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At the India Open Super 750, two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu was surprisingly knocked out by Vietnam’s Thuy Linh Nguyen. Kidambi Srikanth won his first-round match, while Malvika also advanced. Women’s doubles pair Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand won. However, India faced early exits in all mixed doubles matches, making it a mixed day overall.
Indian stock markets ended lower amid mixed cues, with the Sensex slipping 245 points to close at 83,382.71 and the Nifty 50 declining 67 points to 25,665.60. Mid and small-cap stocks outperformed, with BSE Midcap and Smallcap gaining 0.16% and 0.25%. The rupee weakened but stayed below 90.30 per dollar. Tata Steel, NTPC and Axis […]
The Calcutta High Court dismissed TMC’s petition claiming the ED seized party files during I-PAC raids. The ED denied taking any data, saying West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee removed it herself. The court adjourned the ED’s petition, which will be heard by the Supreme Court on Thursday. Raids were unrelated to TMC.
Illegal cockfighting activities have reportedly resurfaced across several parts of Andhra Pradesh, drawing large crowds. Events are being held in Pulivendula, Vempalli, and Erragunta in Rayalaseema, along with K. Gangavaram, Ramachandrapuram, and Kajulur mandals in Konaseema district. Sources indicate that crores of rupees are exchanging hands through betting.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature a new unified camera design, softer rounded edges, and a 6.9-inch QHD+ M14 OLED display. It will run on Exynos 2600 or Snapdragon 8 Elite chips, offer a 200MP main camera, 5,000mAh battery with 60W charging, and new aluminium body colors. Launch is February 25, 2026.
David Collier, 70, the former chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board, has passed away. Widely regarded as an architect of modern English cricket, Collier played a key role in strengthening the game’s administration. His leadership helped shape professional structures and left a lasting legacy on English cricket, earning him respect.
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ has scripted box-office history by emerging as the highest-grossing Indian film in North America. The film has amassed an impressive $21 million, surpassing the long-standing record of Prabhas’ ‘Baahubali 2’, which earned $20.7 million. This milestone marks a key achievement for Bollywood overseas.
The World Bank has increased India’s growth forecast for the 2026 financial year to 7.2 percent, up from 6.3 percent projected in June 2025. The rise is attributed to strong domestic demand, tax reforms, and higher rural incomes. However, the bank expects growth to moderate to 6.5 percent in the 2027 financial year.
➢Andhra Pradesh & Telangana: Bhogi & Sankranti➢Tamil Nadu & Puducherry: Pongal➢Karnataka: Sankranti, & Suggi Habba➢Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Odisha & Goa: Makar Sankranti➢Gujarat: Uttarayan➢Punjab & Haryana: Maghi➢Assam: Magh Bihu➢West Bengal & Sikkim: Poush Sankranti
India has scored 120 runs after 25 overs in the second ODI match against New Zealand today at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot, Gujarat. Except for Gill (56), the remaining batters, Rohit Sharma & Iyer, have failed to perform. Currently, Jadeja and Rahul are at the crease. New Zealand bowlers Clarke took 3 wickets, and […]
AP CM Chandrababu will visit Penugonda in West Godavari district on January 20 to offer silk clothes to Goddess Vasavi Kanyakaparameshwari. The offering will involve presenting silk robes sanctioned by the state govt at a cost of ₹20,000. The gesture reflects devotion and the govt’s support for religious and cultural traditions in the region.
The sacred Makara Jyoti Darshan is set to take place today at Sabarimala, Kerala, at Ponnambalamedu, attracting lakhs of devotees from across India and abroad. Pilgrims gather to witness the divine light, a beloved symbol of Lord Ayyappa, while the Sabari Hills echo with chants and prayers. The event marks a spiritually key moment in […]
Lava has lowered the price of its Agni 3 5G smartphone in India. After bank discounts, it sells for Rs 15,999. The device offers dual AMOLED screens, a 50MP camera with OIS, MediaTek Dimensity processor, 5G support, and a 5,000mAh battery with fast charging, making it a strong value option for buyers seeking premium features […]
➢International Kite Day, ➢Ratification Day in the United States, ➢1896: Birth of Indian economist CD Deshmukh, ➢1937: Birth of film actor Rao Gopal Rao, ➢1937: Birth of film actor Shobhan Babu, ➢1951: Birth of film director Jandhyala, ➢1956: Birth of Loksatta Party president Jayaprakash, and ➢1979: Death of poet Kesanapalli Lakshmanakavi.
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit Tibet today at a depth of 90 km, according to the National Center for Seismology. This seismic event came a day after a 3.8 magnitude quake struck at a shallow depth of 10 km. The region often sees earthquakes due to constant tectonic plate movement that formed the Himalayas and […]