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This is a collection of news briefs from The Hindu e-Paper, dated January 5, 2026, with some articles referencing events from January 4, 2026 and even January 4, 2025. Key stories include: U.S. President Trump monitoring military operations in Venezuela as Nicolas Maduro faces charges in New York; Bangladesh refusing to play cricket matches in India due to a player dispute; India preparing to host the 2036 Olympics; External Affairs Minister Jaishankar’s visit to Europe; a BJP leader criticizing the Tamil Nadu government; changes in Indian aviation policy and support for deep-tech startups; local unrest and protests in India; international tensions, including Denmark’s rebuke of Trump’s interest in Greenland.

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Global Tensions Rise as India Focuses on Domestic Growth

New Delhi, January 5, 2026 – Amidst escalating international tensions, India is pushing forward with domestic development and sporting ambitions. The Hindu reports today on a variety of stories, ranging from US-Venezuela relations to local Indian politics.

President Donald Trump is actively monitoring U.S. military operations in Venezuela, while the country’s deposed President Nicolas Maduro is set to appear in a New York court today. This is despite protests from Maduro’s lawyers, who say that his arrest is illegal. Trade analysts believe the events unfolding in Venezuela will have little to no impact on India’s global trade.

In the world of sports, the Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced its withdrawal from the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup in India, citing a dispute over players. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated India’s commitment to hosting the 2036 Olympic Games.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has commenced a six-day visit to France and Luxembourg to discuss bilateral and global issues. On the domestic front, Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on the DMK government in Tamil Nadu, calling it the “most corrupt” in the country.

The Union Government is also set to relax rules for airport operations, potentially allowing multiple airports within major cities, and will increase financial assistance for deep-tech start-ups. Meanwhile, localized unrest was reported in J.J. Nagar following a stone-pelting incident during a religious procession, and families of victims of a nightclub fire in Goa protested at Jantar Mantar, demanding justice. On a global scale, the deaths in the Swiss mountain resort have now been identified.

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