Trump defends secrecy, warns rivals after Venezuela operation

IANS | January 3, 2026 11:58 PM

Washington, Jan 3 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Saturday defended the secrecy surrounding the US operation that led to the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, warning that advance notification to Congress or others would have “endangered the mission” and insisting the action sent a clear message to adversaries in the Western Hemisphere and beyond.

Trinamool launches outreach with Unnayoner Panchali; targets 200 prominent Bengalis

IANS | January 3, 2026 11:28 PM

Kolkata, Jan 3 (IANS) Trinamool Congress (TMC) has launched an ambitious outreach drive under its 'Banglar Samarthane Sanjog' initiative, targeting approximately 200 prominent personalities across West Bengal with 'Unnayoner Panchali', a detailed report card highlighting the state government's achievements over the past 15 years.

Delhi Shabdotsav 2026: Madhavi Latha praises PM Modi’s unity vision, predicts BJP rule in T'gana

IANS | January 3, 2026 10:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) BJP leader Kompella Madhavi Latha, who contested against AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi from the Hyderabad Lok Sabha seat in the 2024 elections, on Saturday delivered a strong political message at the Delhi Shabdotsav 2026, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of national unity and predicting that the BJP would form the government in Telangana by 2029.