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January 31

08:19 2026

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By BV Phani Kumar

Here are 50 concise English highlights for the last 24 hours (30–31 January 2026), with priority to Venezuela–US, global safety/terror, and India (Telugu focus).

1. Global (20 items)

The United States’ 2026 military intervention in Venezuela, codenamed Operation Absolute Resolve, remains the biggest global flashpoint, with Nicolás Maduro in US custody in New York facing trial.
The US Federal Aviation Administration continues to bar US aircraft from Venezuelan airspace due to “ongoing military activity,” keeping civil aviation risks high over the country.
US officials signal no immediate further large-scale military action in Venezuela “now that Maduro is in US custody,” but regional security watchers warn of militia retaliation risks.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told US lawmakers he “anticipates no further action in Venezuela,” but left the door open to limited operations if US assets are threatened.
In Washington, President Donald Trump’s administration faces scrutiny over legal grounds for the Venezuela operation as rights groups call for UN oversight of Maduro’s upcoming trial.
The US Embassy’s shelter‑in‑place advisory for personnel handling Venezuela work from Colombia remains in force, highlighting continued security concerns for diplomats.
Power outages in parts of Caracas after US airstrikes earlier this month continue to disrupt essential services, raising humanitarian concerns flagged by international NGOs.
The US has also escalated pressure on Iran, with Trump insisting Tehran “must comply” with nuclear disarmament demands and moving more Navy and Air Force assets to the Middle East.
US allies are reassessing ties with China under pressure from Washington, amid renewed debates on technology exports and security partnerships.
Trump has signed an order threatening tariffs on “any country selling oil to Cuba,” drawing a sharp rebuke from China over what it calls “external interference.”
Protests in several US cities call for a nationwide strike against Trump’s immigration policies, as civil liberties groups challenge new enforcement measures.
New US sanctions on Iran target its interior minister over protest crackdowns, widening the economic and diplomatic squeeze on Tehran.
A Canadian political storm grows after an Alberta separatist group sought US help to “break up” Canada, prompting leaders in British Columbia and Ontario to condemn the move as “treason.”
Canada’s defence minister says the planned F‑35 fighter jet purchase “remains under review,” as Ottawa re‑evaluates defence spending in a tense global environment.
European and Indian negotiators highlight progress on an India‑EU Free Trade Agreement described as a “mother of all deals,” with major implications for global trade flows.
US domestic politics remain unsettled as newly released Jeffrey Epstein files intensify pressure on Trump over past associations and raise questions about elite accountability.
Global human-rights organizations warn that overlapping US confrontations with Venezuela, Iran and Cuba increase the risk of miscalculation affecting global energy and migration flows.
International airlines continue to route flights away from Venezuelan airspace following FAA restrictions, adding costs for carriers and highlighting air-safety concerns.
Security analysts note that US strikes on Venezuelan ports previously used for smuggling by the Tren de Aragua criminal network may trigger retaliatory violence across Latin America.
In multilateral forums, several Latin American and European governments call for an independent investigation into civilian impact of Operation Absolute Resolve, underlining global legal and humanitarian stakes.

2. India – National (15 items)

The Supreme Court of India has put an interim stay on the new UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, calling them vague and potentially divisive, and ordered that the 2012 regulations remain in force.

The interim SC order, passed by a bench led by CJI Surya Kant, has major implications for university hiring and campus equity policies nationwide until the matter is finally decided.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez have agreed to deepen bilateral ties, a notable signal as India balances relations with both Washington and Caracas amid the US operation.
The Union government and UGC must respond to the Supreme Court’s notice on the equity regulations by March 19, setting up a key constitutional battle over academic autonomy and affirmative measures.
A bomb threat to an IndiGo Kuwait–Delhi flight forced an emergency landing in Ahmedabad, triggering full security checks and underscoring continuing aviation terror‑alert concerns.
The Central government is monitoring global turbulence, including US–Venezuela tensions, for possible impacts on India’s oil imports and the safety of Indian nationals abroad.
Home Minister Amit Shah is on a two‑day visit to West Bengal, overseeing major police reshuffles including the appointment of Piyush Pandey as the state’s new DGP amid political churn.
A Mumbai Sessions Court is set to deliver its verdict in a key phase of the Telgi “neptha” scam case, reviving focus on financial fraud and systemic leakages.
Political circles buzz as sources suggest Sunetra Pawar may be replaced by her son Parth Pawar for a Rajya Sabha berth, reflecting shifts within Maharashtra’s power equations.
National security agencies are reviewing aviation protocols after the Ahmedabad bomb scare, with fresh advisories expected for international routes from the Gulf.
With the Union Budget days away, economists warn that US economic turbulence and sanctions regimes could complicate India’s export and remittance outlook.
Legal commentators say the SC’s intervention on UGC equity rules could become a benchmark judgment on balancing equality, free expression and academic freedom.
Anti‑corruption drives continue as Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrests an ASI for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs 1.25 lakh to shield an accused in a brawl case.
National security planners are also tracking the FAA’s Venezuelan airspace advisory and its implications for Indian carriers flying trans‑Atlantic routes via third‑country codeshares.
Policy experts link India–EU FTA momentum with a broader attempt by New Delhi to diversify trade partners amidst rising US–China and US–Latin America strategic friction.

