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Venezuela Leader Nicolas Maduro's Bodyguard Gets Key Role In Cabinet

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez on Monday added a former bodyguard of her ousted predecessor Nicolas Maduro to her cabinet in one of the first ministerial changes of her administration.

13 Jan 2026 1:28 am
Trump To Meet Venezuela Opposition Leader Machado On Thursday

US President Donald Trump will host Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado on Thursday at the White House, a senior administration official told AFP.

13 Jan 2026 12:55 am
648 Killed In Iran Protest Amid Government Crackdown: Rights Group

A violent crackdown on a wave of protests in Iran has killed at least 648 people, a rights group said on Monday, as Iranian authorities sought to regain control of the streets with mass nationwide rallies.

13 Jan 2026 12:35 am
2,514 Civilian Deaths In Ukraine In 2025, Highest Since 2022: UN

United Nations monitors recorded more civilian deaths in Ukraine in 2025 than in any other year except 2022, as hostilities flared along the frontline and Russia expanded its use of long-range weapons, the UN's top rights body said Monday.

13 Jan 2026 12:34 am
Germany Announces Visa-Free Transit For Indian Passport Holders

India and Germany on Monday unveiled measures to boost cooperation in areas of defence, trade, critical minerals and semiconductors.

13 Jan 2026 12:24 am
No One Can Separate Mumbai From Maharashtra: E Shinde On Thackerays' Charge

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who had to yield the driving seat to ally BJP for the Mumbai civic polls, hit back at the Opposition today, declaring that no one can ever break Mumbai from Maharashtra.

13 Jan 2026 12:23 am
Indian-Origin Astronomer Wins UK's Royal Astronomical Society Gold Medal

US-based astronomer Professor Shrinivas Kulkarni has been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal by the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) in London for his field-defining discoveries in time-domain astronomy.

13 Jan 2026 12:16 am
Jharkhand's Megalithic Heritage To Be Showcased At Davos Conference

Jharkhand's millennia-old megalithic culture is set to be presented on the global stage.

13 Jan 2026 12:15 am
AI-Driven Errors Causing SIR Hardships: Mamata Bannerjee To Poll Body Chief

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote to CEC Gyanesh Kumar again on Monday, claiming that AI-driven digitisation errors in the 2002 electoral rolls were causing widespread hardship to genuine voters during the SIR exercise in the state.

13 Jan 2026 12:15 am
Maharashtra Poll Body Bars Advance Payment Under 'Ladki Bahin' Scheme During Poll Code

The State Election Commission on Monday barred the Maharashtra government from releasing the January instalment of the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme in advance, citing the enforcement of the model code of conduct for municipal elections.

13 Jan 2026 12:15 am
Meta Names Ex-Trump Adviser Dina Powell McCormick As President

Facebook owner Meta has named Dina Powell McCormick, a former Trump administration adviser and longtime finance executive, as president and vice chairman of the tech giant.

12 Jan 2026 11:54 pm
Apple, Google Announce Multi-Year AI Deal For Gemini Models

Tech giants Apple and Google announced Monday a multi-year partnership that will see Apple's next-generation artificial intelligence features, including its Siri chatbot, powered by Google's Gemini technology.

12 Jan 2026 11:54 pm
Cannot Accept Under Any Circumstance: Greenland On US Takeover

Greenland's government on Monday said it could not accept a US takeover of the Arctic island under any circumstance, while stressing it would work to develop the island's defence under NATO.

12 Jan 2026 11:53 pm
Student Asks For Breakfast At Chhattisgarh Hostel, Gets Attacked By Servers

A breakfast request in a university mess hall has exploded into a chilling flashpoint over campus safety at Guru Ghasidas Central University, after a BTech student was allegedly chased and attacked with a knife in full view of other hostel residents.

12 Jan 2026 11:37 pm
Will Be End Of NATO: EU Official On US Takeover Of Greenland

It would be the end of NATO if the U.S. took Greenland by force and European Union member states are under obligation to come to Denmark's assistance if it was faced with military aggression, the European Commissioner for Defence and Space said.

12 Jan 2026 11:35 pm
Inclined To Keep ExxonMobil Out Of Venezuela After CEO's Response: Trump

US President Donald Trump has said that he is inclined to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after its top executive described conditions in the South American nation as uninvestable.

12 Jan 2026 11:34 pm
Watch: Hilarious Varmala Mix-Up At Wedding Steals The Show, Internet Reacts

The varmala ceremony is a significant ritual in Hindu weddings, symbolising the beginning of the marital bond.

