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India’s T20I coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav have asked Abhishek Sharma to follow Rohit Sharma’s style. Abhishek said he feels pressure but enjoys attacking from the powerplay like Rohit. He practices against bowlers similar to opponents to prepare for the T20 World Cup. He will play the second T20I in Raipur.
Rajasthan High Court granted interim protection to cricketer Yash Dayal in a rape case. The case involves allegations of repeated sexual assault of a 17-year-old in Jaipur in 2023. This follows a second FIR filed in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Dayal plays for IPL team Royal Challengers Bengaluru and has applied for anticipatory bail.
In Bengaluru’s Devanahalli, senior students allegedly assaulted juniors with sticks and rods at Aakash Group of Institutions. Police registered an FIR naming 22 students, including three arrested—Bilal, Naushad, and Afzal. Victims were forced to carry items and comply with orders. An outsider also joined the attack. Authoritites are investigation the case.
Indian markets closed lower on January 23, 2026, led by a sharp fall in Adani Group, Eternal, and IndiGo shares. BSE Sensex fell 769.67 points to 81,537.7, while NSE Nifty50 declined 241.25 points to 25,048.65. Broader indices also slipped, with Nifty Midcap 100 down 1.8% and Nifty Smallcap 100 down 1.95%.
Actress Keerthy Suresh shared a photo from a nine-hour dubbing session, impressing fans with her dedication. She is known for dubbing her own lines in multiple languages. Her voice work in films like ‘Mahanati’ and ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ earned praise. Keerthy has several upcoming projects across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi cinema.
Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu continues its blockbuster run after passing the weekday test post-Sankranti. With ticket prices normalized and a long Republic Day weekend ahead, the movie is seeing steady footfalls across Telugu states. Strong word of mouth, and festive momentum could push the film closer to the coveted ₹400 crore mark.
India are likely to face Pakistan in the Super Six stage of the U19 World Cup 2026 on February 1. India have qualified from Group B and will top the group unless they lose heavily to New Zealand. Pakistan finished second in Group C, making the high-voltage clash almost certain barring a major upset.
Heavy snowfall and rain disrupted life in Jammu and Kashmir, closing the Jammu–Srinagar NH-44 and halting traffic at Udhampur. Snow accumulated up to Ramsoo after months of dry weather. Flight operations at Srinagar Airport were suspended or cancelled, with airlines advising delays, rebooking options, and passengers to check updates. Authorities urged caution.
Debut director Adwaith Nayar’s Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies impresses with slick WWE-inspired action, striking cinematography and strong performances from Arjun Ashokan and Roshan Mathew. However, weak writing, predictable narration and a hollow second half drain emotional impact, reducing the film to stylish action without substance. Rating 2.5/5.
US immigration officials detained four children in a Minneapolis suburb, including five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, taken with his father after returning from preschool. Masked ICE agents seized them in their driveway and transferred them to Texas. School officials condemned the arrests, while federal authorities defended actions under immigration crackdown.
PM Modi attacked the “corrupt” DMK government, saying people are ready for change, ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls. CM Stalin hit back, accusing the NDA of betrayals and delays in central funds. Modi launched the NDA campaign at Maduranthakam with AIADMK leaders, amid tight security, promising good governance and opportunities for the state.
Security checks at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 3 revealed the human bones in a student’s bag, causing a stir. Preliminary investigation confirmed it was a demo skeleton used by medical students for educational purposes. The Delhi Police have sent it for forensic testing for full verification regarding this.
Dhanush and Kriti Sanon’s romantic drama ‘Tere Ishk Mein,’ directed by Aanand L. Rai, is now streaming on Netflix, including the Telugu ‘Amara Kavyam’ and Tamil-dubbed versions. Produced by T-Series Films and Colour Yellow Productions, it features Prakash Raj, Priyanshu Painyuli, and music by AR Rahman. The OTT response to the film is eagerly awaited.
India’s star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah marks 10 years in international cricket, debuting against Australia on January 23, 2016. He shared a heartfelt social media post with highlights, including his first wicket, T20 World Cup 2024 win, and victory parades. He thanked God and family for their support throughout his journey.
Amazon aims to reduce its corporate workforce further, with a second round of layoffs expected next week as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts. The company had previously cut 14,000 jobs in October, approximately half the planned total. Sources familiar with the matter say this round will be similar in size and could start immediately.