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Breaking News Live Updates, January 7,2026:  President Donald Trump has said on his social media site that "Interim Authorities” in Venezuela would be providing 30 million to 50 million barrels of "High Quality” oil to the US at its market price. The announcement on Tuesday came after officials in Caracas announced that at least 24 Venezuelan security officers were killed in the dead-of-night US military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro and spirit him to the United States to face drug charges.

Trump posted on Truth Social that the oil "will be taken by storage ships, and brought directly to unloading docks in the United States.” He said the money would be controlled by him as president but it would be used to benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States.

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Owaisi alleges Delhi mosque property demolition, calls Waqf Act a "black law”

Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday alleged that part of a Waqf-owned mosque property near Turkman Gate in Delhi was demolished during an anti-encroachment drive, blaming the amended Waqf Act. He termed the law "black”, accused authorities and the Delhi Waqf Board of inaction, and said the matter would be taken to the Supreme Court. He also urged voters to oppose ruling parties in upcoming civic polls.

Lucknow, Ghaziabad top UP districts with highest uncollected voter forms in SIR

Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Balrampur and Kanpur Nagar recorded the highest share of uncollected voter forms during Uttar Pradesh’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, official data showed. Of 15.44 crore voters listed earlier, 2.89 crore were excluded in the draft roll due to deaths, migration or duplication, said UP Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa, adding the figures may change after claims and objections.

Mumbai court sentences man to 20 years for sexually assaulting nine-year-old

A special POCSO court in Mumbai convicted a man for sexually assaulting his nine-year-old neighbour in 2022, sentencing him to 20 years’ rigorous imprisonment and imposing a Rs 7,000 fine. The court held the victim’s testimony to be fully trustworthy, rejecting defence claims of false implication over a property dispute.

Telangana notice to MANUU over unused land sparks political row, student protests

The Telangana government has sought an explanation from Maulana Azad National Urdu University over 50 acres of land lying unused since 1998, triggering criticism from the BJP, BRS and students. Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao said the notice is routine and not aimed at takeover. Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar and students termed it alarming and demanded its withdrawal.

BJP hails Delhi HC order on posts linking party leader to Ankita Bhandari case

The BJP on Wednesday termed a "victory of truth” the Delhi High Court order directing the Indian National Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party to remove social media posts linking BJP leader Dushyant Kumar Gautam to the Ankita Bhandari murder case. The court restrained further posts and ordered platforms to take down identical content.

Three held in Nuh after chase, aerial firing over cow smuggling, illegal arms

Nuh police arrested three men after a kilometre-long chase involving aerial firing in Haryana’s Nuh district, officials said. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted a Bolero on the Delhi–Alwar road. The accused attempted to flee and fired shots in the air before being caught. Police recovered the vehicle, a country-made pistol and three live cartridges.

Delhi shivers through second cold day as temperatures dip, air quality remains poor

Delhi recorded a second consecutive cold day on Wednesday as the maximum temperature fell to 16.7°C, below normal, with cold day conditions at Palam and Lodhi Road, the India Meteorological Department said. Dense morning fog is forecast with a yellow alert. Meanwhile, the city’s average AQI improved slightly to 289 but remained in the ‘poor’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor to arrive in India amid tariff tensions

Sergio Gor, a close aide of Donald Trump, is set to arrive in India by Sunday as New Delhi–Washington ties face strain over steep US tariffs. Gor, sworn in mid-November after Senate confirmation, is expected to focus on rebuilding the strategic partnership amid efforts to finalise a trade deal following tariff hikes on Indian goods.

Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in J&K's Kathua

An encounter erupted between security forces and terrorists in Kathua district on Wednesday after inputs about the presence of two to three militants. The gunfight began in Kahog village of Billawar during a search operation. Special Operations Group engaged the terrorists in the forest area of Kamadh Nullah, with reinforcements rushed to neutralise them, police said.

Elephant kills 13 in two days in Jharkhand

At least 13 people were killed and four injured in elephant attacks over two days in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district, triggering panic. The tusker trampled victims in Noamundi and Kolhan regions, prompting the cancellation of six train pairs in the Chakradharpur division of South Eastern Railway. Former chief minister Madhu Koda criticised the forest department and sought rehabilitation for affected families.

Kala Yatra 2026 to showcase new classical choreographies at Kamani Auditorium

The "Festival of New Choreographies – Kala Yatra 2026” will be held at Kamani Auditorium on January 13–15 and 28–29, showcasing new classical dance works rooted in India’s civilisational ethos. Presented by the Delhi government with the Centre for Indian Classical Dances and Sonal Mansingh, the festival will feature 10 leading dance groups and a pictorial exhibition marking 49 years of CICD.

