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Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro jailed in New York after US capture

Once the unquestioned ruler of the oil-rich South American nation, in the video released by the White House, he was in a brown uniform, manacled and clutching a water bottle while two DEA officers held him on either side by his elbows.

16 days ago

US charges Maduro with narco-terrorism, cocaine trafficking

The indictment was made public by US Attorney General Pam Bondi and filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. Prosecutors allege Maduro used state power to move massive quantities of cocaine toward the United States over more than two decades.

16 days ago

Govt bars pre-booking tips on cab apps, allows women to choose female drivers

The Centre has amended the Motor Vehicles Aggregator Guidelines to ban pre-ride tipping prompts on cab apps and allow passengers, especially women, to choose same-gender drivers where available.

16 days ago

Indore gets new municipal commissioner, water quality inspection begins in Bhagirathpura

The development came a day after the Chief Minister Mohan Yadav ordered to suspend the Indore Additional Commissioner Rohit Sisoniya and Sanjeev Shrivastava, who is the Superintendent Engineer In-charge of the Public Health Engineering department.

16 days ago

Venezuela declares national emergency after Caracas blasts, rejects 'US military aggression'

The statement added that President Nicolas Maduro had "ordered all national defence plans to be implemented" and declared "a state of external disturbance." The government said the attacks were reported in Caracas and in the states of Miranda, Aragua and La Guaira.

16 days ago

Over 150 Booked as J&K Police Crack Down on Banned VPN Usage

Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched a Valley-wide campaign against the use of banned Virtual Private Network (VPN) services, booking over 150 individuals in the last three days.

16 days ago

Bangladesh: Hindu businessman dies after mob attack, set on fire in Shariatpur

The incident occurred near Keurbhanga Bazar in Kaneshwar Union of Damudya late Wednesday. He succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka on Saturday morning.

16 days ago

Bengaluru to get 153-acre Biodiversity Park honouring Basavanna, Cabinet approves Rs 250 crore project

He said people need lung space as Bengaluru is increasingly turning into a concrete jungle. "Bengaluru should not become another gas chamber. Establishing a large park in the city has been an unfulfilled dream of nature lovers for the past one-and-a-half centuries," he said.

16 days ago

Tamil Nadu government rolls out new pension scheme, promising 50% of last drawn salary

DMK Govt rolls out new pension scheme in Tamil Nadu, promising 50% of last drawn salary

The announcement comes against the backdrop of long-standing demands by government employees and teachers for the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS).

17 days ago

"Can't eat, can't sleep": owners of Swiss bar speak out after fire kills 47, injures 113

The alarm was raised around 1:30 a.m. on Thursday local time, minutes after the fire erupted. Local authorities deployed 41 ambulances, 13 helicopters, and over 150 medical personnel to the scene. An area of 100 meters around the bar was cordoned off, and crowds gathered near the police line, hugging and crying, with flowers and candles laid for the victims, reports Xinhua news agency.

17 days ago

Caracas explosions shake Venezuela; Trump claims President Maduro and wife captured, travel advisory issued; firefighters injured

Several large explosions were heard in the Venezuelan capital around 2:00 a.m. local time, triggering panic across the city. Reports indicated at least seven blasts, with smoke rising from multiple locations and brief power outages recorded in some areas, including a military base. Partial disruptions to telecommunications were also reported.

17 days ago

Trump 'completely messed up' India-US ties: Congressman Subramanyam

Trump says he won't reduce aspirin dose despite medical advice

In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Trump said he takes a high daily dose of aspirin and is unwilling to lower it, despite being advised by doctors to do so. He said the medication has been part of his daily routine for more than two decades.

17 days ago

Smoke rises over Caracas as large explosions rattle Venezuelan capital

Venezuela accuses US of 'serious military aggression' after explosions rock Caracas

This comes as US President Donald Trump has, on several occasions, warned about the possibility of ground operations in Venezuela as part of his strategy to oust President Nicolas Maduro, intensifying sanctions, augmenting military presence in the area, and accusing ships of drug trafficking in both the Caribbean and Pacific.

17 days ago

J&K: Police attach properties worth crores of seven illegally residing in Pakistan

"This action reflects the firm resolve of Kathua Police to act decisively against individuals involved in unlawful and anti-national activities," the statement said, adding that the process of identifying and attaching properties of such offenders will continue in accordance with due process of law. Kathua Police remains committed to upholding peace, security and the rule of law in the region, the statement added.

17 days ago

Mukesh Singh Appointed New DGP of Ladakh; Major IPS Reshuffle Ordered

Senior IPS officer Mukesh Singh has been appointed as the new Director General of Police of Ladakh following a key reshuffle in the AGMUT cadre ordered by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

17 days ago

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Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro jailed in New York after US capture

US charges Maduro with narco-terrorism, cocaine trafficking

Govt bars pre-booking tips on cab apps, allows women to choose female drivers

Indore gets new municipal commissioner, water quality inspection begins in Bhagirathpura

Venezuela declares national emergency after Caracas blasts, rejects 'US military aggression'

Over 150 Booked as J&K Police Crack Down on Banned VPN Usage

Bangladesh: Hindu businessman dies after mob attack, set on fire in Shariatpur

Bengaluru to get 153-acre Biodiversity Park honouring Basavanna, Cabinet approves Rs 250 crore project

DMK Govt rolls out new pension scheme in Tamil Nadu, promising 50% of last drawn salary

"Can't eat, can't sleep": owners of Swiss bar speak out after fire kills 47, injures 113

Caracas explosions shake Venezuela; Trump claims President Maduro and wife captured, travel advisory issued; firefighters injured

Trump says he won't reduce aspirin dose despite medical advice

Venezuela accuses US of 'serious military aggression' after explosions rock Caracas

J&K: Police attach properties worth crores of seven illegally residing in Pakistan

Mukesh Singh Appointed New DGP of Ladakh; Major IPS Reshuffle Ordered

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