India women’s cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur praised the ‘Mardaani 3’ trailer, calling it powerful and insane. She stressed the need for strict and quick punishment for crimes against women and thanked the police for protecting them. Other actors, including Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, and Kiara Advani, also praised Rani Mukerji’s performance.
The Telangana High Court overturned the death penalty for Bhanothu Bharathi, who killed her seven-month-old daughter while suffering from paranoid schizophrenia. The court ruled she was unaware of her actions due to mental illness. Considering her danger to society, she was ordered to be admitted to Erragadda Mental Hospital.
The Koraput district magistrate in Odisha ordered a ban on selling non-vegetarian food on Republic Day. Meat, chicken, fish, eggs, and similar items cannot be sold on January 26. Officials like tahsildars and BDOs were asked to enforce the order across their areas for the 77th Republic Day celebrations.
After a string of setbacks, actor Nithiin is reportedly set to collaborate with director Anji K Maniputra, who delivered the 2024 surprise hit Aye. Buzz suggests Nithiin has given his green signal for the project, likely to be produced under his banner Sreshth Movies. While not yet official, the collaboration has raised hopes among fans […]
The BCCI will remove the A-plus central contract category, secretary Devajit Saikia said. He explained that players must play all three formats to qualify. With Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja retiring from some formats, only Jasprit Bumrah meets the criteria. The A-plus category paid ₹7 crore annually.
In Uttar Pradesh, 24-year-old Suraj Bhaskar amputated part of his leg to qualify for the disability quota in Jaunpur after failing the NEET exams twice. He reported that he was later attacked by assailants, which worsened his injury. The police are currently investigating this shocking and unusual attempt to secure a medical education.
Actor-producer Vidnyan Mane alleged that musician Palaash Muchchal was caught with another woman during pre-wedding celebrations, leading to a breakup with cricketer Smriti Mandhana. Mane claimed female cricketers confronted and beat Muchchal. He also said he invested Rs 40 lakh in Muchchal’s film and now feels cheated as its release is delayed indefinitely now.
Experts warn users not to share sensitive data with AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok. Reports say millions seek health advice weekly, often uploading diagnoses, medications, and test results. Despite privacy assurances, policies may change, risking misuse of medical data. Sharing personal health details with chatbots could prove dangerous for users.
A massive fire broke out at a chemical factory in the MIDC Pawane area of Navi Mumbai on Saturday afternoon. Several fire engines were rushed to the spot, and firefighting operations are ongoing. Thick black smoke was seen rising from the site. No injuries have been reported so far, and the cause of the fire […]
Even as AI and innovation transform society, discrimination against girls continues. On National Girl Child Day, issues like anemia affecting 56% of girls, school dropouts, and skewed sex ratios remain pressing. Only when communities reject the notion that girls belong solely to household roles will we achieve real empowerment.
Prabhas’s horror comedy The Raja Saab has seen a steep box office decline after a strong opening. Following negative word-of-mouth, collections dropped over 90 percent in the second week. On Day 15, the film earned just Rs 22 lakh in India, taking total domestic collections to Rs 143.03 crore, raising concerns over its Rs 400 […]
India are among the top favourites to win the 2026 T20 World Cup at home. Former New Zealand cricketer Ian Smith said India have a strong chance to defend their title but noted the competition will be very close. He also named Australia, England, South Africa, and New Zealand as serious contenders for the trophy.
Congress accused the Kerala government of pressuring the SIT probing Sabarimala gold loss cases to stall the investigation. K C Venugopal alleged attempts to paralyse the probe, rejecting claims over UDF leaders’ photos. KPCC chief Sunny Joseph said the SIT ignored High Court directions on gold recovery and announced protests on January 27 statewide.
In Faridabad, a 31-year-old man was arrested for allegedly beating his four-year-old daughter to death after she failed to write numbers up to 50. The incident occurred at their home on January 21. The crime was revealed by the victim’s brother, who witnessed the assault.
YouTube plans to launch AI-powered video tools in 2026 that let creators appear in videos without recording. AI will generate Shorts using creators’ faces from text prompts. The platform will also add AI tools for games, music, and photos, plus new monetisation features to help creators earn more and reach audiences faster.