The Municipal Corporation of Delhi carried out a late-night demolition drive near the Faiz-e-Elahi mosque close to Turkman Gate on Wednesday. The action followed a Delhi High Court order that asked the MCD, the Ministry of Urban Development and the Delhi Waqf Board to file replies on the dispute. The court said the matter needed consideration and listed the case for hearing on April 22. Videos shared by local residents showed bulldozers and earth-movers removing parts of structures near the century-old mosque. Police were deployed at the site and tear gas was used to control the crowd, officials said. No official estimate of damage was released. (PC: HT)

US forces killed at least 55 Cuban and Venezuelan military personnel during the operation to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, officials in Caracas and Havana said. Venezuela confirmed that 23 of its service members died in the attacks. Cuba said 32 of its troops and security staff posted in Caracas were also killed. The dead included two colonels and a lieutenant colonel, aged between 26 and 67. The raid began with air strikes on military sites and ended with US special forces seizing Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The couple were taken to New York and have pleaded not guilty to drug charges. (PC: X)

US President Donald Trump said Prime Minister Narendra Modi met him to discuss delays in Apache helicopter deliveries and trade issues. Speaking at a House GOP retreat, Trump said India had ordered Apaches but did not receive them for five years. He added that Modi asked to see him and that they shared a good personal relationship. Trump also said Modi was unhappy over US tariffs, including levies linked to India’s oil trade with Russia. He claimed India had cut Russian oil imports in recent months. Trump said he could raise tariffs further if India does not help on the oil issue. The US has imposed a 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods. (PC: India Today)

A Hindu man died in northern Bangladesh after he jumped into a pond to escape a mob that accused him of theft, police said on Wednesday. The victim was identified as Mithun Sarkar. The incident took place in Naogaon district. Police said people chased him through the area before he leapt into the water. He later died. Officers recovered the body with help from the fire service. A post-mortem is under way and an investigation has started, police said. The death comes amid a series of recent attacks on Hindu men in different parts of the country in the past weeks. (PC: HT)

Severe snow and ice caused major travel disruption across parts of Europe, killing six people and grounding hundreds of flights. Five people died in road accidents in France, mostly linked to black ice, while a woman in Sarajevo was killed when a snow-laden tree fell on her. Airports in Paris and Amsterdam cancelled large numbers of flights as crews cleared runways and de-iced planes. At Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport, more than 400 departures were cancelled, leaving thousands stranded. Dutch airline KLM said it faced shortages of de-icing fluid due to extreme conditions. Rail services in the Netherlands and France were also hit. (PC: BBC)

Indian sports presenter Ridhima Pathak has said she withdrew from the Bangladesh Premier League hosting panel by choice and was not removed. Her statement comes after media reports in Bangladesh claimed she had been dropped from the show. Pathak said the decision was personal and linked to the present political climate between the two countries. She added that her nation comes first and that she values the game more than any single job. The row follows growing tension after the BCCI asked Kolkata Knight Riders to release Mustafizur Rahman, leading Bangladesh to ban IPL telecasts and seek to shift its T20 World Cup matches from India. (PC: NDTV)

Delhi is set to face colder days with the weather office warning of dense to very dense fog over the next few days. The IMD has issued a yellow alert till Thursday. Parts of the city recorded “cold day” conditions on Tuesday. The Safdarjung station logged a maximum of 15.7°C, while Palam reported 13°C, both below normal. Experts say cold northwesterly winds and fog are keeping daytime temperatures low. Maximum values may fall to 12–15°C, while minimums may drop to 3–4°C in the coming week. Morning fog is also likely to reduce visibility across the region. (PC: HT)

The White House says President Donald Trump and his team are discussing several ways to acquire Greenland, including possible military options. It calls the Arctic island a national security priority. The comments come after European leaders issued a joint statement supporting Denmark and stressing respect for borders and international law. Greenland’s prime minister welcomed the statement and asked for respectful dialogue. US officials later said Washington is open to buying the territory or forming a free association pact. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told lawmakers there is no plan to invade. Denmark says it wants urgent talks with the US to clear misunderstandings over the issue. (PC: BBC)

The Supreme Court on Wednesday is hearing a case on stray dogs and cattle, raising concerns over safety on highways and public places. A three-judge bench says it will listen to both supporters and critics in the matter. The court is told that only 10 states have filed compliance affidavits so far. The amicus curiae says many filings do not give full data on shelters or on how stray cattle are being moved. It is reported that 2,691 cattle have been shifted to gaushalas, but risky highway stretches are not listed. The bench also refers to recent accidents involving judges due to stray cattle and asks authorities to explain gaps in enforcement. (PC: India Today)

Violent clashes erupted during an MCD anti-encroachment drive near Faiz-e-Elahi mosque at Turkman Gate, Delhi, injuring five police personnel. The demolition, court-ordered by Delhi High Court, targeted land adjoining the mosque and nearby graveyard, originally scheduled for 8 am but commenced at 1:30 am Wednesday. Deputy Commissioner Nidhin Valsan reported 100-150 people gathered as JCB machinery arrived. Police deployed teargas shells to disperse stone-throwing crowds. Joint CP Madhur Verma confirmed comprehensive security arrangements, dividing the area into nine zones, each supervised by Additional Deputy Commissioner-level officers. Videos showed apparent tear gas deployment and stone-pelting incidents. Heavy police presence characterized the operation aimed at removing encroachments under high court directions.