India

PV Sindhu and Virat Kohli hailed Saina Nehwal’s legendary career after she confirmed retirement. The former world No 1 won Olympic bronze, Commonwealth gold, and became India’s first woman shuttler to reach world No 1, inspiring generations of Indian badminton players

Shilanand Lakra scored a brace as Hyderabad Toofans defeated HIL GC 2-0 in the Men’s Hockey India League Eliminator at Bhubaneswar. Arthur De Sloover made crucial saves as Toofans booked their place in Qualifier 2, keeping their final hopes alive

Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 82 and Ishan Kishan’s fiery 76 powered India to a seven-wicket win over New Zealand in Raipur, chasing 209 in just 15.2 overs. India now lead the five-match T20I series 2-0

Bangladesh’s appeal to the ICC’s Dispute Resolution Committee over hosting T20 World Cup matches in India cannot be heard as it is outside the committee’s remit. With the ICC Board voting 14-2, Scotland is expected to be named as replacement

India’s world champion D Gukesh will meet joint leader Nodirbek Abdusattorov in round six of the Tata Steel Masters after his win over Thai Dai Van Nguyen. Arjun Erigaisi slipped to joint seventh, while Praggnanandhaa and Aravindh Chithambaram remain on 1.5 points

Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan scored a brilliant double century in the Ranji Trophy against Hyderabad, crediting former India captain Mohd Azharuddin for his guidance. Sarfaraz said Azhar’s tips on handling reverse swing helped him prepare for the challenging pitch conditions

The real impact of the India–EU FTA will be shaped by how effectively it is implemented, and how decisively both governments support collaboration beyond tariff reductions and legal frameworks

Sarfaraz Khan smashed 227 and Suved Parkar added 75 as Mumbai piled up 560 against Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match. G Rahul Singh’s unbeaten 82 helped Hyderabad reach 138 for two at stumps on day two

The SHANTI Act 2025 opens the door to private nuclear investment while raising serious questions about liability limits, regulatory independence, and public risk

Demand 5-day work week; Banking services to be hit for three straight days as Jan 25–26 are holidays

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad said it aims to build a grand Goddess Vagdevi temple at the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar by 2034 after completing legal formalities. The organisation also sought the return of the deity’s idol currently kept in a London museum

At least 22 people fell ill in Mhow tehsil of Indore district after consuming suspected contaminated drinking water. Nine were hospitalised as health teams began testing water samples amid concerns following the recent deadly Bhagirathpura waterborne disease outbreak

Peace prevailed at the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar as Hindus performed Basant Panchami puja and Muslims offered namaz at separate locations under a Supreme Court-approved time-sharing arrangement amid heavy security deployment

The Supreme Court issued fresh notices to Anil Ambani and ADAG in a PIL seeking a court-monitored probe into alleged banking and corporate fraud. The court asked the CBI and ED to submit sealed status reports on the ongoing investigation

YSRCP MP P V Mithun Reddy appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Hyderabad in connection with a money-laundering probe linked to the alleged Rs 3,500-crore liquor scam in Andhra Pradesh during the previous YSRCP government

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off three Amrit Bharat Express trains that will operate weekly and enhance inter-state rail connectivity across southern India. The services will link key cities in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor skipped a key party meeting on Kerala polls, reportedly upset over being sidelined and not acknowledged by Rahul Gandhi at a recent Kochi event. Party sources cite renewed differences within the state unit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the Left and Congress at a BJP rally in Kerala, raising the Sabarimala gold loss issue and alleging corruption and appeasement politics. He sought a decisive mandate for development, promising strict action and a new political alternative for the state

A Kollam court granted statutory bail to former TDB administrative officer Murari Babu in two Sabarimala gold loss cases after the SIT failed to file chargesheets within 90 days. He is the first accused in the cases to be released from jail

A medical aspirant from Uttar Pradesh allegedly amputated his own foot to claim disability quota benefits after failing NEET twice, police said. Investigators uncovered the plan during a probe after he staged the incident as a criminal attack

Actor Prakash Raj shared his delight after meeting renowned astronaut Sunita Williams at the Kerala Literature Festival in Kozhikode. Calling it a moment to cherish, he posted pictures and reflections, while also updating fans on his upcoming film Varanasi.

Two life-sentenced murder convicts, Priya Seth and Hanuman Prasad, who developed a relationship in Jaipur’s Sanganer open jail, are set to marry on Friday after being granted 15-day parole, sparking legal opposition from victims’ families

Flight operations at Srinagar airport were cancelled on Friday due to heavy snowfall in Kashmir, making the runway unsafe. Authorities advised passengers to contact airlines, while meteorological forecasts predict snow continuing through the evening

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries (SDHI) won a USD 227 million contract from European shipowner Rederiet Stenersen AS to build six 18,000 DWT chemical tankers in Gujarat, marking India’s first chemical tanker order and one of its largest commercial shipbuilding deals