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New Delhi: As several countries across the globe criticised the US military attack on Venezuela on Saturday, industry watchers said that India’s economic interests in the South American country are minimal and it is not dependent on Venezuela for oil. The bilateral trade between the nations was USD 1.175 billion in 2023-24, according to information…
In this special report, India Today US Correspondent Rohit Sharma analyses the dramatic political developments in Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro by the United States. The Venezuelan Supreme Court has appointed Vice President Delcy Rodriguez as the interim president, invoking Article 223 of the Constitution. Sharma notes that this move was expected…
In a historic address from Mar-a-Lago, US President Donald Trump announced that the United States will temporarily administer Venezuela following the capture of Nicolas Maduro by American special forces. Trump declared, ‘We’re going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition.’ The President also outlined plans…
Following the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump announced the United States would “run” Venezuela for a period and declared that Washington would oversee a transition while rebuilding the country’s oil sector and maintaining a continued American presence tied to energy interests. During a news conference in Mar-a-Lago, President Trump outlined what…
Last Updated:January 04, 2026, 05:22 IST Vijayan warned that such ‘blatant imperialist aggression’ poses a grave threat to global peace and the tranquillity of Latin America Vijayan argued that the assault reveals a ‘vicious operation’ aimed at imposing ‘devious schemes’ upon the Global South. (File photo/PTI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday issued a strong condemnation…
In what would prove to be his final television interview before being captured by US forces, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said he was open to negotiating with Washington on combating drug trafficking, striking a rare conciliatory note toward the United States. Less than 48 hours after the interview aired, Maduro and his wife were captured…
Massive explosions shook the streets of Venezuela’s capital city, Caracas, as the United States launched airstrikes in Venezuela’s capital city on January 3. The US troops entered Venezuela, captured the Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro and his wifeand took them out of the country. The incident draws a similarity with the US’ Operation Just Cause, in…
Indian-origin US Congressman Ro Khanna on Saturday warned that the United States risks setting a dangerous global precedent if it normalises regime-change wars, as he sharply criticised President Donald Trump’s military action in Venezuela. The US lawmaker called the strike a war of choice and questioned how Washington would respond if other powers pursued similar…
Last Updated:January 03, 2026, 11:15 PM IST The ministry shared contact details to assist Indian nationals. Those needing help can write to cons.caracas@mea.gov.in. India Sets Up Emergency Helpline After US Strikes in Venezuela The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday strongly advised Indian citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela. The advisory comes…
Last Updated:January 03, 2026, 10:56 PM IST Donald Trump said that Maduro and his wife are aboard the USS Iwo Jima and are heading to New York. Trump Posts First Image of Maduro Aboard US Military Ship US President Donald Trump released the first image of Nicolás Maduro aboard a US warship, claiming the Venezuelan…