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Maduro's capture disrupts Caribbean travel as hundreds of flights cancelled

Flights to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Aruba and other destinations near Venezuela were cancelled. The airlines are waiving change fees for passengers who have to reschedule their flights

Maduro's capture disrupts Caribbean travel as hundreds of flights cancelled
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 8:01 AM IST

US oil firms to invest billions in Venezuela: Trump after Maduro's capture

While addressing a press conference in Florida, Trump said the United States was in the "oil selling" business and would provide it to other countries interested in buying

US oil firms to invest billions in Venezuela: Trump after Maduro's capture
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 7:50 AM IST

Elon Musk warns Grok users creating illegal content will face consequences

The statement from Musk comes a day after Ministry of Electronics and IT directed X to immediately remove all vulgar, obscene and unlawful content, especially generated by AI app Grok

Elon Musk warns Grok users creating illegal content will face consequences
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 7:48 AM IST

UN chief slams US actions in Venezuela, says it sets dangerous precedent

The secretary general is deeply alarmed by the recent escalation in Venezuela, culminating with today's United States military action in the country, which has potential worrying implications

UN chief slams US actions in Venezuela, says it sets dangerous precedent
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 7:44 AM IST

South Korean Prez visits China amid Beijing's rising tensions with Japan

President Lee Jae Myung assured that South Korea consistently respects the One-China policy when it comes to Taiwan

South Korean Prez visits China amid Beijing's rising tensions with Japan
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 7:42 AM IST

Nicolas Maduro, his wife land in New York after US military capture

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured in Caracas and flown out of the country in a joint operation involving intelligence agencies and US law enforcement

Nicolas Maduro, his wife land in New York after US military capture
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 7:30 AM IST

Trump's bet on Venezuela regime change a sharp departure from MAGA agenda

His vision for US involvement in Venezuela, sketched out in a midday news conference, left open the possibility of more military action, ongoing involvement in that nation's politics and oil industry

Trump's bet on Venezuela regime change a sharp departure from MAGA agenda
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 7:19 AM IST

Trump vows US control of Venezuela as Maduro captured on American charges

As part of a dramatic overnight operation that knocked out electricity in parts of Caracas, US Special Forces captured Maduro in or near one of his safe houses, Trump said

Trump vows US control of Venezuela as Maduro captured on American charges
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 7:05 AM IST

North India reels under cold wave, dense fog; IMD issues advisory

Large parts of north India remain under a cold wave and dense fog, disrupting visibility and air and rail services as IMD forecasts persistent conditions and issues a travel advisory

North India reels under cold wave, dense fog; IMD issues advisory
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 6:57 AM IST

South Korea says North Korea has launched ballistic missile into sea

South Korea's military said North Korea's missile launch off the North's east coast happened Sunday morning but gave no further details

South Korea says North Korea has launched ballistic missile into sea
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 6:36 AM IST

Avoid travel to Venezuela, Indians there should exercise caution: MEA

MEA on Saturday advised all Indian nationals in Venezuela to exercise extreme caution and restrict their movements in view of the prevailing situation

Avoid travel to Venezuela, Indians there should exercise caution: MEA
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 12:25 AM IST

How US forces captured Nicolás Maduro in overnight operation in Venezuela

Trump said the US operation took place in darkness, although he did not detail how that had happened. He said the US turned off almost all of the lights in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela

How US forces captured Nicolás Maduro in overnight operation in Venezuela
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 12:18 AM IST

Swiss bar fire: Managers probed after fire kills 40 at New Year party

Swiss authorities have opened an investigation into the managers of the bar where a fire at a New Year's party left 40 people dead, police said Saturday.

Swiss bar fire: Managers probed after fire kills 40 at New Year party
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 12:11 AM IST

Gurugram civic body sets up 'Monsoon Cell' to tackle waterlogging, sewerage

According to the orders, the concerned official shall report to the Chief Engineer MCG for supervision, coordination, and review of the assigned work

Gurugram civic body sets up 'Monsoon Cell' to tackle waterlogging, sewerage
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 12:02 AM IST

EC orders FIRs against five poll officials over roll lapses in Bengal

In the draft rolls, published on December 16, around 13,600,000 entries were flagged for "logical discrepancies"

EC orders FIRs against five poll officials over roll lapses in Bengal
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 11:55 PM IST

Venezuelan Oppn leader Maria Machado says 'hour of freedom' has arrived

Machado reiterated her support for opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia, whom she described as the legitimate president elected by Venezuelans

Venezuelan Oppn leader Maria Machado says 'hour of freedom' has arrived
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 11:40 PM IST

US will run Venezuela until judicious transition takes place: Trump

Trump said the US remained prepared to carry out a second and significantly larger attack in Venezuela, though he suggested it might not be necessary

US will run Venezuela until judicious transition takes place: Trump
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 11:28 PM IST

Vedanta Q3 production: Aluminium, zinc, iron ore rise; oil, steel dip

In the oil and gas segment, Vedanta's average daily gross operated production dropped 15 per cent during the quarter to 84,900 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd)

Vedanta Q3 production: Aluminium, zinc, iron ore rise; oil, steel dip
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 10:04 PM IST

Dog lovers protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar against SC order on strays

On November 7, 2025, the Supreme Court ordered to remove all stray dogs from railway stations, schools, hospitals, bus stops and other public areas

Dog lovers protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar against SC order on strays
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 9:54 PM IST

US to decide what's next for Venezuela after Maduro's capture: Trump

Venezuelan ruling party leader Nahum Fernandez told The Associated Press that Nicolas Maduro and his wife were at their home within the Ft. Tiuna military installation when they were captured

US to decide what's next for Venezuela after Maduro's capture: Trump
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 9:43 PM IST