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

First Four Victims Identified in Swiss Ski Resort Fire That Killed 40

Police have identified the first four victims of the fatal New Year's Eve fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. The blaze killed 40 and injured 119. A sparkler caused the fire, officials say. Families face a tense wait for more news.

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

Six Policemen Injured in Mob Attack During Arrest of TMC Activist in North 24 Parganas

Six policemen were hurt when a mob attacked them after they arrested TMC activist Musa Mollah in North 24 Parganas. Police faced stone pelting and vehicle damage before reinforcements arrived. Two local TMC leaders were detained for instigating violence.

January 3, 2026

JNUSU Leaders Summoned by Police After Protesting Library Surveillance

Delhi Police served enquiry notices to JNUSU leaders over protests against facial recognition cameras and magnetic gates at JNU library. The student union calls it an attempt to silence voices.