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The true box-office test begins with Sankranti ending. Chiranjeevi’s “Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu,” Sharwanand’s “Nari Nari Naduma Murari,” and Naveen Polishetty’s “Anaganaga Oka Raju” led collections, while “The Raja Saab” and “Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi” struggled. Weekday audiences will determine their stay...
Donald Trump invited PM Modi to join the proposed Gaza “Board of Peace,” aimed at guiding post-war reconstruction and governance. Announced January 15 under Trump’s 20-point plan and backed by UN Resolution 2803, the board will oversee demilitarisation, humanitarian aid, infrastructure rebuilding, and a technocratic Palestinian administration in Gaza.
Under directives from Ras Al Khaimah’s ruler, the Saqr Humanitarian Ship is being loaded at RAK Port with aid for Gaza, including food, medical supplies, shelter materials, and relief packages. Part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, the initiative reflects the UAE’s commitment to supporting affected civilians, particularly children, women, and the elderly in Gaza.
At least 18 people died and hundreds of homes were destroyed as wildfires swept Chile amid a heatwave. President Boric declared a state of catastrophe in Biobio and Nuble regions, enabling military aid. Fires have burned 8,500 hectares, forced 50,000 evacuations, and local officials criticized slow government response despite federal resources being available.
A high-speed train derailed near Adamuz, Andalusia, Spain, colliding with an oncoming train and killing 21, injuring over 70. 100’s of passengers were trapped in twisted carriages, complicating rescue efforts. Authorities warned the death toll may rise. Transport Minister Oscar Puente called the accident “extremely strange,” as the first train was nearly new.
3 avalanches in Austria killed 8 skiers, authorities reported. A woman died in Bad Hofgastein, while 4 more were killed and 2 injured in Gastein Valley. In Pusterwald, 3 Czech skiers perished, with 4 companions rescued. Officials warned the tragedy highlights the severe avalanche risk despite repeated alerts, urging caution on the slopes.
NATO’s future is at risk due to Trump’s tariff threat against allies supporting Denmark over Greenland, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said in Norway. He warned the global order was at stake, citing strong European backing for Denmark and stressing Europe’s strength when nations collectively show muscle in mounting geopolitical tensions.
Uganda President Yoweri Museveni, 81, after winning a seventh term with 72 percent of the votes, branded the opposition as “terrorists” in his victory speech. The election drew criticism over repression and an internet blackout. Opposition leader Bobi Wine’s whereabouts remain unclear after reporting a police raid, which authorities denied.
At least 6 people were killed and 38 remain missing after a massive fire at Gul Plaza Shopping Mall in Karachi caused part of the building to collapse. Several were injured, including firefighters, as rescue operations continued overnight. Leaders expressed grief while authorities warned the blaze remains intense, with fears many could still be trapped […]
Israel government approved a reform to streamline tourism infrastructure by merging the Old Acre and Nazareth Development Company into the Government Tourism Company, saving millions of shekels. The consolidated entity will oversee development, preservation, and heritage assets. The Dead Sea Protection Company will shift to finance-led protection projects only.
In the third ODI against New Zealand, Team India suffered a 41-run defeat, scoring 296 in 46 overs. Despite centuries from Virat Kohli (114) and Harshit Rana’s 52, India fell short. New Zealand clinched the three-match ODI series 2-1, marking a hard-fought victory on home soil.
The Editors Guild of India condemned the arrest of two NTV journalists in Telangana, calling police action hasty and unwarranted. It said no names were mentioned in the aired programme and criticised midnight arrests for bailable offences. Urging due process, the Guild warned such actions supress media freedom and asked CM Revanth Reddy to ensure […]
Ugreen has launched the MagFlow Qi2 power bank with a 20,000mAh capacity, priced at ₹5,838. It supports 100W wired charging, 25W wireless fast charging, and 65W fast charging for devices like iPhone 17 and MacBook Air. The foldable design doubles as a stand, includes a built-in USB-C cable, display screen, magnets for wireless charging, and […]
Actor Venkatesh is focused on Trivikram Srinivas’ Adarsha Kutumbam, set for a Dasara 2026 release. While confirmed for Drishyam 3 after this, rumours are rife that he shelved it for a Sankranthiki Vastunnam sequel. If director Anil Ravipudi presents the sequel script, Venkatesh may face a scheduling conflict with the upcoming Malayalam Drishyam 3 release.
After the BMC 2026 elections, the BJP-Shinde Sena alliance holds 118 seats, enough for a majority, but the next Mumbai mayor remains undecided. Shinde Sena moved corporators to a five-star hotel amid poaching fears. Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) claims a dream to secure the mayor post, while Fadnavis highlights BJP’s strong vote share and […]