January 3, 2026

Swiss Police Investigate Fatal New Year’s Bar Fire in Crans-Montana

Swiss police have launched a criminal probe into the managers of Le Constellation Bar after a deadly New Year’s fire killed 40 and injured 119. The owners face charges including manslaughter. The blaze may have started from sparklers near the ceiling in the packed bar.

January 3, 2026

US Influencer Claims Fake Indian Degrees Fuel Visa Fraud in America

Andrew Branca asserts that fake degrees and visa fraud by Indians in the US are widespread. He ties this to 'low trust, high fraud' cultures exploiting US systems. Branca urges strict action against fraudulent Indian visas and calls out degree mills in India.

January 3, 2026

Himachal Suspends Professor After Dalit Student’s Death in Ragging Case

Himachal Pradesh govt suspends a college professor after a Dalit student died following alleged sexual harassment and ragging. Inquiry is on.

January 3, 2026

Iowa State University Team Visits Kollengode to Boost Agri-Tech and Tourism

A 14-member US team from Iowa State University recently toured Kollengode's farms. They studied local farming and suggested tech upgrades for agri-tourism and safer pesticides. The visit was hosted by Kollengode Agro Film City.

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

Arson Leaves 35,000 Berlin Homes in Darkness Amid Freezing Cold

A suspected arson attack has cut power to tens of thousands of homes in Berlin. Repairs will take days amid freezing temperatures and snowy conditions.

January 3, 2026

All BDS Seats Filled in Karnataka for 2025 as Demand Surges, Nursing Seats Remain Largely Vacant

Karnataka sees full booking of 2,709 BDS seats in 2025 after years of vacancies. Dental courses gain popularity while nursing and pharmacy seats stay empty.

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.