for trial. Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez backed a Supreme Court order naming her leader for 90 days, condemned the operation as a kidnapping, and urged citizens to resume normal life amid Caracas.
Nigeria’s drug enforcement agency said it arrested 22 Indian crew members after seizing 31.5 kilograms of cocaine from a merchant ship at Lagos port. The haul was found on January 2 aboard MV Aruna Hulya, originating from the Marshall Islands. NDLEA said Nigeria is a hub and recalled November arrests of 20 Filipino sailors ferrying […]
Health teams in Indore detected 20 new diarrhoea cases after screening 9,416 people in Bhagirathpura, hit by contaminated drinking water. Officials said 398 patients have been hospitalised so far, with 142 under treatment, including 11 in ICUs. 6 deaths are confirmed, while residents allege higher fatalities. NIRBI experts are assisting the probe locally.
A sudden US military action in Venezuela shocked the international community, with reports claiming President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were taken into custody. As per General Dan Kaine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, the attack had been prepared well before last Christmas but was delayed. The abrupt action reignited debate over US’s intentions.
A moderate earthquake jolted parts of northeast India late last night, triggering fear across Assam and Tripura. The epicenter near Morigaon in Assam recorded a magnitude of 5.1, while tremors felt in Gomati, Tripura, measured 3.9. Residents rushed outdoors, but officials confirmed no casualties or damage, bringing relief to authorities.
Jarnail Singh, an AAP sarpanch from Valtoha, was shot dead during a wedding at a resort on Amritsar’s bypass. Police said two outsiders carried out the attack. Senior officers reached the spot, launched an investigation, and are using technical surveillance and intelligence. Suspects have been identified and arrests are expected soon, according to officials today.
The Ministry of Home Affairs ordered a major administrative reshuffle, transferring 49 officers, including 31 IAS and 18 IPS, across multiple Union Territories and regions. Postings span Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Goa, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Chandigarh, Lakshadweep, Daman and Diu, and Dadra Nagar Haveli.
‘Champion,’ featuring Roshan Meka and Anaswara Rajan, has earned Rs 17 crore so far, the makers confirmed. Swapna Cinema says the period drama connected with its core audience, drawing praise for Roshan’s performance and Anaswara’s confident Telugu debut. With steady footfalls, the film’s final box-office outcome remains to be seen.
Investigators examining the November 10 Red Fort blast found educated operatives using ghost SIMs for covert coordination. Officials said encrypted apps enabled doctors to communicate with Pakistani handlers while evading surveillance. These findings led the DoT to mandate continuous SIM linkage for WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal nationwide last November.
Late-night hunger calls for simple, indulgent food. These five recipes—Tandoori Paneer Popcorn, Samosa Chaat Cups, Cacio e Pepe Arancini, Beetroot Feta Tacos, and Apple Crumble—are quick to prep, flavorful, and suitable for Indian palates. They can be made ahead, eaten immediately or later, and satisfy spice lovers, sweet tooths, and veggie fans alike.
AIADMK’s manifesto committee, led by General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, will tour Tamil Nadu from January 7–20 to gather public input for the upcoming Assembly elections. Senior leaders will meet citizens across key districts, collecting feedback from farmers, workers, entrepreneurs, and self-help groups to shape a people-centric election manifesto.
A 50-year-old man, Parvinder Singh, tragically jumped from the 12th floor of Delhi’s Le Meridien Hotel on January 4. Entering unannounced, he ascended via elevator before leaping. Police are investigating, reviewing CCTV, and interrogating staff. No suicide note was found, and the motive remains unclear. An autopsy is underway.
At least 10 deaths in Indore were linked to contaminated drinking water, though faecal pollution had been flagged in 2016-17 by the Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board. Groundwater in Bhagirathpura and other areas tested unsafe. Recent tests are clear, but authorities stress long-term monitoring and infrastructure improvements are needed to prevent future contamination.
Air traffic across Greece was halted on Sunday after a major radio frequency disruption, grounding flights nationwide. Airports, including Athens International, saw long queues of stranded passengers. Some flights were diverted to neighboring countries. Authorities launched an investigation, but no estimated time for resuming operations was given.