Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrived in upstate New York on January 3, 2026, following a U.S. operation, to face drug trafficking charges. In India, the Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on January 5 regarding bail pleas in a Delhi riots case. The Indian Army has signed a ₹293 crore contract for advanced long-range rocket launchers, enhancing its firepower. Meanwhile, India advised its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Venezuela due to the developing situation.