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by B.V. Phani kumar

Trending Highlights: January 25-26, 2026 (Past 24 Hours)

20 Global Highlights

• US captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a large-scale strike involving explosions in Caracas, killing at least 40, including Cuban security personnel.
• President Trump revealed use of secret “Discombobulator” weapon to disable Venezuelan equipment during the Maduro raid.​
• Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado supports US pressure for power transition; Maduro declares emergency and mobilizes militia.​
• Trump signals openness to talks with Maduro amid escalated US military presence in Caribbean and airstrikes on drug traffickers.​
• Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canada over potential China trade deal; tensions rise with Europe on Greenland purchase push.​
• Gold price tops record $5,000 due to Trump policy uncertainty; US storm leaves 230,000 without power.​
• Russia launches massive strikes on Kyiv, damaging critical infrastructure; Ukraine reports multi-directional attacks.​
• Pakistan bolsters defense with billions in purchases from China and Turkiye, despite US alliance claims.​
• EU leaders unite against Trump policies; US admin takes 10% stake in USA Rare Earth for $1.6B.​
• Global terrorism forecast 2026 predicts 60-70% attacks in Africa; isolated Western incidents like Sydney’s Bondi Beach.​
• Trump launches “Peace Board” with 19 nations; India absent from the initiative.​
• US federal agents kill citizen in Minneapolis, raising government shutdown odds.​
• UK second-largest donor to Afghanistan aid after US amid rising tensions.​
• USS Gerald R. Ford deploys to Caribbean amid Venezuela crisis speculation.​
• Cartel de los Soles designated foreign terrorist organization by US.​
• Europe hedges against US uncertainty, seeks India ties in value chains.​
• Global cities scale back New Year’s Eve 2025-26 events due to terror safety concerns.​
• US airstrike in eastern Pacific kills three alleged drug traffickers.​
• Pentagon identifies Venezuelan land targets but rules out land strikes.​
• BRICS expansion loses focus; political test for chair India in 2026.​

30 India & Telugu States Highlights

• India-EU historic trade deal imminent, slashing car tariffs to 40%; security-defense pact to counter China.
• Supreme Court Justice Bhuyan: SC upholds personal liberty, not govt excess; urges uniform law application.​
• BSF: Pakistan reactivated terror launchpads; India on high alert for border activity.​
• Telangana launches new ration cards from Jan 26, prioritizing poor; Indiramma houses and Rythu Bharosa schemes.​
• Andhra Pradesh coalition govt implements historic True-Down, absorbs Rs 32,166 Cr tariff burden; no hikes for consumers.​
• Yogi Adityanath: Complete Ganga Expressway by Feb-end, benefiting 500 villages; UP economic hub.​
• India first comprehensive anti-terror policy nears, targeting digital radicalisation, borders, conversions.​
• Ludhiana cop arrested by VB for graft; threatened false case.​
• EU-India pact on maritime security to terror fight; third Asian nation after Japan, SK.
• Four arrested in Kurnool, AP, for injecting HIV-infected blood into doctor after staged accident.​
• India missing leadership gaps in 2026; Quad for public goods, Europe standards.​
• High Court halts advocates’ elections over arbitrary process violating natural justice.​
• Delhi on heightened alert post past blast classified as terror; neighbors follow.​
• Revanth Reddy: Indiramma Atmiya Bharosa lists in Gram Sabhas; 3,500 houses per constituency.​
• AP power surplus restored; previous govt hiked tariffs 9 times.​
• Von der Leyen: India-Europe show way in fractured world via resilience ties.​
• UAE-India talks yield no agreements; Trump-Canada tariff threat noted.​
• Pakistan defense buys strain US ties amid India border alerts.​
• Telangana Congress govt prioritizes Hyderabad landholders for housing.​
• APERC first True-Down in 26 years under Naidu; power costs to drop further.​

5 Editorials

• India’s 2026 momentum: Fill leadership gaps via EU standards, BRICS delivery, Quad goods.​
• EU-India “mother of all deals” victory for free trade amid US tariffs.​
• SC must speak one voice for uniform law, prioritize liberty over state excess.​
• Trump Peace Board excludes India; strategic choices in fragmented world.
• Anti-terror policy essential: Pre-emptive strikes, NATGRID, UAPA for threats.​