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India may change their playing XI for the second T20I against New Zealand after Axar Patel injured his finger in the first match. Kuldeep Yadav is likely to replace him, with Harshit Rana also an option. The team may avoid risking Axar ahead of future tournaments. Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan will aim to improve […]
An 18-year-old IAF aspirant, Anaya Sharma, was killed by a speeding SUV near Shanti Bagh, Jaipur. Preparing for Air Force physical tests, she was jogging when hit. The driver fled, abandoning the vehicle, which later collided with another car. Police have seized the SUV and are searching for the culprit.
Telugu director Maruthi is facing social media backlash after his recent film, Raja Saab, failed at the box office. Known for hits like Mahanubhavudu and Bhale Bhale Magadivoy, he now must rebuild his career from scratch. Observers suggest he could take inspiration from directors like Gunasekhar and Boyapati Srinu for a strong comeback.
Hyderabad is expected to witness early summer next week, with daytime temperatures rising above 31–32°C. Night temperatures will also increase, currently ranging around 14–16°C. Winter will last only two more weeks, says weather expert T. Balaji. IMD forecasts misty mornings until January 24. Residents should prepare for warmer days.
Oppo A6 5G, Poco M8 5G, and OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G compete in India with differing specs. Oppo offers MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 7,000mAh battery; Poco has Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 5,520mAh battery; OnePlus features Dimensity 8350, 7,100mAh battery, 80W fast charge. Displays, cameras, and OS vary, catering to diverse user needs and budgets.
Salman Khan’s artistic side shines as Farah Khan showcases his Ayatul Kursi painting in Arpita Khan and Aayush Sharma’s Mumbai home. The artwork, blending Arabic calligraphy and Namaz poses, is considered lucky by Aayush. Salman, a passionate painter, keeps a vast collection at his farmhouse, while he prepares for his upcoming film Battle of Galwan.
Malavika Mohanan sparked online criticism after claiming Tamil and Telugu actresses often don’t read their lines, relying on stock expressions. Her remarks went viral following a Galatta Plus interview, with social media users recalling her own performances in Master and The Raja Saab. Mohanan defended her view, while some supported her citing Beyond The Clouds.
Air India, a joint venture of Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, is set to record a loss of ₹15,000 crore in the 2026 financial year. The Ahmedabad plane crash, which killed 241 people last year, and airspace closures after Operation Sindoor reduced revenues. The airline had been moving toward profits before the accident.
Bengaluru police arrested 25-year-old Mohammed Affan Ahamed for allegedly molesting South Korean tourist Kim Sung Kyung at Kempegowda Airport on January 19. Posing as security staff, he took her to a men’s restroom and harassed her. The victim reported the incident to Singapore Airlines staff. Affan, employed by Air India SATS, has been terminated.
To stop unknown people from adding you to WhatsApp groups, open WhatsApp, click the three dots on the top right, and go to Settings. Select Privacy, then Groups. You’ll see options: Everyone, My Contacts, or My Contacts Except. Choose either “My Contacts” or “My Contacts Except” to prevent unwanted additions.
India strongly protested after anti-India activists vandalized its embassy in Zagreb, urging Croatian authorities to hold perpetrators accountable. MEA emphasized that diplomatic premises are “inviolable” under the Vienna Convention. The incident occurs ahead of the EU leaders’ visit. PM Modi’s earlier Croatia visit strengthened bilateral ties.
At Davos, US President Donald Trump launched the “Board of Peace” with 37 nations to oversee Gaza ceasefire, reconstruction, and broader conflicts. Trump warned Hamas to disarm or face consequences. Serving as inaugural chairman, he hailed the board as “consequential,” claiming it complements the UN. Reactions are mixed, with some allies hesitant.
Bengaluru ranks second globally for traffic congestion, according to the TomTom 2025 Traffic Index. Average speed in the city is just 16.6 km/h, causing residents to lose about 168 hours per year in traffic. Mexico City tops the list, while Pune ranks fifth and Mumbai eighteenth, highlighting India’s growing urban traffic challenges.
In Jharkhand’s Deoghar, the Gonda–Asansol Express crashed into a truck at a busy railway crossing around 9:38 am, also damaging two nearby motorcycles. Despite no casualties, the train’s front engine was badly damaged. Rail traffic was briefly disrupted. Authorities have formed a four-member committee to investigate the incident and determine responsibility.
A report by Norway Peoples Aid states that nuclear tests conducted worldwide between 1945 and 2017 caused 4 million early deaths from cancer and other diseases. Women and girls are most affected by radiation-linked cancers. Professor Stakovsky of South Carolina University added that every living person carries radioactive isotopes in their bones.