January 4, 2026

DoT Orders WhatsApp, Telegram Use With Active SIMs After Terrorists Used Ghost SIMs in Red Fort Blast

After uncovering doctors using ghost SIMs and encrypted apps to plan the Red Fort blast, India’s DoT orders messaging apps to stay linked to active SIM cards. The move targets terror modules exploiting telecom flaws to evade detection.

January 4, 2026

Telangana to Offer Braille Textbooks for Higher Education, Free Assistive Devices for Disabled

Telangana government will now provide Braille textbooks for Intermediate and Degree courses, expanding education access for visually impaired students. Free assistive devices for 8,000 beneficiaries and a new Braille calendar were also announced.

January 4, 2026

India Urges Dialogue as US Captures Venezuela's Maduro; Stays Cautious Amid Global Divide

India calls for peaceful talks after US strikes Venezuela and captures President Maduro. The Ministry of External Affairs avoids naming the US, stressing solidarity with Venezuelan people and cautioning dialogue. This stance contrasts with strong condemnations from Russia, China, and others, as global tensions rise over the crisis.

January 4, 2026

Man Arrested for Attempted Rape of 65-Year-Old Woman in Alathur; BJP Link Denied

Police arrested Suresh Porulippadam, accused of trying to rape a 65-year-old woman in Alathur. He fled after the woman raised an alarm. BJP denies his link. DYFI says he belongs to BJP and offers shelter to the victim.

January 4, 2026

US Strikes Venezuela, Captures Maduro; Hundreds of Caribbean Flights Cancelled Amid Chaos

The US launched a strike capturing Venezuela’s President Maduro, triggering major flight cancellations across the Caribbean. Passengers face chaos and soaring ticket prices.