January 6, 2026

Venezuelan President Maduro Denies Charges in Dramatic New York Court Hearing

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro appeared in a New York court, denied drug and weapon charges, and called himself a 'prisoner of war'. His wife also pleaded innocent. Both were arrested in a surprise US operation.

January 6, 2026

US Faces Global Backlash at UN Over Aggressive Venezuela Strikes and Maduro Capture

The US sparked a fierce backlash at the UN for deadly strikes and capturing Venezuela’s President Maduro. Many countries condemned the move as unlawful and a serious threat to Venezuela's sovereignty. The US called it law enforcement, but the UN fears rising instability.

January 5, 2026

Supreme Court Rejects Plea to Stop PM Modi's 'Chadar' Ceremony at Ajmer Sharif

The Supreme Court refused on January 5 to stop Prime Minister Narendra Modi from offering a ceremonial 'chadar' at Ajmer Sharif Dargah. The court said the issue is not legal and advised petitioners to seek relief in ongoing civil suit related to the site.

January 5, 2026

Son of BJP MLA Renuka Singh Booked for Hit-and-Run in Raipur, Victim in Critical Condition

Balwant Singh, son of BJP MLA Renuka Singh, is booked for rash driving after hitting a biker in Raipur. The victim is critically injured and hospitalised.

January 5, 2026

Parliament Clears SHANTI Bill to Open India's Nuclear Energy to Private Players with Govt Oversight

India’s Parliament approved the SHANTI Bill, allowing private and foreign firms to own and operate nuclear plants under government control. The Bill boosts energy security with ₹20,000 crore for new tech, sets clear safety rules, but sparks opposition over liability and transparency concerns.