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IMD has forecast rainfall across parts of Tamil Nadu over the next five days due to low-pressure systems over the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. Coastal areas may see intermittent moderate rain initially, with interiors mostly dry. Rain may spread statewide later, while temperatures dip by 2-3°C. Chennai may witness cloudy skies, mist or […]
Cuba said 32 of its citizens were killed during a US raid in Venezuela to seize President Nicolas Maduro for prosecution. Havana announced two days of mourning on January 5 and 6. All the dead were armed forces and intelligence personnel. Maduro and wife Cilia Flores were captured in Caracas and flown to the US, […]
Trump has once again threatened India with tariffs over its purchase of Russian oil. Speaking to reporters, he said, “We could raise tariffs on India if they don’t help on Russian oil issue.” He also spoke positively of PM Modi, calling him “a good guy” and noting that India “wanted to make me happy,” emphasizing […]
Dr. Tara Chand, president of the Baloch American Congress, urged Trump to support Balochistan’s freedom, likening Pak’s military to Venezuela’s Maduro regime. He accused Army Chief Asim Munir of exploiting resources, human rights abuses, and regional destabilisation, calling for accountability, justice, and international backing for the Baloch people’s struggle.
The US said Nicolas Maduro’s arrest was a targeted law-enforcement action, not a war or invasion. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed Washington acts against drug trafficking, not Venezuela. US forces withdrew after executing the arrest, while the administration continues pressure via sanctions, maritime enforcement, and policy tools, without deploying troops.
US President Donald Trump warned Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodríguez of severe consequences if she defies Washington following Nicolas Maduro’s capture. Demanding “total access” to resources, Trump framed intervention as nation-building. Rodriguez rejected this, pledging to defend Venezuela’s sovereignty, natural resources, and Maduro’s policies.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said discussions of Venezuelan elections after Nicolas Maduro’s ouster are “premature.” He emphasized that Washington’s focus is on ensuring Caracas’ remaining leadership addresses existing problems and implements necessary policy changes, giving Venezuelans time to resolve challenges before any elections are considered.
5 Left parties condemned alleged US aggression against Venezuela, calling it a UN Charter violation, and urged nationwide protests in solidarity. CPI, CPI(M), CPI(ML) Liberation, RSP, and Forward Bloc accused Washington of targeting Venezuela’s oil, criticised Trump and Rubio, and appealed to India to defend Venezuela’s sovereignty and oppose imperialist actions.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.