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US to get 30-50 million oil barrels from Venezuela at market price: Trump

President Donald Trump has said on his social media site that Interim Authorities in Venezuela would be providing 30 million to 50 million barrel

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SIR notice to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen: ECI clarifies on error

The Election Commission of India (ECI), on Tuesday, clarified the claims made by the Trinamool Congress General Secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhish

Venezuela leader decrees week of mourning for victims of U.S. attack

Cuba and Venezuela said 55 of their military personnel were killed, while Venezuelas attorney general spoke of dozens of civilian and military de

Trump says Venezuela to turn over up to 50 million barrels of oil to US; claims control over proceeds

President Trump announced Venezuela's interim authorities will transfer 30-50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the U.S. The proceeds, control

Pulkit Samrat reveals his mother went against family to support him, credits her for his acting career: 'She believed I would go to Mumbai and...'

Pulkit Samrat opened up about the contribution his mother made to his acting career and revealed that she went against all odds to support his ac

How Breithaupt became Prathapet

It is my guess that someone in the Corporation dictates these names off a list and someone else notes it down in Tamil as heard, and not as writt

Axis Securities recommends accumulating IndusInd Bank on dips after breakout

Trump administration says it's withholding social safety net money from New York & 4 other states over fraud concerns

The Trump administration is withholding funds for programs aiding needy families in five Democratic states. Officials cite fraud concerns as the

Western Allies Agree on Ukraine Security Guarantees, Plan Post-Ceasefire Force

The obust guarantees would see the United States lead a truce monitoring mechanism with European participation

Security forces clash with protesters in Iran's main market as toll rises to 36

Protesters demonstrated at Tehran's Grand Bazaar over Iran's struggling economy, leading to security forces using tear gas to disperse the crowd

Haridwar to be linked with Delhi-Dehradun economic corridor, work on railway over bridge accelerates, check details

The link expressway, stretching 50.70 kilometers, will provide much-needed relief to residents of Haridwar. Once completed, it will significantly

White House Press secretary Karoline Leavitt issues BIG statement on 'range of options' for Greenland annexation, says, 'US President Trump...., national security...'

The White House Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that there are a range of options to acquire Greenland, and that the use of military is not

Aus vs Eng fifth Ashes Test day 4: Australia all out for 567, lead England by 183

Travis Head hit a superb 163 and Steve Smith 138 in reply to Englands 384, which was built off the back of Joe Roots 160

UK tax bills rise as millions face higher rates 15 simple ways to cut your tax in 2026

UK tax bills are going up as tax limits stay frozen until 2031. This is pushing millions into higher tax rates. Experts say people can still save

Morning Digest: Govt. asks X to submit report on Groks obscene AI content by today; Trump considering U.S. military options to acquire Greenland, and more

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Venezuela's new leader says 'no foreign power' running country

Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez asserts national control amid US President Donald Trump's announcement of oil transfers. Rodriguez sta

Morning Brief Podcast: ET in the Valley: Ankit Gupta, General Partner at Y-Combinator

Many high courts yet to frame guidelines against sexual harassment

Despite the Supreme Court's Vishaka judgment mandating mechanisms against workplace sexual harassment, many high courts and district courts remai

Jaishankar Sees Upswing in IndiaEurope Ties in 2026

Jaishankar said there is considerable volatility and unpredictability in the world, prompting countries and regions to reassess their interests a

Maduros capture raises unease about international legal framework

THE HAGUE, Jan 6: UN Undersecretary-General Rosemary A. DiCarlo emphasized to the Security Council that global peace depends on all member states

EU leaders reject Trumps Greenland takeover remarks

EU leaders push back on Trumps Greenland takeover remarks, affirming the island belongs to Denmark and its people BERLIN, Jan 6: Several European

In post-Maduro Venezuela, US eyes security chief as potential target, sources say

The Trump administration is pressuring key Venezuelan officials, including Diosdado Cabello and Vladimir Padrino, to cooperate following Nicolas

