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Mohd Siraj, captaining Hyderabad against Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy, said the green wicket would challenge both batters and bowlers. He praised young talent Aman Rao, while Mumbai’s stand-in skipper Siddesh Lad stressed preparation and a competitive pitch

The third National Para Kabaddi Championship will be held in Visakhapatnam from January 23 to 26, organised by Dr Deepa Malik’s NGO Wheeling Happiness Foundation and Andhra MetTech Zone under IPKA. Twenty State teams and 400 athletes will participate

The ICC has rejected Bangladesh’s request to shift its T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures to Sri Lanka, confirming matches will be played in India. Security reviews found no credible threat, with the ICC warning against setting a precedent for venue changes

Karan Singh defeated Udit Kamboj in a three-set battle at the Hyderabad Open ITF men’s tennis tournament. Rifqi Fitriadi overcame Amit Vales, while Ishaque Eqbal and Sidharth Rawat also advanced. Indian doubles pairs impressed in the pre-quarterfinals

Tilottama Sen clinched consecutive 50m Rifle 3P titles at the National Selection Trials in Delhi. Aishwary Tomar topped men’s T2, while Manu Bhaker won the 25m Pistol T1 event. Swapnil Kusale and Rudraankksh Patil also impressed in rifle finals

The Supreme Court extended interim protection to three accused in the alleged Rs 3,500 crore Andhra Pradesh liquor scam but refused to interfere with the High Court order cancelling their default bail, asking them to seek regular bail from the trial court

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has challenged a Magh Mela administration notice questioning his use of the Shankaracharya title, warning of contempt and defamation action, amid a long-running Supreme Court dispute over the Jyotish Peeth headship

Bengaluru police arrested a 23-year-old Kerala native for allegedly stealing women’s undergarments and filming himself wearing them. CCTV footage led to his arrest. Police recovered stolen items and booked him under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu suggested a ‘no work, no pay’ policy and Right to Recall for MLAs who skip House proceedings, citing concerns over absentee legislators and declining accountability in legislatures

The TTV Dhinakaran-led AMMK rejoined the NDA in Tamil Nadu ahead of the Assembly polls. Welcomed by BJP and AIADMK leaders, Dhinakaran described past differences with the AIADMK as a “sibling rivalry” and vowed to defeat the DMK alliance

AIMIM’s newly elected corporator Sahar Sheikh sparked controversy with remarks about painting Mumbra “green” in her victory speech. While rivals alleged religious overtones, she clarified that the reference was to her party flag as AIMIM made gains in Thane

A 50-year-old e-rickshaw driver has died in Indore, with his family blaming contaminated drinking water in Bhagirathpura for a diarrhoea outbreak. While residents claim higher fatalities, official reports cite fewer deaths as investigations continue

The Kerala High Court dismissed bail pleas in the Sabarimala gold heist case, calling it an organised plunder. The court said the accused acted in concert, could influence the probe and directed full recovery of the missing gold

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has retired after a 27-year career marked by three missions to the International Space Station and multiple records. Currently in India, she shared experiences from her extended space mission during an interaction in New Delhi

Police in Kozhikode arrested a woman accused of abetment to suicide after a man died days after she shared a viral video alleging sexual harassment on a bus. Investigators are examining CCTV footage and digital evidence

IN-SPACe has partnered with four space startups led by Pixxel to build India’s first private Earth observation satellite constellation. The project, under a public-private model, aims to boost access to Earth intelligence and reduce reliance on foreign data

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu invited Japanese diplomats to visit the state after they enjoyed Andhra cuisine at Andhra Pradesh Bhavan in New Delhi. The interaction highlighted cultural exchange through food, with diplomats sharing their experience on X

A genetic analysis has linked most cases from Kerala’s 2024 mpox outbreak to international travel from the United Arab Emirates. Researchers studied 10 cases of the Clade Ib strain and found travel history in most patients

Astronaut Sunita Williams said seeing Earth from space changes how one views life and human differences. Speaking in New Delhi, she described space travel as a team effort and stressed the need for countries to work together

A two-seater microlite aircraft of the Indian Air Force made a safe force landing in an uninhabited area of Prayagraj after a technical malfunction. Both pilots are safe, and a Court of Inquiry has been ordered

The Supreme Court emphasized that additional trial courts will strengthen the judicial system, ensuring accused need not approach the apex court for relief. The bench reviewed progress on a special court for a 2021 ISIS-related NIA case

Rajya Sabha member Sudha Murty warned the public about deepfake videos falsely using her image and voice to promote investment schemes. She urged people not to trust such content, verify information through official channels, and avoid financial losses

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu invited Japanese diplomats to visit the state after they enjoyed a traditional Andhra thali at Andhra Bhavan, highlighting cultural exchange and culinary diplomacy, while Japan’s Ambassador Keiichi appreciated eating biryani by hand

The Indian Army showcased its artillery prowess at 'Exercise TOPCHI' in Nashik, featuring K-9 Vajra, M777 Howitzers, indigenous guns, rockets, mortars, drones, and paramilitary participation, highlighting operational readiness, technological integration, and self-reliance in defence manufacturing