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The first full moon of 2026, the Wolf Supermoon, will appear larger and brighter on January 3 as it reaches perigee, roughly 362,000 km from Earth. Visible across India after sunset, it offers striking views near Jupiter. This rare celestial event, boosted by Earth’s proximity to the Sun, is best seen with the naked eye.
Ahead of the 2026 BMC polls, the BJP scored a major boost in Maharashtra as 14 candidates won unopposed. The party secured six uncontested seats in Bhiwandi, three in Dombivli, and six in Jalgaon. Along with Shinde-led Shiv Sena allies, Mahayuti claimed strong early gains, signalling growing support before civic elections.
Zoe Saldana has become the world’s highest-grossing actor, with films earning about Rs 1.58 lakh crore globally. Her success comes from major franchises like Avatar and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She is the only actor to star in five films crossing $2 billion each, surpassing stars like Scarlett Johansson and Robert Downey Jr.
Megastar Chiranjeevi’s ‘Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu’ trailer launches Jan 4, ahead of the Jan 12 release, with Nayanthara leading the family entertainer directed by Anil Ravipudi. The pre-release event on Jan 7 in Hyderabad sparked rumors of Chiranjeevi’s absence, shocking fans. Producer Sahu Garapati dismissed the gossip, easing worries.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned of a growing trend of white-collar terrorism, where highly-educated individuals engage in anti-national acts. He cited the November Red Fort bombers, who were doctors, stressing that education must include morality, values, and wisdom. Singh urged universities to promote ethics, holistic thinking, and solution-driven research.
Indian expats Sreevinayak Pillai and Sakthi Vinayagam won Rs 24.5 lakh each in UAE government-regulated lotteries. Pillai, from Kerala, plans to build a house, while Vinayagam, from Chennai, remains thrilled and hopes for future wins. Both had regularly purchased tickets, and their luck finally paid off, bringing joy and life-changing prizes.
The BCB announced a six-match limited-overs series against India: three ODIs and three T20Is, starting September 1. India arrives August 28. Political uncertainty in Bangladesh casts doubt over the tour, which was postponed last year due to scheduling issues. Fans await confirmation amid tense circumstances and hopes of a smooth series.
The govt introduced two new components of the Export Promotion Mission to simplify and reduce credit access costs for exporters. This follows the Commerce Ministry’s recent market access scheme guidelines under the EPM. With these launches, three of the 11 schemes announced in Budget 2025 and approved by the Cabinet in November are now operational.
The Chhattisgarh High Court granted bail to Chaitanya Baghel, son of former CM Bhupesh Baghel, in two cases linked to the alleged ₹200 crore liquor scam. The Enforcement Directorate and Chhattisgarh ACB/EOW had arrested him in July and September 2025, respectively. He remains under investigation in both corruption and money laundering probes.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR revoked Stage-3 GRAP curbs following a significant improvement in air quality. Delhi’s AQI dropped from 380 yesterday to 236 today, showing a positive trend and cleaner skies for residents. Officials confirmed all restrictions under GRAP 3 are lifted immediately across the NCR region.
Delhi airport cancelled 66 flights on Friday due to dense fog and low visibility. Of these, 32 were arrivals and 34 departures. DGCA’s winter fog window runs from December 10 to February 10. Airlines must use CAT-IIIB-compliant aircraft and trained pilots, allowing planes to land safely even in heavy fog conditions.
Bengaluru police arrested two men for posting obscene and derogatory content targeting jailed Kannada actor Darshan’s wife and family. The accused, an auto-rickshaw driver and a software engineer, were identified after a complaint by Vijayalakshmi. Police registered a case, investigated social media posts, and continue searching for over 18 others involved.
Abhishek Banerjee asserted that the TMC will win at least one more seat than in 2021’s Assembly elections. Addressing a Baruipur rally, he accused the NDA govt of obstructing funds and mishandling SIR voter revisions, highlighting residents wrongly deleted from electoral rolls, and vowed to fight for democratic rights ahead of the 2026 West Bengal […]
A Class 10 ST student, Dharavath Prabhakar, was allegedly assaulted by an intoxicated person at the government ST Boys Hostel in Kodakandla, Telangana, on December 31. The hostel warden was reportedly absent during the incident. Police registered an FIR, charging the accused under sections 329, 115, 351, and 296B of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The BJP accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of “interfering” in India’s internal matters after he wrote a note for jailed activist Umar Khalid. BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia warned India will not tolerate such interference, affirming faith in the judiciary. Khalid faces charges under UAPA for his alleged role in the 2020 Delhi riots.