Hadi murder: 17 charged over political vendetta

DHAKA, Jan 6: Bangladesh police have said that student leader Sharif Osman Hadi was killed due to political vengeance orchestrated by the Awami L

Security forces and protesters clash in Iran, 35 killed

DUBAI, Jan 6: In Tehran, Iran, widespread protests over the countrys economic collapse escalated on Tuesday as demonstrators staged a sit-in at t

Israel hits multiple Lebanese sites before peace talks

SIDON, Jan 6: Israel carried out airstrikes across southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday and early Tuesday, including in the coastal city of Sid

Supreme Court gives CAQM 2 weeks to ready sector-wise plans on pollution

Trump discussing how to acquire Greenland, US military always an option, White House says

America's President Donald Trump is again looking at acquiring Greenland. Options include buying the island or forming a special agreement. The W

US distractions cast doubt on progress in Paris, Ukraine talks

PARIS, Jan 6: Ukraines allies met in Paris to discuss security guarantees and post-ceasefire plans with Russia, but progress remained uncertain a

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Indonesias panda cub Rio thriving 40 days after birth Cisarua, Jan 6: Indonesias Taman Safari park in Cisarua, West Java province, has released a

Delhi HC protects Friends, Stranger Things from piracy

The Delhi High Court has restrained several websites from illegally broadcasting popular films and shows like Friends, Stranger Things, Squid Gam

Homebound advances towards Oscars

As Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwas film Homebound is racing closer to Oscar, legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese has said he was deeply moved b

Actors Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan during the United in Triumph event

Actors Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan during the United in Triumph event, hosted by Reliance Foundation, in Mumbai, on Monday night. (PTI)

James Wan open to directing Avatar 4

Filmmaker James Wan has said he would be open to directing Avatar 4 if franchise creator James Cameron decides to step aside or scale back his in

Kristen Stewart says she would love to direct a Twilight reboot

Hollywood actress Kristen Stewart has shared that she would love to direct a reboot of Twilight, the 2008 vampire film that launched her career.

Toxic water: Kin of 18 dead get Rs 2 lakh compensation each; panel links 6 deaths to contamination

Madhya Pradesh government disbursed 2 lakh compensation to 18 families in Indore following a diarrhoea outbreak. While six deaths are confirmed d

17-Year-Old Arrested With 10 Kg Of Ganja In Hyderabad

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested by Telangana's Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement, called EAGLE Force, along with the S.R. Nagar pol

Right to speedy trial irrespective of nature of offence: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has presented conflicting views on bail, asserting that while delay in trial and long incarceration aren't sole grounds for rel

Not just forests: why grasslands also belong in national climate plans

Protecting a biome like grasslands cant happen in isolation but must come about through goals shared by the various U.N. bodies. Unfortunately, t

State Safety and Uyarntha Uzhaipalar Virudhugal award distributed

Minister for Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department, C.V.Ganesan, presented the awards to 196 factory managements and 122 workers in thi

Minister inaugurates multi-sensory park for children with disabilities

The park aims to improve sensory, cognitive, and motor skills of children with disabilities through play

IIT-Ms Saarang 2026 to begin on January 8

Addressing media persons, V. Kamakoti, the institutes director, said that Padma Shri Awardee Sri Thota Tharani will be the chief guest

Apollo Hospitals conducts advanced microvascular heart assessment to treat complex chest pain

The patient, a 62-year-old woman, had persistent chest pain despite normal angiogram findings

Four arrested for assaulting migrant youth

Gummidipoondi police launched an investigation and arrested four persons

SCC urges CM to fulfil demands

Government doctors must be granted pay band 4 within 12 years of service, the association said

Doctors of MGM Cancer Institute treat man with advanced tongue cancer

Following complete tumour removal, doctors rebuilt the tongue and mouth using free flap reconstruction, an advanced technique in which healthy ti

Five days after Ballari SP suspended, no replacement yet

The Superintendent of Police of the neighbouring Chitradurga district is holding additional charge of the district since then

