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Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to commission the Indian Coast Guard’s first pollution control vessel, ‘Samudra Pratap’, today. Constructed at Goa Shipyard Ltd using indigenous technology, the ship features a sophisticated oil spill detection system. It is designed to strengthen India’s capability to carry out effective anti-pollution missions.
The capture of Venezuela’s current president, Nicolas Maduro, is an example of US hegemony and double standards in the name of global peace. Critics argue that while USA advocates sovereignty and international law, its actions contradict those principles. Such actions raise questions about fairness, politics, and the credibility of peacekeeping narratives.
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.
A political row has erupted in the Telugu states after Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s comments on the Krishna river water dispute. He claimed in the Assembly that AP CM Chandrababu halted Rayalaseema lift irrigation works at his request. Responding to it, CM CBN said the issue would be addressed soon through discussions to ease tensions […]
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 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.