Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured by US forces. (Reuters)
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News1804-01-2026, 17:51

India Reacts to Maduro Arrest, DGCA Bans Power Banks, Indore Water Fails Test & More

  • India expressed deep concern and is closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela after President Nicolás Maduro's capture by US forces, urging peace.
  • DGCA banned the use of power banks for charging phones or gadgets during flights due to fire risks from lithium batteries, also restricting them from overhead bins.
  • A Central report revealed 67% of water samples in Indore, India's 'cleanest city', failed potability tests in 2024, raising concerns about drinking water quality.
  • An Indian Oil executive, Ajay Garg, died after falling from the 17th floor of a Noida high-rise while reportedly searching for better mobile network connectivity.
  • A stone quarry explosion in Odisha's Dhenkanal killed two and feared many trapped, with authorities concerned about more bodies in the 40-foot deep quarry.

Why It Matters: Evening digest covers India's Venezuela stance, DGCA's power bank ban, water quality issues, and tragic incidents.

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