US casts Venezuela strategy as check on China, Russia

IANS | January 10, 2026 7:31 AM

Washington, Jan 10, (IANS) President Donald Trump said the US-led effort to revive Venezuela’s oil sector was aimed at preventing China and Russia from expanding their strategic footprint in the Western Hemisphere.

Trump links Venezuela oil plan to US energy prices

IANS | January 10, 2026 6:46 AM

Washington, Jan 10 (IANS) President Donald Trump said his administration’s plan to revive Venezuela’s oil production would help reduce energy costs in the United States while reinforcing American energy dominance.

US oil majors signal readiness to invest in Venezuela

IANS | January 10, 2026 6:31 AM

Washington, Jan 10 (IANS) Top executives from major US and international oil companies signaled readiness to invest billions of dollars in Venezuela’s oil sector, citing new security guarantees and political backing from the Trump administration as key conditions for reentry.

Trump outlines US-led revival of Venezuela oil sector

IANS | January 10, 2026 6:18 AM

Washington, Jan 10 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said the United States would directly oversee a plan allowing major American oil companies to help rebuild Venezuela’s “dilapidated” oil industry, presenting the initiative as a strategic reset in bilateral relations following the apprehension of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.

Indian Coast Guard's Bureau of Naviks bids farewell to retiring personnel

IANS | January 10, 2026 12:02 AM

Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) The Bureau of Naviks (BUVIK), the dedicated arm of the Indian Coast Guard responsible for the management of enrolled personnel (Naviks), organised a heartfelt farewell ceremony on January 8, 2026, for Enrolled Personnel set to superannuate or retire on January 31, 2026.

From cycle shop to Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue: Chandan’s big leap

IANS | January 9, 2026 11:30 PM

Hazaribagh (Jharkhand), Jan 9 (IANS) Hazaribagh is set to beam with pride as Chandan Kumar, a bright student from the Kora locality, is getting ready to share his vision for Viksit Bharat 2047 in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Chandan has been selected for the prestigious Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026, to be held from January 9 to 12 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.