Delcy Rodríguez appointed interim President of Venezuela
Following the reported capture of President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces, Venezuela's Supreme Court ordered Vice President Delcy Rodríguez to assume the office of interim president. Rodríguez, a long-time figure in Maduro's administration since 2018, now leads during a period of political uncertainty. The move raises questions about constitutional succession and potential shifts in regional diplomacy and governance. International observers are monitoring the situation for implications on Venezuela's internal stability and relations with external partners while lawmakers assess next steps amid ongoing constitutional questions.
Delcy Rodríguez named interim president
Context: Maduro's capture by U.S. forces
Supreme Court order formalizes transition
Implications for Venezuela's governance and diplomacy
International observers monitoring the situation
Jan 02, 2026
Eighteen-year-old Kaamya Karthikeyan Becomes Youngest Indian to ski at South Pole
Eighteen-year-old Kaamya Karthikeyan scripted history by becoming the youngest Indian and the second-youngest woman in the world to ski to the South Pole. Her feat marks another milestone in a remarkable mountaineering and polar exploration journey that has already placed her among India's most accomplished young adventurers.
She covered a distance of 115 kilometres, facing temperatures as low as -30C and battling icy winds while pulling her own sled.
Karthikeyan, the daughter of a naval officer, received a warm congratulation from the Indian Navy for achieving the remarkable feat.
Jan 01, 2026
Manipur BJP MLA Becomes First Indian to Earn 5th Dan in Taekwondo
Yumnam Khemchand Singh, a former Manipur Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party MLA, has become the first Indian to receive the 5th Dan black belt in the traditional taekwondo art form. The certification was issued by a panel of six grand masters led by Jun Lee, president of the Global Traditional Taekwondo Federation (GTTF). The GTTF is the apex body for traditional taekwondo, separate from the World Taekwondo Federation’s sport rules. The achievement highlights growing interest in martial arts among Indian politicians and public figures, illustrating the blend of sports, culture, and public life in the region.
Yumnam Khemchand Singh awarded 5th Dan black belt in taekwondo.
Certification by a panel of six grand masters led by Jun Lee (GTTF).
GTTF governs traditional taekwondo; separate from sport-focused WT.
Notable for an Indian politician achieving high Dan rank.