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UK Says Conducted Joint Strike with France on IS Site Near Palmyra

Royal Air Force aircraft have completed successful strikes against Daesh in a joint operation with France, the ministry said in a statement, usin

Video: Venezuela's Captured President Maduro Inside US Drug Agency Office

Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured during an attack by special US forces on the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, on Saturday.

Canadian woman charged after ignoring warnings, illegally crossing US border, and kicking federal agent

A Canadian woman, Lindsay Anne Moffatt, faces federal charges in the US after an incident at the Peace Arch border crossing. Denied entry for a m

Shami's Coach Tears Into 'Shameful' Agarkar Over Yet Another ODI Snub

Contrary to expectations, Mohammed Shami was surprisingly left out of the 15-man squad which was announced on Saturday.

Bangladesh govt asks cricket board to shift T20 World Cup games out of India after Mustafizur controversy

Bangladesh's sports ministry has directed the Cricket Board to request the ICC shift T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka. This follows

England 114-3 at Lunch on Day 1 of Final Ashes Test Against Australia

After losing three wickets in quick succession midway through the session, fourth-wicket pair Joe Root and Harry Brook guided England to lunch in

Musk's Big Warning To Grok Users Amid Backlash Over Vulgar Pics On X

Microblogging site X owner Elon Musk on Saturday said people using the platform's AI services Grok to make illegal content will face the same con

N. Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles Toward Sea Ahead of South Korean Leader's Visit to China

South Korea and the U.S. have long asked China to exercise its influence on North Korea to persuade it to return to talks or give up its nuclear

Mind the Mat: How shoe rules are quietly dividing Indian homes

The debate over wearing shoes indoors is gaining traction in India, with some embracing the no-shoe rule for hygiene and tradition, while others

No quick wins in tapping Venezuela's oil reserves

Despite U.S. intervention, Venezuela's crude output faces years of stagnation due to mismanagement and infrastructure decay. Foreign investment h

BCCI Reacts As Bangladesh Attempt To Shift T20 WC Matches Over IPL Row

Bangladesh government advisor Asif Nazrul said he has instructed the Board to ask the Jay Shah-led ICC to shift Bangladesh's four league games --

Iran: Khamenei Warns Rioters Must Be Put in Their Place Amid Deadly Protests

The protests, have become the biggest in Iran since 2022, when the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody triggered nationwide demons

Trumps Predawn Gamble: Venezuela Operation Breaks All Precedent

Never before has the US military directly intervened in South America to effect regime change.

Venezuela High Court Orders Vp to Temporarily Assume Presidency

The judges stopped short of declaring Maduro permanently absent from office, a ruling that requires holding elections within 30 days

From tents to towers: Mumbai pilgrims are opting for highrise-Haj in Mina

Former actress Sana Khan is preparing for her fourth Haj, opting for a modern multi-storey tower in Mina instead of traditional tents. This shift

Quote of the day by Keith Urban Once we get into the groove, we're kind of like long-distance runners

Todays Quote of the Day by Keith Urban captures the power of momentum and creative flow. Comparing his process to long-distance running, Urban ex

In a 1st in world, Army set to deploy ramjet-powered shells for 155mm artillery guns

Tech co-developed with IIT-M is now under development trial

Triplets given A-B-C middle names still spark curiosity decades later

Canada-based triplets look so identical that they all had alphabetical middle names given by hospital staff, until one of them decided to drop it

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman FIRST statement after being dropped by KKR from IPL 2026, says, 'If you are...'

The BCCI did not officially cite political reasons for Mustafizur's release, but the board made it clear that the decision was taken as a precaut

How microlearning can help students focus again

In the age of reels and shorts, microlearning offers a way to keep students engaged, one micro-lesson at a time

Jammu & Kashmir govt ropes in mosque imams to curb rising cases of heroin abuse

J&K government convened a workshop with over 100 mosque imams to combat rising heroin addiction. Religious leaders were urged to destigmatize pat

Bengal SIR: ECI directs CEO to bar political intervention at hearing sessions

Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday directed the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), West Bengal, to ensure that

Special Forces, Months Of Planning, Detailed Rehearsals: How US Captured Venezuela's Maduro

At 4:21 on Saturday morning, U.S. President Donald Trump sent a message on his Truth Social platform: the United States had carried out a daring

Trump warns rivals after Venezuela action

Washington: US President Donald Trump said the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro should serve as a warning to adversaries, declaring tha

Anti-terror op in Doda after VDG member notices suspected movement

Antiquities Sharing Between Telangana, Andhra Pradesh in Limbo

A total of 1,130 antiquities are yet to be bifurcated. These include arms, weapons, coins, Bidriware, paintings, and bronze objects

Venezuela's Supreme Court orders country's VP Delcy Rodriguez become interim president

Venezuelas Supreme Court has ordered Vice President Delcy Rodrguez to serve as acting president following the detention of Nicols Maduro by U.S.

Chinese Cat Rides Truck Like A Bus Conductor, Wins Hearts Online

Xiangzi explained that Jiaozi watches over his driving and takes care of the luggage he carries.

