January 3, 2026

West Bengal Sees 41.5 Lakh Drop in Voter List Errors in Special Intensive Revision

West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision has cut logical discrepancies in voter lists by 41.51 lakh since December. Officials now report around 94.49 lakh issues, down from 1.67 crore.

January 3, 2026

Trump Vows Strong US Role in Venezuela Oil After Maduro Raid

Donald Trump announced the US will play a major role in Venezuela’s oil industry after a surprise military raid captured president Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Trump described the capture as swift and powerful, with Maduro now on a US Navy ship bound for New York.

January 3, 2026

US Missiles Strike Caracas; Maduro Reported Captured Amid Early Morning Attack

At 2am Saturday, Caracas woke to explosions and missile attacks on key military sites. US President Trump claimed Maduro and wife were captured. Venezuela calls it a US invasion and urges resistance.

January 3, 2026

Congress Calls Centre's 90-Day Gig Worker Rule 'Too Little, Too Late'

Congress opposes Centre's new 90-day work rule for gig workers' social security. Jairam Ramesh says it falls short of protections in Congress-run states and demands stronger laws for unorganised sector workers.

January 3, 2026

Tripura Tightens Border Security, Imposes Night Curfew Over Militant Movement Fears

Tripura has heightened security and imposed a night curfew till February 28 in border areas after reports that militants from two Bangladesh-based groups may cross into the state to commit crimes. The curfew runs 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., excluding locals within 300 meters of the border.