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Trump warns Venezuela VP Delcy Rodriguez of big price over Maduro issue

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.

5 Jan 2026 6:38 am
AYUSH gets formal recognition in Indias trade pacts with Oman, New Zealand

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.

5 Jan 2026 6:12 am
US will not run Venezuela day to day, Rubio says after Trump remarks

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

4 Jan 2026 11:36 pm
How Trump is reviving the Monroe Doctrine after Maduros arrest

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.

4 Jan 2026 11:30 pm
Trump posts list of nations, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, whose immigrants receive welfare in US; India not on list

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

4 Jan 2026 9:27 pm
When AI meets politics: DMK taps into tech to craft its 2026 poll manifesto

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

4 Jan 2026 8:48 pm
Bengalurus residential demand outlook for 2026 remains positive: Zayd Noaman

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

4 Jan 2026 7:07 pm
US-Venezuelan conflict not to impact India's trade: GTRI

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

4 Jan 2026 4:39 pm
China urges US to release Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife at once

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.

4 Jan 2026 3:38 pm
Unsold homes up 4% in 2025 across top 7 cities as new supply outstrips demand: Anarock

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

4 Jan 2026 2:42 pm
India calls for Venezuela crisis to be resolved peacefully, pushing for diplomacy

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

4 Jan 2026 2:22 pm
Pongal gift: TN announces 3,000 cash for all rice ration card holders

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.

4 Jan 2026 2:06 pm
Venezuelans wonder who's in charge as Trump claims contact with Maduro's deputy

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

4 Jan 2026 12:38 pm
TN attracts 12.16 lakh cr investments since 2021; 80% MoUs under execution: TRB Rajaa

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

4 Jan 2026 12:35 pm
Probate requirements for all removed under Indian Succession Act

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

4 Jan 2026 12:30 pm
US military operation in Venezuela disrupts Caribbean holiday travel, hundreds of flights cancelled

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

4 Jan 2026 10:39 am
We must also bring 2036 Olympics to India: ICC Chairman Jay Shah

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

4 Jan 2026 9:53 am
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.

4 Jan 2026 4:47 am
After ousting Maduro, Trump commits to another foreign policy project

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

4 Jan 2026 4:24 am
India advises nationals to avoid travel to Venezuela after Maduro capture

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.

3 Jan 2026 11:30 pm
Tamil Nadu government announces new assured pension scheme for govt staff

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

3 Jan 2026 8:44 pm
JSA (MP) draws Centres attention to Indore drinking-water linked public health crisis

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

3 Jan 2026 8:40 pm
Time-bound justice from the Sessions Court to the Supreme Court by 2029: Amit Shah

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

3 Jan 2026 8:15 pm
Ex-servicemen protest ECHS cash crunch, warn of nationwide agitation

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

3 Jan 2026 7:39 pm
Andaman & Nicobar to be major contributor to Indias treasury in 10 years: Amit Shah

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.

3 Jan 2026 7:29 pm
Government plans Aadhaar-style digital identity for EV batteries

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

3 Jan 2026 6:36 pm
Ricin terror conspiracy: NIA takes over probe from Gujarat ATS

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

3 Jan 2026 4:36 pm
Fifth Hindu death since December raises alarm over minority safety in Bangladesh

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

3 Jan 2026 4:24 pm
US strikes Venezuela; Trump claims Maduro captured and flown out

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

3 Jan 2026 3:49 pm
DMK launches AI portal to crowdsource public inputs for 2026 election manifesto

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

3 Jan 2026 3:32 pm
Tamil Nadu announces assured pension scheme for govt employees, teachers

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

3 Jan 2026 3:23 pm
Andhra Pradesh emerges as Indias top investment destination in FY26; CM Naidu lauds policy reforms

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

3 Jan 2026 3:21 pm
BCCI asks KKR to remove Bangladeshs Mustafizur Rahman ahead of IPL 2026

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

3 Jan 2026 2:36 pm
OIL signs deed of agreement for composite licence of Phop Graphite in Arunachal's Yazali

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

3 Jan 2026 2:12 pm
Nearly 70% of jobs from 3rd tranche of ECMS will come to Tamil Nadu: Minister TRB Rajaa

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

3 Jan 2026 12:35 pm
Mumbai housing registrations reach all-time high in 2025 amid affordability concerns: Nuvama

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

3 Jan 2026 11:57 am
Karnataka records highest-ever 198 organ donations in 2025, ranks third nationally

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

3 Jan 2026 11:46 am
Tamil film Ratha Kanneer gets added to NFAIs collection; hailed as rare and significant

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

3 Jan 2026 11:03 am
Delhi records low of 8.1 degrees Celsius, air quality 'poor'

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

3 Jan 2026 10:22 am
How did people invest their money in Rome or ancient Greece?

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

3 Jan 2026 9:46 am
Kerala Vigilance registers 201 corruption cases, 76 caught red-handed in 2025

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

2 Jan 2026 9:44 am
Water contamination behind diarrhoea outbreak in Indore, confirms lab test

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

2 Jan 2026 8:51 am
Electric 4-wheeler registrations leap 88 per cent y-o-y in calendar year 2025

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

2 Jan 2026 6:30 am
Over 97 lakh voters deleted from Tamil Nadu draft electoral after SIR

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

19 Dec 2025 7:55 pm
Grape crop damage affects raisin exports from Maharashtra

The damage has been most severe in Nashik and Sangli regions

19 Dec 2025 7:47 pm
Government to set up Bureau of Port Security to strengthen coastal and port safety

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

19 Dec 2025 6:55 pm
Karnataka Cabinet clears C&D waste project, irrigation, infra works worth thousands of crores

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

19 Dec 2025 8:58 am
Delhi Air Pollution LIVE: Delhi chokes - AQI very poor, BS-VI entry ban, no PUC no fuel in force

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

19 Dec 2025 6:50 am
Gov is committed to jet engine development: Rajnath

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

18 Dec 2025 7:49 pm