Russia's FIRST reaction to US striking Venezuela, asks Trump to...; says, 'We strongly urge to...'

The Russian Foreign Ministry urged the United States to release Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, calling them the legitimately e

Driven by renewable sources, Indias installed energy capacity rises by nearly 36% over 5 years

Explainer-Was the US capture of Venezuela's president legal?

US authorities said the Justice Department sought military assistance to apprehend Maduro, who had been indicted by a New York grand jury along w

Rubio Warns Cuba After Maduros Capture, Says Havana Should Be Concerned

Rubio said Cuba was in complete collapse and noted that Maduros guards and much of Venezuelas intelligence apparatus were largely composed of Cub

EU carbon tax to hurt developing countries with extra costs: CSE

The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) warns that the EU's new carbon border tax will shift decarbonisation costs onto developing nations l

Art is a lot of work: Behind every painting that changes hands lies invisible labour

Art may begin with imagination, but its survival depends on a hidden ecosystem of paperwork, logistics, conservation, and legal care. In Indias g

Donald Trump's BIG statement after capturing Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro, says, 'We're going to run...'

Donald Trump said the US will run Venezuela indefinitely after Nicols Maduro's capture, overseeing a future transition and placing US oil compani

Act of war: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani on US action in Venezuela; speaks to Trump

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has said he spoke with President Donald Trump directly to register his opposition to the capture of Venezuelan

Xoriant CEO on real AI application; Women redefining whats possible

Meanwhile, Eternal Founder Deepinder Goyal has batted for less regulation for India's gig economy, arguing that it will eventually help bring mor

Can AI predict the next fuel crisis before it happens?

With the right data and models, AI can help us move from a reactive approach to proactive forecasting, improving global fuel security and giving

A voyage to remember 110 years on

How did a Tata family visionary survive a Mediterranean Sea shipwreck and gift Bombay some premier public service institutions?

Venezuelas Maduro arrives inNew Yorkto face trial after capture

Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, who was seized by US Delta Force commandos, has arrived in New York to face trial in a federal court on narco-t

Who is inviting Rahul abroad so often, even Cong govts don't: BJP

The BJP has sharply criticized Rahul Gandhi, labeling him India's most foreign travelled Leader of Opposition. Party spokesperson Sudhanshu Trive

AUS vs ENG fifth Ashes Test: England wins toss, elect to bat

Neither team selected a specialist spinner with England bringing seamer Matthew Potts into the side in place of the injured Gus Atkinson and Shoa

Uttar Pradesh govt extends winter break, schools up to class 8 to remain closed till THIS date, to reopen on...

The decision to close schools was taken in view of the persistent cold wave conditions, dense fog, and concerns over the safety of students. Read

Chop off his tongue: Slur on Bihar women sparks outrage

IIT Bombay Opens MBA 2026 Admissions: Check Registration And Selection Process

The application process includes online registration, form submission, fee payment, and downloading confirmation. Candidates should follow all st

Parivar, party, and the quest for power

Cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray, whose acrimonious split two decades ago had led to a change in the dynamics of regional politics in M

Englands generational talent must deliver

Ben Stokes & Co have a chance of ending the Australia tour on a high and beginning the new year with a win. For that to happen, it is important t

Hour of Freedom Has Arrived, Says Machado After Maduros Capture

The time has come for popular sovereignty and national sovereignty to rule in our country, she said

Demon king of Brahmaputra

Here Naraka belonged to an ancient past, in Satya yuga. There is no connection between Varaha and Narasimha

US strikes on Venezuela: Trump says US will 'run' Venezuela and 'fix oil infrastructure'

Trump plunges the US into a new era of risk in Venezuela

President Donald Trump said the United States plans to run Venezuela for an unspecified period after U.S. forces seized President Nicols Maduro a

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Modern core library for minerals to be set up in Rajasthan

An analysis of other techniques and systems for core preservation will also be carried out along with the preparation of a blueprint for scientif

Actor Ashish Vidyarthi, wife injured in accident

In a social media post, he said he received minor injuries while his wife, Rupali Baruah, was under observation

Is it legal for the US to 'run' Venezuela after Maduro's capture?

The U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro and President Donald Trumps claim that Washington will temporarily run the country have ra

Good News for Uttar Pradesh residents: Ganga Expressway work to be complete by THIS date as Chief Secretary SP Goyal sets deadline

Goyal instructed that work orders for water and power supply in Buda's activation area should be issued this month, and the construction of the 6

Mamdani Opposes Maduro Capture, Calls US Action an Act of War

Mamdani said the latant pursuit of regime change impacts New Yorkers, including Venezuelans who live in the city

Donald Trump's bet on regime change in Venezuela is a sharp departure from MAGA agenda

President Trump's decision to attack Venezuela, arrest its president, and temporarily run the country marks a significant shift from his past rhe

Gold, silver prices today, January 4, 2026: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On January 4, 2026, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,621 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 12,486 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at

US military operation in Venezuela disrupts Caribbean holiday travel, hundreds of flights canceled