ONGC teams battle gas well blowout in Konaseema, blaze intensity reduced

Specialised teams of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation from Delhi and Mumbai are at the site of a massive gas well blowout in Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema district, burning since January 5. A 20-metre-high fire erupted near Mori and Irusumanda villages after a leak at the Mori-5 well, forcing the evacuation of over 450 residents. Officials said the blaze’s intensity has reduced and debris is being cleared to assess whether the well can be capped or if help from Wild Well Control is required.

BJP accuses Nehru of opposing Somnath temple rebuild, alleges appeasement politics

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday accused the Indian National Congress of appeasement politics, alleging that Jawaharlal Nehru opposed rebuilding the Somnath Temple after Independence. BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi cited a 1951 letter to Pakistan PM Liaquat Ali Khan, claiming Nehru downplayed the temple’s reconstruction despite past attacks by Mahmud of Ghazni and Alauddin Khilji.

Congress suspends 12-newly elected councillors in Maharashtra

Congress suspends 12 newly-elected councillors in Maharashtra’s Ambernath municipal council from party for forming alliance with BJP

Cold day conditions in parts of Rajasthan, traffic affected in morning due to dense fog

Intense chill disrupted normal life in Rajasthan with cold day conditions recorded in many places of the state. Minimum temperatures ranged between 4.5 and 10 degrees Celsius across much of the state, the Meteorological Department said on Wednesday.

Dense fog was reported at some places in Jaipur, Kota, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Ajmer and Udaipur divisions during the morning hours, reducing visibility to near zero in several places and affecting traffic on highways.

Bihar: Jewellers not to sell ornaments to customers with their faces covered

In a bid to curb thefts, jewellers in Bihar have decided not to sell ornaments to customers entering shops with their faces covered, a traders' association said on Wednesday. The state unit of the All India Jewellers and Goldsmith Federation (AIJGF) has asked its members not to display and sell jewellery items to those who visit the outlets wearing face masks.

Palghar tribal woman 'sold' for Rs 3 lakh under marriage pretext; 4 booked

Police in Maharashtra’s Palghar district on Wednesday registered a case against four persons over the alleged "sale” of a 20-year-old tribal woman for Rs 3 lakh under the pretext of marriage and her harassment, an official said on Wednesday. The woman, who belongs to the Katkari community, alleged that she was forced to marry a man from Nashik in May 2024.

The man and his mother allegedly paid Rs 3 lakh to two middlemen, who then trafficked the young woman and facilitated her marriage, the official said, citing the FIR.

Kuki group says community members will not participate in govt formation

An organisation of the Kuki tribe in Manipur’s Churachandpur district on Tuesday said the Kuki-Zo people "cannot and shall not” participate in the formation of the state government, reiterating their demand for a separate administrative arrangement. Manipur has been under President’s Rule since February last year. At least 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in the ethnic violence between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and hills-based Kuki-Zo groups since May, 2023.

Aaditya Thackeray questions Fadnavis for pushing mining project near wildlife sanctuary

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday said Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis pushed for a mining project near a wildlife sanctuary despite being told by authorities the area is part of a tiger corridor and the venture will lead to man-animal conflict. The iron ore mining project cited by Thackeray is located at Lohardongari near the Ghodazari Wildlife Sanctuary in Chandrapur district in eastern Maharashtra.

In a post on X, Thackeray said the SBWL (State Board for Wildlife) apparently briefed the chief minister that it is an important tiger corridor, wildlife corridor and will increase human-animal conflict (and tiger conflict), but the CM pushed ahead with the plan.

Government land and transport routes cannot be blocked: Bihar Minister Dilip Jaiswal reacts to Delhi demolition drive

On demolition drive near Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, Bihar Minister Dilip Jaiswal says, "The government and the court have made it clear that government land and transportation routes cannot be blocked. After the court’s order, the government took action to clear all illegal encroachments, whether it is a mosque or a temple. People have no right to encroach on public land."

PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz to visit Sabarmati Ashram, join Kite Festival

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, along with Prime Minister Modi, will visit the iconic Sabarmati Ashram and participate in the International Kite Festival at the riverfront there during his two-day visit to India beginning January 12, sources said on Tuesday. The visit is aimed at strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries, they said.

This will be Chancellor Merz's first official visit to India and his inaugural trip to Asia since taking office.

