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By. BV. Pjani kumar

Trending Highlights: January 29-30, 2026 (Past 24 Hours)

20 Global Highlights

• US strikes in Venezuela under Operation Absolute Resolve captured President Nicolás Maduro and wife Cilia Flores on January 3, with Maduro now facing narcoterrorism trial in New York; casualties unconfirmed as Venezuela declares emergency.
• President Trump threatens Iran amid US military buildup in Middle East, stating Iran wants to “make a deal” while more forces deploy.
• Sweeping oil reforms approved in Venezuela, granting operators greater autonomy post-US intervention.​
• EU plans to designate Iran Revolutionary Guards as terrorist group amid tightening US-EU pressure.​
• S&P 500 and Nasdaq fall sharply as Microsoft shares crash 10% after earnings miss; Dow rises amid mixed US markets.​
• US Democrats and Republicans strike deal averting government shutdown after DHS funding block.​
• Trump border czar Tom Homan targets “targeted” ICE operations in Minneapolis, downplaying sweeps.​
• Canada PM Carney urges US to respect sovereignty after Alberta separatists meet Trump officials.​
• US investigates WhatsApp privacy claims amid broader tech scrutiny.​
• Direct Dhaka-Karachi flight resumes after 14 years.​
• National shutdown called in US for January 30 by activists demanding no school, work, or shopping.​
• North Texas schools close amid unspecified alerts; multiple districts affected.​
• Meta and YouTube face US trial over social media addiction claims.​
• Trump announces “Trump accounts” for babies born 2025-2028.​
• Border Patrol shooting in Arizona leaves victim critical.​
• US ICE agents’ Milan Olympics presence sparks Italian uproar.​
• Oil reform in Venezuela advances operator autonomy post-strikes.​
• UN warns US Venezuela actions set “dangerous precedent.”​
• Ilhan Omar vows resilience after attack, saying “fear doesn’t work on me.”​
• Doug Ford calls Alberta separatist US outreach “unacceptable.”​

30 India Highlights (Telugu States Focus)

Judicial/SC Orders (High Priority)

• Supreme Court clarifies Rs 30 lakh compensation for manual sewer deaths pre-‘Balram’ judgment if unpaid.​
• SC sets aside Kerala HC order disqualifying ex-MLA KM Shaji from elections for 6 years.​
• SC directs publication of 1.16 crore names in Tamil Nadu SIR notices due to discrepancies.​
• SC reserves orders in stray dogs case, urges AWBI to expedite recognition applications.​
• Demolition of private property must follow statutory grounds, per SC ruling.​
• SC extends Bar Council of UP election deadline to February 2.​
• SC protects rank/pay of Rajasthan judge transferred 7 times in 4 years.​
• SC questions UGC Equity Regulations 2026 on caste discrimination definitions.​
• SC Collegium recommends advocate as Andhra Pradesh HC judge.​
• Rajasthan HC orders life protection for Jodhpur man seeking honor-based safety.​

Telugu States (Telangana/AP Focus)

• Telangana Minister Mallareddy holds grand roadshow in Ellampet municipality amid local developments.​
• Andhra Pradesh, Telangana face fiscal stress: AP at 95.7% borrowing limit, TG over 107.5%; freebies strain budgets.​
• Visakha Utsav kicks off at 20 venues in AP, with flower show January 29-30.​
• Telangana targets $25B life sciences investment; daily spending rises slower than AP.

National Politics/Economy/Terror (High Priority)

• Economic Survey 2026 projects 6.8-7.2% FY27 growth, pushes simpler taxes, decriminalization.
• Services hit 53.6% GDP share; manufacturing GVA up 7.72-9.13% in FY26 Q1-Q2.​
• PLI schemes attract ₹2L cr investment, create 12.6L jobs.​
• Intel flags Khalistani, Bangladeshi terror threats to Delhi/other cities; high alert persists post-RD.​
• PM-KISAN transfers ₹4.09L cr to farmers; e-NAM boosts price discovery.​
• Railways approves Baikunth-Urkura 4th line for Howrah-Mumbai corridor.​
• SCBA alerts advocates after WhatsApp hacks; no money transfers advised.​
• India-Germany $10B submarine deal advances.​
• BITS Pilani quits Times Higher Ed rankings over transparency issues.​
• Pregnant commando Kajal beaten to death by husband in reported case.​

5 Editorials/Analysis

• Debt and freebies push AP-TG to financial crossroads; cooperation urged without politics.​
• US Venezuela intervention risks global precedent, questions sovereignty amid Maduro trial.
• Economic Survey signals resilience but warns fiscal discipline for 7% medium-term growth.

• UGC equity rules face SC scrutiny; equity vs. caste definitions debated.​
• Terror alerts underscore need for sustained vigilance beyond Republic Day.​​