Venezuela accuses US of 'serious military aggression' after explosions rock Caracas

IANS | January 3, 2026 1:55 PM

Caracas, Jan 3 (IANS) Venezuela, in its first official statement since loud explosions were heard in the capital Caracas, has strongly criticised the Donald Trump-led government of the United States, accusing it of carrying out what it described as "extremely serious military aggression", according to local media reports.

Congress announces national protest against G-RAMG Act

IANS | January 3, 2026 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The Congress on Saturday announced a nationwide agitation against the G-RAMG Act from January 8, alleging that it “silently kills” the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) and undermines the legal right to work guaranteed to rural citizens.

‘Not decent work’: Gig workers’ union slams Zomato CEO’s claims

IANS | January 3, 2026 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) A fresh debate on Saturday erupted over working conditions in India’s fast-growing quick commerce sector after a Telangana-based gig workers’ union sharply criticised Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal’s defence of the company’s delivery model, calling the current conditions “not decent work”.