BJP local leaders resolve to go it alone in local bodies polls in Mandya

BJP leader and former Minister Narayana Gowda expressed concern that the JD(S) had decided to go it alone thought the BJP had campaigned hard for

Bihars Rajgir hills welcomes migratory birds from Europe, Central Asia

Environment, Forest and Climate Forest Departments December 2025 survey found 135 species of birds including 33 migratory birds in Rajgir hills

Israel Clears Final Hurdle To Start Settlement Construction In West Bank

Israel has cleared the final hurdle before starting construction on a contentious settlement project near Jerusalem that would effectively cut th

Nearly 3cr voters struck off as UP draft rolls published; those left out have till Feb 6 to file objection

Uttar Pradesh's draft voter rolls reveal nearly 3 crore deletions, with 18.7% of electors removed. Over 1.3 crore voters were identified as havin

CM reviews PW(R&B) Deptt projects; stresses on timely completion, quality execution

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today undertook a comprehensive review of the projects being executed by the P

WaveX, FITT-IIT Delhi to boost innovation in B&E

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6: In order to strengthen innovation, incubation and entrepreneurship in media, Entertainment and Broadcasting

Is Stranger Things hiding episode 9? fans debate the 'Conformity Gate' theory

Fans of Stranger Things think Season 5 ending may be fake and hope for Episode 9. Some Easter eggs, props, and character poses in the finale make

CM unveils 2026 Tourism, JKCCC Calendars

Launches Tourism Kashmir website, skiing courses Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today unveiled the 2026 calen

Why Conflicts Outlive Their Leaders

Ashok Ogra ashokogra@gmail.com Some images travel fast. The reported capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores fro

Shooter Who Killed Brown Students, MIT Professor Planned Attack For Months

The self-described animal behind a mass shooting at Brown University and the killing of an MIT professor admitted to the crimes in a video made a

Rich cant bypass tiers of court & come directly to us: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court, led by CJI Surya Kant, asserted that the rich and influential cannot bypass judicial tiers to approach the SC directly. The be

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Video : Bangladesh: More Hindus Killed, Raped and Attacked

Two Hindu men have been killed within 24 hours amid the rising anti-minority violence in Bangladesh. Despite evidence of the mounting violence, t

GCC to expedite work on flyovers as Revenue officials complete land acquisition

Chennai District Administration has completedwork on private negotiationfor 29 land parcels for the construction of the Ganesapuram flyover

To boost civilian ties in border areas, Army sets up solar plant in Sikkim, water facility in Arunachal

VB G RAM G: From Entitlement to Empowerment

Ranbir Singh Pathania rspathaniamla@gmail.com Change is as spontaneous as the flow of water. In public policy, stagnation is often the ugliest ch

Railways awaits CRS nod for services on MRTS extension

Southern Railway initially planned to get safety certificate before Pongal festivalfor services from Velachery to St. Thomas Mount. However, offi

Pakistan is an epicenter of terrorism

Ronik Sharma roniksharma21@gmail.com Bharat has exposed Pakistan, Pakistani agencies, and Pakistani establishment for their neck deep involvement

Uttarakhand: Govt open to all forms of probe, says Dhami on 2022 resort murder; CM to meet girls parents

Venezuelan Opposition leader offers to share Nobel with Trump

Mara Corina Machado, Venezuelas Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Opposition leader, has declared her intention to share the honour with US Presiden

West Bengal school that received Chavez largesse prays for peace in Venezuela

A primary school on Kolkata's outskirts, which received a Rs 12 lakh grant from Venezuela during Hugo Chavez's presidency, held a special prayer

Ordnance unit to face criminal action for blast that killed 9: National green tribunal

The National Green Tribunal has ordered criminal proceedings against the administration of a Bhandara ordnance factory following a deadly blast t

Murder of Indian-origin woman in Maryland sparks international hunt for suspect

MARYLAND, Jan 6: The father of a 27-year-old Indian-origin woman who was stabbed to death in Howard County, Maryland, has demanded strict punishm

