In the diverse agricultural landscape of India, a common backyard climber is undergoing a significant transformation. The butterfly pea flower (Clitoria ternatea), locally known as aparajita, has traditionally been viewed as a simple ornamental or medicinal plant. However, driven by a global shift toward natural ingredients, this striking blue flower is rapidly evolving into a lucrative […]
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By : Harihar Tripathy Bhola was truly simple-hearted! Every day, he would visit the temple and sing his self-composed hymns (bhajans) to Lord Krishna. After singing, he would ask the priest, “Sir, could you please ask the Lord tonight how He likes my songs?” The same question every single day eventually annoyed the priest. One […]
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Bogota, 5/1 : Colombian President Gustavo Petro declared on Monday that he is prepared to “take up arms” to defend his nation’s sovereignty, following recent threats and accusations from former U.S. President Donald Trump. This statement comes amidst escalating tensions and a reported U.S. military strike in neighboring Venezuela over the weekend. Mr. Trump, who […]
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Bhubaneswar, 5/1 : The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) convened an emergency meeting today, January 5, 2026, at its headquarters in New York to address the escalating crisis in Venezuela following a recent United States military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The urgent session, […]
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Caracas, 5/1 : Venezuelan authorities have issued a state of emergency decree, ordering police to immediately begin a nationwide search and arrest operation for anyone involved in promoting or supporting what they describe as a U.S. armed attack. The decree, which came into effect on Saturday, January 3, 2026, was published in full on Monday, […]
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NEW YORK, 5/1 : Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro made his initial appearance at a federal courthouse in lower Manhattan, New York City, on Monday, January 5, 2026, to confront severe drug trafficking and narco-terrorism charges. His wife, Cilia Flores, who was captured alongside him in a recent US military operation, is also expected to […]
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Bengaluru, 5/1 : A minor boy has been detained by Bengaluru police after he was allegedly caught recording videos inside the women’s washroom of a movie theatre in the Madiwala police station limits. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, January 4, around 9:30 PM, led to a commotion at Sandhya Cinema Theatre. Police are currently […]
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New Delhi, 5/1 : The Supreme Court of India on Monday upheld the denial of bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, who are accused in the alleged larger conspiracy behind the February 2020 North East Delhi riots. The ruling, delivered by a bench comprising Justices Aravind Kumar and N.V. Anjaria, distinguished their roles […]
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Delhi, 5/1 : Members of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) staged a vigorous protest inside the Delhi Assembly premises on Monday, drawing critical attention to the rapidly deteriorating air quality in the national capital. The protest, led by Leader of Opposition Atishi, saw MLAs donning industrial-grade masks and raising slogans, demanding immediate and decisive action […]
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New Delhi, 5/1 : Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday sharply criticized former US President Donald Trump, likening his actions to those of dictators Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini. Kharge also took a direct shot at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of bending to US pressure and compromising India’s foreign policy. The remarks were […]
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