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Swiggy Instamart, once only online, is launching physical stores to build customer trust. The first ‘Experience Center’ in Gurgaon highlights both speed and quality. This experiment aims to assure customers about product standards. If successful, Swiggy will expand physical stores nationwide, combining convenience with a hands-on shopping experience.
Indian visa services have restarted in Bangladesh, except at Chittagong, closed over security concerns after protests following Osman Hadi’s death. Violence included attacks on Indian diplomatic staff. Other centres, including Sylhet, function normally with increased security to prevent unrest, ensuring visa applications continue smoothly across the country.
PM Modi hosted Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra and his wife, Himani Mor, at his residence to discuss sports and other topics. In 2025, Neeraj achieved personal milestones, including crossing 90 metres in Doha, winning Paris and Ostrava Diamond Leagues, hosting the Neeraj Chopra Classic, receiving a Territorial Army commission, and getting married.
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina released an audio message stating Das was falsely accused and no proof existed of insulting the Prophet. People in Bangladesh and India are protesting the murder of Hindu man Dipu Das, demanding justice. Condemning the brutality, Hasina assured the victim’s family that she would work to ensure justice.
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that the Delhi govt will continue its ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ policy for vehicles even after GRAP-IV restrictions are lifted. He added that the decision aims to ensure stricter compliance with emission norms across the national capital. The govt will allocate ₹100 crore for rejuvenating water bodies.
Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Grigorievich Khozin warned that Dhaka should de-escalate tensions with Delhi as soon as possible. He cautioned that failure to do so could prompt Russia to act alongside India. The ambassador referenced the precedent of 1971, highlighting the potential consequences of prolonged diplomatic strain.
The ‘Avakaya-Amaravati Festival’ is set to take place in Vijayawada, AP, from January 8 to 10. Tourism Dept official Amrapali stated that the event will celebrate Telugu cinema, literature, and traditional arts. Organized under Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh’s vision, the festival aims to boost the state’s tourism industry.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo, conveying Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s solidarity after Cyclone Ditwah. Both inaugurated a Bailey Bridge under Operation Sagar Bandhu. India announced a $450 million reconstruction package covering connectivity, housing, education, disaster preparedness.
Indian wildlife photographer Baiju Patil has been recognised as the world’s No.1 photographer after winning the Gold Medal at the Refocus Awards 2025, outperforming talent from 109 countries. He captured a rare moment of a grey heron struggling to catch a snakehead fish at the Bharatpur bird sanctuary, becoming the first Indian to earn this […]
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’, which earned over ₹600 crore, has sparked controversy due to scenes filmed in Karachi’s Lyari area. Residents from the locality are now making unusual demands, claiming a share of the profits since their region appeared in the film. They have even sought 80% of the earnings. Also, the film has been banned […]
IndiGo has received permission to operate five narrow-body planes leased from Turkey, but this arrangement is limited to March 2026. The aviation regulator, DGCA, clarified that no further extension of the lease will be granted. This statement follows speculation regarding the possibility of the airline obtaining additional time to utilize the leased aircraft.
British Airways’ London-Hyderabad flight BA277 received a bomb threat via email, prompting standard safety protocols after it landed safely at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. Authorities conducted routine checks, including passenger and baggage screening, with fire crews and sniffer dogs deployed. The flight later departed for Heathrow back.
A Chinese-made telescope was recovered near the NIA headquarters in Jammu’s Sidhra area after an eight-year-old boy was found playing with it, mistaking it for a toy. The boy’s family said it was picked up from a nearby garbage heap. Authorities assured the public that the situation posed no major danger.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed concern over recent violence in Bangladesh, including the lynching of Hindu worker Dipu Chandra Das. UN officials stressed the safety of minorities and urged government action. UN High Commissioner Volker Turk condemned activist Sharif Osman Bin Hadi’s killing, calling for restraint and calm amid rising tensions.
The Calcutta High Court refused to interfere with the SIT probe into chaos during Lionel Messi’s December 13 event at Salt Lake Stadium. A Division Bench led by Acting Chief Justice Sujoy Paul said the investigation is at a preliminary stage with no evidence of bias. PILs seeking a CBI probe and ticket refunds were […]