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Even as AI and innovation transform society, discrimination against girls continues. On National Girl Child Day, issues like anemia affecting 56% of girls, school dropouts, and skewed sex ratios remain pressing. Only when communities reject the notion that girls belong solely to household roles will we achieve real empowerment.
Prabhas’s horror comedy The Raja Saab has seen a steep box office decline after a strong opening. Following negative word-of-mouth, collections dropped over 90 percent in the second week. On Day 15, the film earned just Rs 22 lakh in India, taking total domestic collections to Rs 143.03 crore, raising concerns over its Rs 400 […]
India are among the top favourites to win the 2026 T20 World Cup at home. Former New Zealand cricketer Ian Smith said India have a strong chance to defend their title but noted the competition will be very close. He also named Australia, England, South Africa, and New Zealand as serious contenders for the trophy.
Congress accused the Kerala government of pressuring the SIT probing Sabarimala gold loss cases to stall the investigation. K C Venugopal alleged attempts to paralyse the probe, rejecting claims over UDF leaders’ photos. KPCC chief Sunny Joseph said the SIT ignored High Court directions on gold recovery and announced protests on January 27 statewide.
In Faridabad, a 31-year-old man was arrested for allegedly beating his four-year-old daughter to death after she failed to write numbers up to 50. The incident occurred at their home on January 21. The crime was revealed by the victim’s brother, who witnessed the assault.
YouTube plans to launch AI-powered video tools in 2026 that let creators appear in videos without recording. AI will generate Shorts using creators’ faces from text prompts. The platform will also add AI tools for games, music, and photos, plus new monetisation features to help creators earn more and reach audiences faster.
The Congress criticized the BJP-led government over the transfer of Sambhal Chief Judicial Magistrate Vibhanshu Sudheer after he ordered an FIR against police over violence. Calling it arbitrary and alarming, the party said it undermines judicial independence. Congress urged the Supreme Court and Allahabad High Court to take suo-motu cognizance.
Mumbai’s mayor poll is postponed to February as BJP and Shinde Shiv Sena face registration issues. Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS bloc is ready, gaining an advantage. The delay exposes Maharashtra’s political divisions and uncertainty over alliances in the 227-member Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
‘Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu’ stormed the box office with a thunderous opening, driven by Megastar Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara, with a victory Venkatesh cameo. Despite tough competition, it dominated the festive season and sustained momentum beyond the holidays. The film now stands tall as a regional industry hit and shows megastar credibility.
Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency said seven people were killed and 82 reported missing after a landslide hit a village in West Java’s West Bandung region amid heavy rainfall. Officials said search and rescue efforts will be intensified. The meteorology agency had earlier warned of adverse weather, including sustained heavy rain.
India’s women’s team will play a test match against Australia from 6th to 9th March. The BCCI has announced their 15-member squad. They are Harmanpreet Kaur [C], Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah, Amanjot Kaur, Richa Ghosh, Uma Chetry, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Vaishnavi Sharma, and Sayali.
For the first time, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh’s capital, will host the 77th Republic Day celebrations. The government is making grand arrangements near the High Court to highlight the city’s importance. Special invitations are being given to farmers, and VVIPs will attend, showcasing Amaravati as a prominent and vibrant capital.
Flight operations resumed at Srinagar airport today, a day after heavy snowfall disrupted services in Jammu and Kashmir. The Airports Authority of India, with BRO support, cleared apron and taxiways after weather improved. Following a joint inspection, the Indian Air Force lifted the NOTAM, enabling commercial flights, with the first aircraft landing successfully.
IndiGo has launched direct flights b/w Mumbai and Athens using its new A321 XLR aircraft, becoming the 1st airline to offer nonstop connectivity between India and Greece. The airline will also operate Delhi-Athens services from today, flying thrice weekly on each route, with plans to expand further. The aircraft features 12 IndiGoStretch and 183 economy […]
Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna’s “Dhurandhar,” directed by Aditya Dhar, continues to draw audiences even 48 days after release, becoming the first Hindi film with 28 consecutive days of double-digit collections. Netflix is expected to stream it from January 30, 2026. The platform acquired the “Dhurandhar” and “Dhurandhar 2” rights in a ₹130 crore deal.