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.

January 3, 2026

Telangana Holds Job Mela for Women Drivers to Boost Safe Urban Mobility

Telangana hosted a women drivers job mela to promote safe, sustainable jobs in driving services. Around 700 women may get roles in two-wheeler taxis and electric autos through a nine-month pilot.

January 3, 2026

BJP Demands CBI Probe in Sabarimala Gold Theft, Plans Protests on January 14

BJP Kerala will hold protests and awareness campaigns demanding a CBI probe in the Sabarimala gold theft case. Party leaders say political fronts are involved and criticise the state government for blocking the investigation.