PMK joins National Democratic Alliance

PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss says, "PMK has joined hands with the AIADMK to form alliance with the NDA"

Gurugram: Woman takes hours-long ride in cab, threatens driver with molestation when asked for fare

A woman here literally took a cab driver for a ride when she refused to pay the fare after an hours-long drive and threatened him with police action, authorities said on Tuesday. According to police, cab driver Ziauddin filed a complaint alleging that a female passenger, Jyoti Dalal, booked a ride with him at 8 am Tuesday and asked him to take her to Sector 31, then to the bus stand, and then to Cyber City.

"She asked for some money, and I gave her Rs 700. She ate and drank at various places, and I made all the payments. In the afternoon, when I demanded she pay and end the ride, she became enraged," Ziauddin, a native of Dhana village in Nuh district, said.

Schools up to class 8 in Noida shut till Jan 10 due to cold wave

Authorities in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar district have ordered the closure of all schools up to class 8 till January 10 in view of the dense fog and severe cold conditions, officials said on Tuesday. 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.

Dehradun: Shop owner, 2 more men, nabbed for selling deceased's effects

Three people were arrested in the Rani Pokhri area here for allegedly collecting quilts and mattresses discarded by people after the death of their kin and selling them, police said on Tuesday. They said people saw belongings of their dead kin up for sale at a shop and approached the police as it hurt their sentiments.

After investigation, the police arrested Salman, 24, a resident of Amroha district in Uttar Pradesh, who runs the shop, his father Hamid Ali, 55, and 35-year-old Sanjay, a resident of Rishikesh, who supplied them with the quilts and mattresses.

Dense fog shrouds Jaipur and adjoining areas

Dense fog shrouds Jaipur and adjoining areas affecting rail and road traffic. Morning visuals from Ajmerpura.

Counter-Intelligence Kashmir carries out raids at several places in Srinagar

Raids by Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) are underway at several places in Srinagar. Many locations were raided across Kashmir, more than 10 locations were hit in District Srinagar. Details to follow.

Luxembourg 'very important' partner for India: EAM Jaishankar

 India views Luxembourg as a "very important" partner, and the two countries can enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields, including fintech, space, and AI, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday. Jaishankar, who is on a six-day visit to France and Luxembourg, held talks with Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden on "growing" bilateral cooperation, including in finance, investment and tech sectors.

2 killed, 1 hurt as 2-wheeler collides head on with truck in UP's Amethi

Two men riding a two-wheeler were killed, while another man was seriously injured when the vehicle collided head on with a truck on the Amethi-Pratapgarh bypass road in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi district on Tuesday evening, police said. According to police, the deceased have been identified as Monu Yadav (28) and Digvijay Singh (50), both residents of Amethi.

Punjab: 'Gangster' accused in murder case of sarpanch in Amritsar killed in police encounter

An alleged gangster, who was an accused in the murder case of a village head in Punjab's Amritsar, was killed in an exchange of fire with police in Tarn Taran district on Tuesday. Harnoor Singh, a gangster working with criminal operatives Afridi and Prabh Dassuwal, was killed in the police encounter, officials said.

He was one of the accused in the murder case of Sarpanch Jharmal Singh, who was also a leader of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

MCD demolishes illegal property at Turkman Gate in Delhi

Bulldozer action by MCD at an encroachment near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid, Turkman Gate, continues.

Michael Reagan, son of former US President Ronald Reagan, dies

Michael Reagan, the eldest son of former US President Ronald Reagan and a conservative commentator, has died. He was 80. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced his death in a post on X on Tuesday, calling him "a steadfast guardian of his father's legacy”.

Musk's AI chatbot faces global backlash over sexualised images of women, children

Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is facing a backlash from governments around the world after a recent surge in sexualized images of women and children generated without consent by the artificial intelligence-powered tool. On Tuesday, Britain's top technology official demanded that Musk's social media platform X take urgent action while a Polish lawmaker cited it as a reason to enact digital safety laws.

Trump says US to get 30-50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market price

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President Donald Trump has said on his social media site that "Interim Authorities” in Venezuela would be providing 30 million to 50 million barrels of "High Quality” oil to the US at its market price. The announcement on Tuesday came after officials in Caracas announced that at least 24 Venezuelan security officers were killed in the dead-of-night US military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro and spirit him to the United States to face drug charges.

Trump posted on Truth Social that the oil "will be taken by storage ships, and brought directly to unloading docks in the United States.” He said the money would be controlled by him as president but it would be used to benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States.