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UN chief Antonio Guterres urged Israel to lift its ban on foreign aid groups in Gaza. Israel blocked 37 NGOs, including Doctors Without Borders, for refusing to share staff lists. NGOs say the rule breaks humanitarian law. The UN warns the ban could worsen suffering and weaken a fragile ceasefire during ongoing war recovery efforts.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he plans to replace the Defence Minister and has offered the role to Digital Transformation Minister Mikhailo Fedorov. In his daily social media address, Zelensky said he wants to change the structure of the defence ministry as part of a broader leadership reshuffle, outlined during the ongoing war with Russia […]
Delhi is planning reforms to curb pollution, including allowing privately owned electric vehicles to operate as taxis, shared ride services and airport shuttles. The plan emerged from a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta with auto makers and ride-hailing firms, stressing that reducing vehicles on roads is vital for sustainable pollution control.
Saudi-led airstrikes killed 20 people in Yemen after clashes with UAE-backed separatists. The fighting followed the takeover of areas in Hadramout and Mahra. Saudi officials urged withdrawal, but separatists refused. Both sides accused each other of escalation as tensions rose, despite calls for calm and peaceful talks nationwide unrest.
Israeli former hostage Romi Gonen said in a interview that 4 Hamas militants sexually assaulted her during 15 months of captivity in Gaza. Released in Jan 2025, she described repeated assaults and threats. Hamas denied the allegations. Other released Israeli captives have also reported sexual abuse during captivity. She was abducted from the Nova festival.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said cricket should not be linked to attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, reacting to criticism of KKR picking Mustafizur Rahman. He said sports must remain separate from politics, stressing the cricketer has no role in such issues and that isolating neighbours through sporting boycotts serves no constructive purpose.
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit Mexico, interrupting a press conference by President Claudia. Sirens sounded as she asked people to evacuate. The quake was felt in Guerrero and Mexico City. Officials said no serious damage occurred, though some buildings were evacuated and residents reported fear. Hospitals checked safety, and alerts woke many residents.
The Maharashtra State Election Commission has extended the deadline for municipal commissioners to publish polling station-wise voters’ lists, including duplicate names, to today, January 3. The update was issued on December 27. Elections to 29 municipal corporations, including Mumbai, will be held on January 15, with vote counting scheduled for January 16.
The first full moon of 2026, the Wolf Supermoon, will appear larger and brighter on January 3 as it reaches perigee, roughly 362,000 km from Earth. Visible across India after sunset, it offers striking views near Jupiter. This rare celestial event, boosted by Earth’s proximity to the Sun, is best seen with the naked eye.
Ahead of the 2026 BMC polls, the BJP scored a major boost in Maharashtra as 14 candidates won unopposed. The party secured six uncontested seats in Bhiwandi, three in Dombivli, and six in Jalgaon. Along with Shinde-led Shiv Sena allies, Mahayuti claimed strong early gains, signalling growing support before civic elections.
Zoe Saldana has become the world’s highest-grossing actor, with films earning about Rs 1.58 lakh crore globally. Her success comes from major franchises like Avatar and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She is the only actor to star in five films crossing $2 billion each, surpassing stars like Scarlett Johansson and Robert Downey Jr.
Megastar Chiranjeevi’s ‘Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu’ trailer launches Jan 4, ahead of the Jan 12 release, with Nayanthara leading the family entertainer directed by Anil Ravipudi. The pre-release event on Jan 7 in Hyderabad sparked rumors of Chiranjeevi’s absence, shocking fans. Producer Sahu Garapati dismissed the gossip, easing worries.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned of a growing trend of white-collar terrorism, where highly-educated individuals engage in anti-national acts. He cited the November Red Fort bombers, who were doctors, stressing that education must include morality, values, and wisdom. Singh urged universities to promote ethics, holistic thinking, and solution-driven research.
Indian expats Sreevinayak Pillai and Sakthi Vinayagam won Rs 24.5 lakh each in UAE government-regulated lotteries. Pillai, from Kerala, plans to build a house, while Vinayagam, from Chennai, remains thrilled and hopes for future wins. Both had regularly purchased tickets, and their luck finally paid off, bringing joy and life-changing prizes.
The BCB announced a six-match limited-overs series against India: three ODIs and three T20Is, starting September 1. India arrives August 28. Political uncertainty in Bangladesh casts doubt over the tour, which was postponed last year due to scheduling issues. Fans await confirmation amid tense circumstances and hopes of a smooth series.