Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has arrived in the United States after being captured during US strikes on Venezuela, according to American media reports. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were flown to New York’s Stewart Air National Guard Base and later taken to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. President Donald Trump earlier shared an image showing Maduro blindfolded on a US Navy ship. Trump said the United States would run Venezuela for a period to ensure a safe transition. US officials have said Maduro will face criminal charges in New York linked to drugs and weapons offences. (PC: BBC)

The BCCI has reacted to reports that Bangladesh plans to ask the ICC to move its T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka. Bangladesh is scheduled to play group games in Kolkata and Mumbai in the February–March event. The move is linked to recent tension after Mustafizur Rahman was released by KKR on BCCI orders. A BCCI source said shifting matches would be a “logistical nightmare” as teams, hotels, flights and broadcast crews are already booked. The board added that the schedule cannot be changed at will. Bangladesh officials have said they will write to the ICC citing security concerns. (PC X)

Elon Musk has warned that users who use Grok to create illegal content will face the same action as those who upload such material on X. His comment came a day after India’s Ministry of Electronics and IT asked the platform to remove vulgar and unlawful content linked to the AI tool. The ministry has also sought a detailed action report within 72 hours. Officials said Grok was being misused to create obscene images, including of women, and share them through fake accounts. The order followed concerns raised by lawmakers and public complaints. X has been told to act against offending posts, users and pages. (PC: NDTV)

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani strongly condemned the United States’ military action in Venezuela that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, calling it an “act of war” and a violation of international law. Mamdani said he spoke directly with former U.S. President Donald Trump to register his opposition to the operation and pursuit of regime change. He warned the move could negatively affect tens of thousands of Venezuelan residents in New York City and stressed the need to safeguard their safety. Trump’s administration justified the raid on drug-trafficking charges and plans to bring Maduro to face U.S. courts. 

US officials have released new details about Operation Absolute Resolve, the mission that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in Caracas. The plan took months of tracking, drills and coordination among military and intelligence teams. Forces trained on a full-size model of the presidential compound and studied Maduro’s daily movements. The raid was delayed several times due to poor weather. It finally began late at night when skies cleared. Helicopters flew low over water to avoid detection, supported by fighter jets, bombers and drones. More than 150 aircraft took part. US troops reached the compound within minutes, cut through secured areas and removed Maduro before he reached a safe room. Several explosions were reported across the city during the operation. US officials said one helicopter was hit but returned safely. Maduro now faces drug and weapons charges in New York. (PC: X)

Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman has reacted after being released by Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of IPL 2026. The left-arm pacer was bought for ₹9.20 crore at the mini auction but was removed after the BCCI asked the franchise to do so. Speaking to BDCrictime, Mustafizur said, “If they release me, there’s nothing I can do.” Sources said KKR could not drop him on its own under league rules. The move came amid political criticism of the team and its owners. KKR said it will now pick a replacement player as allowed by the board.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the United States capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was an “act of war” and against international law. In a social media post, Mamdani said he spoke directly with President Donald Trump to oppose the action. The mayor said the move would affect many Venezuelans living in New York and that his office would share safety guidance. Trump said Maduro and his wife were taken during a US strike on Caracas and would face criminal charges in New York. He added that the US would run Venezuela for a short period and help restore its oil sector. (PC: India Today)

U.S. President Donald Trump released the first image of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro aboard a U.S. warship, showing him blindfolded and handcuffed on the USS Iwo Jima after his capture by U.S. forces. The photo, shared on Trump’s Truth Social account, depicts Maduro in casual clothing with a water bottle, following a military operation that ousted him. Trump said the U.S. would **“run” Venezuela until a stable transition takes place and suggested American oil firms could enter the country. Maduro and his wife are expected to face drug-related charges in New York. (PC: NDTV)

US President Donald Trump on Saturday said the United States would “run” Venezuela after overnight military strikes that led to the capture of Nicolas Maduro. Speaking at a press conference in Florida, Trump said the US would oversee the country during a transition period. “We’re going to run the country until a safe transition takes place,” he said. Trump praised the operation, calling it a powerful display of US military strength. He said Washington would not allow another leader to take over without protecting Venezuelan interests. He added that US forces would stay in the country for now.

A video of an Indian man helping a homeless couple in the United States has gone viral on social media. The clip shows him offering bottles of water to the couple on New Year’s Day. He later returns with food from a fast-food outlet. The video was shared on Instagram and received wide praise. In the caption, the man said he was moved after seeing they had no water. He called himself blessed to help. Many users praised his kindness and humility. Several Indian viewers said they felt proud. The video has crossed three lakh views and continues to get warm reactions online.