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A severe cold wave has hit Odisha, with temperatures dropping to 0° in Similipal National Park. Bhubaneswar recorded 9.4°C, matching a 74-year-old record. The IMD warned of cold wave conditions in many districts till January 9. Several towns saw minimum temperatures below 10°C, badly affecting people, especially in rural and tribal areas.
YSR Congress MLAs in Andhra Pradesh face serious allegations of signing the Assembly attendance register while skipping sessions. The Assembly’s ethics committee reportedly found multiple instances in 2025 where MLAs marked attendance without participation, allegedly to claim salaries and allowances. The findings have intensified criticism of the party’s absence.
The Tamil film ‘Parashakti’ is facing release uncertainty due to a censor issue. The movie, based on the anti-Hindi movement, has not received clearance yet. Reports say scenes critical of the Centre caused the delay. After ‘Jana Nayagan’ was postponed for similar reasons, ‘Parashakti’, set for Saturday release, may also be delayed, creating confusion among [...
US President Donald Trump approved a bipartisan bill allowing up to 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, gas or uranium. The Russia Sanction Bill targets Moscow’s trading partners, including India, China and Brazil, to curb funding for the Ukraine war. Backed by lawmakers, the legislation may be voted on next week.
Reports suggest ex-couple Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma may reunite on Colors TV’s reality show The 50, months after their March 2025 divorce. The series, featuring 50 contestants from entertainment, sports and digital spaces, premieres February 1 on Colors TV and JioHotstar, and could mark their first on-screen reunion, drawing major fan curiosity.
A beggar who died after a road accident in Alappuzha shocked locals when police found over Rs 4.5 lakh in cash, including banned Rs 2,000 notes and foreign currency, in his container. Known as Anil Kishore, he begged for food daily. The money, stored in plastic tins, will be handed over to the court.
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced up to a 25% price cut on nearly 10,000 unsold flats in Ghaziabad to boost sales. The decision covers Housing Board and GDA projects. A new pricing model lowers costs and offers extra discounts for quick payments, giving relief to homebuyers facing high property prices.
White bread, made from refined flour, spikes blood sugar and increases hunger. Brown bread isn’t always healthier unless it’s truly whole wheat. Proper multigrain bread, rich in fibre and protein, digests slowly, improves satiety and supports weight loss. Experts advise reading labels, controlling portions and pairing bread with protein and healthy fats.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee protested an ED raid at I-PAC chief Prateek Jain’s Kolkata office and home, claiming her party’s data, hard disks, and candidate lists were seized unfairly. The raids target a fake jobs scam. BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari criticized her for interfering, while TMC alleges political vendetta by the Centre.
OpenAI launched ChatGPT Health, letting users securely connect medical records and wellness apps like Apple Health. Designed with 260+ doctors, it helps decode test results, track health, and prepare for doctor visits. It supports but doesn’t replace medical care. Early rollout begins for Free, Go, Plus, and Pro users outside the EEA, UK, and Switzerland.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 32 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 11 hours. On Wednesday, 85,752 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 19,443 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹4.69 crore on the same day, Jan 7th.
Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has announced a new initiative for Sabarimala devotees, allowing them to play self-composed Ayyappa devotional songs through loudspeakers. Only original, copyright-free creations will be accepted. Devotees must submit their songs on a pen drive along with an affidavit. It will be broadcast for pilgrims during the temple season.
At a press conference, YSRCP chief Jagan accused CM Chandrababu of turning against the people of Rayalaseema. He alleged the govt was spreading misinformation about the Seema Lift Irrigation Project, recalling TG CM Revanth’s Assembly statement that Naidu halted the project, calling it evidence the state’s interests were being compromised by political claims.
England have embraced an ultra-attacking style under coach Brendon McCullum since June 2022. In 46 Test matches played with the Bazball mode, England have secured 26 wins and 8 draws. However, the strategy has struggled against India and Australia. From 21 Tests versus these rivals, England managed 7 victories and 2 draws, reflecting a 33.3% […]
Bihar’s Patna Civil Court was evacuated after bomb threat emails. Police, bomb disposal, and dog squads searched the premises but found nothing. Authorities are investigating the emails’ origins using CCTV and digital records. Security has been increased, and any attempts to create panic or disrupt court operations will face strict action.