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No external agents governing Venezuela, says acting president Delcy Rodriguez

However, Rodriguez’s own legitimacy as the new leader of Venenuela is facing grave opposition. Nobel winner and opposition leader Maria Corina Machado alleged that Rodriguez is embattled in corruption and has relations with Iran and Russia

08 January,2026 07:00 AM IST | Agencies
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Another Hindu man dies in Bangladesh after being chased over theft suspicion

The incident took place in the northern district of Naogaon in Bangladesh, in an area called Mohadevpur. The police were informed and they recovered his body with the help of the fire service

08 January,2026 06:56 AM IST | Agencies
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Nvidia begins full production of AI platform with six new TSMC chips

CEO Jensen Huang introduced the supercomputer platform on Monday, which features six concurrent chips manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC)

08 January,2026 06:53 AM IST | Agencies
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After CES 2026, a music-playing lollipop is set to hit the market

The result is music heard through vibration rather than air. The lollipop is expected to retail for USS 8.99 (Rs 808) and will go live after CES 2026

08 January,2026 06:50 AM IST | Agencies
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'Cyber pet’ robot aims to bring families closer through emotional intelligence

The “cyber-pet’ is powered by a Vision-Language-Action model that sees the world in real-time. It operates through a continuous intelligence loop and can process sight, sound, and touch to interpret its environment.

08 January,2026 06:46 AM IST | Agencies
India News

ED seizes properties worth Rs 91.82 cr in Mahadev app case

The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached movable and immovable assets worth Rs 91.82 crore in the Mahadev Online Book betting scam probe. The ED froze Rs 74.29 crore in bank accounts and attached properties linked to key accused as it intensifies action against illegal betting and money laundering networks

07 January,2026 09:50 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Union Budget 2026 likely on February 1

With this year's Union Budget, Nirmala Sitharaman will become the first finance minister to present nine consecutive Union Budgets during her tenure as a finance minister

07 January,2026 09:31 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

NCP launches ‘Alarm’ campaign, targets BJP ahead of Pune, PCMC polls

Announcing the initiative, NCP president and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said worsening civic issues, including water shortages, garbage accumulation, traffic congestion, and rising pollution levels, were “alarm bells” pointing to administrative failure at the municipal level

07 January,2026 09:04 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Why Batata Vada is Nitin Gadkari’s ultimate comfort food?

Batata vada, a spiced mashed potato filling dipped in chickpea batter and deep-fried, is a street food staple in Maharashtra. Gadkari grew up enjoying this snack, and over the years, it has remained a symbol of home, nostalgia, and regional pride

07 January,2026 08:40 PM IST
India News

Pune Porsche car crash: SC seeks Maharashtra govt's response on bail pleas

The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Maharashtra government on bail pleas filed by two accused in the Pune Porsche car accident case that killed two IT professionals in May 2024. The pleas challenge the Bombay High Court order rejecting bail

07 January,2026 08:05 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

PM Modi speaks to Israeli PM Netanyahu, exchanges views on regional situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to exchange New Year greetings and discuss ways to strengthen the India-Israel Strategic Partnership. The leaders also shared views on the regional situation and reaffirmed zero tolerance towards terrorism

07 January,2026 08:03 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Crime on rise in Maharashtra due to absence of full-time home minister: Congress

Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal demanded strict punishment for those responsible for the killing of Congress leader Hidayatullah Patel in Akola district

07 January,2026 06:42 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India’s GDP growth projected at 7.4 per cent in FY 2025-26

India’s GDP growth projected at 7.4 per cent in FY 2025-26

The services sector remains the biggest driver of economic expansion. Growth in financial services, real estate, professional services and public administration is estimated at a robust 9.9 per cent at constant prices in FY 2025-26

07 January,2026 05:33 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Jammu and Kashmir: Fresh snowfall in Bhaderwah delights tourists, boosts winter

Jammu and Kashmir: Fresh snowfall in Bhaderwah delights tourists, boosts winter

Fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of Bhaderwah valley in J&K’s Doda district delighted tourists, many of whom experienced snow for the first time. Visitors from different parts of the country, particularly Maharashtra, said they witnessed snowfall for the first time, describing it as a pleasant surprise

07 January,2026 05:25 PM IST | Bhaderwah/Jammu | PTI
Delhi: Two dead, one critical after car rams taxi near Siri Fort

Delhi: Two dead, one critical after car rams taxi near Siri Fort

Two people died and one was critically injured after a car hit a taxi on August Kranti Marg near Siri Fort in south Delhi early Wednesday. The impact of the collision left all three occupants of the taxi, including its driver, with severe injuries

