January 6, 2026
Madras HC Stays ECR Corridor Tender Amid Bias Claims by Dilip Buildcon
Madras High Court stays tender proceedings for four-lane ECR corridor awarded to KNR Constructions. Dilip Buildcon accuses TANSHA of favouritism. Stay granted till Jan 27.
Telangana Speaker Dismisses Disqualification Petitions Against Five BRS MLAs Over Defection Claims
Telangana Assembly Speaker G. Prasad Kumar dismissed disqualification petitions against five BRS MLAs accused of defecting to Congress. The Speaker acted as Tribunal Chairman and kept some petitions pending. This has sparked reactions from BRS and BJP, who allege bias. Legal battles may follow.
Fire Damages Abandoned Fibre Boats at Chellanam Fishing Harbour, No Injuries
A fire broke out at Chellanam Fishing Harbour damaging some abandoned fibre boats. Firefighters controlled the blaze in over two hours. No one was hurt in the incident.
Venezuelan Leader Nicolás Maduro Arrested and Arraigned in Manhattan Federal Court
Nicolás Maduro was arrested in Caracas and brought to Manhattan for arraignment on narco-terrorism charges. He pleaded not guilty and called himself a 'kidnapped president' during the court hearing.
Iran Protests Spread as Government Plans Risky Economic Reforms Amid Rising Inflation
Iran's protests have hit 26 provinces with over 20 dead and nearly 1,000 arrested. The government plans changes in subsidies to ease inflation but warns no more concessions. International voices urge peaceful protest rights.
Venezuelan President Maduro Denies Charges in Dramatic New York Court Hearing
Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro appeared in a New York court, denied drug and weapon charges, and called himself a 'prisoner of war'. His wife also pleaded innocent. Both were arrested in a surprise US operation.
SAAP Chairperson Invited as Chief Guest for Kakinada Gold Cup Hockey Tournament 2026
Kakinada Coastal Sports Club invites Sports Authority of AP chairperson A. Ravi Naidu to be chief guest at the Kakinada Gold Cup Hockey Tournament 2026. A ₹2.5 crore hockey academy will also be established in Kakinada to boost state hockey standards.
Villages Buzz with Preparations for Sankranthi Harvest Festival
Rural areas come alive as families prepare for Sankranthi with new paint, ethnic foods, clothes, and festive fun. Farmers pray for a good crop and celebrate tradition.
US Faces Global Backlash at UN Over Aggressive Venezuela Strikes and Maduro Capture
The US sparked a fierce backlash at the UN for deadly strikes and capturing Venezuela’s President Maduro. Many countries condemned the move as unlawful and a serious threat to Venezuela's sovereignty. The US called it law enforcement, but the UN fears rising instability.
Two Indian-Origin Men Arrested in US with 309 Pounds of Cocaine Hidden in Truck
Jasveer Singh and Gurpreet Singh were caught in the US with 309 pounds of cocaine hidden in their truck. Both claimed ignorance, saying they only drove to an Indian restaurant to wait for freight.
Jan 6, 2026
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