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A Pakistan-linked Jaish-e-Mohammed militant, identified as commander Usman, was killed in a gunfight with security forces in Kathua’s Billawar area, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation involved J&K Police, Army, and CRPF. Authorities recovered a significant cache of weapons, including an M4 automatic rifle, from the slain terrorist during the joint operation.
The Supreme Court criticized advocate Mahesh Tiwari for challenging a criminal contempt notice from the Jharkhand High Court after a heated courtroom spat with Justice Rajesh Kumar. CJI Surya Kant said Tiwari “just wants to show kya bigaad liya mera.” The court urged apology, while the high court may consider leniency if he complies.
PV Sindhu lost 13-21, 17-21 to top seed Chen Yu Fei in the Indonesia Masters quarter-finals, amid yellow and red card drama that was later overturned. Lakshya Sen also crashed out, falling 18-20, 20-22 to Thai player Panitchapon Teeraratsakul. India’s campaign ended as both shuttlers struggled against aggressive, precise opponents in Jakarta.
Bangladesh’s refusal to play T20 World Cup 2026 matches in India has escalated into a political controversy, fueled by Pakistan’s support. Despite ICC clearing security concerns, the Bangladesh Cricket Board appears pressured by its government. The standoff politicizes sport, risks financial penalties, and highlights the challenges of hosting tournaments.
Tensions erupted in Tarana, Ujjain, after Bajrang Dal member Sohel Thakur was attacked. A mob torched a bus, vandalised shops, and blocked roads. Police increased security, launched a probe, and reviewed CCTV footage. Thakur claimed the attackers were involved in illegal activities, including cow smuggling, and targeted him due to past cases and events.
MNS chief Raj Thackeray stated on January 23 that any flexible stance he takes in Maharashtra’s transformed political landscape will never be for personal gain. His remarks follow five MNS corporators supporting the Shinde-led Shiv Sena in Kalyan-Dombivli. Raj emphasized loyalty to Bal Thackeray’s principles, regional identity, and the Marathi people.
Rajasthan High Court granted interim protection to cricketer Yash Dayal in a rape case. The case involves allegations of repeated sexual assault of a 17-year-old in Jaipur in 2023. This follows a second FIR filed in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Dayal plays for IPL team Royal Challengers Bengaluru and has applied for anticipatory bail.
India’s T20I coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav have asked Abhishek Sharma to follow Rohit Sharma’s style. Abhishek said he feels pressure but enjoys attacking from the powerplay like Rohit. He practices against bowlers similar to opponents to prepare for the T20 World Cup. He will play the second T20I in Raipur.
In Bengaluru’s Devanahalli, senior students allegedly assaulted juniors with sticks and rods at Aakash Group of Institutions. Police registered an FIR naming 22 students, including three arrested—Bilal, Naushad, and Afzal. Victims were forced to carry items and comply with orders. An outsider also joined the attack. Authoritites are investigation the case.
Indian markets closed lower on January 23, 2026, led by a sharp fall in Adani Group, Eternal, and IndiGo shares. BSE Sensex fell 769.67 points to 81,537.7, while NSE Nifty50 declined 241.25 points to 25,048.65. Broader indices also slipped, with Nifty Midcap 100 down 1.8% and Nifty Smallcap 100 down 1.95%.
Actress Keerthy Suresh shared a photo from a nine-hour dubbing session, impressing fans with her dedication. She is known for dubbing her own lines in multiple languages. Her voice work in films like ‘Mahanati’ and ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ earned praise. Keerthy has several upcoming projects across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi cinema.
Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu continues its blockbuster run after passing the weekday test post-Sankranti. With ticket prices normalized and a long Republic Day weekend ahead, the movie is seeing steady footfalls across Telugu states. Strong word of mouth, and festive momentum could push the film closer to the coveted ₹400 crore mark.
India are likely to face Pakistan in the Super Six stage of the U19 World Cup 2026 on February 1. India have qualified from Group B and will top the group unless they lose heavily to New Zealand. Pakistan finished second in Group C, making the high-voltage clash almost certain barring a major upset.
Heavy snowfall and rain disrupted life in Jammu and Kashmir, closing the Jammu–Srinagar NH-44 and halting traffic at Udhampur. Snow accumulated up to Ramsoo after months of dry weather. Flight operations at Srinagar Airport were suspended or cancelled, with airlines advising delays, rebooking options, and passengers to check updates. Authorities urged caution.
Debut director Adwaith Nayar’s Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies impresses with slick WWE-inspired action, striking cinematography and strong performances from Arjun Ashokan and Roshan Mathew. However, weak writing, predictable narration and a hollow second half drain emotional impact, reducing the film to stylish action without substance. Rating 2.5/5.