Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez Extends Olive Branch To US Amid Political Turmoil

Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez has extended an olive branch to the United States amid unprecedented political upheaval in Venezuela. In a poignant Instagram message on 5 January 2026, Rodriguez invited the US government to collaborate on a cooperation agenda, emphasising peace, sovereignty, and mutual respect.This overture comes just days after a dramatic US military operation that

January 5, 2026
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’40 Killed In US Strike’: Venezuelan Official

A senior Venezuelan official has claimed that at least 40 people, including both military personnel and civilians, lost their lives in a US military strike on Venezuelan soil early on Saturday.The allegation, reported by The New York Times on condition of anonymity, paints a picture of significant casualties from what was described as a "large-scale strike" orchestrated by Washington.The

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Trump Issues A Stark Warning of More Tariffs If India Continues Russian Oil Imports; Says ‘PM Modi Knew I Was Not Happy’

US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to India regarding its continued imports of Russian oil, stating that tariffs could be raised swiftly if New Delhi does not align with Washington’s expectations.Speaking aboard Air Force One on Sunday local time, Trump remarked that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "a very good man" and "a good guy" who knew of his displeasure on the matter. He

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Indian Envoy Sought US Tariff Relief for Cutting Russian Oil Buys Says US Senator Lindsey Graham

US Senator Lindsey Graham has claimed that Indian Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, sought his intervention for tariff relief from President Donald Trump due to India’s reduced purchases of Russian oil.This revelation came during a conversation with reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, local time, where Graham recounted a meeting at the ambassador’s residence about a month prior. The

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IAF Commemorates 25th Anniversary of TEJAS First Flight

The Indian Air Force marked a significant milestone on Sunday by commemorating the 25th anniversary of the TEJAS Light Combat Aircraft’s (LCA) historic first flight. This event underscores India’s strides in indigenous aerospace development and self-reliance in defence manufacturing.In a social media post, the IAF highlighted the enduring partnership that birthed this fighter jet. It

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DRDO Builds Portable Water Purifier To Support Troops In Remote Areas

Nano-Porous Multi-Layered Polymeric Membrane’ For High-Pressure Sea Water Desalination Plant In Coast Guard Ships (Right)The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a compact, hand-operated water purification system known as the Sea Water Desalination System (SWaDeS) to address critical drinking water needs for soldiers in remote and coastal areas.This portable device

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CCTE’s ANEEL Thorium Fuel Revolutionizes India’s PHWRs Amid NTPC Stake And SHANTI Act Reforms

US-based Clean Core Thorium Energy (CCTE) has developed ANEEL fuel, a innovative blend of thorium and enriched uranium designed to transform nuclear power generation, particularly in pressurised heavy-water reactors (PHWRs).This fuel promises to reduce India’s reliance on imported uranium by leveraging the country’s vast thorium reserves, aligning with the nation’s long-term energy security goals

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ADA’s Two-Day National Seminar ‘Aeronautics 2047’ Begins In Bangalore

A two-day national seminar ‘Aeronautics 2047’, organised by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), commenced at Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), Bengaluru on January 04, 2026. The seminar was inaugurated by the Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh.In his address, the Chief of the Air Staff congratulated ADA for completing 25 years of Light Combat Aircraft (TEJAS) TEJAS flight

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