Maduro capture aftermath: US official reveals when Venezuela oil sanctions could be lifted; IMF, World Bank talks hinted

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (File photo) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted at possible easing of sanctions on Venezuela’s oil exports in the next week, after the arrest of Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro by US forces. The US Treasury is also scheduled to hold discussions with the heads of the International Monetary Fund and…

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Budget 2026: State leaders meet FM Nirmala Sitharaman for pre-Budget talks; urge GST compensation, more capex support

Budget to presented on February 1 (Image credit: IANS) State leaders met with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday for pre-budget discussions, where they reportedly asked for increased financial support for capital investments and compensation for GST revenue losses. The states also asked for more funding for urban and rural development, housing programs, and disaster…

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