January 3, 2026

Sri Lankan Navy Arrests Nine Tamil Nadu Fishermen Near Nagapattinam Coast

Nine fishermen from Mayiladuthurai were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on January 3 for crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line near Kodiyakkarai. Two boats were seized and taken to Kankesanthurai naval base for inquiry.

January 3, 2026

PM Modi Inaugurates Grand Exhibition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics After 127 Years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the historic exhibition 'The Light & the Lotus' displaying Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha, returned after 127 years. The show at Rai Pithora Cultural Complex attracts history lovers and celebrates India's rich heritage.

January 3, 2026

Explosions and Power Outage Rock Caracas Amid US-Venezuela Tensions

Loud explosions and low-flying aircraft shook Caracas early Tuesday. A southern area lost power. The cause is unknown. Tensions rise as the US targets drug-smuggling boats near Venezuela.

January 3, 2026

Survey Finds 83.61% Trust in EVMs for Karnataka's 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

A survey in Karnataka found 83.61% of voters trust the electoral process and EVMs in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The report, conducted by NGO GRAAM for the state government, has sparked political debate between Congress and BJP.

January 3, 2026

UGC Orders Probe After Student Dies Amid Ragging Allegations at Dharamshala College

UGC has launched a probe into a student's death at Dharamshala's Government Degree College, following serious ragging and harassment claims. Police have booked three students and a professor for related charges. A fact-finding committee is investigating to ensure strict action and student safety.

January 3, 2026

Two Maoists Killed in Early Morning Encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur District

Two Maoists were killed in a gun battle with security forces in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, early Saturday, January 3. The clash began around 5 a.m. during an anti-Maoist operation by police. The fight is ongoing and more details are awaited.

January 3, 2026

Russian Missile Strike Kills Two in Kharkiv, Including Child; Ukraine Denounces Attack

A missile attack in Kharkiv kills a woman and a three-year-old child, injures 28. Russia denies involvement. Ukraine condemns the strike ahead of peace talks.

January 3, 2026

Iran Calls Trump's Threat Over Protests 'Reckless and Dangerous'

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemns Donald Trump's promise to intervene against Iran's protesters as 'reckless and dangerous'. Trump warned he is 'locked and loaded' to help Iran's peaceful protesters. Iran rejects any foreign interference amid deadly protests.

January 3, 2026

Man Beaten in Bihar After False Bangladeshi Claim; Police Act on Viral Video

A daily wage worker in Bihar's Madhubani was beaten by two men after being wrongly called an illegal Bangladeshi. Police have started a probe and launched raids to arrest the accused.

January 3, 2026

Rajasthan Govt Makes Daily Newspaper Reading Compulsory in Schools

Rajasthan government orders all government schools to make newspaper reading part of morning assembly. Students must spend 10 minutes daily reading two newspapers to improve vocabulary and general awareness.