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Former minister Gali Janardhan Reddy narrowly survived a shooting in Ballari following a dispute over a statue and banners. Gunmen, linked to MLA Bharat’s follower Satish Reddy, fired eight shots. Reddy escaped unhurt, but one person died in the crossfire. Satish Reddy, who was injured during the attack, was taken to hospital.
Australia’s Usman Khawaja will retire from international cricket after the Sydney Test in the Ashes series. The 39-year-old has played 87 Tests, scoring 6,206 runs with 16 centuries. Khawaja said he wants to leave on his own terms, with family by his side, and thanked coach Andrew McDonald for supporting him until the end.
The IMD has warned of cold wave conditions in Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana and Delhi until January 5. Delhi may see intense cold, dense fog, and low visibility during mornings and nights. Temperatures remain below normal, with foggy weather likely to continue. Light rain and cloudy skies are also expected in some areas.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will begin a three-day visit to the Andaman Islands today. As part of the tour, he will lead a Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting. The meeting will be attended by Andaman and Nicobar Lieutenant Governor DK Joshi, Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan, and other senior government and defence officials.
The BCCI is set to announce India’s squad tomorrow for the ODI series against New Zealand starting January 11. Gill is likely to return after missing the South Africa series due to injury. Shami and Sarfaraz may also rejoin the team following good domestic performances. Hardik’s availability for the series remains uncertain.
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City’s first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born mayor at 34. Promising “expansive” governance, he aims to lower living costs with free childcare, rent freezes, and city-run grocery pilots. Inauguration speakers, including Bernie Sanders and AOC, praised his working-class focus amid ongoing city challenges.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said 300 houses for Wayanad landslide victims will be handed over in February as the first phase of a 410-house township at Elston Estate. The project includes essential facilities, solar power, underground electricity, quality-controlled construction, and follows the “Build Back Better” principle for safer, dignified living.
AIIMS Mangalagiri has announced recruitment for 76 Senior Resident posts, with today as the last date to apply. Vacancies are available in ENT, Psychiatry, Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, and other departments. Eligible candidates below 45 years of age can apply. Interviews will be held from the 6th to 8th of this month. Official notification provides full details.
AIIMS Mangalagiri has announced recruitment for 76 Senior Resident posts, with today as the last date to apply. Vacancies are available in ENT, Psychiatry, Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, and other departments. Eligible candidates below 45 years of age can apply. Interviews will be held from the 6th to 8th of this month. Official notification provides full details.
The Enforcement Directorate has frozen assets worth around ₹192 crore, including bank balances, FDRs and mutual funds, held by ZO Games Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned Indian subsidiary of Winzo Pvt Ltd, during searches linked to a money laundering probe. The ED’s Bengaluru zonal office conducted the operation on December 30, 2025 under Section 17 […]
Tension flared in Karnataka’s Ballari after a man died in clashes over banner installation ahead of a Valmiki statue unveiling. Supporters of KRPP MLA Janardhana Reddy and Congress MLA Bharath Reddy clashed, stones were hurled and gunshots heard. Police imposed restrictions and dispersed crowds near Reddy’s house after violent political confrontation.
Russia says it gave the United States evidence that Ukraine tried to attack a residence used by President Vladimir Putin with drones. Moscow showed drone parts and claimed data proved the target. Ukraine and Western officials deny this. US reports questioned Russia’s claim. The incident may affect peace talks between Washington and Moscow this week.
Iranian authorities have arrested 30 suspects in Tehran for alleged public order offences, Tasnim news agency reported. The arrests come after days of protests over high prices, some turning deadly. Officials said security and intelligence services carried out a coordinated operation in the Malard district of western Tehran late Wednesday night there.
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train will start operations in phases from Aug 15, 2027, starting with Surat-Bilimora and ending with the full corridor. The 508-km high-speed rail will run at 320 kmph. Full operations are expected to reduce travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to about 2 hr 17 min.
Maharashtra Congress leader Nana Patole sparked controversy by comparing Rahul Gandhi to Lord Ram, emphasizing Gandhi’s efforts for vulnerable communities. In response, the BJP criticized Patole’s comments as political flattery. He made this comparison while explaining Gandhi’s absence from the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.