07 January,2026 05:24 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | PTI
Delhi: Five arrested for stone-pelting during demolition drive near mosque

Delhi: Five arrested for stone-pelting during demolition drive near mosque

Delhi Police arrested five people after stone-pelting broke out during an anti-encroachment demolition drive near a mosque in the Turkman Gate area. As the demolition got underway, a large number of residents gathered outside the mosque, raising slogans and protesting against the action

07 January,2026 01:18 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Delhi-NCR reels under cold wave as air quality slips to poor

Delhi-NCR reels under cold wave as air quality slips to poor

Noida Sector 116 registered 327, Sector 125 stood at 312, Sector 1 at 315, and Sector 62 at 274. In Greater Noida, Knowledge Park 5 recorded 328, while Knowledge Park 3 had an AQI of 296

07 January,2026 10:41 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Noida schools up to class 8 shut till January 10 due to cold wave

Noida schools up to class 8 shut till January 10 due to cold wave

The order applies to all recognised schools affiliated with the CBSE, ICSE, IB, the Uttar Pradesh Board and other boards operating in the district, District Basic Education Officer Rahul Panwar said in an official order

07 January,2026 10:03 AM IST | Noida | PTI
Luxembourg a very important partner for India, says EAM Jaishankar

Luxembourg a very important partner for India, says EAM Jaishankar

He also held delegation-level talks with Xavier Bettel, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Luxembourg

07 January,2026 09:46 AM IST | Luxembourg | PTI
Bawankule warns Ajit Pawar against criticising BJP amid civic poll campaign

Bawankule warns Ajit Pawar against criticising BJP amid civic poll campaign

Bawankule reminded Pawar of the mutual decision taken in the Mahayuti coordination committee ahead of the civic polls that even if alliance partners contest elections separately, they would not criticise each other during campaigning

07 January,2026 08:22 AM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Ajit Pawar flags corruption in PM Awas Yojana, Smart City projects at Pune rally

Ajit Pawar flags corruption in PM Awas Yojana, Smart City projects at Pune rally

While Pawar did not name any party or leader, his attack comes weeks after the NCP announced it would contest the civic elections separately from its Mahayuti partner, the Bharatiya Janata Party

07 January,2026 08:08 AM IST | Pimpri Chinchwad | mid-day online correspondent
Europe on ALERT: France, Germany Move to Counter Renewed U.S. Pressure

    Europe on ALERT: France, Germany Move to Counter Renewed U.S. Pressure

    The world is watching as U.S.-Greenland tensions push Europe to coordinate a strong collective response. In this in-depth geopolitical analysis, we break down the latest developments from the White House confirming active talks on acquiring Greenland with military options not ruled out, to the united European stance that Greenland belongs to its people and decisions reside with Denmark & Greenland. WATCH 

    07 January,2026 10:35 PM IST
    Face scan feeder uses AI to ensure pets get the right food

    Face scan feeder uses AI to ensure pets get the right food

    It doesn’t just dispense kibble but also recognizes your cat’s face with 99.9 percent accuracy. It supports up to six cats, allowing owners to manage individual diets and feeding schedules for each animal

    08 January,2026 07:02 AM IST | Beijing | Agencies

    Yemen: Saudi-led coalition airstrikes kill four civilians in Al-Dhale

    At least four civilians were killed and six injured in Saudi-led coalition airstrikes on Yemen’s al-Dhale province, hospital sources said

    07 January,2026 01:53 PM IST | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | AFP

    Be flexible on abortion restrictions: Donald Trump tells Republicans

    With his suggestion, Trump, who supported abortion rights before he entered politics in 2015, is asking conservatives to abandon or at least ease up on decades of Republican orthodoxy on abortion and spending policy

    07 January,2026 09:58 AM IST | Washington | AP
    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    Amit Shah made the remarks via video link while inaugurating the Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School and Sagar Organic Plant at Boriyavi village in Mehsana district, Gujarat

    13 November,2025 09:36 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondent

    CM opens Pune double-deck flyover

    Move to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road

    20 August,2025 10:17 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal

    Happy Krishna Janmashtami: Messages and Wishes to share with family

    Janmashtami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, on the occasion, here are some of the best messages and wishes you can share this Janmashtami with your family and friends-

    05 August,2025 11:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Butter chicken by Kerala’s kinaare

    Butter chicken by Kerala’s kinaare

    Is it economics that nudges regional restaurants in tourist hubs to play safe, and curate generic, uninspiring menus? Aren’t they destroying their own local culinary heritage in the process?

    06 January,2026 07:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
    04 January,2026 07:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Devdutt Pattanaik
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