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Trump opened a White House meeting with major oil executives, urging them to invest $100 billion to rebuild Venezuela’s oil industry after US forces captured Nicolas Maduro. He said the US will choose which companies can operate there and touted continued crude deliveries to US refineries to lower energy prices, though some firms expressed caution.
The producer of Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ explained the delay caused by CBFC certification issues. He said all required changes were made, but the film was later sent to a revising committee after a complaint. Court approval was briefly granted, then stayed. Thanking fans, he expressed faith in the legal process and said Vijay deserves a […]
Iranian Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi warned that security forces could carry out a “massacre” under the cover of a nationwide internet shutdown, calling it a deliberate tactic, not a technical failure. She reported that hundreds were hospitalized in Tehran with severe eye injuries from pellet guns, highlighting escalating violence against protesters.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a 6-km protest rally in Kolkata after ED raids on I-PAC, accusing the Centre of misusing agencies for political vendetta. Defending her actions during the raids, she said attacks only strengthen her resolve, warned BJP against targeting Bengal, and asserted TMC would win the 2026 Assembly elections decisively.
DRDO has marked a key milestone in hypersonic missile development by successfully conducting a long-duration ground test of its actively cooled scramjet combustor. The full-scale test by DRDL ran over 12 minutes, validated advanced scramjet design and facilities, and strengthened India’s position in cutting-edge hypersonic aerospace and defence capabilities.
Tarique Rahman has formally assumed office as chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party days after the death of former prime minister and party chief Begum Khaleda Zia on December 30. Unanimously appointed by the BNP National Standing Committee, his elevation marks a major leadership transition and positions him as the party’s frontrunner.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah wrote to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan opposing the proposed Malayalam Language Bill, warning it could harm linguistic minorities in border districts like Kasaragod. Citing constitutional protections and India’s plural ethos, he urged reconsideration and dialogue, cautioning Karnataka would oppose any language imposition.
The Budget session of Parliament will be held from January 28 to April 2, 2026, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced. The session will begin with President Droupadi Murmu’s address. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Economic Survey and Union Budget. Parliament will recess from February 13 to March 9.
The Andhra Pradesh govt issued a ticket hike G.O. for Megastar Chiranjeevi’s ‘Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu,’ directed by Anil Ravipudi. Paid premieres will be priced at ₹500, while regular shows will see hikes to ₹247 in single screens and ₹302 in multiplexes. The increased rates apply for ten days, with strong buzz surrounding the Nayanthara […]
The DGCA imposed penalties on two senior IndiGo executives for allegedly failing to use qualified simulators for pilot training at certain airports. The aviation regulator fined the Director of Flight Operations and Director of Training ₹20 lakh each. The Appellate Authority has dismissed the appeal, upholding the penalties imposed on the airline’s officials.
The North Eastern Tea Association will honor 86-year-old Piyush Desai, chairman of Wagh Bakri Tea Group, with its Lifetime Achievement Award. Established in 1892, the group operates one of India’s top packaged tea companies, with a turnover exceeding ₹2,000 crore. It holds an estimated 9% market share, ranking third after Hindustan Unilever and Tata.
Thousands joined Mamata Banerjee’s protest in Kolkata against ED raids on I-PAC and director Pratik Jain. Earlier, eight TMC MPs were detained in Delhi outside Amit Shah’s office. The Calcutta High Court hearing was deferred after chaos in the courtroom. Mamata claimed she has pen drives against Amit Shah and hinted at coal scam disclosures.
In 2025, TV shows rival cinema with blockbuster budgets. Stranger Things 5 leads at ₹3996 crore, followed by Chief of War (₹2822 crore), Andor 2 (₹2697 crore), The Witcher 4 (₹1835 crore), and Severance 2 (₹1660 crore). Cinematic visuals, star casts, and high-end effects are transforming television into a premium, film-like experience.
The Madras High Court has stayed the single-judge order granting a UA certificate to Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, postponing its release to January 21. The CBFC appealed, citing procedural lapses and reviewing emblems related to the armed forces. The worldwide release, initially set for January 9, has been delayed, disappointing fans globally.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy prompted NHAI to trial satellite-based automatic toll collection at Pantangi plaza on the Hyderabad–Vijayawada highway. The system, tested on eight booths, aims to speed up payments, reduce congestion, and manage festive traffic, with full operations expected to process 20 vehicles per minute per booth.