Breaking News Live Updates: Chairing meeting every other day to ensure Venezuela is stable, says US VP JD Vance

US Vice President JD Vance said he has been chairing White House meetings "every other day” to coordinate next steps aimed at ensuring stability in Venezuela following the recent US operation there, and to support a transition to a government that will "listen to the United States.” He made the remarks at a White House press briefing, stressing that he remains "very involved” in the effort as long as President Trump wants him to be, and dismissing claims that he was excluded from planning for the Venezuela operation.

Trump again claims he ended India-Pakistan conflict, says eight planes were shot down

US President Donald Trump has reiterated his claim that he stopped a war between India and Pakistan, saying eight planes were shot down in the conflict before he intervened. Speaking in a Fox News interview, he claimed his actions helped halt the 2025 clash and suggested he deserves Nobel Peace Prizes for ending multiple wars. India has consistently denied third-party mediation in the ceasefire.

Centre not backing Upper Krishna project, says DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday accused the Centre of not cooperating on the Upper Krishna project and alleged neighbouring states were creating hurdles through court cases. Speaking in Vijayapura, he said Phase-3 would provide 80 TMC feet of water but lacked a Gazette notification. He announced higher compensation of Rs 30–40 lakh per acre for affected farmers.

Rs 50 lakh burglary reported at locked house in south Delhi’s Greater Kailash

Valuables worth around Rs 50 lakh were stolen from the locked house of a retired government officer in south Delhi’s Greater Kailash, police said on Friday. The burglary was reported from Block-E of Greater Kailash Enclave-II after a relative found the main gate open and rooms ransacked. Police said cash, jewellery and household items were stolen. A case has been registered and CCTV footage is being scanned, with no arrests made so far.

Study warns Arctic has entered new era of extreme weather with serious ecological risks

A new study published in Science Advances warns that the Arctic has entered a new phase of extreme weather, with potentially severe consequences for ecosystems, wildlife and human livelihoods. Led by researchers from the Finnish Meteorological Institute, the research shows extreme events such as heatwaves, rain-on-snow episodes and warm winter spells have risen sharply, particularly over the past 30 years

Meta signs nuclear power deals to fuel AI data centres in Ohio

Facebook parent Meta has signed nuclear power agreements with TerraPower, Oklo and Vistra to supply electricity for its AI data centres. The Mark Zuckerberg-led company said the deals will support up to 6.6 gigawatts of clean energy by 2035, including power for its 1-gigawatt Prometheus AI data centre in Ohio. Financial details were not disclosed.

Uttarakhand govt recommends CBI probe into Ankita Bhandari murder case

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said the state government has recommended a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry into the Ankita Bhandari murder case, following a request from the victim’s parents. Dhami said the move reflects the government’s commitment to fair, transparent, and sensitive justice, adding that no fact or evidence will be overlooked. Ankita was murdered in 2022, and the three accused have been sentenced to life imprisonment.

AAP can’t tolerate woman CM, says Rekha Gupta in Delhi Assembly

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday accused the Aam Aadmi Party of deliberately twisting her words to undermine her dignity, claiming the opposition cannot tolerate a woman running the government. Speaking in the Assembly, she hit out at AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, alleging conscious misleading of the public, while defending her remarks as inadvertent verbal slips. She also accused Leader of Opposition Atishi of deliberately insulting Sikh Gurus.

Prasar Bharati offers prime-time slot to digital creators on DD News under revenue-sharing model

Public broadcaster Prasar Bharati on Friday announced Creator’s Corner, a 30-minute prime-time slot for digital creators on DD News and its digital platforms, aimed at boosting the creator economy. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the programme will air Monday to Friday at 7 pm, featuring vetted content with 90 per cent revenue shared with creators. Minister of State L Murugan said the initiative will give quality influencers a national platform and marks the beginning of broader reforms at Prasar Bharati and the I&B Ministry.

Delhi Forest Dept to use 1.27 tonnes of chicken to keep kites away from Republic Day flypast

Ahead of the Republic Day air show, the Delhi Forest Department will use over 1,270 kg of boneless chicken to divert black kites from aircraft routes and prevent bird strikes. Conducted annually in coordination with the Indian Air Force, the exercise will run from January 15 to 26 at 20 locations, including the Red Fort and Jama Masjid. This year, chicken replaces buffalo meat to balance wildlife management with flight safety.

India watching US bill proposing 500% tariffs, says MEA

Reacting to reports that the US Congress has introduced a bill proposing 500% tariffs on India, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi is aware of the development and is closely monitoring it. He said India’s approach to energy sourcing is guided by global market conditions and the need to ensure affordable energy through diverse sources to meet the country’s energy security requirements.

