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Speaking to The Atlantic, Trumps remarks marked a shift from his earlier comments suggesting Rodrguez was willing to cooperate after talks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Exports of AYUSH and herbal products rose by 6.11 per cent, increasing from USD 649.2 million in 2023-24 to USD 688.89 million in 2024-25, reflecting growing international demand for Indian traditional medicine.

Rubio said the US would instead continue enforcing an existing oil quarantine on sanctioned tankers as leverage to press policy changes, including curbing drug trafficking

President Donald Trumps reference to the Monroe Doctrine while explaining the US operation that led to Nicolas Maduros arrest has revived debate over a 200-year-old policy and how Washington is using it to justify intervention in Venezuela today.

The Immigrant Welfare Recipient Rates by Country of Origin list includes about 120 nations and territories around the world, whose immigrants in the US receive assistance; India is not on the list

In a first, TNs ruling party turns to AI to crowdsource suggestions

According to Zayd Noaman, President of CREDAI Bengaluru, post-pandemic shifts in consumer behaviour have structurally altered the housing market

Although India was a major buyer of Venezuelan crude in the 2000s and 2010s, bilateral engagement has weakened sharply since 2019 due to US sanctions

China is deeply shocked by and strongly condemns the US' blatant use of force against a sovereign state and action against its President, it said.

Housing sales in the top 7 cities fell 14 per cent annually to 3,95,625 units last year, while new supply rose 2 per cent to 4,19,170 units

On January 3, 2026, President Trump confirmed that US special forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, during a spectacular assault in Caracas

Pongal gift package, including dhoties and saress and cash prize, will be distributed at a total cost of 6,936 crore, Chief Minister MK Stalin announced on Sunday.

Trump says Maduros deputy Delcy Rodrguez had a long conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, claims shell agree to all US demands

He stressed that the focus was on MoU conversion, new sectors and tailored skilling

The legislation, as passed by the Parliament during just-concluded winter session, aims to amend Indian Succession Act, 1925, besides making changes in other laws and repealing 71 laws

Flights were cancelled to and from Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Aruba and more than a dozen other destinations in the Lesser Antilles island group north of Venezuela. Airlines waived change fees for passengers who had to reschedule flights

Shah said that in the 2036 Olympics, India should win 100 medals, with 10 coming from Gujarat.

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

Analysts say the move signals a bold, high-risk expansion of Trumps unilateral approach to global affairs.

The Ministry of External Affairs also urged Indians currently in Venezuela to exercise extreme caution, restrict their movements and stay in touch with the Indian Embassy in Caracas.

Scheme involves a one-time 13,000 crore contribution to the pension fund and TN will contribute about 11,000 crore annually with increases based on salary revisions

Several people in Indore have fallen seriously ill from contaminated water, with at least 15 reported deaths and hundreds more affected, according to JSA (MP) in a letter to Union Minister C.R. Patil

An investment of 30,000 cr will be made to establish a network of forensic labs across the country in the next 5 years, Union Home Minister Amit Shah briefed Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Home Affairs

With around 20 lakh beneficiaries, the ECHS requires 14,000 crore annually but has received only 2,000 crore, leading to pending bills and delayed reimbursements

Highlighting the islands role in Indias freedom struggle, strategic importance in the Indo-Pacific and potential for tourism and the blue economy, he said the Centre is committed to developing the archipelago while preserving its heritage.

The Battery Pack Aadhaar System, which assigns a unique 21-character identity number to every EV battery, aims to address serious concerns regarding end-to-end traceability and recycling, while also supporting a circular economy

The Gujarat ATS had arrested three accused in November last year for allegedly planning a major terror attack using weapons and chemicals

Khokon Chandra Das, 50, was assaulted in Shariatpur district while returning home from his shop.

Power outages were reported in parts of the capital, and US aviation authorities banned flights over Venezuelan airspace.

The initiative is led by MP Kanimozhi, with participation from industry bodies, civil society groups, students, workers and even political opponents

The State Government will make additional contribution of 13,000 crore to the pension fund; and annually contribute around 11,000 crore

Andhra Pradesh captured 25.3% share of proposed investments in first nine months of FY26, BoB report says

BCCI says KKR will be allowed to name a replacement player if required

The signing of the agreement is aimed at enhancing resource security, boosting strategic self-reliance, supporting the energy transition, and contributing to overall development in Arunachal Pradesh

Tata Electronics will bring in 1,500, Motherson will add 5,741 and Foxconn will contribute 16,210 high end jobs

According to a report from Nuvama Institutional Equities, the city recorded 150,294 registered units over the calendar year, representing a 6 per cent increase from the previous year

Tamil Nadu tops chart with 267 organ donations, followed by Telangana with 205

Directed by Krishnan-Panju and written by Thiruvarur Thangarasu, the 1954 film became a powerful source of progressive thought in India at the time

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 240, in the poor category, at 9 am, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed

Like today, people in ancient times understood that investing money could help them consolidate and increase their wealth

In 2025, the VACB registered its highest-ever number of trap cases in a year, arresting 76 persons in 57 cases; his is the highest figure in the bureaus history

Drinking water was contaminated due to a leakage in a pipeline in the Bhagirathpura area, from where the outbreak has been reported

Electric car registrations cross 1 lakh units for the first time in a calendar year

Chennai, Chengalpet, Tiruppur, and Coimbatore were among the constituencies with the highest percentage of deletions at 35.5 per cent, 25.2 per cent, 23.1 per cent, and 20.1 per cent respectively

The damage has been most severe in Nashik and Sangli regions

The issue was discussed at a high-level meeting convened on Friday by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah

The C&D waste project will be implemented for 15 years at an estimated cost of 1,714.83 crore

The Great Smog of London shows how a crisis can trigger lasting reform. Delhi is edging towards a similar tipping point, with AQI levels lingering in the hazardous-to-severe range for weeks, damaging health, disrupting daily life, and causing deadly accidents. While pollution sources are well known, official responses remain largely reactive. Chinas experience shows that sustained, tough measures can deliver results. The real test is whether Indian governments will act decisively before the dama

As on November 2025, out of the 565 challenges given under iDEX, a total of 672 winners have emerged, including 96 winners from the 77 challenges related to the IAF, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said