Beijing, January 3, 2026 — In an unprecedented crackdown on corruption, a Chinese court has sentenced a former mayor to death after investigators uncovered massive illegal wealth — including around 13.5 tonnes of gold and cash equivalent to about ₹3,400 crore — hidden in his possession. The case, widely reported across international news outlets, is…
Delta Force is regarded as one of the most secretive and formidable special units in U.S. military history. Officially known as the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment–Delta (1st SFOD-D), the unit has come under intense global focus following reports that it was involved in the operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of President…
Operation Overview: U.S. Attack and Capture In the early hours of January 3, 2026, the United States launched a large-scale military strike inside Venezuela, striking multiple targets in and around Caracas and other northern regions of the country. Explosions were reported across the capital, including near key military installations and airports, as U.S. forces executed…
New Delhi, January 2026: The Indian Army is poised to become the world’s first military force to deploy ramjet-assisted 155 mm artillery shells, marking a significant leap in indigenous defence technology and artillery firepower. The project — co-developed with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) and sanctioned by the Army Technology Board (ATB) —…
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is widely known on the global stage as a hardline socialist leader shaped by revolutionary politics and ideological confrontation with the West. Yet beyond his political persona lies a lesser-known but deeply personal dimension of his life—his strong spiritual devotion to India’s revered spiritual leader, Sri Sathya Sai Baba of Puttaparthi….
In a historic and unprecedented legal development for Kerala, Antony Raju, a sitting MLA and former Transport Minister, has been sentenced to three years of imprisonment. This verdict, delivered by the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Nedumangad on January 3, 2026, marks the first time in the state’s history that a sitting legislator faces…
In a major escalation of tensions between the United States and Venezuela, U.S. President Donald Trump announced today that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been captured by U.S. forces and flown out of the country following a large-scale military operation. The announcement marks a historic and highly controversial development in…
At least 14 Maoist insurgents were killed by Indian security forces in two separate gunfights in the conflict-prone districts of Sukma and Bijapur in southern Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region, officials confirmed on Saturday. According to a police statement and independent media reports, the operations were launched by the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and other security units…
A radicalized Bangladeshi student leader has reportedly confessed to the brutal killing of a Hindu police officer inside a police station, in a case that has sent shockwaves across Bangladesh and reignited concerns over religious extremism and minority safety in the country. According to Bangladeshi media reports, including The Daily Star and Dhaka Tribune, the…
Russia has significantly stepped up its discounted crude oil supplies to India, with Russian crude suppliers now offering price reductions of up to $8 per barrel to Indian refiners. The move underscores the deepening energy partnership between the two countries amid shifting global oil trade dynamics. According to industry sources, Russian oil exporters are aggressively…