3. India – Telugu States Focus (15 items)

In Andhra Pradesh’s Palnadu district, former minister Vidudala Rajani faced intense protests with villagers shouting “Go back Rajani” during a temple visit, reflecting local political anger.
In Kurnool district, MRPS state leader Ramesh suffered a murder attempt when assailants rammed him with a tractor and attacked with iron rods during his morning walk; he is in serious condition in Kurnool Government General Hospital.
Forest and DRI officials in Rapur, Nellore, intercepted alleged illegal trade in algum (forest produce), detaining six accused and highlighting ongoing smuggling networks.
Vijayawada ACB court extended remand for five accused in a liquor scam case, keeping focus on alleged irregularities in the state’s excise and distribution system.
In Nalgonda, political activity heats up as family members of MLA Bathula Laxma Reddy join the fray for the Miryalaguda municipal polls, indicating intense local competition.
CRDA has signed an agreement to allocate about 70.011 acres for a new campus project, underlining continued development planning in the Amaravati–Vijayawada region.
Andhra CM’s visit to Kuppam included interactions with local leaders and the inauguration of a teacher training centre under Agastya Vidyachal Academy, emphasising education and cadre consolidation in the opposition stronghold.
Political observers in AP note that these district‑level confrontations and cases indicate early positioning for local body and 2027 assembly polls.
Telangana political coverage highlights internal alignments in key districts as parties prepare candidate lists for upcoming municipal and cooperative elections.
Law‑and‑order agencies in both Telugu states maintain heightened watch on communal and Naxal‑linked activities amid wider national terror alerts around civil aviation.
Regional farmer groups in parts of AP are pushing back against alleged land‑acquisition pressures linked to new campus and industrial projects, demanding better compensation and transparency.
In urban Telangana, civic issues like water supply, roads and property tax revisions dominate local news bulletins, shaping the narrative ahead of municipal votes.
Youth and student outfits across Hyderabad and Vijayawada are tracking the Supreme Court’s stay on UGC equity regulations, with campus unions planning debates and protests.
Telangana’s police and intelligence wings are reviewing coordination with central agencies after recent terror‑related advisories for airports and religious places nationwide.
Telugu media bulletins through the evening of 30 January highlight a mix of law‑and‑order incidents, district‑level political tussles and economic anxieties over budget expectations.

4. Safety, Legal & Terror Alerts (Cross‑cutting – 5 items)

The FAA ban on US flights in Venezuelan airspace, coupled with ongoing US military posture there, remains a key global aviation safety concern.
The bomb threat to the Kuwait–Delhi IndiGo flight and its diversion to Ahmedabad keeps Indian aviation on high alert, with security agencies probing the origin of the threat.
India’s Supreme Court stay on UGC equity regulations underscores judicial oversight on policies seen as potentially divisive, signalling the Court’s active role in rights‑sensitive governance.
Canadian and US authorities are monitoring fringe separatist appeals for foreign intervention in Canada as a security and constitutional risk, even if immediate threat levels are low.
Latin American security watchers warn that the US strike on Venezuelan smuggling hubs could displace organised crime and trafficking routes, with spillover risks for the wider region.

5. Editorial Angles / Analysis Pointers (5 items)

US–Venezuela operation as precedent: Editorials can explore whether Operation Absolute Resolve sets a new template for regime‑change interventions and what legal norms it challenges in international law.
India’s balancing act: Analysis on how Modi’s outreach to acting Venezuelan leadership intersects with India’s strategic partnership with the US and its energy‑security compulsions.
SC vs UGC equity rules: Opinion pieces can examine if the stayed UGC equity regulations risked deepening campus polarisation, and what a constitutionally sustainable equality framework should look like.
Aviation and terror alerts: A joined‑up editorial on the Ahmedabad bomb scare, FAA’s Venezuela restrictions and global air‑route vulnerabilities would connect legal, security and commercial dimensions.
Telugu micro‑politics as macro signal: Commentary could use Palnadu protests, Kurnool attack and Nalgonda municipal churn to illustrate how local grievances and caste–regional dynamics may shape the 2027 Andhra and Telangana political landscape.