Swiss police have identified 16 more people who died in a bar fire in the ski resort town of Crans-Montana, raising the number of identified victims to 24. The youngest was a 14-year-old Swiss girl and nine of the dead were under 18. Victims were from Switzerland, Italy, Romania, Turkey and France. The blaze at Le Constellation during New Year celebrations killed at least 40 people and injured 119. Many victims suffered severe burns, slowing the identification process. Investigators suspect sparklers on bottles may have set the ceiling on fire. Bar owners are being investigated for negligence. (PC: BBC)

Bangladesh has decided not to travel to India for its T20 World Cup matches and has written to the ICC seeking to move the games to Sri Lanka, a senior government adviser said on Sunday. The team was due to play three matches in Kolkata and one in Mumbai from February. The move follows the BCCI order to Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from its IPL squad. A Bangladesh Cricket Board director said the board is concerned about player security. The BCB has also said it will seek a formal explanation from the BCCI and review the no-objection certificate given to the player. (PC: HT)

The aviation regulator has reminded airlines that passengers must not use power banks during flights because of safety risks from lithium batteries. The rule is not new, but airlines have started making clear boarding announcements to ensure compliance. Officials said power banks can overheat or catch fire in rare cases, which is dangerous inside an aircraft cabin. Under current guidelines, travellers may carry power banks only in hand baggage and not in checked luggage. However, charging phones or other devices with them in the air is not allowed. Airlines have asked cabin crew to watch for misuse and tell passengers to switch off devices if needed. Passengers are advised to charge gadgets before boarding or use seat power ports where available. (PC: X)

A video released by US authorities shows Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro walking inside a Drug Enforcement Administration office in New York after his capture in Caracas. He is seen in handcuffs wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and saying “Happy New Year” to people in the room. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were detained during a pre-dawn raid by US special forces at a military compound in the Venezuelan capital. He was first taken to a US base and later moved to a federal detention centre in Brooklyn. US officials said the operation lasted about 30 minutes. Maduro faces charges linked to drugs and weapons. (PC: NDTV)

The BCCI has directed Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from its IPL squad, raising fresh questions over India-Bangladesh cricket ties. KKR had signed the player in the December auction. League rules do not allow teams to drop a player after the auction without board approval. Following the move, the Bangladesh Cricket Board is considering approaching the ICC to shift its T20 World Cup matches from India, citing security concerns. India is due to tour Bangladesh later this year, but officials said the series will depend on government clearance. A similar freeze has existed between India and Pakistan for years. (PC: HT)

India on Sunday said the situation in Venezuela is a matter of “deep concern” after US special forces captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in Caracas. The foreign ministry said India is closely watching events and supports the safety of the Venezuelan people. It urged all sides to resolve issues through dialogue and to ensure peace in the region. The ministry added that the Indian embassy in Caracas is in touch with the Indian community and is offering help. US President Donald Trump said Maduro was flown to New York to face charges. Venezuelan opposition figures welcomed the move and called for a change in leadership. (PC: NDTV)

Delhi stayed under heavy smog on Sunday as the city recorded a “poor” Air Quality Index of 248, data from the pollution board showed. Several areas such as Anand Vihar, Rohini and Chandni Chowk reported “very poor” levels above 350. Dense fog reduced visibility in many parts of the capital. The weather office said the minimum temperature was near nine degrees Celsius. It also issued cold wave and dense fog alerts for parts of north and central India in the coming days. Snow or rain is likely in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Authorities lifted some emergency curbs but urged people to follow basic pollution rules. (PC: HT)

Leaders across the world reacted after US forces carried out strikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. China said it was “deeply shocked” and condemned the use of force. Russia called it an act of armed aggression. Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Cuba and Uruguay criticised the action and said it broke international law. Iran also condemned the raid. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain would “shed no tears” over the end of Maduro’s rule but said the UK was not involved. The EU and the UN urged respect for international law. Israel and Argentina welcomed the move. (PC: BBC)

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has revoked several executive orders signed by his predecessor Eric Adams after Adams was indicted in 2024. The отменed orders expanded the city’s definition of antisemitism and barred agencies from boycotting or divesting from Israel. Mamdani signed the changes hours after his swearing in. He said new mayors can cancel or change old directives. He also issued new orders on housing. His team must study ways to speed up building and list city land that can be used for homes by summer. Some Jewish groups criticised the move, while civil rights groups supported it. (PC: CNN)

Caracas slipped into darkness and fear after US aircraft hit targets across the city and detained Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, according to local reports. Power grids and phone networks were badly damaged. Shops shut and buses stopped running. Streets were almost empty. Sunil Malhotra, an Indian living in Caracas, said supermarkets were closed and long lines formed outside small stores and pharmacies for food. He said people walked far to find places with power to charge phones. Police later asked people to leave these spots. He said officials could not give a timeline for restoring electricity. (PC: India Today)