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India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India is concerned over Venezuela after the US capture of President Nicolas Maduro, urging dialogue, peace and protection of Venezuelan people, reaffirming long-standing bilateral ties while monitoring developments and assisting the Indian community

Violence broke out during a High Court-ordered demolition near a mosque in Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan area, injuring five policemen. Police used teargas to disperse stone-pelting crowds, while officials said the mosque was not damaged.

A Danish lawmaker accused the Trump administration of risking conflict with an ally over Greenland, rejecting US security claims. Denmark and European leaders reaffirmed Greenland’s sovereignty, saying decisions rest solely with Denmark and Greenland

Samsung Display has developed SmartPower HDR technology with Intel, reducing OLED laptop power consumption by up to 22 per cent. The announcement came at CES 2026, alongside reports of a Hyundai–Nvidia meeting on autonomous driving collaboration.

JK Police began raids across the valley in a cyber terror case in a massive crackdown on mule accounts

The 69th SGF Under-17 Boys National Kabaddi Championship will be held in Kothagudem from January 7 to 11. As many as 33 teams from states, union territories and national institutions will compete, with meticulous arrangements made for players and officials

Lakshya Sen opened his season with a hard-fought win over Singapore’s Jason Teh at the Malaysia Open Super 750, advancing to the second round. Malvika Bansod lost her opener, while Ayush Shetty and M R Arjun-Hariharan Amsakarunan were set to play later

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced that the Indian Super League will restart on February 14 with all 14 clubs participating. The I-League will also resume around the same time. AIFF will provide Rs 14 crore to conduct the ISL

By denying bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam even after more than five years in jail without trial in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, the apex court appears to contradict its own dictum  

Pooja Rani and Jadumani Singh registered dominant wins at the Elite National Boxing Championships in Greater Noida. Lovlina Borgohain and Amit Panghal faced tough challenges, advancing through split decisions against Saweety and Priyanshu respectively in closely fought bouts

M Ritesh and K Aadyareddy won the boys and girls under-15 titles at the Pragathi Chess Academy All India Sub-Junior Chess Championship in Hyderabad. Winners were also declared in under-12, under-10 and under-8 categories for both boys and girls

Telangana shooters bagged four gold, one silver and three bronze medals at the National Shooting Championship. Gusti Noria, Darius Chenai, Yuvek Battula, Venkat Lakshmi Lakku and Mohd Abdul Khalique led the medal tally, with juniors also making a mark

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur climbed to 13th in ICC Women’s T20I batting rankings after her match-winning knock against Sri Lanka, while Deepti Sharma slipped to second in bowling. Amanjot Kaur and Sri Lanka players also made notable gains

The geopolitical headwinds India faced in 2025 signal harder times this year, as global conditions are likely to worsen before stabilising

Supreme Court granted interim bail to alleged naxal sympathiser Kailash Ramchandani in the 2019 Gadchiroli IED blast case, citing prolonged incarceration and trial delays, while imposing strict conditions and warning that any violation would lead to revocation

The Reserve Bank may restrict dividend distribution or profit remittance in cases of regulatory non-compliance, the draft stated 

JNU has sought an FIR after students allegedly raised provocative slogans against the Prime Minister and Home Minister during a campus event, terming the act contempt of court and a violation of conduct rules, while initiating an internal inquiry

Introduced by Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, the Bill seeks to amend the 'Immigration and Nationality Act' to eliminate the H-1B visa programme, and for other purposes. The Bill has been referred to the committee on Judiciary, and in addition to committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means.

The 21-year-old Rao, who was signed by Rajasthan Royals at the IPL auction, smashed 12 fours and 13 sixes en route to his 200 not out from 109 balls

ata Advanced Systems has received an Indian Army supply order to support the overhaul and upgradation of Pinaka MLRS and command posts, strengthening indigenous defence capabilities through a public–private partnership with DRDO and the Corps of EME.

Suresh Kalmadi, former IOA President and towering Indian sports administrator, passed away in Pune. A former Air Force officer and politician, he organised major events like the 2010 Commonwealth Games and revived the National Games. His legacy blends sporting achievements with the controversy of CWG corruption allegations

Rajasthan is experiencing severe cold, with night temperatures dipping below 10°C and four locations recording below 5°C. Schools in over a dozen districts, including Jaipur and Ganganagar, extended winter vacations. Dense fog, cold day conditions, bonfires, and night shelters are reported across the state

In Dhaka, Sharif Osman Hadi’s party staged a day-long “March for Justice,” demanding the trial of his killers and repatriation of alleged culprits reportedly in India. Bangladesh’s claims of Indian involvement were denied by New Delhi, while local investigations found no evidence of border crossings by the suspects

Reliance Industries confirmed it has not received Russian crude for nearly three weeks and expects none in January, halting imports at its SEZ refinery to comply with EU sanctions, amid reports linking three tankers to its Jamnagar complex