Colombia on high alert, calls for an urgent UN meeting on Venezuela

IANS | January 3, 2026 3:51 PM

Bogota, Jan 3 (IANS) Expressing deep concern over the US attacks on Venezuela, Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Saturday called for an urgent UN meeting, calling for prohibition of the use or threat of force and peaceful settlement of international disputes.

Shreyas Iyer provided clearance to play Vijay Hazare Trophy match on January 6

IANS | January 3, 2026 3:41 PM

Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) India batter Shreyas Iyer is all set to play his first competitive match since sustaining a spleen injury in October 2024. The 31-year-old star will represent Mumbai against Himachal Pradesh in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy match, which will be played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on January 6.

61 entries for round 3 of National 4W Racing Championship

IANS | January 3, 2026 3:27 PM

Chennai, Jan 3 (IANS)The MMSC FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship 2025 enters its critical phase with the third and penultimate round, slated for January 4 to 5 at the Madras International Circuit, likely to witness intense battles for points as the titles are up for grabs across all classes.

PM Modi to virtually inaugurate 72nd National Volleyball Tournament on Jan 4

IANS | January 3, 2026 3:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament on January 4 at noon through video conferencing, marking a significant milestone for Indian sports and for his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi. The opening ceremony will take place at Dr Sampoorna­nand Sports Stadium, bringing national attention to the city’s growing sporting ambitions under the ‘Khelo India’ initiative.

Cong, BJP slam Uttarakhand Minister’s husband over ‘Bihar girls available for marriage for Rs 25,000’ remark

IANS | January 3, 2026 3:22 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) A political storm erupted on Saturday after the husband of Uttarakhand Minister Rekha Arya allegedly made a controversial remark claiming that “Bihar girls are available for marriage for Rs 20,000 to 25,000.” Leaders from across political parties, including the Congress, BJP, Samajwadi Party, and JD(U), condemned the statement, saying it has deeply hurt the sentiments of Bihar’s population of 13 to 14 crore people.