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Trump’s 50% tariffs on Indian exports severely impacted Gujarat’s diamond industry, causing wage cuts and job losses. In Surat, over 2.4 lakh students dropped out in 2025-26, a 341% rise. Families struggled to afford school fees, forcing children out of private schools. Lab-grown diamonds offer some relief but earnings remain far below natural diamond exports.
Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar canceled his Davos visit to focus on political and official duties. He is in Delhi attending meetings with senior Congress leaders for Assam Assembly election preparations. Shivakumar also leads the party’s MNREGA protest, ahead of a special Karnataka Assembly session starting Jan 22, discussing strategy and organisation.
Alanganallur hosts Tamil Nadu’s biggest Jallikattu, attended by CM MK Stalin during Pongal. Over 1,000 bulls and 600–700 tamers compete, with untamed bulls also winning prizes. Rewards range from cars to gold. Bulls are raised for tradition, not farming. The event, called the ‘Blue Riband’ of Jallikattu, blends history, culture, and intense competition.
A viral social media trend claims clipping a hair above the eyebrow relieves migraines. AIIMS neurologist Dr. Rahul Chawla says this offers no scientific relief, as migraines are complex neurological conditions. Experts recommend proven strategies like avoiding triggers, staying hydrated, resting in dark rooms, and using medications rather than relying on unverified hacks.
Tamil Nadu prepares for 2026 Assembly elections. AIADMK, led by EPS, announced welfare schemes including Rs 2,000 to women, free bus travel for men, housing under Amma Illam, 150-day MGNREGA, and two-wheeler subsidies for women. Vijay’s TVK formed a state campaign committee. Congress plans strategy talks in Delhi, while DMK relies on 2024 momentum.
Tamil actor Pradeep Ranganathan, known for hits like Love Today and Dragon, will direct and star in his next sci-fi entertainer. AGS Entertainments is backing the project with full support. Talks are ongoing with actresses Sreeleela and Meenakshi Chaudhary for the two lead roles, marking Pradeep’s first collaboration with star heroines.
Kerala court denied bail to expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in his third sexual assault case, filed on January 8. Arrested on January 11, he was sent to 14-day judicial custody. The case involves allegations of rape, intimidation, and forcing an abortion. Multiple non-bailable offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, IPC, and IT Act have […]
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy said more government job recruitments will be taken up soon. He asked unemployed youth not to believe opposition propaganda. Speaking at a Group-3 appointment event, he accused the previous BRS government of neglecting jobs. Reddy said his government filled nearly 70,000 posts transparently and promised more notifications ahead.
Delhi Capitals Women take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in Match 11 of WPL 2026 at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, starting 7.30 PM IST. It marks the venue’s final league game. DC sit fourth with one win from three matches, while table-toppers RCB arrive unbeaten, having secured three victories from as […]
‘Kalamkaval’ is a Malayalam crime thriller starring Mammootty, now streaming in Telugu on Sony LIV. The film follows a police investigation into mysterious disappearances. Inspired by real incidents, the movie stays engaging with solid twists, strong performances by Mammootty and Vinayakan, and an effective background score, making it a decent OTT watch.
Former Telangana MLA Jaggareddy announced he would never contest again from Sangareddy, recalling his defeat in the 2023 TG polls despite Rahul Gandhi campaigning for him. He said the experience left him feeling humiliated, as if summoned and insulted. Jaggareddy declared he would stay away from campaigning even if his wife Nirmala entered the fray […]
Congress slammed the Modi government after US and Pakistani troops concluded the joint training exercise ‘Inspired Gambit 2026’ at Pakistan’s National Counter-Terrorism Centre. Jairam Ramesh called it “another blow” to India’s diplomatic image. The exercise focused on infantry tactics and counterterrorism.
After Ranveer Singh exited Don 3, reports suggest Shah Rukh Khan may reprise his iconic role as Don. However, SRK reportedly set a condition: director Atlee, of his hit film Jawan, should join the project to elevate the scale. No official confirmation has been made by the makers yet.
Naveen Polishetty’s ‘Anaganaga Oka Raju’ is performing well at the box office despite strong competition. Directed by Maari and starring Meenakshi Chaudhary, the film earned Rs 61.1 crore gross worldwide in three days. With positive word of mouth and festive advantage, the movie is moving fast toward the Rs 100 crore club.
Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 aims to deter high-value economic offenders from evading Indian law by fleeing abroad. It empowers courts to declare individuals with offences above ₹100 crore as fugitive economic offenders, confiscate their properties, including benami assets, and bar them from defending civil claims, ensuring faster recovery.