LIVE BLOG25 Jun 2026 | 08:19:36 AM ISTVenezuela Earthquake newsSynopsisBreaking News Live Updates: Venezuela's interim ​President ​Delcy Rodriguez has declared a state of emergency after strong ‌back-to-back ⁠earthquakes ⁠and nearly two ​dozen aftershocks shook the country, ​collapsing buildings in capital Caracas and ​elsewhere. Simon Bolivar Airport ​in Maiquetia, near Caracas, is closed because of damage, she added.Venezuela Earthquake News Live Updates: Venezuela's interim ​President ​Delcy Rodriguez has declared a state of emergency after strong ‌back-to-back ⁠earthquakes ⁠and nearly two ​dozen aftershocks shook the country, ​collapsing buildings in capital Caracas and ​elsewhere. Rodriguez extended her condolences to the ‌families of those killed, but ​she gave ​no ⁠death toll or number of injured. Simon Bolivar Airport ​in Maiquetia, near Caracas, is closed because of damage, she added. Show more Show less1 New UpdateUS mobilizing assistance for Venezuela after earthquakeUS Deputy Secretary ​of State Christopher Landau said ‌late ⁠on ⁠Wednesday ​that the United States ​was in touch with ​Venezuelan ⁠authorities following ‌an ​earthquake ​and was ⁠mobilizing assistance for ​the South American ​nation."We're in touch ‌with the authorities ​and mobilizing assistance," ​Landau ⁠said on X.3.8 magnitude earthquake hits NepalAn earthquake of magnitude 3.8 hits Nepal.India vs Bangladesh: Team banks on prior experience to tackle must-win pressureICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 India W vs Bangladesh W: After starting the tournament with victories over Pakistan and the Netherlands, India slipped to six-wicket defeat to South Africa in a Group A clash on Sunday, June 21.As a result, the team now needs to win their next two matches, against Bangladesh and Australia, to stay in contention for the semi-finals.ICC said that the Indian team is hoping to take lessons from their 2025 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup victory, when they fought back from the brink before capturing their first women's world title in any format.Rajnath Singh recalls 1975 Emergency, calls it 'one of darkest chapters in Indian history'"On this day in 1975, the Emergency was imposed in India. The Emergency remains one of the darkest chapters in the history of Indian democracy. During that period, freedom of speech and expression was curtailed, attempts were made to control and undermine the judiciary, and the rights of millions of citizens were violated," Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in a post on X.He added that the Emergency reminds Indians that when those in power become authoritarian, the lives of citizens, democratic institutions, and constitutional values come under serious threat. "Therefore, this day is not only an occasion to remember the past, but also an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to democracy, the Constitution, and the rights and freedoms of citizens. Our government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, remains firmly committed to upholding the Constitution in both letter and spirit and to strengthening India’s democratic institutions," he added.The nation remains indebted to all those who stood against the injustices and excesses of the Emergency and courageously defended democracy and the Constitution, the defence minister added.Govt reviews infrastructure works worth over Rs. 30,000 croreYesterday, PM Modi chaired the 52nd PRAGATI meeting, during which he reviewed infrastructure works worth over Rs. 30,000 crore. "These works will add momentum to economic growth, connectivity and industrial progress. Emphasised the use of PM GatiShakti National Master Plan for timely completion of development works. Other subjects reviewed include TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, grievances related to Cyber Crime and Digital Arrest," PM Modi said in a post on X.Venezuelan Earthquake Live: Rescue work underway as 'high casualties' likelyVenezuelan Earthquake News Live Updates: Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela's capital, toppling buildings in Caracas, trapping people in the rubble and prompting scientists to warn of potentially heavy casualties ​and widespread destruction across the South American country.A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about ​160 km (100 miles) west of Caracas, followed less than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor, Reuters reported, citing the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)."High casualties and ​extensive damage are probable and the disaster is likely widespread," the USGS said, initially estimating the death toll would most likely range from 10,000 to 100,000.Click here to read full reportVenezuelan Earthquake Live: Main airport closed over 'serious damage'Venezuelan Earthquake Live Updates: Two massive earthquakes and more than 20 aftershocks have rattled Venezuela, forcing the closure of its main airport.The Maiquetia International Airport, located near Caracas, would close following "serious damage" to its infrastructure, Delcy Rodriguez said, after two tremors of 7.2 magnitude and 7.5 magnitude respectively caused buildings to crumble in the capital.Venezuelan Earthquake Live: Interim president declares state of emergencyVenezuelan Earthquake Live Updates: Venezuela's interim leader has declared a state of emergency after two massive earthquakes and more than 20 aftershocks rattled the country.