Maduro will face ‘full wrath’ of American justice: US Attorney General
Washington, Jan 3 (IANS) US Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Saturday that Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been indicted in the Southern District of New York a series of serious federal crimes linked to drug trafficking and terrorism. Earlier in the day, US President Donald Trump claimed that the […]
US lawmakers split over Venezuelan President Maduro’s capture
Washington, Jan 3, (IANS) The US military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has deepened partisan divisions on Capitol Hill, with Republicans rallying behind President Donald Trump and Democrats warning the action was unconstitutional and risks pulling the United States into another conflict. Senior Democrats said Congress was bypassed and […]
Trump defends secrecy, warns rivals after Venezuela operation
Washington, Jan 3 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Saturday defended the secrecy surrounding the US operation that led to the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, warning that advance notification to Congress or others would have “endangered the mission” and insisting the action sent a clear message to adversaries in the Western Hemisphere and beyond. […]
Uddhav Thackeray is ‘corruption Samrat’: Eknath Shinde
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) Shiv Sena chief leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday accused the Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray of “looting the treasury” of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) during the 25-year rule, while the MahaYuti is committed to push the city’s development and make Mumbaikars’ lives safe and secure. […]
BMC polls: Close fight between Shiv Sena UBT, Shinde faction on 69 seats, BJP and Thackeray camp on 97 seats
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) The high-voltage battle for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), which has drawn attention not only from Maharashtra but across the country, has now taken a clear shape with direct contests emerging among major political formations. A straight fight between Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena will […]
Mumbai mayor will be from MahaYuti, Hindu and Marathi: Maha CM
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday reiterated that the Mayor of Mumbai will be from the MahaYuti alliance and will be “both Hindu and Marathi.” While directly challenging the Uddhav-Raj Thackeray “brotherhood” alliance, Fadnavis, by promising a Marathi-Hindu Mayor, attempted to neutralise the emotional appeal of the Shiv Sena (UBT) […]
Priyanka Gandhi to head Congress Screening Panel for Assam ahead of polls
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) In a strategic move ahead of the forthcoming Assembly elections, the Congress party has appointed Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as Chairperson of the Screening Committee for Assam, signalling a high-stakes push in the northeastern state. The announcement was made through an official press release issued by K.C. Venugopal, General Secretary of […]
Delhi Shabdotsav 2026: Madhavi Latha praises PM Modi’s unity vision, predicts BJP rule in T’gana
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) BJP leader Kompella Madhavi Latha, who contested against AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi from the Hyderabad Lok Sabha seat in the 2024 elections, on Saturday delivered a strong political message at the Delhi Shabdotsav 2026, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of national unity and predicting that the BJP would form […]
Yoga symbolises India’s cultural strength and discipline: Tripura CM
Agartala, Jan 3 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said that yoga reflects India’s cultural strength and plays a vital role in building discipline, physical fitness, and mental toughness among the youth, reiterating the state government’s commitment to the development of sports and yoga. Addressing the inauguration of the Yoga Asana competition (Under-17 […]
Bihar govt issues safety guidelines for school vehicles
Patna, Jan 3 (IANS) Bihar Transport Minister Shravan Kumar has issued stringent guidelines to ensure the safety of schoolchildren travelling across the state. Emphasising that children’s safety is the government’s top priority, the minister warned that strict punitive action will be taken against school managements and vehicle owners who fail to comply with prescribed safety […]
