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India captain Harmanpreet Kaur climbed to 13th in ICC Women’s T20I batting rankings after her match-winning knock against Sri Lanka, while Deepti Sharma slipped to second in bowling. Amanjot Kaur and Sri Lanka players also made notable gains

The geopolitical headwinds India faced in 2025 signal harder times this year, as global conditions are likely to worsen before stabilising

Supreme Court granted interim bail to alleged naxal sympathiser Kailash Ramchandani in the 2019 Gadchiroli IED blast case, citing prolonged incarceration and trial delays, while imposing strict conditions and warning that any violation would lead to revocation

The Reserve Bank may restrict dividend distribution or profit remittance in cases of regulatory non-compliance, the draft stated 

JNU has sought an FIR after students allegedly raised provocative slogans against the Prime Minister and Home Minister during a campus event, terming the act contempt of court and a violation of conduct rules, while initiating an internal inquiry

Introduced by Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, the Bill seeks to amend the 'Immigration and Nationality Act' to eliminate the H-1B visa programme, and for other purposes. The Bill has been referred to the committee on Judiciary, and in addition to committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means.

The 21-year-old Rao, who was signed by Rajasthan Royals at the IPL auction, smashed 12 fours and 13 sixes en route to his 200 not out from 109 balls

ata Advanced Systems has received an Indian Army supply order to support the overhaul and upgradation of Pinaka MLRS and command posts, strengthening indigenous defence capabilities through a public–private partnership with DRDO and the Corps of EME.

Suresh Kalmadi, former IOA President and towering Indian sports administrator, passed away in Pune. A former Air Force officer and politician, he organised major events like the 2010 Commonwealth Games and revived the National Games. His legacy blends sporting achievements with the controversy of CWG corruption allegations

Rajasthan is experiencing severe cold, with night temperatures dipping below 10°C and four locations recording below 5°C. Schools in over a dozen districts, including Jaipur and Ganganagar, extended winter vacations. Dense fog, cold day conditions, bonfires, and night shelters are reported across the state

In Dhaka, Sharif Osman Hadi’s party staged a day-long “March for Justice,” demanding the trial of his killers and repatriation of alleged culprits reportedly in India. Bangladesh’s claims of Indian involvement were denied by New Delhi, while local investigations found no evidence of border crossings by the suspects

Reliance Industries confirmed it has not received Russian crude for nearly three weeks and expects none in January, halting imports at its SEZ refinery to comply with EU sanctions, amid reports linking three tankers to its Jamnagar complex

A bomb threat on the Kashi Express at Mau railway junction triggered panic and evacuation on Tuesday. Security teams, including police, GRP, and RPF, conducted thorough checks, finding no explosives. Authorities are investigating the hoax call’s origin

The Supreme Court granted bail to former Amtek Group chairperson Arvind Dham in a Rs 27,000 crore bank fraud and money laundering case, overturning the Delhi High Court’s denial, while ED investigations revealed large-scale diversion of public funds and attached assets worth over Rs 5,115 crore

Cricketer Mohammed Shami and his brother were asked to appear for SIR verification in Kolkata due to errors in their voter forms. Shami, representing Bengal in Rajkot, has requested new dates, rescheduled between January 9–11 by the Election Commission

A 15-year-old boy in Pathankot, Punjab, was arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive security information with Pakistani handlers after being radicalized online. Police said the tech-savvy minor’s mobile was cloned, and he had recorded key locations, posing potential national security risks

The Madras High Court, Madurai Bench, upheld a single judge’s order permitting lighting of a lamp on the ‘Deepathoon’ stone pillar at Thirupparankundram hill, affirming the site belongs to the Lord Subramania Swamy Temple, hailed as a victory by devotees

Three children aged three to six died in a Varanasi village after allegedly consuming poisonous kaner fruit while playing. Police said the incident appears accidental, with no foul play suspected, and precautionary medical checks conducted for other children present

Scientists from Mizoram and international collaborators have discovered a new non-venomous reed snake species, *Calamaria mizoramensis*, endemic to the state. Published in *Zootaxa*, the finding corrects a long-standing misidentification and highlights Northeast India’s rich but underexplored biodiversity

Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty fell sharply in early trade amid heavy selling in Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank and others, as investor sentiment weakened following fresh US tariff warnings against India, persistent volatility, and continued foreign fund outflows despite stable domestic fundamentals

Rupee strengthened 18 paise to 90.12 per dollar in early trade, aided by weaker dollar and lower crude prices. Gains were capped by tariff threats from Donald Trump, FII outflows, geopolitical tensions and weak domestic equity markets; sentiment persists Tuesday

A wild elephant killed a man and his two children in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district after attacking their forest hut. Another daughter was critically injured, intensifying panic as elephant attacks have claimed seven lives recently.

Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Suresh Kalmadi died in Pune at 81 after a prolonged illness. A veteran politician and former IOA chief, he played a significant role in Indian politics and sports administration

Adivi Sesh has included the iconic 90s song Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast in his upcoming film Dacoit, calling it a deeply personal choice rooted in childhood memories and nostalgia, with the film gearing up for a pan-India release.