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The country is deeply shaken by a series of student suicides at IITs. On Tuesday, another student at IIT Kanpur tragically took their life, marking the tenth such death on this campus in the past two years. Allegations about underlying academic and mental pressures have emerged, prompting the Supreme Court to form a task force […]
A study published in PLOS One found that horses can recognize human emotions, particularly fear and anxiety. Researchers carefully observed that horses respond strongly to the scent of sweat from frightened people. When exposed to this odor, their heart rates significantly increased, indicating heightened stress and sensitivity to human emotional states.
Telugu mystical thriller ‘Shambhala,’ starring Aadi Saikumar and directed by Ugandhar Muni, premiered on Aha today, with makers hopeful of strong OTT acceptance. The film’s Hindi theatrical release on Jan 9, 2026, saw a muted response and is expected to stream on Amazon Prime Video in February. Archana Iyer, Swasika Vijay, and others star.
During a SIM purchase in Rajasthan, a man’s biometric scans repeatedly malfunctioned, raising immediate suspicion. Cybercriminals exploited this loophole to register a SIM in his name, carrying out multiple cyber frauds worth lakhs of rupees. Law enforcement thoroughly investigated, traced the illegal activity, and successfully confiscated the SIM.
In Telangana, a heated argument erupted between a transgender individual and a passenger over money in a train’s general coach, causing distress among fellow travelers. The confrontation, captured on video, drew widespread attention. Netizens are urging the RPF to take strict measures to prevent such harassment and ensure passenger safety.
OpenAI is launching OpenAI for Countries to help governments build more data centers and promote AI use in education, health, and disaster preparedness. The initiative aims to expand access to OpenAI’s products worldwide. It seeks to bridge the gap between nations with advanced AI infrastructure and those still developing their capabilities.
Tamil Nadu has issued a statewide alert after a rise in chikungunya cases across districts, including Chennai and Villupuram. Authorities have intensified surveillance, testing, and mosquito-control measures, asked hospitals to ensure timely reporting and adequate diagnostic kits, and urged public cooperation to prevent further spread and ensure early detection.
‘Mowgli’ 2025, director Sandeep Raj’s first theatrical release, flopped at the box office despite starring Roshan Kanakala and Sakkshi Mhadolkar. The romantic action drama, supported by People Media Factory, features Bandi Saroj Kumar as the antagonist and several actors. It’s now streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.
2 pro-democracy activists, Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheuk-yan, will stand trial in Hong Kong today under the national security law over organising Tiananmen vigil activities. Charged with incitement to subversion, they face up to 10 years in prison. Supporters queued outside court to show solidarity, highlighting concerns over eroding civil liberties in the city.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The Sensex started trading today at 82459.66, up at 550.03 points or 0.67%, and the Nifty was at 25344.15, up at 186.65 points or 0.74%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 91.53 against the dollar.
Traffic restrictions will be enforced in parts of New Delhi today, January 22, for Beating Retreat rehearsals at Vijay Chowk, the Delhi Traffic Police said. Roads including Vijay Chowk, Raisina Road, Dara Shikoh Road, Krishna Menon Marg, Sunehri Masjid, and the stretch to Rafi Marg will be closed from 4 PM to 6:30 PM. Motorists […]
Meta’s CTO, Andrew Bosworth, announced that the company’s AI lab has delivered its first major internal models this month. While names weren’t confirmed, leaks suggest text-based “Avocado” and image-video “Mango” models. Bosworth emphasized that significant post-training work remains before these tools reach teams.
2 people died after a private bus collided with a container lorry in Andhra Pradesh’s Nandyal district. A tyre burst caused the bus to lose control, crash into the lorry carrying motorcycles, and catch fire. Residents rescued passengers. All 36 passengers survived, four with minor injuries. Police are investigating the fatal accident and fire.
AR Murugadoss, who previously worked with Sivakarthikeyan, is reportedly in talks with Tamil star Simbu for a commercial entertainer. Simbu, currently busy with the highly anticipated ‘Arasan,’ will later begin a new project with Aswath Marimuthu. Given Murugadoss’s recent films underperforming, the collaboration’s success remains uncertain.
Aamir Khan is producing his son Junaid Khan’s next film “Ek Din,” now set to release on May 1, 2026. He praised Sai Pallavi’s superb performance, saying she dubbed in Hindi and delivered a powerful role. Though other heroines were considered, Aamir is thrilled with her casting. While she is set to impress, attention now […]