Trump says US ‘in charge’ of Venezuela after Maduro arrest

IANS | January 5, 2026 8:03 AM

Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) President Donald Trump said the United States is “in charge” of Venezuela following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, asserting that Washington will oversee the country’s recovery before any elections are held and warning that further US military action remains possible if authorities in Caracas do not cooperate.

Baloch leader urges Trump to back Balochistan freedom cause

IANS | January 5, 2026 6:50 AM

Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) A senior US-based Baloch leader has urged President Donald Trump to extend the same support he showed to the people of Venezuela against dictatorship to the people of Balochistan, drawing sharp parallels between Venezuela’s former leadership and Pakistan’s military establishment.

Indian woman found stabbed in US, ex-boyfriend fled to India

IANS | January 5, 2026 6:42 AM

Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) A young Indian healthcare professional was found stabbed to death inside an apartment in the US state of Maryland, police said, as authorities launched an international search for her ex-boyfriend, who left the country for India hours after reporting her missing.

US Democrats say Trump bypassed Congress on Venezuela

IANS | January 5, 2026 6:34 AM

Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) US Democratic lawmakers accused President Donald Trump of bypassing Congress and misleading lawmakers by using military force to arrest Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro without authorization.

US says Maduro arrest was law enforcement action, not war

IANS | January 5, 2026 6:17 AM

Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) The Trump administration sought to blunt criticism of its Venezuela operation, arguing that the arrest of Nicolás Maduro was a narrowly targeted law-enforcement action rather than the opening of a new war or military occupation.

Delhi Shabdotsav 2026: Akhilendra Mishra's advice to Hindi cinema writers: Reading is essential for good films

IANS | January 5, 2026 2:56 AM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Actor Akhilendra Mishra, who has played many important roles in films and television, needs no introduction. His role as the blacksmith in 'Lagaana' still lives on in people's hearts. In an exclusive interview with IANS at the Delhi Shabdotsav, he explained the true definition of an actor. He said that an actor is a mirror of society.