Human Interest

A plot to derail the Maharaja Express near Jaipur was foiled thanks to the alert loco pilot, who applied emergency brakes after spotting iron bars on the track. Authorities have launched an investigation and enhanced railway security measures

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams retires after a 27-year career marked by nine space missions, nine spacewalks, and historic leadership aboard the ISS. Her contributions advanced human spaceflight, lunar and Mars exploration, and inspired future generations in science and space exploration

Mexico transferred 37 high-profile cartel members to the United States amid mounting pressure from President Donald Trump to curb drug trafficking. The move signals intensified security cooperation as Washington pushes Mexico for tougher action against criminal networks operating across the border

Varun Dhawan responded to online criticism over his role in *Border 2*, saying he ignores trolling and lets his work speak. The actor plays Param Vir Chakra awardee Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya in the 1971 war-based sequel releasing Friday

Brooklyn Beckham publicly accused parents David and Victoria Beckham of sabotaging his marriage and prioritizing image over family, deepening a long-rumored rift. His social media posts detail grievances tied to media control and his wedding to Nicola Peltz

US President Donald Trump’s Air Force One returned to Joint Base Andrews after a minor electrical issue en route to Davos. Trump will travel on a replacement aircraft to attend the World Economic Forum amid heightened US-Europe tensions

India’s first privately built national earth observation satellite constellation will be launched from 2026 by a Pixxel-led startup consortium. The 12-satellite project, backed by IN-SPACe, will deliver high-resolution data for government and global commercial use

Iran’s foreign minister warns the U.S. of full retaliation if attacked, amid a brutal crackdown on nationwide protests that has killed thousands and arrested tens of thousands. U.S. naval forces reposition amid heightened regional tensions and diplomatic isolation for Tehran

President Donald Trump heads to Davos for the World Economic Forum amid tariff threats over Greenland, straining ties with European allies. Market jitters, affordability messaging, and plans for a new ‘Board of Peace’ risk being overshadowed by escalating trade tensions

Priyanka Chopra shared a family sea getaway with husband Nick Jonas and daughter Malti, highlighting togetherness. Professionally, she gears up for Prime Video’s pirate thriller *The Bluff* and prepares her Indian cinema comeback with SS Rajamouli’s *Varanasi*, alongside top co-stars

Humanity often describes extreme violence perpetrated by humans upon each other as ‘animal rage’ or ‘animal acts’, creating a false distinction between human and animal

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The Supreme Court allowed Punjab Kesari’s printing presses to continue operating despite the Punjab State Pollution Control Board’s power cut order over alleged violations. The bench granted a one-week reprieve, maintaining status quo until the High Court delivers its verdict

A surfer suffered minor injuries in the fourth shark attack off New South Wales in three days. Multiple attacks, including critical injuries to children, have prompted beach closures, shark alerts, and warnings against swimming in murky waters conducive to bull shark activity

An auto bandh called by the Informal Labourers and Workers Federation (ILWF) Drivers Bandh Association disrupted life across Hyderabad, with groups of auto-rickshaw drivers stopping vehicles and forcing passengers to alight.

The Army’s Eastern Command sought Governor CV Ananda Bose’s intervention after CM Mamata Banerjee alleged a senior officer at Fort William aided BJP activities during electoral roll revision, prompting political backlash and the Governor alerting central authorities

Gulmarg recorded minus 5.5°C as the MeT Department forecast moderate to heavy rain and snowfall from January 22 due to two Western Disturbances, warning of transport disruption, landslides, strong winds and advising caution to travellers and residents

Bengaluru Karnataka government suspended DGP K Ramachandra Rao after alleged obscene videos from his office went viral. Citing conduct rule violations, he faces inquiry, travel restrictions, amid denials, prior gold smuggling allegations, and assurances that no officer is above law

NASA prepares for Artemis II, a historic crewed lunar flyby on February 6, 2026. Astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen will test Orion spacecraft and life-support systems, orbiting the Moon before returning to Earth

Birders have reported at least two new bird species at Pong Dam Lake in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. The Wildlife Department is working to identify them, while a year-end census will record the total migratory bird population for 2026

Indian intelligence agencies have warned of an ISI-backed plot to infiltrate terrorists into India via Bangladesh ahead of Republic Day, citing links with smuggling syndicates and relaxed controls there, as Pakistan-based groups seek alternative routes amid tighter LoC security

China’s population declined for a fourth straight year in 2025 despite incentives to boost births, including cash subsidies and policy shifts after ending the one-child rule. New data show falling birth rates as high living costs, economic pressures and low fertility continue to challenge authorities

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A 20-year-old villager was killed in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district after accidentally triggering a pressure IED planted by Naxalites while in a forest. Police launched search operations, warned locals to remain cautious, and cited continued civilian casualties from Maoist violence in the Bastar region