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Actor-turned-politician Vijay was questioned by the CBI for six hours in connection with the Karur stampede that killed over 40 people. TVK chief appeared cooperative, with no accusations filed. Investigators are examining lapses and his delayed site arrival. Vijay remains a witness in the Supreme Court-monitored inquiry, with no further summons issued.
Hyderabad’s famous Fire Pan Wala, Hussain, has entered MasterChef India Season 9. Known for making thousands of paan varieties, he brought street food culture to the national stage. Though wheelchair-bound, Hussain impressed the judges with his confidence, skills, and creativity, showing that passion and talent can overcome physical limits.
Hyderabad’s C-Mitra helpline, launched on January 9, has aided 1,000 cybercrime victims in 10 days, filing over 100 FIRs. Using AI, the 24-member team drafts legally sound complaints and registers FIRs promptly. Police warn citizens against AI-driven scams, deepfakes, and phishing, advising verification of requests, avoiding suspicious links, and never sharing OTPs.
In Bollywood hit Dhurandhar, Akshaye Khanna’s portrayal of gangster Rahman Dekait won massive praise. Surprisingly, Telugu star Nagarjuna Akkineni was the first choice but had to decline due to prior commitments on Coolie and Kubera. Khanna’s performance revived his career, earning acclaim for his calm, menacing presence, and memorable dialogue delivery in the film.
Tollywood is facing fake practices like self-bookings and inflated box-office posters. Producers manipulate ticket sales and ratings, even overseas, to show false hype. This misleads audiences, damages credibility, and hurts distributors. Experts urge the industry to focus on real quality content instead of unethical manipulation.
Pakistan’s former PM Imran Khan has been denied access to his lawyers and kept in solitary confinement for over three months, PTI claims. The party described this as “cruel and inhuman” under international law. Restrictions reportedly follow Khan’s criticism of military chief Asim Munir, with the government citing national security concerns.
India has been invited to Trump’s US-led Gaza Peace Board, a high-profile body overseeing reconstruction and conflict resolution. While participation offers strategic visibility, it risks undermining India’s multilateral credentials and UN support. With Pakistan also invited, New Delhi faces a delicate balancing act between diplomacy, and global positioning.
A Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in Madhya Pradesh has killed two children in Mandsaur and Neemuch, following Indore’s 15 deaths from contaminated water. Thirteen new cases have emerged. WHO and the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme are investigating. Experts link GBS clusters to poor sanitation and Campylobacter jejuni.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde confirmed Mumbai will have a Mahayuti mayor, dismissing rumours of new political equations after civic poll results. The Shiv Sena-BJP alliance secured a narrow majority in BMC, with similar arrangements in Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, and Ulhasnagar. Shinde emphasized the alliance will respect the people’s mandate.
Netflix has removed Google Cast support from its Android app, limiting mobile-to-TV streaming. The company likely made this change due to low usage, security concerns, and subscription control. Netflix now encourages users to stream directly through smart TV or streaming device apps, ensuring better performance and enforcing plan-based viewing restrictions.
The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to display names on the “logical discrepancies” list at gram panchayat and block offices in West Bengal within three days. Voters must be called for hearings within 10 days. The court allowed legal assistance, accepted Madhyamik admit cards as proof, and ordered state support for smooth proceedings.
At least 125 guests fell ill after a pre-wedding ‘haldi’ ceremony in Kalyan, Thane district, Maharashtra, experiencing nausea, vomiting, and stomach discomfort. All received treatment and were discharged. Police have launched a detailed inquiry, questioning the Ahmedabad-based caterer and sending food samples for testing to determine the cause.
In Indore, Mangilal, a disabled man who begged in Sarafa Bazaar, was discovered to own three homes, three auto-rickshaws, and a Maruti Dzire. Investigations revealed he invested alms by lending money to local traders at interest, earning daily profits. Authorities have shifted him to a shelter, and his assets are under scrutiny.
A viral video allegedly shows Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao, father of Ranya Rao, in intimate acts inside his official chambers during duty hours. While no coercion is reported, the footage sparked outrage over professional ethics. Rao denied the claims, calling the video morphed. The Chief Minister has been briefed, and an inquiry is expected.
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told Polish counterpart Radoslaw Sikorski that Warsaw must show zero tolerance for terrorism and avoid supporting extremist infrastructure. He criticized selective tariffs on India, especially over Russian oil imports. India highlighted Western double standards and economic necessity in its trade policies.