Washington / Caracas:In a major geopolitical announcement, U.S. President Donald Trump said that Venezuela’s interim authorities will transfer between 30 million and 50 million barrels of oil to the United States—a move he said will benefit both nations and comes amid dramatic political upheaval in Venezuela. President Trump revealed the plan in a post on…
Kochi :The long-running Sabarimala gold theft case has entered a decisive new phase with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) formally stepping in to investigate the matter. The Kochi zonal unit of the ED has received clearance from the Central Government to register a case and begin a full-fledged probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act…
New Delhi:Tensions flared sharply in Nepal after a controversial TikTok video sparked violent clashes in several areas, leading to the vandalisation of a Christian church and forcing authorities to temporarily close parts of the India–Nepal border as a precautionary security measure. According to Nepali media outlets, including The Kathmandu Post and Online Khabar, the unrest…
Caracas/Washington:Venezuela has reportedly suffered major strategic and military setbacks after placing heavy reliance on Chinese defence technology, drawing parallels with Pakistan’s long-standing experience of technical vulnerabilities linked to Chinese systems. During the recent U.S. military operation targeting key installations near Caracas and surrounding regions, Venezuela’s radar and air-defence monitoring systems allegedly failed at a critical…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has delivered a detailed ruling in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, highlighting serious concerns over actions that, according to the prosecution, undermined the secular character of institutions like Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and allegedly involved religiously-oriented communication on WhatsApp. The order also discussed the evidence against Muslim…
Madurai | January 2026 In a significant legal setback to the Tamil Nadu government, the Madras High Court Division Bench has upheld the order permitting the lighting of the traditional Deepam at the Thiruparankundram hill shrine in Madurai, rejecting the state’s appeal that cited security and law-and-order concerns. The Division Bench comprising Justice G. Jayachandran…
Dhaka | January 2026 Bangladesh has witnessed yet another disturbing escalation in violence against its Hindu minority, with two Hindu youths reportedly killed within a span of 24 hours, pushing the number of Hindus killed to six in just the last 18 days, according to local reports and community sources. Details of the Latest Incidents…
By C. Mahesh History rarely collapses nations overnight. More often, it tightens a noose slowly—through sanctions, supply-chain choke points, financial isolation, and strategic dependency. Iran, Iraq, and Venezuela are stark reminders that having resources is not enough if the systems that control money, trade, defense, and energy are owned by others. India has studied these…
Jhenaidah, Bangladesh | January 6, 2026 In a deeply disturbing incident that has triggered nationwide outrage, a 40-year-old Hindu widow was allegedly gang-raped and brutally tortured in the Kaliganj upazila of Jhenaidah district in southwestern Bangladesh. The attack took place late on the night of Saturday, January 3, 2026, according to local media and police…
New York:The United Nations has firmly rejected the recent action taken by the United States, stating that it constitutes a clear violation of international law. UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a strong and unequivocal response, warning that such unilateral moves undermine the foundations of the international rules-based order. In an official statement issued from UN…