12 Jan 2026 11:31 pm
From Lohri To Pongal, Know About Vibrant Harvest Festivals That India Celebrates In January

These festivals showcase India's rich cultural diversity. They also highlight how people honour farmers and harvest.

12 Jan 2026 9:24 pm
Obscenity At Chhattisgarh Dance Programme, One More Cop Suspended

The crackdown in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district has widened in the wake of viral videos showing alleged obscene acts at a dance programme where officials and policemen were seen showering dancers with cash.

12 Jan 2026 9:23 pm
Woman With 4 Children Allowed To Contest Nagpur Civic Polls. Law Says She Can't

Pushpa Waghmare, a mother of four, is contesting the Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections despite a law stating that candidates with more than two children cannot contest civic elections in Maharashtra.

12 Jan 2026 9:13 pm
Gold Hits Lifetime High, Silver Soars 6% To Record Rs 2.65 Lakh Per kg

Silver prices rallied sharply by Rs 15,000 to hit a lifetime high of Rs 2,65,000 per kg in the national capital on Monday, and gold advanced to a fresh record of Rs 1,44,600 per 10 grams, mirroring strong gains in the global markets.

12 Jan 2026 9:04 pm
Mumbai Hub Of Illegal Immigrants? Malvani Pattern And Voter IDs At Rs 30,000

India's border states, such as Assam, Tripura, and West Bengal, frequently make headlines regarding illegal infiltration, a major political flashpoint.

12 Jan 2026 9:03 pm
Not To Be Messed With: Venezuelan Security Guard Who Survived US Op

A Venezuelan security guard, who was on duty during the US operation to capture the country's leader Nicolas Maduro, has revealed what transpired during Operation Absolute Resolve on January 3.

12 Jan 2026 9:00 pm
Displaced People Protest In Manipur's Imphal To Return Home, Question 'Buffer Zone'

Hundreds of internally displaced persons (IDPs) held a massive rally in Manipur's capital Imphal today demanding security for returning home to their abandoned villages in the foothills.

12 Jan 2026 8:59 pm
Child Among 3 Killed, 6 Nepalese Nationals Feared Trapped In Himachal Fire

Three people, including an eight-year-old child, died in a major fire that broke out in the Old Bus Stand area of the Arki market in the Solan district, police said on Monday.

12 Jan 2026 8:53 pm
No Conversations With US: Cuban President Refutes Trump's Claim Of Talks

Cuba's leader said Monday there were o conversations with the United States, after President Donald Trump urged the communist-ruled island to make a deal or pay the price.

12 Jan 2026 8:24 pm
How Teachers Are Adapting To Digital-First Classrooms

Teacher upskilling is the need of the hour given the fast-paced shift and digital education and evolution. The digital tools now go beyond merely supplementary. It plays a central role in classroom delivery.

12 Jan 2026 8:23 pm
Foreign Interference Intensifying Unrest: Iran's India Envoy To NDTV

Iran's Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali said protests initially had a peaceful character, but gradually they were steered toward violence and insecurity by foreign elements.

12 Jan 2026 8:22 pm
Nutritionist Suggests Four Simple Food Swaps To Boost Parents Longevity

Nutritionist Deepsikha Jain offers four simple food substitutions to help parents live longer.

12 Jan 2026 8:13 pm
Can Vitamin C Supplements Trigger Kidney Stone Risk? Link Decoded

When you're unable to get the required amount of vitamin C from food, you can resort to supplements. However, it is important that you seek medical help before taking vitamin C supplements as it can have side effects.

12 Jan 2026 8:12 pm
Reformer Vs Mat: Yasmin Karachiwala Demonstrates How Pilates Can Be For Everyone

Celebrity trainer Yasmin Karachiwala shows the versatility and inclusivity of Pilates, without the requirement of high-end equipment.

12 Jan 2026 8:12 pm
Two Houses, Two Irans: Inside Homes Of A Prince And His Nemesis

NDTV went to the houses of both Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, and the religious leader who overthrew him, Ruhollah Khomeini, in Iran's capital Tehran.

12 Jan 2026 7:34 pm
Brain Waves Can Help Distinguish Between One's Own Body And External World: Study

Researchers from Sweden's Karolinska Institutet looked at how the brain combines visual and tactile (touch-related) signals to create a feeling that a body part belongs to oneself -- a phenomenon known as the sense of body ownership.

12 Jan 2026 7:20 pm
Filipino Woman Thought She Was Worshipping Buddha Statue. It Actually Was Cartoon Character

The woman was left speechless after the revelation and laughed instead of being embarrassed.

