New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- The United States on Saturday, 3 January 2026, carried out strikes on Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro amid allegations of the leader turning the country into a "narco-state" and manipulating elections.

The Venezuelan government said in a statement that Caracas, along with the states like Miranda, Aragua and La Guaira, were attacked. At least seven attacks were reported, and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2 am (local time) in the national capital.

"The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country," said US President Donald Trump in hi...