The United States has carried out direct military strikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro. US President Donald Trump confirmed the claim in a post on Truth Social on Saturday. So what unfolded overnight, and what led to one of the most dramatic US interventions in Latin America in decades?

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The Election Commission has flagged a worrying trend in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Officials say the collection of enumeration forms in urban areas is much lower than in rural regions across nine states and three Union Territories. So, why are city voters falling behind in returning their forms?

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India will impose a new excise duty on cigarettes from February 1. The Finance Ministry has notified a duty ranging from ₹2,050 to ₹8,500 per 1,000 sticks, depending on cigarette length, over and above the existing GST. With this move, cigarette prices are set to rise after years of stable taxation. So, what exactly is changing, and what should smokers expect now?

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Food delivery apps Zomato and Swiggy are rolling out higher incentives for delivery partners ahead of New Year’s Eve, a move they say is standard during festive periods. At the same time, gig worker unions have called for a nationwide strike on December 31st, demanding better pay and working conditions. With lakhs of workers threatening to log off on one of the busiest nights of the year, how serious is the disruption likely to be?

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Moscow has accused Ukraine of attempting to strike a presidential residence in northern Russia. Kyiv has strongly denied the charge, calling it a fabricated excuse to prolong the war.

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The Supreme Court stayed a recent Delhi High Court order that suspended the life sentence of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case. The decision comes as a relief to the survivor, whose long fight for justice has come at an immense personal cost. The Unnao case is not just about one crime. It is about power, impunity, and a justice system that the perpetrators allegedly tried to influence. So, what happened in Unnao, and why does the Supreme Court's judgement hold significance?

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On the 140th foundation day of the Congress, Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi said the Congress is not just a political party, but the voice of India's soul that has stood with every weak, deprived and hardworking person. However, an online comment from another senior leader has exposed fissures within the party and the potential discontent among the senior leadership.

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The Consulate General of India in Toronto has launched a One Stop Centre for Women to support Indian women facing crises, such as domestic violence, abuse, family conflict, and legal challenges.

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A change in the legal definition of the Aravalli hills has triggered fresh concern over the future of one of India’s oldest mountain ranges. While the Centre insists that mining will not be allowed, protests continue and political questions are mounting.

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At least five people were killed early this Thursday morning in Karnataka’s Hiriyur taluk. A speeding container truck jumped a road divider and crashed into a luxury sleeper bus. The impact caused the bus to burst into flames, trapping passengers inside. As families and children travel overnight on our highways, a troubling question emerges — how safe is long-distance road travel in India today?

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