Tirupati: Mauritius Prez offers Prayers at Tiruchanoor Temple

TIRUPATI, Jan 6: Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool visited the Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple in Tiruchanoor near here on Tuesday evening an

No further division of J&K sustainable: Minister

Statement misleading; doesnt reflect peoples aspirations Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, Jan 6: Cabinet Minister Javed Rana today said that Jammu and Kashm

GFI seeks two qualified judges from J&K for Natl Rhythmic Gymnastics Meet

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6: Gymnastics Federation of India (GFI) has directed the Gymnastics Association of Jammu and Kashmir to

On UAE visit, Army Chief Gen Dwivedi emphasises evolving global security landscape

NEW DELHI, Jan 6 : Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday emphasised the evolving global security landscape and the changing charac

Bangladesh air force chief visits Islamabad, discusses potential purchase of PAFs JF-17 fighter jet

ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 : Deepening bilateral defence ties, the air force chiefs of Pakistan and Bangladesh held detailed discussions on the potential p

Dhruva motorcycle rally flagged off from Nagrota Military Station to honour veterans

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6: As part of the nationwide commemoration of the 10th Veterans Day, the Dhruva motorcycle rally was fl

Mandaviya assures BMS to look into issues raised by union

NEW DELHI, Jan 6: Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh on Tuesday said Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has assured that he will look into various issues rai

Uttarakhand govt ready for any probe in Ankita Bhandari case, says Dhami

DEHRADUN, Jan 6 : Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday said the Uttarakhand government is prepared for any investigation into the Ankita

Rupee rises 12 paise to close at 90.18 against USD

Mumbai, Jan 6: The rupee snapped its four-day losing streak and appreciated by 12 paise to settle at 90.18 against the American currency on Tuesd

Kushwahas fate uncertain as 3 of 4 party MLAs revolt

Bihar's panchayati raj minister Deepak Prakash faces an uncertain future as his father Upendra Kushwaha's Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) appears pois

Gold price rises Rs 1,100 to Rs 1.41 lakh on global cues

New Delhi, Jan 6: Rising for the fourth straight day, the gold price on Tuesday jumped by Rs 1,100 to Rs 1,41,500 per 10 grams, tracking firm glo

Piped water supply to two city zones will be disrupted for 24 hours from January 8

Residents have been requested to store water in advance or book water tankers online for immediate needs. However, the water agency would continu

SEBI proposes 30-day delay for stock price data in educational content

Mumbai, Jan 6: Indias market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), on Tuesday proposed a uniform 30-day delay for sharing

Uttar Pradesh cuts duty for commercial assets transfer via gift deeds

Uttar Pradesh's cabinet has approved a significant concession for intra-family property transfers. Commercial and industrial properties can now b

Strategy stock slumps as bitcoin buying power shrinks ahead of MSCI decision

Strategys stock has dropped sharply, reducing its ability to buy more bitcoin. The companys market value is now close to the value of its bitcoin

UP SIR: Lucknow Records Highest Voter Deletions, Ghaziabad Second

Following the completion of the enumeration phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Uttar Pradesh, the Office of the state Chief Electoral O

Pre-Primary-o Khasi, Garo-ko nangtelgipa ongatna skang skigiparangna skie ongen

SHILLONG: Class-I-ona kingking pre-primary-o Khasi aro Garo subject-rangko nangtelgipa ongatna skiing, adokni pilak ajarangon skigiparangna dingt

NAUP holds protest, demands deportation of Rohingya, Bangladeshi immigrants

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6: Against the continued illegal settlement of Bangladeshi and Rohingya immigrants in the Jammu region, activi

Shiv Sena stages protest, torches Bangladesh flag

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6: Workers of Shiv Sena (UBT) J&K unit here today staged a protest demonstration against the ongoing attacks o

LFO-BHF distributes winter hygiene kits to Balgran children

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6: Live for Others-Being Helpful Foundation (LFO-BHF), in collaboration with Talla Jewellers, organized a wint