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Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence reported 20 PLA aircraft sorties and 9 PLAN vessels operating near its territory, with 17 sorties crossing the median line into northern, southwestern, and eastern Air Defense Identification Zones. The MND stated it monitored and responded to the situation, highlighting continued Chinese military activity around Taiwan’s airspace.
Veteran Congress leader Digvijaya Singh said he will not seek a third Rajya Sabha term. The move followed a letter from MP Congress SC chief Pradeep Ahirwar seeking representation for the Scheduled Caste community. Ahirwar said this would promote social balance, constitutional values, and political participation and statewide representation.
Israel announced it will sever ties with multiple UN agencies, citing bias and hostility after the US withdrawal from several international bodies. Affected organizations include UN Women, UNCTAD, ESCWA, UN Alliance of Civilizations, UN Energy, and the Global Forum on Migration and Development. Further cooperation with other bodies will be reviewed later.
Trump defended his tariff policy, calling it key to the “strongest and fastest economic turnaround” in US history. He said tariffs, especially on foreign automobiles, boosted investment, wages, and Treasury revenue while curbing inflation and reducing the budget deficit. Trump claimed critics were wrong, insisting American consumers did not bear the tariff costs.
Scott Adams, creator of the Dilbert comic strip, died at 68 after battling prostate cancer. He rose to fame in the 1990s for satirizing office life, with Dilbert syndicated worldwide. His career later suffered after racist remarks in 2023 led major newspapers to drop the strip. Ex-wife Shelly Miles announced his death, and Donald Trump […]
India is expected to remain among the world’s fastest-growing major economies, with the World Bank projecting 7.2% growth in FY2025-26, driven by resilient domestic demand. Growth may ease to 6.5% in FY2026-27 amid trade tensions before rising to 6.6%. India continues to anchor South Asia’s growth, offsetting global uncertainties, the report said.
West Bengal’s SIR exercise appears off-track despite officials claiming it is on schedule. Over 33 lakh notices remain undelivered and more than 74 lakh hearings are pending, with only 40% of delivered cases heard. District-wise gaps persist, raising doubts over publishing the final electoral roll by February 14, ahead of assembly elections in coming months.
The US Supreme Court signaled it may uphold state bans on transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports after hearing challenges to Idaho and West Virginia laws. Conservatives cited biological advantages and fairness, while challengers said participation is rare and treatments reduce advantages. Twenty-seven states have enacted similar bans nationwide.
Iran’s intelligence agency said US-made weapons and explosives were seized from homes across several provinces, alleging foreign-backed cells were inciting violence during nationwide protests. Tehran accused the US and Israel of interference. As unrest continues with hundreds dead, Germany’s chancellor said Iran’s regime may be nearing its end.
Gold surged to a record Rs 1.45 lakh per 10 grams and silver jumped to an all-time high of Rs 2.71 lakh per kg in Delhi amid strong safe-haven demand. Prices rallied on geopolitical tensions, robust investor interest, and a softer dollar, while markets now await key US inflation data for further cues.
A delegation from the Communist Party of China, led by Vice-Minister Sun Haiyan, met RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale in New Delhi. The discussion lasted about an hour at Keshav Kunj, the RSS headquarters. Both sides exchanged views during the meeting, highlighting ongoing diplomatic and organizational engagement between the two groups.
Australia has shifted India to its highest-risk student visa tier (AL3), effective January 8, 2026, increasing scrutiny and documentation requirements. Students must now provide stronger proof of finances, English proficiency and intent. The move follows concerns over visa integrity, including large fake degree rackets, and also affects several South Asian countries.
The makers of ‘Theri’ had planned a re-release to give fans a chance to enjoy Thalapathy Vijay’s blockbuster again, especially since ‘Jana Nayagan’ was postponed. However, with several smaller films scheduled, they decided to withdraw it out of respect for other producers and to avoid box office clashes, leaving fans disappointed.
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‘Anaganaga Oka Raju,’ starring Naveen Polishetty and Meenakshi Chaudhary, hits theaters tomorrow under Maari’s direction. Backed by strong audience anticipation, the rom-com sees ticket price hikes in AP, which producer Naga Vamsi attributed to festive season congestion and major star releases. The film’s music is composed by Micky J Meyer.