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A Japanese court will rule today, Wednesday, on Tetsuya Yamagami, accused of assassinating former PM Shinzo Abe in 2022. Yamagami cited a grudge against the Unification Church, linked to Abe. Abe, Japan’s longest-serving PM, was killed at a campaign event. Verdict likely, with prosecutors seeking life imprisonment, while defense urges a reduced sentence.
Russian overnight strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid left Kyiv’s parliament without electricity, heating, and water, Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk announced. He said missile and drone attacks have cut basic services across Ukrainian cities, adding that the Verkhovna Rada is also without essential utilities, underscoring the widespread impact of Russia’s attacks.
Rahul Gandhi received his grandfather Feroze Gandhi’s long-lost driving licence during his visit to Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh. Preserved for decades by a local family, it was handed over by Vikas Singh of the Rae Bareli Premier League. Rahul Gandhi examined it on stage and promptly shared a photograph with his mother, Sonia Gandhi, via […]
The US plans to cut about 200 personnel from key NATO command centers, including the UK-based NATO Intelligence Fusion Centre, Brussels and Portugal facilities, sources said. The move, communicated to some European capitals, may heighten concerns over Washington’s commitment as the Trump administration shifts resources toward the Western Hemisphere.
Telangana CEO Sudarshan Reddy welcomed a Mexican delegation at the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management in New Delhi. Officials included Marisa Cabral Porchas and Norma De la Cruz Magana. The 3-day conference, from Jan 21–23, features 36 working groups, scholars from IITs, IIMs, law universities, and others.
Abhay Kumar, builder of MJ Wish Town Society, was arrested after a techie, Yuvraj Mehta, drowned in a water-filled pit in Noida’s Sector 150 on January 16. Following protests and family complaints, CM Yogi Adityanath formed an SIT. GNIDA ordered urgent road inspections, pothole repairs, and black spot markings to prevent future accidents.
Preparations are underway for the first-ever Republic Day celebrations in Andhra Pradesh’s capital Amaravati on January 26. The main event will be hosted on a sprawling 22-acre campus near Rayapudi. Construction of galleries, the main stage, and decorative stalls is progressing rapidly, marking a kry moment as Amaravati gears up to host this celebration.
The Telangana High Court strongly objected to illegal movie ticket price hikes. It issued contempt notices to the Home Secretary and CV Anand for allowing higher prices for the film ‘Manashankara Vara Prasad Garu’ without court approval. The court ordered that the government must decide on any ticket price increase at least 90 days in […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed BJP leaders and workers at the party headquarters during Nitin Nabin’s appointment as the new national president. Congratulating him as the BJP’s 12th chief, Modi said Nabin was now his “boss” in party matters and he remained a party worker. His light-hearted remark drew loud cheers from the enthusiastic gathering.
Near Dera Murad Jamali in Pakistan, unknown individuals used three kilograms of explosives with remote control to destroy a two-foot section of a railway track, disrupting train services to Quetta. Recently, trains like the Jaffar Express in Balochistan have faced repeated attacks. Police have arrived at the site and initiated a formal investigation.
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi walked out of the Assembly, refusing to deliver the customary opening address, citing disrespect to the National Anthem and inaccuracies in the script. This marks his third walkout. CM MK Stalin criticized Ravi, calling it a violation of tradition and an insult to the House, and asserting the Governor had […]
The CBFC denied certification to Thalapathy Vijay’s “Jana Nayagan,” forcing it to miss the Jan 9 release. The makers’ legal fight has faced repeated delays and setbacks, stalling the H Vinoth directorial for nearly 2 weeks. Now, the CBFC’s writ appeal against KVN Productions will be heard by the Madras High Court Chief Justice’s Bench […]
The Enforcement Directorate searched 21 locations across Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in a money laundering probe into the Sabarimala gold loss case under PMLA. Premises linked to accused Unnikrishnan Potti and former TDB president A Padmakumar were covered. An SIT reached Sannidhanam to measure gold sheets and collect samples with High Court approval.
Nitin Nabin will formally take charge as BJP National President at 11:30 AM today, succeeding JP Nadda, with PM Modi, Amit Shah, and Rajnath Singh attending. At 45, he becomes the youngest BJP leader, signaling a generational shift. Elected unopposed, Nabin’s leadership reflects grassroots recognition as the party prepares for upcoming assembly elections.
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck 8 km northeast of Indio Hills, Riverside County, California, at 5:56 PM Pacific Time today at a shallow 9 km depth. Tremors were felt across Coachella Valley, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Big Bear, and San Bernardino. No major damage or injuries were reported, though residents expressed concern online.