Venezuela's government has proclaimed a week of national mourning after the January 3, 2026, U.S. operation "Absolute Resolve" led to Maduro's capture, with Delcy Rodríguez condemning it as imperialist aggression.

Venezuela Declares Week of Mourning After U.S. Military Strike Captures Maduro

Bangladesh is set to head to the polls on February 12 as the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) fields 328 candidates for 285 parliamentary seats. The move highlights intense political competition and sets the stage for a closely watched national election. Stay tuned for updates on Bangladesh’s political landscape and election developments.

Bangladesh Heads for Feb 12 Elections as BNP Fields 328 Candidates

Following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, a key Venezuelan opposition leader has strongly criticized Rodriguez, calling for political accountability. The developments highlight ongoing tensions in Venezuela’s political landscape and the struggle between government and opposition forces. Stay updated on the latest news from Caracas and Venezuela’s evolving crisis.

Venezuela Crisis: Rodriguez Faces Opposition Backlash After Maduro’s Capture in Venezuela

In our special series, Beyond AI, CVs & JDs with LinkedIn, we decode how technology is reshaping hiring and what it will take for professionals to stand out to recruiters. In Episode 1, join Gitanjli as she sits down with industry leaders Ruchee Anand, APAC VP of Talent & Learning Solutions, LinkedIn, India and Sanjeev Jain, Chief Operating Officer, Wipro, to explore how recruiters are leaning on spotting and building the right talent faster, focusing on strategic advisory, and building future-ready teams that fuel growth.


AI is no longer just a buzzword, it’s reshaping India’s talent landscape in real time

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said Monday she plans to return home "as soon as possible", and slammed the interim president in Caracas. The Nobel Prize winner vowed to "turn Venezuela into the energy hub of the Americas" and dismantle the "'criminal structures" that have harmed her country's people, as ousted leader Nicolas Maduro pled not guilty to drug charges at a New York court. Follow our liveblog for all the latest.

Venezuela Crisis: Opposition Slams Rodriguez Post-Maduro Capture

Identical twin brothers denied DigiYatra access at Mumbai Airport—"more than one person with same face" error forces manual check. System designed to flag identical features sparks viral debate on facial recognition limits. 


DigiYatra Goof: Identical Twins Denied Entry at Mumbai Airport

Madras High Court upholds Deepam ruling-free LPG cylinders welfare, not politics. Slams parties for turning scheme into poll fodder ahead of elections.


Tamil Nadu Deepam Row: Madras HC Upholds Ruling 

Mumbai's high-stakes BMC Elections kick off January 15 across 227 wards, deciding control of India's richest civic body with ₹74,427 crore budget-58% earmarked for infrastructure like roads, water supply, drainage upgrades & coastal projects.

Mumbai BMC Polls: Fight For Mumbai's ₹74K Cr Development

Paris woke up to a rare winter spectacle as heavy snowfall swept through the French Capital, pushing temperatures below freezing and disrupting daily life. 

Paris Under Snow: Snow Blankets Paris in Rare Winter Scene 

Iran protests claim 35 lives across 26 provinces as judiciary chief Mohseni slams "rioters," promising no mercy. Security forces intensify crackdown amid blackouts and economic fury.

Iran Protests: Death Toll in Protests Rise to 35: Reports 

A widespread cold wave and dense fog continue to grip large parts of India. Bringing sub-normal temperatures and reduced visibility, and impacting travel, transport and daily life across the country. 


North India Shivers: Cold Wave, Dense Fog Grip North India

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers direct warning to China & Russia after flawless Venezuela ops nabbing Maduro: "Military dominance is back—don't test us." Trump-era power projection on global display. 

Hegseth to China, Russia: Don't Test U.S. Military Might

IDF airstrikes slam Hezbollah & Hamas sites across south Lebanon—Al-Manara homes damaged, Aanan targeted after evac warnings. Ceasefire tested as Israel vows to dismantle terror network.

IDF Airstrikes Hit Hezbollah, Hamas Positions in South Lebanon 

Hundreds protest outside U.S. Embassy in London, calling Trump's Venezuela operation "outrageous" after Delta Force raided Fuerte Tiuna, capturing Maduro & wife Cilia Flores via helicopter to warship.

London Protests U.S. Role in Venezuela, Slams Trump Actions as 'Outrageous'

Leading House Democrat rips Trump's Venezuela operation capturing Maduro-"reckless escalation" that shreds international norms. Fuerte Tiuna bombing, Delta Force raid spark bipartisan alarm as narco-terror trial unfolds.

Top House Democrat Slams Trump's Venezuela Raid as Overreach

Delcy Rodríguez sworn in as Venezuela's interim president days after Maduro's U.S. capture on drug charges. PSUV loyalist vows to fight "imperialism" amid drone scares over presidential palace. Power vacuum fills.