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq barred from leading Friday prayers at Srinagar’s Jama Masjid

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was placed under house arrest on Friday, preventing him from leading congregational prayers at Srinagar’s Jama Masjid. The Mirwaiz said authorities denied him permission to leave his Nigeen residence and shared a CCTV image showing police presence outside his home. There was no official response from police. He had called for special prayers seeking rain and snow amid a prolonged dry spell.

India–Chile can forge strong partnerships in critical minerals like copper and lithium: Chile Envoy Juan Angulo

Juan Angulo, Ambassador of Chile to India, says, "India, a couple of years ago, identified 30 mineral criticals for intensive development. Copper, lithium, and other minerals are among them. Chile is the main producer and exporter of copper, and one of the main producers of lithium... There are also rare earths. We think that there is a huge possibility for partnerships between India and Chile in this field... We would like to see Indian investments in the country... The Chilean system for exploiting extractive resources is very open and transparent, and the invitation is for all Indian companies to participate actively in these processes for the sourcing of critical minerals in Chile."

Kolkata High Court adjourns ED case to Jan 14 amid courtroom disruptions

Amid disruptions in the Kolkata High Court after the Enforcement Directorate filed its petition, the bench did not take up the matter and adjourned the hearing to January 14.

Land-for-jobs case: Lalu Yadav’s counsel Maninder Singh says no quid pro Quo, order to be challenged

Senior advocate Maninder Singh, counsel for Lalu Prasad Yadav says, "We have not received the copy of the order. 52 people have been discharged...After reading the order, we'll see what all has come against us and what the learned court has dealt with and what conditions the prima Facie view has been made to charge us... During the argument, we completely negated three things. Number one, there was no quid pro quo, that you give me land and I give you a job. The people who sold the land were paid the consideration and that was really recorded in the sale leads. Number two, the lands when they were purchased or when they were bought by the Yadav family, were long before the appointment of the people and thirdly, we had shown that if a person who's selling his land is given the money, where is the quid pro quo?...We have instructions as we speak today that we should challenge it, and once we are done with our research and the things and analysis of the order, we will certainly challenge it."

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hails new modern facility in Lucknow as milestone for industrial growth

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says, "...This is undoubtedly a very happy moment, not only for the people of Lucknow but for the entire state of Uttar Pradesh. I am fully confident that the establishment of this modern facility on the soil of Lucknow, the heart of Uttar Pradesh, will prove to be a milestone in the state's industrial journey..."

Court frames charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Misa Bharti; next hearing on Jan 29

The court framed charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, and Misa Bharti. Charges were ordered to be framed against 41 accused, while 52 accused were acquitted. Five accused died during the course of the trial.

The Lalu Yadav family is accused of criminal conspiracy. A person holding a government position faced serious allegations. The next hearing in this case will be on January 29.

4 killed after lorry collides with vehicle in Karnataka, ops underway

Karnataka | Four Ayyappa devotees died in a road accident in the Kora police station limits of Tumkur when a vehicle collided with a parked lorry around 5 am. SP Ashok Venkat, Kora police, visited the spot.

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announces new train stops in Myana and Pagara, highlights bullet train and railway development plans

Guna, Madhya Pradesh: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia says, "This is the time to realise the dream of a developed India of 2047... PM Modi has connected every corner of the country with railways... A tunnel will be built underground, and a bullet train will run from Mumbai to Ahmedabad... Today, we are arranging a stoppage for the Gwalior-Bhopal Express at Myana... I am arranging train stops in Myana and Pagara."

Two trucks collide on Godhra-Ahmedabad highway, fire controlled by firefighters

Accident between two trucks near Dr Na Muvada village On Godhra-Ahmedabad National Highway. Fire tenders rushed to the spot and controlled the fire.

Attack on Shiv Sena candidate Salim Qureshi: Maharashtra Minister Yogesh Kadam says attempt may have been to halt his electoral gains; probe underway

On attack on Shiv Sena candidate Salim Qureshi, Maharashtra Minister Yogesh Kadam says, "He was gaining an advantage in the elections, so perhaps this was an attempt to halt his progress. All aspects are being investigated. We have seen some suspicious individuals in the CCTV footage, and the police are investigating." (08.01)

Odisha District Collector Hema Kanta Say flags poor AQI, orders water sprinkling at construction sites, warns of action

District Collector Hema Kanta Say says, "A few days ago, we received reports that the AQI (Air Quality Index) was very poor in some cities of Odisha. We also held a meeting of the district administration, after which guidelines were issued. Instructions have been given to sprinkle water every three hours at road construction sites. Action will be taken against construction work being carried out without permission."

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EAM Jaishankar meets French President Macron, conveys PM Modi’s wishes; discusses global developments

EAM Dr S Jaishankar tweets, "Delighted to call on President Emmanuel Macron of France today and convey warm wishes of PM Narendra Modi. Deeply appreciate his perspectives on contemporary global developments and positive sentiments for our Strategic Partnership."