January 9, 2026

Doomsday Plane E-4B Spotted Near White House Days After Maduro’s Capture

Boeing’s E-4B Nightwatch, a flying US command center, was seen near Washington after Nicolas Maduro’s capture. Later it flew to LA with Secretary Pete Hegseth. No official reason given, stirring rumors.

January 9, 2026

US Seizes Another Sanctioned Venezuelan Oil Tanker, Moscow Protests

The US Coast Guard seized the motor tanker Olina in international waters near the Caribbean. This is the fifth Venezuelan oil tanker seized under US sanctions, drawing sharp criticism from Russia.

January 9, 2026

US Seizes Another Venezuelan-Linked Oil Tanker in Caribbean

US forces captured the Olina, an oil tanker tied to Venezuela, in the Caribbean Sea. This is the fifth tanker seized amid the US crackdown on embargoed Venezuelan oil exports.

January 9, 2026

Farmers Protest in Yadgir Demanding Action over Housing Scheme Irregularities and Rural Cleanliness

Farmers in Yadgir protested against officers for giving houses to wrong people under a housing scheme. They demanded quick action and better village cleanliness to avoid disease. Officials promised to take steps after receiving their memorandum.

January 9, 2026

Karnataka Releases Bengaluru Ward Reservation Draft, OBC Quota Challenge Looms

Karnataka govt has issued a draft ward-wise reservation for Bengaluru's five new city corporations. Objections are open for 15 days. OBC reservation is set at 33% but faces challenge over Supreme Court’s 'triple test'. Elections may be held this summer if no delays occur.