January 3, 2026

Son of Jammalamadugu BJP MLA Tests Positive for Marijuana in Hyderabad

Sudheer Reddy, son of Jammalamadugu BJP MLA Adinarayana Reddy, tested positive for marijuana during a routine check by the EAGLE team in Hyderabad. He was sent to a de-addiction centre for treatment soon after.

January 3, 2026

Trump Claims Capture of Venezuela’s Maduro After Pre-Dawn Caracas Attack

US President Donald Trump says Venezuela’s dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been captured and taken out of the country after a major early morning attack on Caracas. Venezuela’s government calls the attacks military aggression and urges citizens to resist while Colombia seeks a UN emergency session.

January 3, 2026

Senior PLGA Commander and 19 Maoists Surrender With 48 Guns in Telangana

A senior PLGA commander and 19 other Maoist cadres surrendered in Telangana with 48 firearms and 2,200 rounds, marking a major blow to CPI (Maoist).

January 3, 2026

AIMSA Urges Jaishankar to Protect 3,000 Indian Medical Students Amid Iran Protests

As violent protests sweep Iran, AIMSA appeals to India's External Affairs Minister for urgent help. Nearly 3,000 Indian medical students face growing risks as unrest spreads.

January 3, 2026

Zelenskyy: Ukraine Peace Deal 90% Ready but War Persists

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy says a peace deal is almost ready but fighting with Russia goes on. The last 10% holds the key to ending the war. As 2026 starts, hope for peace fades despite talks and new diplomatic moves.