On January 3, 2026, US forces struck targets in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro, who now faces US charges. World leaders split sharply between condemnation and cautious support.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro landed in New York on January 3, 2026, after a US military operation captured him and his wife in Caracas. He faces federal drug trafficking charges as the US signals temporary oversight of Venezuela.
Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma visited frontline Indian Navy assets in Visakhapatnam, praising indigenous tech and the Eastern Fleet's role in securing the Indo-Pacific.
Udayagiri MLA Kakarla Suresh rejected claims by a woman over unpaid salary and a promised MLA ticket, calling it a YSRCP-backed plot to damage his reputation. He plans to brief Chief Minister Naidu soon.
Sri City in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati district drew ₹20,250 crore through 43 MoUs in 2025, with ₹11,750 crore linked to the CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam.
Eluru District Collector K. Vetriselvi announced the expansion of Andhra Pradesh's Public Grievance Redressal System (PGRS) to mandal, divisional, and municipal levels, starting January 5.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu announced the Centre will ease rules to allow multiple airports in major cities as air traffic surges.
Andhra Pradesh's Bhogapuram greenfield international airport completed a successful validation flight on January 4, 2026, paving the way for commercial operations by June. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu called it a historic step for Uttarandhra's connectivity and growth.
Andhra Pradesh deposited ₹128.33 crore as relief for 37,752 onion farmers hit by poor yields in Kurnool and Kadapa. Funds reached bank accounts after Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's announcement.
An Air India validation flight touched down successfully at Bhogapuram on January 4, 2026, marking a historic step toward full operations in mid-2026 and boosting North Andhra's connectivity.
Tomato prices have climbed steeply at Asia’s largest tomato market in Madanapalle as arrivals plunged to just 70 tonnes from a seasonal average of 800 tonnes.
