Congress divided over ED raids on I-PAC

IANS | January 9, 2026 10:16 AM

Kolkata, Jan 9 (IANS) The Indian National Congress (INC) leaders seem to be divided over their reactions to the Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s simultaneous raid and search operations at the office of the India Political Action Committee (I-PAC) and at the residence of I-PAC co-founder Pratik Jain at Loudon Street in Kolkata.

Randeep Hooda: For me, language and culture are not limitations

IANS | January 9, 2026 10:11 AM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Actor Randeep Hooda says staying connected to one’s roots has always guided his personal and professional journey. He feels that language and culture are not barriers but powerful strengths that shape perspective and identity.

Trump says Cuba faces collapse after Venezuela crackdown

IANS | January 9, 2026 10:08 AM

Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) President Donald Trump said Cuba is facing a severe economic crisis after US action in Venezuela cut off oil and financial support that Havana relied on for years, warning that the island has few options left.

Trump signals control of Venezuelan oil reserves, drawing global attention

IANS | January 9, 2026 10:03 AM

Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) President Donald Trump is framing the US intervention in Venezuela not as a short-term military action but as a long-range economic and geopolitical reset—one that he says reclaims control of oil assets, deters rivals, curbs drug trafficking and sends a signal well beyond Latin America.