January 3, 2026

US Missiles Strike Caracas; Maduro Reported Captured Amid Early Morning Attack

At 2am Saturday, Caracas woke to explosions and missile attacks on key military sites. US President Trump claimed Maduro and wife were captured. Venezuela calls it a US invasion and urges resistance.

January 3, 2026

Congress Calls Centre's 90-Day Gig Worker Rule 'Too Little, Too Late'

Congress opposes Centre's new 90-day work rule for gig workers' social security. Jairam Ramesh says it falls short of protections in Congress-run states and demands stronger laws for unorganised sector workers.

January 3, 2026

Indian Army Signs ₹293 Crore Deal for Advanced Suryastra Rocket Launcher System

The Indian Army has signed a ₹293 crore contract with NIBE Limited and Israel’s Elbit Systems for the new Suryastra rocket launcher. This system can strike targets up to 300 km away, boosting India’s artillery reach and precision. Deliveries start soon under emergency procurement powers.

January 3, 2026

Sindhudurg Airport Gets DGCA Nod for 24x7 All-Weather Operations

Sindhudurg Airport in Maharashtra now operates round-the-clock with DGCA approval for safe flights even in bad weather. This boost will help tourism and local travel.

January 3, 2026

BBC Pays £28,000 to Israeli Family After Filming Home Without Permission Post Hamas Attack

The BBC agreed to pay £28,000 to an Israeli family after filming inside their damaged home without consent following the 7 October Hamas attack. The family called the incident 'another intrusion' after surviving the terror attack.

January 3, 2026

Tripura Tightens Border Security, Imposes Night Curfew Over Militant Movement Fears

Tripura has heightened security and imposed a night curfew till February 28 in border areas after reports that militants from two Bangladesh-based groups may cross into the state to commit crimes. The curfew runs 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., excluding locals within 300 meters of the border.

January 3, 2026

Telangana Holds Job Mela for Women Drivers to Boost Safe Urban Mobility

Telangana hosted a women drivers job mela to promote safe, sustainable jobs in driving services. Around 700 women may get roles in two-wheeler taxis and electric autos through a nine-month pilot.

January 3, 2026

BJP Demands CBI Probe in Sabarimala Gold Theft, Plans Protests on January 14

BJP Kerala will hold protests and awareness campaigns demanding a CBI probe in the Sabarimala gold theft case. Party leaders say political fronts are involved and criticise the state government for blocking the investigation.

January 3, 2026

PVR Municipal High School Alumni Rally Marks Start of Centenary Celebrations in Ongole

Hundreds of alumni and current students of PVR Municipal High School joined a big rally in Ongole. The school’s 100th anniversary event starts January 10, with guests from India and abroad.

January 3, 2026

Cyberabad Police Launches Operation Smile-XII to Rescue Missing and Vulnerable Children

Cyberabad Police began Operation Smile-XII on January 1 to find missing children and rescue vulnerable minors. The month-long drive uses special teams and facial recognition tech to reunite children with families.