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04 Jan

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Granted Fresh 40-Day Parole, Expected to Leave Jail Soon

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryana, TrendingRam Rahim

Rohtak/Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh/Balwinder Singh): Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the head of Dera Sacha Sauda, has been approved for another 40-day parole, authorities confirmed on Saturday. This comes nearly half a year after his previous parole in August 2025. He is expected to be released from prison either on Sunday or Monday. The Rohtak Divisional Commissioner granted the temporary release to Ram Rahim, who is currently serving a 20-year sentence for the rape of two female disciples. In addition, he is serving a life term for the murder of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati. This marks the 15th instance that Ram Rahim…

04 Jan

Pollution Levels Rise Again in Capital as Winter Conditions Snarl Air and Air Travel

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The national capital woke up on Sunday to another slide in air quality, as pollution levels edged closer to the “very poor” category after a short-lived improvement earlier in the week. Monitoring stations recorded the Air Quality Index close to 300 during the morning hours, reflecting a steady build-up of pollutants across the city. According to official data, the AQI was significantly higher than Saturday’s average, indicating that favourable winds which had earlier cleared the air had weakened. Environmental experts attribute the decline to stagnant atmospheric conditions, common during winter, which prevent pollutants from dispersing. The…

04 Jan

India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to Be Launched in January 2026

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingVande Bharat

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Indian Railways is set to begin a new chapter in long-distance rail travel with the launch of the first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train later this month. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the much-awaited sleeper version of the Vande Bharat train will be introduced as part of the New Year initiatives for passengers. The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is expected to flag off the inaugural service in the second half of January 2026. The first Vande Bharat Sleeper train will operate on the Guwahati–Howrah route, strengthening rail connectivity between the Northeast and eastern India. Designed specifically…

04 Jan

US Shares Arrest Footage of Maduro as Venezuela Enters Uncertain Transition

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsVenezuela

Washington/Caracas/New York (Rajeev Sharma): The United States has made public a video showing detained Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro being escorted in handcuffs by federal agents, a move that has amplified global attention on the dramatic turn of events following his capture. The footage, released by US authorities, shows Maduro under tight security as he is taken into custody, marking the first visual confirmation of his detention. American officials confirmed that Maduro is expected to be moved to the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in New York, a federal facility known for severe conditions and long-standing criticism over safety, staffing shortages, and…

04 Jan

Trump Says US Will Oversee Venezuela After Maduro’s Ouster, Eyes Oil Exports

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsVenezuela

Washington/Caracas (Rajeev Sharma): In an unprecedented move that has sent shockwaves across the region, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States would temporarily assume control of Venezuela following the removal of President Nicolás Maduro, with plans to revive and utilise the country’s vast oil resources. The announcement came hours after a covert military operation led to Maduro and his wife being taken into US custody and flown out of Venezuela. Trump described the action as part of a broader effort to stabilise the country, combat drug trafficking and restructure its collapsing energy sector. He said Washington…

03 Jan

Tensions Soar as Trump Claims Maduro Captured Following Caracas Explosions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsCaracas

Caracas/Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The political crisis in Venezuela escalated sharply on Saturday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife had been captured and removed from the country, following a series of explosions in the capital and nearby states. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that the United States had conducted a “large-scale strike” against Venezuela, successfully apprehending Maduro and his spouse. The announcement immediately drew global attention, though independent verification of the claims has not yet been confirmed. Venezuelan authorities reported that attacks occurred in Caracas as well as in the…

03 Jan

Venezuela Imposes Emergency Status After Pre-Dawn Disturbances in Capital

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsVenezuela

Caracas (Rajeev Sharma): The Venezuelan government moved swiftly to impose emergency measures early Saturday after a series of loud explosions and reports of aircraft flying at low altitude unsettled large parts of Caracas, sharply escalating tensions with the United States. Officials said the incidents occurred around 2 am, when multiple blasts were heard across the capital. Witnesses described seeing smoke billowing from a hangar at a military air facility, while another defence-related site in the city experienced a sudden loss of electricity. In several districts, residents poured into the streets amid confusion and fear. In an official communiqué, authorities accused…

03 Jan

Fresh Searches Launched by SIT in Probe Into Disappearance of Sacred Saroops

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingSaroops

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Stepping up its investigation into the missing saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Tuesday carried out search operations at several locations across Punjab and the Union Territory of Chandigarh. Officials said the coordinated exercise covered about 15 premises in Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Ropar and Chandigarh. The locations included homes and workplaces associated with 16 persons who are under scrutiny in connection with the case involving the disappearance of 328 saroops. Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, who is closely monitoring the investigation, confirmed the development and said the SIT was proceeding in…

03 Jan

Calgary Flooded and Parched: Smith Blames Nenshi for City’s Water Disaster

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCalgary

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has publicly blamed former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi for the city’s ongoing water system failures, saying years of neglect under his leadership contributed to the latest crisis. The Bearspaw South Feeder Main, which delivers about 60% of Calgary’s treated water, ruptured for the second time in less than two years, flooding streets and forcing thousands of residents to adhere to water restrictions. Some areas remain under boil-water advisories, and city officials are urging continued conservation. “This is not just an accident, it’s the result of years of insufficient maintenance and inspections under the…

03 Jan

From Rising Digestive Disorders to Comprehensive Care Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani launches Kauvery Institute of Digestive Sciences

nishuthapar10 CommentsTrending

With digestive disorders emerging as one of the most common yet under-addressed health concerns in India, Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani, announced the launch of the Kauvery Institute of Digestive Sciences, a specialised clinical initiative focused on coordinated, evidence-based care for gastrointestinal and liver diseases, alongside preventive and lifestyle-oriented interventions. L-R: Dr Sathish Kumar Anandan, Dr M. A. Arvind, Dr Iyappan Ponnuswamy, Dr Aravindan Selvaraj, Dr Pandurangan Basumani, Dr D Thennarasu, Dr T K Anand, Dr Swati Raju Digestive health issues affect a significant proportion of the Indian population. According to a nationwide survey, nearly 7 in 10 urban Indians (around…