Iran in Upheaval — Global Media Reports on Nationwide Internet & Phone Blackout and Intensifying Anti-Government Protests After Reza Pahlavi’s Call.

Here’s a detailed, multi-source summary of the rapidly evolving situation in Iran, based on reporting and commentary from U.S., UK, Middle East, and international outlets, including Reuters, AP, Sky News, CBS News, The Jerusalem Post, and others. Nationwide Internet & Phone Blackout — Government Crackdown Authorities in Iran have shut down internet access and telephone…

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Renowned Indian Ecologist Prof. Madhav Gadgil Dies at 83; Legacy of Conservation, Western Ghats Advocacy and Ecological Vision.

PUNE— Prof. Madhav Dhananjaya Gadgil, one of India’s most respected ecologists, environmental thinkers and conservation scientists, passed away on January 7, 2026, in Pune at the age of 83 after a brief illness. He breathed his last at Prayag Hospital, surrounded by family. Prof. Gadgil was widely recognised as a “people’s scientist”, whose work spanned…

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Congress Deploys Key Leaders Ahead of Elections: Kanhaiya Kumar, Sachin Pilot Among Four Sent to Kerala; D.K. Shivakumar Assigned to Assam.

Detailed News Report: The Indian National Congress has intensified its organisational and political preparations by deploying senior and emerging leaders across key states, appointing observers and in-charges as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the party ahead of upcoming electoral battles. As part of this move, Congress leaders Kanhaiya Kumar and Sachin Pilot, along…

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US Seizes Venezuela-Linked Oil Tanker; Russia Condemns Move as “Illegal Economic Warfare”.

Detailed News Report: The United States has seized an oil tanker allegedly linked to Venezuela, escalating tensions over sanctions enforcement and drawing sharp criticism from Russia, which has openly backed Caracas against what it calls unilateral American actions. According to US officials, the vessel was taken into custody for violating US sanctions imposed on Venezuela’s…

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Centre Revokes Approval of Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College in Jammu; Political and Administrative Reactions Intensify.

Jammu | January 6, 2026 The Union government, acting through the National Medical Commission (NMC), has withdrawn approval for the MBBS programme at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) in Jammu, citing serious deficiencies in infrastructure, faculty strength, and clinical facilities. The decision has triggered political reactions across Jammu and Kashmir…

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Hindu Youth Dies After Mob Chase in Bangladesh, Triggers Outrage Over Vigilante Violence.

Another Hindu Youth Dies After Mob Chase in Bangladesh; Police Probe Underway, Yunus-Led Government Responds Dhaka, Bangladesh:In another tragic incident linked to mob violence in Bangladesh, a 25-year-old Hindu youth, Mithun Sarkar, lost his life after jumping into a canal while fleeing an angry crowd that accused him of theft. The incident took place in…

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Police Attacked During Anti-Encroachment Drive Near Turkman Gate Mosque in Delhi.

New Delhi:Tensions flared in central Delhi on Wednesday morning when police personnel were attacked during an anti-encroachment drive carried out by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) near Turkman Gate, close to the Faiz-e-Ilahi Masjid. The operation was undertaken following directions from the Delhi High Court to remove illegal constructions on government land. According to…

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Trump Announces Venezuela to Supply Up to 50 Million Barrels of Oil to the United States.

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…

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