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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee slammed BJP after ED raided I-PAC, warning that a similar action at BJP offices could be carried out in retaliation. She alleged her party’s data and documents were seized ahead of assembly polls and urged PM Modi to “control” the Home Minister, calling for democratic competition instead of targeting TMC.
WhatsApp has launched three new features for its users. Member tags show roles of participants in group chats, text stickers instantly turn normal text into stickers, and event reminders help users remember important occasions. These updates make group chats more convenient, engaging, and easier to manage for everyone in the conversation.
Indian equity markets fell sharply on Thursday, January 8, 2026, amid fears of up to 500% US tariffs on Indian goods. Sensex closed at 84,180.96, down 780.18 points, while Nifty50 fell 263.9 points to 25,876.85. Midcap and smallcap indices tumbled nearly 2%, with metals, oil, PSU banks, and IT sectors leading losses.
Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan faces release uncertainty after the Madras High Court reserved judgment on a censor dispute for January 9, its scheduled release date. Without CBFC clearance, the film may miss premieres and overseas openings. Makers may rush to the Supreme Court for urgent relief. A delay could hurt revenues for Vijay’s farewell film.
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.