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Telangana unveiled its “Next-Gen Life Sciences Policy 2026-30” at Davos, aiming to attract $25 billion and create 500,000 jobs by 2030. The policy offers incentives like tax and land cost reimbursements. The state plans 10 pharma villages to boost innovation, expand its life sciences sector, and become a top global hub.
Former Bollywood actress Rimi Sen, known for films like Dhoom and Golmaal, has transitioned to a real estate career in Dubai. She praised the city’s business-friendly environment, disciplined market, and inclusive society, contrasting it with India’s complex regulations. Rimi has successfully established herself in Dubai’s competitive property sector.
Brand Finance 2026 released its list of the world’s strongest IT services brands, with Accenture securing the top spot. Five Indian companies made the top ten: Infosys third, TCS fourth, HCL Tech seventh, Tech Mahindra ninth, and Wipro tenth. IBM, Capgemini, and Cognizant also featured among the leading global IT brands.
A flawed e-KYC question in Maharashtra’s Ladki Bahin scheme wrongly flagged 24 lakh women as government employees, halting their monthly Rs 1,500 aid. The Women and Child Welfare Department deployed 1 lakh anganwadi workers for physical verification. The error arose from confusing phrasing, affecting millions despite ongoing misuse checks.
Director Ram Gopal Varma addressed renewed scrutiny over his past comments on the authorship of the Oscar-winning song ‘Jai Ho.’ A resurfaced video suggested he credited singer Sukhwinder Singh instead of composer AR Rahman. On X, Varma clarified he respects Rahman, calling him a great composer and kind person, hoping to end negativity.
New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell overtook Kohli to become the top ODI batter after back-to-back centuries against India. Kohli slipped to second with 795 points. Ibrahim Zadran moved to third. Mitchell’s performances helped New Zealand win the series, while other players, including Glenn Phillips and Bracewell, climbed the batting and bowling rankings.
Warning that illegal mining causes irreversible damage, the Supreme Court said it will form an expert committee to examine mining issues in the Aravalli region. The panel will work under court supervision. The court stressed zero tolerance for unauthorised mining, extended its abeyance on the Aravalli definition, and sought experts to resolve ambiguities.
Anup Jalota sparked controversy by suggesting AR Rahman “convert back to Hinduism” if he feels sidelined in Bollywood. Jalota reacted to Rahman’s BBC interview, where the composer cited industry power shifts and possible communal bias. Rahman later clarified he never intended to hurt sentiments, stressing music, unity and India’s multicultural spirit.
Indian markets closed lower for the third straight session on January 21, 2026, amid rising geopolitical tensions. Sensex fell 271 points to 81,909, while Nifty ended at 25,158. Banking, chemicals and consumer durables dragged indices. Metals and oil & gas stocks gained. Midcap and smallcap indices also declined.
Netizens are comparing actor Naveen Polishetty with Tamil star Pradeep Ranganathan. Though he has done only a few films, Naveen has delivered back-to-back box office hits. Starting with ‘Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya’ (25 cr), followed by ‘Jathi Ratnalu’ (75 cr) and ‘Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty’ (50 cr), his latest film, ‘Anaganaga Oka Raju’ (₹100 cr).
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At Davos, Canadian PM Mark Carney declared the US-led rules-based order “a lie” and effectively over. He warned that great powers now weaponise trade, finance and supply chains. Urging self-reliance and diversified alliances, Carney said middle powers must adapt as institutions weaken. France’s Emmanuel Macron echoed concerns, condemning US coercion.
Ormax Media released its December 2025 list of India’s most popular actors and actresses. Prabhas topped the actors’ ranking, followed by Vijay, Shah Rukh Khan, Allu Arjun, Mahesh Babu, Ajith, Ram Charan, Jr NTR, and Salman Khan. Among actresses, Samantha ranked first, with Alia Bhatt second and Rashmika third in a nationwide popularity survey.
Actress Nidhhi Agerwal, who starred with Pawan Kalyan in ‘Hari Hari Veera Mallu,’ called him a phenomenon, praising his intelligence, aura, and courage. She said hits or flops don’t affect him, and he could even become India’s prime minister. Nidhhi highlighted his dedication to politics, people, and meaningful change.
In a setback for Uddhav Thackeray, the MNS has backed Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation despite a pre-poll alliance. Shinde Sena won 53 seats, BJP 50. With MNS support, the Mahayuti alliance gains a majority ahead of the mayoral election scheduled for January 22.