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China concerned about significant economic interests in Venezuela after US action: Report

IANS | January 6, 2026 2:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has raised questions about how the resulting political instability could affect China’s significant economic interests there, as it is Venezuela's largest creditor and, by far, its largest buyer of oil, accounting for more than 80 per cent of crude exports, according to a new report.

JNU security officer seeks FIR against students raising objectionable slogans on campus

IANS | January 6, 2026 2:30 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) chief security officer (CSO) Naveen Yadav on Tuesday wrote to Delhi Police, requesting a registration of an FIR over the objectionable slogans raised against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah at the university campus.

17-year-old Delhi student dies after group assaults him; six juveniles detained

IANS | January 6, 2026 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) A 17-year-old student, who sustained grievous injuries after being assaulted by a group of teenagers in the Trilokpuri area of East Delhi, succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday, said police, adding that six juveniles have been apprehended.

Number of poor getting subsidised LPG under PMUY scheme touches 10.41 crore

IANS | January 6, 2026 2:15 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday that as many as 10.41 crore LPG connections have already been provided for the supply of subsidised cooking gas to poor families under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana as the government steadily progresses to achieve its target of covering 10.6 crore families under the scheme.

'BJP doesn't want to discuss pollution', AAP demands 'accountability' from Delhi govt

IANS | January 6, 2026 2:10 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The AAP on Tuesday staged a protest outside the Delhi Assembly over the worsening pollution in the national capital, demanding accountability from the BJP-led government.

Delhi Ministers assure strict action against protesters raising anti-PM Modi, HM Shah slogans in JNU

IANS | January 6, 2026 2:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) After several Left-wing student organisations at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) raised slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a gathering at the 'Guerrilla Dhaba' on the university campus, Delhi ministers on Tuesday said that strict action would be taken against those involved.

Sonia Gandhi ‘absolutely stable’, responding well to treatment, says Gangaram Hospital

IANS | January 6, 2026 1:56 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi's condition is "absolutely stable", and she is responding well to treatment, the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital said in a medical update on Tuesday.

'What’s this selective outrage?' Manoj Jha questions Umar Khalid's bail denial as JNU sloganeering sparks row

IANS | January 6, 2026 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Tuesday questioned what he termed “selective outrage” over slogans raised at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), saying prolonged incarceration without substantive progress in trial was itself a matter of serious concern for India’s criminal justice system.

Bengal doctor seeks crowdfunding to pay Rs 30 lakh govt bond

IANS | January 6, 2026 1:15 PM

Kolkata, Jan 6 (IANS) Following the announcement made by junior doctor Aniket Mahato, one of the prominent faces seeking justice in the RG Kar rape-murder case, regarding his decision to withdraw from his Senior Resident (SR-ship) position last week, he has now reached out to the public for financial assistance to cover the government bond amounting to Rs 30 lakh.

Matter of deep concern: VHP’s International president on atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh

IANS | January 6, 2026 12:41 PM

Haridwar, Jan 6 (IANS) Expressing serious concern over the reported atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh, Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) International President Alok Kumar on Tuesday said that so-called political Islam believes in brutality and cruelty.

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China concerned about significant economic interests in Venezuela after US action: Report

JNU security officer seeks FIR against students raising objectionable slogans on campus

17-year-old Delhi student dies after group assaults him; six juveniles detained

Number of poor getting subsidised LPG under PMUY scheme touches 10.41 crore

'BJP doesn't want to discuss pollution', AAP demands 'accountability' from Delhi govt

Delhi Ministers assure strict action against protesters raising anti-PM Modi, HM Shah slogans in JNU

Sonia Gandhi ‘absolutely stable’, responding well to treatment, says Gangaram Hospital

'What’s this selective outrage?' Manoj Jha questions Umar Khalid's bail denial as JNU sloganeering sparks row

Bengal doctor seeks crowdfunding to pay Rs 30 lakh govt bond

Matter of deep concern: VHP’s International president on atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh

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