Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro declared innocence in a US court on narco-terrorism charges. He called himself a 'kidnapped president' as his legal battle begins. Read the full details.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz withdraws from a third-term race, paving the way to become Kamala Harris's 2024 running mate. Explore the political implications.
Over 800 students from 150 Mumbai University colleges are mapping local flora in a major survey. Data will create a real-time biodiversity register for civic authorities. #ClimateAction
The Trump administration accuses Hilton Hotels in Minneapolis of refusing service to DHS agents. The hotel allegedly canceled reservations, triggering a major political controversy. Read the full story.
Massive protests sweep across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East following the US operation to seize Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Global leaders warn of dangerous precedent. Read more.
US & European leaders meet in Paris to finalise security guarantees for postwar Ukraine, potentially involving American troops. Aim is to ensure a lasting peace deal with Russia.
A key industry group representing global soy giants exits Brazil's landmark Soy Moratorium, a major blow to Amazon conservation efforts. Learn the implications for deforestation and climate.
US Congressman Ro Khanna condemns commentator Jesse Kelly's defense of colonization, citing his grandfather's role in India's freedom struggle. Read his powerful rebuttal.
The UN Security Council witnessed a fiery clash between the US and Colombia over the detention of Venezuela's Maduro. Washington calls it a 'surgical operation,' while Bogota denounces it as illegal. Read the full diplomatic showdown.
Kolkata's Rabindra Sarobar sees a worrying dip in migratory bird species, from 79 in 2020 to 72 in 2023. Birders blame habitat destruction and urge immediate conservation action to save this urban biodiversity hotspot.
Himachal's Tabo and Kashmir's Gulmarg shiver through the coldest night of the year. Fresh snowfall reported in Koksar, Kalpa, and Gondla. More snow predicted.
Donald Trump asserts the US has collected and will receive over $600 billion in tariffs, accusing media of bias ahead of a crucial Supreme Court decision. Read the full story.
Goa experiences a slight rise in minimum temperatures, with Panaji at 20.7°C. IMD forecasts a gradual 1-2°C increase over the next few days. Dry weather expected until Jan 11.
IMD forecasts below-normal winter precipitation for Uttarakhand and Himalayan regions after a record dry December. Experts warn of serious impacts on water, agriculture, and hydropower.
Global tensions boil over after Trump's Venezuela operation. EU officials evade questions on democracy, pointing to Trump. Denmark in crisis mode over Greenland.
William DeFoor, 26, arrested for allegedly attacking Vice President JD Vance's Ohio residence with a hammer. Secret Service witnessed the incident. Read the full details.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the 2024 Democratic VP nominee, announces he won't run again in 2026. He cites pressure from Trump and allies over a child care fraud probe as key reasons. Read the political fallout.
US War Secretary Pete Hegseth announces pay cut for Senator Mark Kelly after a video urging troops to refuse illegal orders. Kelly vows to fight back. Details inside.
US indictments allege Nicolás Maduro's son, 'Nicolasito,' used state aircraft & military for drug trafficking to America. Will he be the next target? Read the explosive details.
The Arizona Cardinals have dismissed head coach Jonathan Gannon following a dismal 3-14 season in 2025. Explore the reasons behind the firing and what's next for the NFL franchise.
The annual Asian Waterbird Count in Arunachal Pradesh kicks off with a rare Mandarin duck sighting at Siikhe Lake in Ziro. Discover the key wetlands being surveyed and the conservation efforts.
Two persons injured in multiple IED blasts in Manipur's Bishnupur district. Locals clash with security forces, statewide shutdown called. Get the latest updates on the situation.
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck Assam's Morigaon district early Monday, injuring three people. Tremors were felt across the Northeast. Details on the seismic Kopili Fault Zone inside.
Rana Pratap Bairagi, a Hindu businessman and acting editor, was murdered in Bangladesh's Jessore. This is the latest in a series of attacks on the Hindu community. Read for details.
Deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro appeared in a New York court, pleading not guilty to US narco-terrorism charges. His lawyer, Barry Pollack, challenges the legality of his capture. Read the full details.
Explore a curated reading list to grasp the historical context of the Venezuela crisis, US intervention, and the political-economic dynamics of Latin America. Dive deeper beyond headlines.
Patna and Bihar experience a brief sunny respite from winter chill, but nights remain bitterly cold with temperatures as low as 5.5°C. IMD forecasts dense fog and no major temperature rise for the next 6 days. Read for full weather details.
Odisha wildlife authorities are finalising plans to translocate tigers to Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary. The project includes a 120 km fence, villager sensitisation, and aims to create western Odisha's first tiger reserve.
US Senator & astronaut Mark Kelly faces military punishment for a video urging troops to refuse illegal orders. The Trump administration calls it seditious. Read the full clash.
A viral video claiming to show Venezuelans celebrating President Maduro's capture was debunked as footage from Miami, Florida. YouTuber Nick Shirley faces backlash for spreading misinformation.