Venezuela: Delcy Rodríguez Takes Oath as Interim President

Nicolás Maduro appeared shackled in NYC federal court facing narco-terrorism and cocaine conspiracy charges that could bring life sentences.
The ousted Venezuelan president and wife Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty to four counts including weapons conspiracies, alleging decades-long cartel ties flooding the US with cocaine alongside FARC and Mexican networks.

Maduro in Chains: Narco-Terror Plot, Cocaine Conspiracy Rock NYC Court

Cuba is facing fresh economic strain as uncertainty grows over Venezuela. The island nation relies heavily on Venezuelan crude and refined products to fuel its ageing power grid and transport system. Any disruption in supplies could worsen the country’s chronic shortages and add pressure to its struggling economy.


Venezuelan Political Upheaval Threatens Cuba’s Energy Supply

The fall of Venezuela's maduro has brought renewed attention to the country's long running debt crisis. It is one of the largest unresolved sovereign defaults in the world.


How Much Debt Does Venezuela Owe to the World?

Venezuela’s main revenue source now faces fresh turmoil as the latest U.S. Action brings exports to a standstill. PDVSA , the state-run oil company, is cutting production and shutting down oilfields as storage fills up. Despite the turmoil, global oil prices remain steady, cushioned by ample supplies elsewhere.


Venezuela-U.S.: Export Standstill Hits Venezuela’s Main Revenue Source

Left-wing extremists admit arson attack knocking out power to 45,000 Berlin homes. Substation blaze causes massive blackout; authorities hunt perpetrators amid infrastructure sabotage fears.


Berlin Blackout: 45,000 Homes Dark After Arson Attack

Mumbai's high-stakes BMC Elections kick off January 15 across 227 wards, deciding control of India's richest civic body with ₹74,427 crore budget-58% earmarked for infrastructure like roads, water supply, drainage upgrades & coastal projects.


BMC Elections: Battle For Mumbai's ₹74K Cr Infrastructure Future 

Scientists warn of uncontrollable superintelligent AI posing existential risks to humanity, urging immediate safeguards as capabilities accelerate beyond human oversight. Leading researchers highlight machines potentially outsmarting collective human intelligence within years, capable of self-improvement loops evading control while pursuing misaligned goals.

Super-Intelligence Fear Rises: Uncontrollable AI Threatens Humanity

U.S. satellite images unveil shocking destruction at Fuerte Tiuna-Venezuela's largest military base, after Operation Absolute Resolve airstrikes on Jan 3. Five+ warehouses obliterated, vehicles incinerated, security posts exploded as 150+ U.S. aircraft pummeled Caracas defenses.

U.S. Military Op: Satellite Images Reveal Fuerte Tiuna Damage

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Venezuela Declares Week of Mourning After U.S. Military Strike Captures Maduro

Bangladesh Heads for Feb 12 Elections as BNP Fields 328 Candidates

Venezuela Crisis: Rodriguez Faces Opposition Backlash After Maduro’s Capture in Venezuela

AI is no longer just a buzzword, it’s reshaping India’s talent landscape in real time

Venezuela Crisis: Opposition Slams Rodriguez Post-Maduro Capture

DigiYatra Goof: Identical Twins Denied Entry at Mumbai Airport

Tamil Nadu Deepam Row: Madras HC Upholds Ruling

Mumbai BMC Polls: Fight For Mumbai's ₹74K Cr Development

Paris Under Snow: Snow Blankets Paris in Rare Winter Scene

Iran Protests: Death Toll in Protests Rise to 35: Reports

North India Shivers: Cold Wave, Dense Fog Grip North India

Hegseth to China, Russia: Don't Test U.S. Military Might

IDF Airstrikes Hit Hezbollah, Hamas Positions in South Lebanon

London Protests U.S. Role in Venezuela, Slams Trump Actions as 'Outrageous'

Top House Democrat Slams Trump's Venezuela Raid as Overreach

Venezuela: Delcy Rodríguez Takes Oath as Interim President

Maduro in Chains: Narco-Terror Plot, Cocaine Conspiracy Rock NYC Court

Venezuelan Political Upheaval Threatens Cuba’s Energy Supply

How Much Debt Does Venezuela Owe to the World?

Venezuela-U.S.: Export Standstill Hits Venezuela’s Main Revenue Source

Berlin Blackout: 45,000 Homes Dark After Arson Attack

BMC Elections: Battle For Mumbai's ₹74K Cr Infrastructure Future

Super-Intelligence Fear Rises: Uncontrollable AI Threatens Humanity

U.S. Military Op: Satellite Images Reveal Fuerte Tiuna Damage