The Kerala Assembly paid tribute to late CPI(M) MLA Kanathil Jameela, who died of cancer last November. Leaders praised her work for women, marginalized communities, and social welfare in health and education. A two-minute silence was observed. Before becoming MLA in 2021, she served as Kozhikode District Panchayat president and had a long public service […]
Team India will play their first T20 match against New Zealand today at Nagpur. Surya Kumar Yadav will lead the India squad and said that Ishan Kishan will play at the Number 3 position. India is aiming to win the series ahead of the T20 WC. The match starts at 7.00 pm, and fans can […]
The ICC will decide today whether Bangladesh will play in the T20 World Cup 2026, starting February 7. Pakistan Cricket Board backed Bangladesh’s security concerns, urging ICC to reconsider, but ICC plans to keep the schedule and matches in Sri Lanka. Bangladesh players, including captain Litton Das, remain unsure about participation.
A fake factory named “RGF (Rajasekhar Goti Factory)” is trending on social media. A YouTuber made a parody video showing actor Rajasekhar as the factory owner, with fake ID cards and salary posts going viral. Officials clarified it’s all fake and for fun, warning people not to believe such misleading content online.
At the start of the new year, commercial gas cylinder prices increased significantly. The 19-kg commercial cylinder rose by ₹111 to ₹1,912.50 in Hyderabad, while the 5-kg FTL cylinder went up by ₹27. Household 14.2-kg cylinders remain unchanged, providing some relief. The price hike will add extra costs for hotels and restaurants.
All 65 newly elected Shiv Sena (UBT) corporators will depart Sena Bhavan at 11 AM today, January 21, for mandatory registration at the Konkan Commissioner’s Office. The coordinated move strengthens Uddhav Thackeray’s position in the Mumbai mayor race amid phone-tapping allegations and shifting BMC power equations after the civic elections.
Sankranthi was initially set for 7 releases, including 2 dubbed films, but only 5 finally reached theaters, with 3 performing well. With festivities over, collections have dipped slightly. This week marks 2026’s first with no Telugu releases, with even dubbed films staying away, leaving Sankranthi films to dominate screens and OTT as the main option.
In the IPL, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player to debut for Rajasthan Royals. Similarly, 16-year-old Diya Yadav debuted for Delhi Capitals in the WPL. Known for her powerful hitting, the Haryana player did not get a chance to bat in her first match, but she is expected to make an impact in future […]
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Wednesday, January 21, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 82098.88, down at 81.59 points or 0.10%, and the Nifty was at 25224.15, down at 8.35 points or 0.03%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 91.21 against the dollar.
Aadi Saikumar’s “Shambala,” a mystical thriller released as a Christmas special, marked a positive comeback after a long gap, receiving fair responses from critics and audiences. Directed by Ugandhar Muni, it was also released in Hindi on January 9, 2026. The film released digitally on Aha for Gold subscribers today, with regular users able to […]
A Japanese court will rule today, Wednesday, on Tetsuya Yamagami, accused of assassinating former PM Shinzo Abe in 2022. Yamagami cited a grudge against the Unification Church, linked to Abe. Abe, Japan’s longest-serving PM, was killed at a campaign event. Verdict likely, with prosecutors seeking life imprisonment, while defense urges a reduced sentence.
Astronaut Sunita Williams met late Kalpana Chawla’s 90-year-old mother, Sanyogita, and sister Deepa in Delhi, sharing a warm hug that rekindled memories. Sunita Williams attended an interactive session at the American Center and expressed her wish to stay in touch. She will also participate in the ninth Kerala Literature Festival starting January 22.