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Top seed Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the Australian Open quarterfinals in Melbourne, defeating Canada’s Victoria Mboko in straight sets. The two-time champion overcame a tighter second set, extending her remarkable tiebreak winning streak to 20 and staying on title course

An abandoned newborn was discovered at a wayside eatery in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district, triggering a police probe. The infant was rescued, given medical care, and authorities launched efforts to trace parents and ensure protection under child welfare laws promptly nationwide 

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

Federal immigration agents detained a 5-year-old Minnesota boy and his father, taking them to a Texas facility, sparking outrage from school officials and community leaders. The case highlights intensified immigration sweeps, disputed enforcement actions, and growing fear among immigrant families

Donald Trump’s threats to annex Greenland now appear shaky amid public opposition, Republican resistance, European military reinforcements and fears of economic retaliation. With diplomacy stalled and force deeply unpopular, Trump faces shrinking options and risks lasting damage to U.S.–Europe relations

The Indian Air Force’s Sarang helicopter display team will perform at the Singapore Airshow 2026 alongside global military aerobatic teams. The event will feature advanced fighter jets, helicopters and commercial aircraft, highlighting international participation and cutting-edge aviation technology

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kerala to launch development projects, flag off new train services and address a BJP-NDA rally. His visit comes after the BJP’s civic poll breakthrough in Thiruvananthapuram, with the party planning a grand road show

Basant Panchami puja began at the disputed Bhojshala–Kamal Maula complex under heavy security after a Supreme Court time-sharing order. Hindu prayers continued smoothly amid tight policing, while separate arrangements were made for Friday namaz to prevent communal tension

President Vladimir Putin held overnight talks with envoys of US President Donald Trump on a Ukraine settlement, with the Kremlin insisting territorial issues must be resolved. The discussions follow Trump’s Davos meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and precede trilateral talks in the UAE

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved parliament’s lower house, calling a Feb. 8 snap election to capitalize on high approval ratings. The move delays a budget vote amid economic strain, China tensions, defense pressure from Trump, and ruling party scandals

Several private schools in Noida received threat emails, triggering security alerts and intensive checks by police, bomb disposal and dog squads. Authorities said the situation is under control, threats appear non-specific, and cyber teams are tracing the email sources

Chile battles devastating wildfires that killed 21, burned 45,700 hectares and destroyed thousands of homes, while firefighters face gun attacks, arson and dangerous civilian drones. Authorities warn tolls may rise as international reinforcements arrive amid national mourning and rescue efforts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray on his birth centenary, praising his intellect, oratory and cultural passion. Modi said Thackeray profoundly shaped Maharashtra’s politics and inspired ongoing efforts toward the state’s progress and unity

Japan’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant restart was suspended hours after resuming due to a control rod glitch. TEPCO confirmed no safety risk; the No. 6 reactor could generate 1.35 million kW, powering over one million households

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A 45-year-old woman survived a leopard attack in Beed, Maharashtra, after her thick scarf protected her neck. She sustained minor injuries and is stable; authorities plan camera traps and may set up a cage if the threat continues

The CISF commissioned 324 sports personnel, including 171 women, at Deoli to boost India’s medal prospects in national and international events, including the Olympics. Recruits, many decorated, join as Head Constables after four months’ paramilitary and sports training

The J&K BOPEE has scheduled January 24 counselling to relocate 50 students from the revoked SMVDIME MBBS program into seven government medical colleges using supernumerary seats, ensuring their education continues despite previous controversy over religious composition

The Supreme Court declined to issue nationwide guidelines on preventing stampedes at public gatherings, directing the petitioner to pursue the matter with the Ministry of Home Affairs and Election Commission. The bench cited law-and-order expertise and feasibility concerns

Campaigning began in Bangladesh for the first national elections since the 2024 uprising that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Interim PM Muhammad Yunus aims for free elections and a referendum on a national charter, amid a reshaped political landscape

At Davos, US President Donald Trump mixed policy with humour, delivering off-script jokes and self-deprecating remarks during meetings with business leaders. Amid discussions on trade, security, and investments, he lightened the atmosphere with quips on net worth, Greenland, and Federal Reserve projects

A massive landslide hit Beachside Holiday Park near Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, leaving several people, including children, missing. Rescue teams continue searching amid record rainfall and flooding that isolated communities, damaged property, and forced evacuations across the Bay of Plenty region