January 6, 2026

Madras HC Stays ECR Corridor Tender Amid Bias Claims by Dilip Buildcon

Madras High Court stays tender proceedings for four-lane ECR corridor awarded to KNR Constructions. Dilip Buildcon accuses TANSHA of favouritism. Stay granted till Jan 27.

January 6, 2026

Fire Damages Abandoned Fibre Boats at Chellanam Fishing Harbour, No Injuries

A fire broke out at Chellanam Fishing Harbour damaging some abandoned fibre boats. Firefighters controlled the blaze in over two hours. No one was hurt in the incident.

January 6, 2026

Venezuelan Leader Nicolás Maduro Arrested and Arraigned in Manhattan Federal Court

Nicolás Maduro was arrested in Caracas and brought to Manhattan for arraignment on narco-terrorism charges. He pleaded not guilty and called himself a 'kidnapped president' during the court hearing.

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

Two Indian-Origin Men Arrested in US with 309 Pounds of Cocaine Hidden in Truck

Jasveer Singh and Gurpreet Singh were caught in the US with 309 pounds of cocaine hidden in their truck. Both claimed ignorance, saying they only drove to an Indian restaurant to wait for freight.