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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicPurulia

Topic: Purulia

Researchers tracking pangolins stunned by rare sight—a rusty-spotted cat in Purulia forest

Weighing a mere 900 grams, the rusty-spotted cat, which is world's smallest cat, appeared in front of one of 7 camera traps installed in a Purulia forest by a Kolkata NGO. 

12 arrested over ‘assault’ on monks in West Bengal’s Purulia, political row erupts

In the video, authenticity of which PTI could not independently verify, the monks, who were on their way to Gangasagar Mela, could be seen getting roughed up by a mob in Kashipur.

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US has entered Venezuela without a clear democratic roadmap—A open-ended foreign occupation

While many leaders in the region have condemned the U.S. military's intervention in Venezuela, it is unclear if countries in the region will be willing or able to truly push back.

Underlining sluggish exports, NITI Aayog flags need to jump-start India’s automotive market

Govt think tank flags India’s skewed auto export mix, warns domestic focus and high tariffs are limiting its global footprint; also highlights how auto components are a bright spot.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.