A U.S. military operation capturing Venezuela's president has caused widespread Caribbean travel disruptions. Hundreds of flights were canceled a

New Buddhist outfit stakes claim to being part of Ladakh talks

Nicolas Maduro, His Wife Land in New York After US Military Capture

FBI agents surrounded Maduro as he descended from a US government plane and slowly escorted him along the tarmac at a National Guard facility in

Ahead of ECINet launch, EC asks citizens to test its trial version

Morning Digest: Venezuelas Maduro arrives in U.S. after capture; Supreme Court to pronounce verdict in bail pleas of Umar Khalid, others on Jan 5, and more

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MEA Advises Indians to Avoid Non-Essential Travel to Venezuela

The advisory comes after Venezuelas President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured in Caracas and flown out of the country

Meitei body writes to PM over Kuki groups foreign outreach

A Meitei civil society group has alerted PM Modi about a Chin Kuki Zo organization's appeals to foreign governments and UN bodies, warning of thr

The Venezuelan oil industry Trump is planning to revive

President Donald Trump said Venezuelas oil industry could become profitable again with backing from the United States, after U.S. forces captured

81-year-old loses over 7 crore to 'digital arrest' scam in Hyderabad

Key Hindu candidate barred from contesting Bangladesh polls

A key Hindu candidate, Gobindadeb Pramanik, had his nomination rejected for the Gopalganj-3 seat in Bangladesh polls due to alleged invalid signa

Where does India stand on acid attacks? | Explained

What is survivor and social activist Shaheen Malik fighting for? What happened to her case in court? How many cases were reported in 2023, the la

Despite backlash on use of Punjabi music, Babbulicious remains unfazed

A Punjabi pop song by Toronto-based artist Babbulicious became the unlikely soundtrack to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration, creating

Heavy rain, high tides cause flooding along stretch of Northern California

No injuries were reported but authorities were called to assist when cars got stuck in floodwater as high as three and four feet (1.1 and 1.2 met

'Chinese peptides' are the latest biohacking trend in the tech world

Tech professionals are embracing unapproved Chinese peptides for weight loss, fitness, and productivity. These substances, often sourced directly

Rahul Gandhi on a visit to Vietnam to be 'guest' of anti-India people: BJP

The BJP had recently alleged that the Congress leader had a meeting with enemies of India during his visit to Germany

What went wrong with a rabies vaccine batch? | Explained

Has the problem been rectified? Should patients repeat the doses?

Uttar Pradesh gangster 'under threat' posts live videos

Gangster Haji Firoz Khan staged a dramatic protest, chaining himself and rigging a noose at his home, claiming an immediate threat from Uttar Pra

5-year-old abducted, gangraped & thrown off building dies, 2 held

A horrific incident unfolded in Bulandshahr where a five-year-old girl was allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted by two men. The perpetrators

Why Indias Digital Health Stack Must Be Designed Like a Public Good

Dr. Piyush Singla Indias digital health ambitions are both timely and necessary. The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has laid the foundati

Chhamb Border Villages Long Wait for Homecoming

The Homeland Beyond the Gate Dr Vikas Sharma drvikassharma20202020@gmail.com There are places that never find space in travel brochures or televi

New Year Resolution Discovering the True Meaning of Happiness

MAAster G As we know, we are celebrating the New Year. One year has passed, and we are entering a new one. There is celebration everywhere. But g

Rajasthan ATS detains cleric for anti-national activities

Rajasthan's Anti-Terrorism Squad detained a 45-year-old cleric from Uttar Pradesh in Jaisalmer's Kuriyaberi village, near the India-Pakistan bord

New Year resolutions for Dogras

Ashok Sharma ashoksharma23may@gmail.com The New Year is not only the beginning of another calendar year; it is also a time to pause, reflect and

Jammu and Kashmir Road Ahead in 2026

Taresh Gupta tareshgupta042@gmail.com As Jammu and Kashmir enters the year 2026, the region stands at a decisive stage in its journey of developm

The Paradox of Plenty

Adhiraj Verma From Scarcity to Surplus I was recently thinking about how far weve come as a country since the 1990s. LPG not the gas cylinder, b

Britain and France conduct joint airstrike on suspected ISIS arms cache in Syria

The operation used Typhoon FGR4 jets and Paveway IV guided bombs, supported by a Voyager refuelling tanker.

Vague claims against in-laws insufficient for prosecution: Karnataka HC

He chose UK, she chose India: Gujarat HC paves way for couples divorce

Gujarat High Court has granted a couple divorce, overturning a family court's rejection of their mutual consent petition. The marriage faltered d

Following BCCI diktat, KKR releases Mustafizur Rahman amid Indo-Bangla tensions

GUWAHATI, Jan 3: Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been released by IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders after being instructed to do so by t

Rana reviews PHE, Irrigation and Forest sector works in Kalakote-Sunderbani

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 3: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today conducte

Rs 30,000 cr to be invested in 5 years for pan India forensic labs network: Shah

NEW DELHI, Jan 3 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said the government will create such a system by 2029 wherein the entire judicial pr