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The US Treasury imposed sanctions on four Venezuelan oil companies and four tankers, accusing them of funding Maduro’s “narco-terrorist” regime. Part of Trump’s pressure campaign, the move targets shadow fleets aiding sanctions evasion. Trump reiterated Maduro should relinquish power amid escalating US economic and political pressure.
Bunty Jahagirdar, an accused in the 2012 Pune serial blasts case, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Shrirampur, Ahilyanagar district, on Wednesday. Attacked by two bike-borne men, he died in hospital. Police formed teams to probe the motive. Jahagirdar, arrested by ATS, was out on bail since 2023. He had criminal cases registered earlier.
Nandini Chakravorty was appointed West Bengal’s chief secretary, becoming the state’s first woman in the role. She replaces Manoj Pant, now principal secretary to the chief minister after an extension. Jagdish Prasad Meena takes over as home secretary, while several IAS officers were given additional departmental charges through government notifications.
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha spent under 30% of time on legislative business in 2025, PRS Legislative Research said. Parliament passed 31 bills, including waqf and income tax changes, banned online money games, opened nuclear and insurance sectors, and amended MGNREGA. Of 43 bills introduced, only 11 went to committees, with one to a standing […]
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan’s eastern Noda coast at a depth of 19.3 km, the USGS said. It follows a recent 7.5-magnitude quake that injured over 30 and displaced 90,000. Japan, on the Ring of Fire, frequently experiences tremors, including the deadly 9.0 quake and tsunami of 2011, which killed nearly 20,000 people along […]
The Karnataka govt has announced a people-centric safety initiative to prevent public inconvenience caused by drunk driving. Home Minister Parameshwara said police will drop intoxicated individuals home wherever possible. For others, 15 designated zones have been set up where they will remain under police supervision until they sober up, ensuring safety.
Rebel Star Prabhas’ next film ‘Rajasab’, directed by Maruthi, is gearing up for a grand release on January 9 next year. Adding to the excitement, the makers announced the full song ‘Raje Yuvaraje’ as a special New Year gift. The film stars Malavika Mohan, Nidhi Agarwal, and Riddhi Kumar as the leading ladies.
Chiranjeevi’s ‘Mana Shankara Vara Prasad’ rides a wave of musical success. ‘Meesala Pilla’ surpassed 100 million views, setting records, while ‘Sasirekha’ and ‘Mega Victory Mass’ go viral. Chiranjeevi’s charm, dance, and chemistry with co-stars amplify the soundtrack, making the film one of the most anticipated festival releases.
As India steps into 2026, the lessons of 2025 highlight the value of unity and responsible citizenship. Challenges in health, economy, and climate showed the need for preparedness. Indians can move forward by prioritizing sustainability, digital awareness, mental well-being, and community support, turning past experiences into collective strength.
Students are checking the month-wise school holiday list covering festivals, national days, and leaders’ birthdays as 2026 approaches. Holidays include Republic Day, Independence Day, Diwali, Holi, Eid, and Christmas. Summer vacations fall in June-July and winter breaks in December, while state-wise schedules may vary as per official circulars.
TG CM Revanth Reddy extended New Year 2026 greetings to the people, urging them to move forward with ‘TG Rising Vision 2047’. He said the Congress govt remains committed to fulfilling the aspirations of citizens from all sections. Expressing optimism, he wished every family success, progress, and the strength to achieve higher goals in the […]
World football body FIFA has added three Indians, including a woman, to its 2026 referees list. Rachana Kamani from Gujarat joins the women referees list, while Ashwin Kumar of Puducherry and Aditya Purkayastha from Delhi feature among men. AIFF said Kumar and Purkayastha completed the AFC academy in Kuala Lumpur, while Rachana is undergoing training […]
Star batter Rohit Sharma is on the brink of a key milestone in List A cricket. Needing just 87 runs in the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, Rohit could reach 14,000 runs, becoming only the 5th Indian batter to do so. He would join legends Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Sourav Ganguly, and Rahul […]
PAN-India star Prabhas’ ‘The Raja Saab’ releases on January 9, 2026, for Sankranthi, with Maruthi directing the horror fantasy and Sanjay Dutt in a pivotal role. Maruthi revealed the film’s runtime exceeds three hours, with Prabhas appearing for about two hours and forty minutes, missing only a few opening and flashback scenes. Music by Thaman.
As New Year celebrations approach, the Centre has placed top cities on high alert to ensure safety. Delhi has enforced traffic curbs around India Gate, deploying 3,000 police personnel and setting up over 50 check posts. Enhanced security arrangements are also in place across Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, and HYD to prevent untoward incidents.