US Seizes Russian-Flagged Tanker in Global Venezuela Blockade
The US military seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker after a high-stakes chase. The Pentagon declares its Venezuela oil blockade is now in effect globally. Read the full story.
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US Seizes Russian Tanker in Major Atlantic Operation
US forces seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker after a two-week Atlantic pursuit, marking a dramatic escalation in efforts to block Venezuelan oil exports. Details inside.
US tries to seize Russian tanker; Russian sub nearby
US forces pursued a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela for over two weeks. The operation, near Iceland, saw Russian naval vessels close by, raising tensions. Read the full details.
Labourers Block Jalandhar DC Office Gate for 2 Hours
Over 100 labourers protested at Jalandhar DC office, blocking gates for 2 hours over unpaid wages. The demonstration caused major disruptions for visitors and officials.
Pregnant Woman Killed in Varanasi Auto-Rickshaw Dispute
A 35-year-old pregnant woman, Sanoli Patel, died after being assaulted by neighbours in Varanasi during a dispute over an auto-rickshaw. Police have arrested four accused. Read the full story.
Farmers Protest Bribery in Tamil Nadu Pongal Sugarcane Procurement
Farmers in Namakkal blocked a truck, alleging cooperative officials demanded bribes for procuring sugarcane under the state's Pongal gift scheme. Read the full report on the protest and irregularities.
Assam Farmers Block Highway with Potatoes Over Low Prices
Hundreds of potato farmers in Assam's Sadiya staged a dramatic protest by dumping tonnes of produce on NH-37, demanding fair prices and market infrastructure. Read their demands.
Khargone: Cops Hurt in Highway Protest Over Liquor Incident
A police sub-inspector was injured in Khargone when Jamli villagers blocked a national highway, demanding Rs 15 lakh compensation for a youth hurt in a liquor smuggling incident. Read the full details.
French Farmers Threaten Paris Blockade Over EU-Mercosur Deal
French farmers escalate protests, threatening to bring Paris to a standstill over the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. They fear cheap South American imports will destroy local agriculture. Read the full story.
Congress leader blocks NTPC coal road with wall in Hazaribag
Former minister Yogendra Saw erected a brick wall on a key road, disrupting NTPC's coal transport in Hazaribag. The administration intervened, clearing the blockade after a heated standoff. Read the full details.
Russian-Flagged Tanker Evades U.S. Capture in Atlantic
A sanctioned oil tanker, Bella 1, paints a Russian flag to escape U.S. forces. The high-stakes chase intensifies Trump's blockade on Venezuelan oil. Read the full story.
Assam Tribal Students Demand Probe Into Youth's Death
Tribal student groups in Assam's Dima Hasao demand a time-bound probe into a youth's death after a hit-and-run. Locals blocked NH-27, causing major disruptions. Read for details on the incident and the call for justice.
Woman trampled by elephant in Angul, protest blocks NH
A 29-year-old woman was killed by a wild elephant in Angul's Bantala Square. Protesters blocked the Sambalpur-Cuttack NH for hours, demanding action from the forest department. Read details.
Zomato delivery agent killed in Gwalior road accident
A Zomato delivery executive was killed after a truck rammed his e-bike in Gwalior's no-entry zone. Family and colleagues blocked roads in protest. Police search for the absconding driver.
Shahbagh Blockade: Protesters Demand Trial in Killing
Inqilab Moncho continues its Shahbagh blockade, demanding a fair trial for the killers of Sharif Osman Hadi. The protest enters its third day, causing major traffic disruptions.
Missing Bihar Boy Found Dead in Well, Family Blocks Road
The body of 10-year-old Aditya Kumar Pandey, missing since Dec 22, was found in a well in Bhojpur's Badka Lauhar village. Family alleges murder, blocks Ara-Barhara road demanding justice.
Pro-Hindu Protesters March to Bangladesh Mission in Kolkata
Pro-Hindu demonstrators staged a protest march to the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, blocking AJC Bose Road. Police intervention led to a sit-in agitation. Details inside.
Oil Gains on Venezuela Blockade, Nigeria Strike
Crude oil heads for its biggest weekly gain since October, driven by US actions against Venezuela's oil shipments and a military strike in Nigeria. WTI holds above $58. Read the full analysis.
Russia Condemns US Blockade of Venezuelan Oil as 'Piracy'
Russia accuses the US of 'modern piracy' over Venezuela oil tanker blockade, warning it threatens Latin American peace. Full details on the escalating geopolitical standoff.
China Bashes US Over Venezuela Oil Tanker Blockade
China accuses the US of abusing sanctions after Washington seized Venezuela-linked oil tankers. Analysts see a proxy energy battle with global implications. Read the full details.
US Military Focus on Venezuela Oil Quarantine for 2 Months
The White House orders US forces to enforce a Venezuelan oil 'quarantine' for two months, prioritising economic pressure over immediate military strikes against Maduro. Details inside.
US Military Buildup Near Venezuela Amid Oil Tensions
The US is expanding its military presence in the Caribbean with special forces and aircraft as tensions with Venezuela over oil escalate. Details inside.
Kerala CM alleges 'financial blockade' by Centre
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan accuses the central government of a 'financial blockade,' stifling state development. Read the full story on the escalating Centre-State fiscal dispute.
Maduro Tells Trump to Focus on US, Not Venezuela
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro hits back at Donald Trump's threats and naval blockade order. Read the full story of the escalating US-Venezuela tensions.
Hisar Court Acquits 2 Farmers, 2 Declared Absconders
A Hisar court acquitted two farmers in a 2017 road blockade case due to flawed police identification. Meanwhile, a BKU leader died in an accidental shooting. Read the full details.
Venezuela Crisis: Putin's Support, US Internal Rift
As the US tightens its Venezuela oil blockade, Russia pledges full support to Maduro. Meanwhile, Marjorie Taylor Greene criticises Trump's foreign policy, exposing GOP divisions. Read the full analysis.
Tripura Ex-Militants Block Highway Over Rehabilitation
Surrendered militants in Tripura block Assam-Agartala National Highway, demanding revival of a Rs 23 crore rehabilitation scheme stalled since 2018. Traffic disrupted at Baramura.
US Navy Blockade of Venezuela, Seizes Chinese Oil Tankers
US President Trump enforces a total blockade of Venezuela with 11 Navy ships, seizing oil tankers. Analysis draws parallels to the Iraq war playbook. Read the full story.
Venezuela Oil Tanker Heads to Texas Defying US
A Chevron tanker carrying Venezuelan crude departs for Texas as US Coast Guard steps up interceptions. Tensions rise over sanctions and sovereignty. Read the full analysis.
100+ Farmers' Activists Booked for UP Toll Plaza Protest
Police in Uttar Pradesh book over 100 activists for blocking traffic at a toll plaza in protest against new highway regulations. The incident caused major disruptions on NH-9.
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