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Delhi court has allowed jailed Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid to attend Parliament’s Budget Session starting January 28 under custody parole. The MP, in Tihar since 2019 under UAPA charges, will be escorted by armed police. Rashid previously received parole for Winter and Monsoon Sessions and interim bail for J-K Assembly elections.
Chiranjeevi’s upcoming action film, Mega 158, directed by Bobby, is finalizing the heroine for his on-screen daughter role. The options are Malayalam actress Anaswara Rajan and Krithi Shetty. A cameo by Mohanlal is rumored, with AR Rahman composing music. Filming begins with puja on January 25; the movie may release in Summer 2026.
The Delhi government plans a Yamuna River cruise to boost tourism, operating from Sonia Vihar to Jagatpur with eco-friendly vessels. However, experts warn the river remains heavily polluted, with low oxygen and high sewage levels. Critics argue the project is symbolic without comprehensive cleaning, ecological flow, and sustainable water management, risking environmental harm over development.
Flipkart’s Republic Day Sale drops Motorola Edge 50 Fusion from Rs 25,999 to Rs 18,999. EMI starts at Rs 668/month, with trade-in offers up to Rs 15,350. The phone features a 6.7-inch curved OLED display, Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chip, up to 12GB RAM, 512GB storage, 50MP camera, and water-dust resistance.
Nobel laureate Amartya Sen criticized West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, calling it “unduly rushed” ahead of assembly elections. He highlighted documentation challenges, especially for rural and underprivileged citizens, warning that inadequate time and procedural hurdles may unjustly exclude voters.
A video of Sana Khan politely refusing to pose with TV actor Baseer Ali during a media interaction has gone viral. Stepping aside, she maintained her personal boundaries while Baseer respected her decision. The incident, which occurred during a studio appearance for Raunaq-e-Ramadan Season 2, sparked mixed reactions online among fans and viewers.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board’s refusal to tour India for the T20 World Cup over alleged “security concerns” is widely seen as a political stunt linked to IPL controversies. Independent assessments confirm no credible danger. By leveraging player safety for domestic applause, BCB risks credibility, and the future of Bangladesh cricket itself.
Meta is temporarily restricting teens from accessing AI characters on Instagram and WhatsApp, citing updates to the experience. The ban affects verified minors and suspected teen accounts. Teens can still use Meta’s AI assistant. The move follows rising child safety concerns and precedes Meta, TikTok, and YouTube’s trial over alleged harms to children.
The ICC has replaced Bangladesh with Scotland in the T20 World Cup after Bangladesh refused to travel to India, citing security concerns. ICC officials informed the BCB by email. Scotland will play four group matches against West Indies, Italy, England, and Nepal in Kolkata and Mumbai from February 7 to 17.
Chiranjeevi’s upcoming film Vishwambhara, directed by Vasishta, faced criticism after its teaser for substandard visual effects. Initially slated for Sankranti, the release was delayed to improve VFX. Following the success of Manashankara Varaprasad Garu, the team is now focused on delivering stunning visuals and generating hype for a planned release.
