Honor is set to launch Magic 8 Pro Air and Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design in China. The Pro Air features a 5,500mAh battery, slim 6.1mm body, Dimensity 9500 chip, and advanced cameras. The RSR Porsche Design targets photography lovers with an external camera lens, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, and up to 24GB […]
Rashtrapati Bhavan’s Circuit 1 will be closed to the general public from January 21 to 29, 2026, due to preparations for the Republic Day Parade and the Beating Retreat ceremony. Circuit 1 includes tours of the main building. Republic Day events will be held on Kartavya Path, with Beating Retreat at Vijay Chowk.
The Karnataka government has cleared Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to host international and IPL matches for the 2026 season. Approval comes with strict conditions. The KSCA has assured full compliance and submitted safety and crowd management plans. Officials confirmed all guidelines will be followed, with further details to be shared soon.
The US-supported Palestinian Technocratic Committee met in Cairo to govern Gaza after Israel-Hamas conflict, focusing on reconstruction over three years. Ali Shaath pledged to address urgent needs like shelter. Meanwhile, violence persists: a 14-year-old boy was killed in the West Bank, and two children died in Gaza near the Yellow Line, highlighting ongoing unrest.
UP Warriorz captain Meg Lanning set a Women’s Premier League record with her 11th half-century, helping her team beat defending champions Mumbai Indians by 22 runs. Lanning scored 70 off 45 balls, supported by Phoebe Litchfield’s 61. Shikha Pandey took two key wickets. UP Warriorz move to fourth on the points table.
JioCinema’s new reality show, The 50, premieres February 1, 2026, hosted by Farah Khan. Featuring 50 celebrity contestants competing in strategy, social play, and survival tasks, the show spans 50 days. Confirmed contestants include Karan Patel, Faisu, and Divya Agarwal. Fans can bet on winners to share prize money. Streaming on JioHotstar and Colors TV.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray claimed Eknath Shinde fears the BJP, moving corporators to a five-star hotel to prevent defections after BJP-Shinde alliance won the BMC. Despite losing control, Uddhav’s faction remains relevant with 65 seats and insists it still wishes to elect its mayor, warning the political battle is far from over.
Italy has announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, which starts on February 7. The Squad: Wayne Madsen, Marcus Campopiano (wk), Gian Piero Meade, Zain Ali, Ali Hasan, Crishan Jorge, Harry Manenti, Anthony Mosca, Justin Mosca, Syed Naqvi, Benjamin Manenti, Jaspreet Singh, JJ Smuts, Grant Stewart, Thomas Draca.
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 finale airs Sunday, January 18, at 6 PM on Colors Kannada, with OTT streaming on JioHotstar. Top six finalists are Gilli Nata, Ashwini, Rakshitha, Kavya, Dhanush, and Mutant Raghu. Voting closes at 12 PM, January 18, with each account allowed up to 99 votes for one or multiple contestants.
OnePlus has launched its Freedom Sale in India from January 16, 2026, offering huge discounts, bank offers, and no-cost EMI on flagship, mid-premium smartphones, and IoT products. Deals include OnePlus 15 at ₹68,999 with free Nord Buds 3, OnePlus 13 at ₹57,999, and budget options like Nord CE5 at ₹22,999, plus complimentary accessories.