At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in USA, Lego revealed new variants of its building blocks featuring electronic elements that give users an interactive experience. The brand introduced ‘Smart Bricks’ that are equipped with a variety of features such as lights, sensors and a microphone and will be available across various themed Lego sets.

Contaminated water in Indore’s Bhagirathpura area triggered an epidemic that began in December 2025 and continued through January, affecting hundreds of people and leading to at least seven deaths. Officials believe the epidemic resulted from the mixing of sewage water with drinking water, highlighting lapses in safety and administrative negligence.

Political tensions between the USA and Venezuela increased after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was seized and flown to USA in relation to accusations of criminal activity by US officials. According to US officials, the move was also related to the violation of oil sanctions imposed on Venezuela by USA and intended to address the election of Maduro as Venezuela’s president, which they believe took place by unfair means.