12 Jan 2026 7:18 pm
Disgusting: Supreme Court On Judicial Officer Found Urinating In Train Coach

The Supreme Court on Monday said that it was disgusted by the alleged misconduct of a civil judge from Madhya Pradesh during a train journey, including allegations of urinating in the train compartment.

12 Jan 2026 5:41 pm
WWIII Trends On X As Users Compare Today's Tensions To Pre-World War II Era

With former Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro in US detention, mass demonstrations in Iran against the economic crisis and the Gaza ceasefire hanging by a thread, many on social media have drawn parallels between today and the pre-World War II era

12 Jan 2026 5:32 pm
'Their Place In Jail': D Fadnavis Hits Out At Parties Giving Poll Tickets To Criminals

Devendra Fadnavis has strongly criticised political parties for fielding candidates with criminal backgrounds in Pune civic polls, questioning the contradiction between promises of crime-free governance and the reality of ticket distribution.

12 Jan 2026 5:29 pm
Watch: Bizarre 140-Year-Long YouTube Video With Cryptic Caption Confuses Millions

The origins of the video are unclear; however, some users suggested that it could be a test page for YouTube.

12 Jan 2026 5:29 pm
6 Health Benefits Of Amla Or Indian Gooseberry

Amla, also known as Indian gooseberry, offers multiple health benefits. Here are all the benefits listed.

12 Jan 2026 5:21 pm
Leader Of Partying, Tourism: BJP Jeers As Rahul Gandhi Visits Vietnam

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's ongoing visit to Vietnam has drawn the usual barbs from the BJP, with the ruling party reiterating that he is not the Leader of the Opposition but a Leader of partying and tourism.

12 Jan 2026 5:20 pm
'Misogyny': Karnataka Congress Lawmaker Amid Online Abuse Over 'Western' Dressing

Karnataka Congress MLA Nayana spoke out against the online abuse she has been facing over her choice of clothing, calling it a reflection of deep-rooted misogyny faced by women in politics.

12 Jan 2026 5:19 pm
Try Chopping Off Legs: K Annamalai Dares Raj Thackeray Amid Rasmalai Row

K Annamalai, whom the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief had recently dubbed Rasmalai (a delectable sweet dish), thereby sparking a massive row, hit back today with a dare.

12 Jan 2026 5:04 pm
Genius Chimpanzee 'Ai' Who Could Paint, Count Dies In Japan At 49

Ai, a genius chimpanzee who could recognise more than 100 Chinese characters and the English alphabet, has died aged 49, Japanese researchers said.

12 Jan 2026 5:01 pm
Who Is Himanta Sarma? Gaurav Gogoi Takes A Leaf Out Of Father's Political Book

Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi has taken a leaf out of his late father's political book to launch a direct charge at Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma ahead of the state assembly elections.

12 Jan 2026 4:58 pm
US Shouldn't Use Other Countries As Pretext To Acquire Greenland: China

China said Monday that the United States shouldn't use other countries as a pretext to pursue its interests in Greenland and said that its activities in the Arctic comply with international law.

12 Jan 2026 4:51 pm
PM Narendra Modi Invites Leading German Universities To Open Campuses In India

The two countries reaffirmed their commitment to expanding the teaching of the German language in India, including in secondary schools, universities and vocational training centres, to support education, employability and integration.

12 Jan 2026 4:43 pm
Will Raj Thackeray Tie-Up Dent His Moderate Image? Uddhav Thackeray's Reply

The BJP should show one election in which they did not raise the Hindu-Muslim issue, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray told NDTV in an exclusive interview with NDTV days ahead of the high-voltage election to the BMC polls

12 Jan 2026 4:42 pm
After SIR Notice, Ex Navy Chief Shares More Suggestions For Poll Body

Former Indian Navy chief Admiral Arun Prakash (retired) has for a second time in as many days suggested the Election Commission (EC) should tweak the forms used in the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise to capture more information from people.

12 Jan 2026 4:41 pm
No Issues In Family: Supriya Sule On Joining Hands With Ajit Pawar For Pune Polls

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule on Monday said that there has never been any issue within their family.

12 Jan 2026 4:35 pm
Hyderabad Cops Step Up Drive To Seize Chinese Manjha Ahead Of Kite Festival

With a spate of injuries caused by nylon kite threads reported across Hyderabad ahead of Makar Sankranti, city police stepped up their enforcement drive and arrested a man for illegally selling Chinese manja.

12 Jan 2026 4:35 pm