January 6, 2026

Trader Wins $400,000 Betting on Maduro’s US Removal, Raising Insider Suspicions

An anonymous trader earned over $400,000 on Polymarket by betting on Nicolás Maduro’s US removal in Venezuela. The timely bet sparks insider trading questions amid a secret US mission.

January 5, 2026

Supreme Court Allows Petition to Press Centre for Revising EPFO Wage Ceiling

The Supreme Court has permitted a petitioner to file a representation urging the government to revise the ₹15,000 EPFO wage ceiling. The Centre must respond within four months, addressing concerns over many workers losing social security benefits due to outdated wage limits.

January 5, 2026

Supreme Court Blocks Customs Duty on Adani Power’s SEZ Electricity Supply

The Supreme Court has ruled that Adani Power Ltd is not liable to pay customs duty on electricity sent from its SEZ plant to Domestic Tariff Areas. The Court overturned a 2019 Gujarat High Court ruling and ordered refunds within eight weeks, saying the duty had no legal backing.

January 5, 2026

US Monitors Tanker Near Ireland as Venezuelan Oil Ships Dodge Caribbean Blockade

A tanker is under US military watch near Ireland, while Venezuelan oil ships try to bypass a US naval blockade in the Caribbean. The ships turned off tracking signals, using fake names to escape sanctions. US aircraft patrols the area to enforce the blockade on Venezuelan oil exports.

January 5, 2026

KSRTC Slashes Premium Bus Fares to Boost Off-Season Travel from January 5, 2026

KSRTC has reduced fares on premium bus services from January 5 to attract more travelers during the slow January-March period. This fare cut covers buses from major depots and different service classes to compete with private operators.