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Seashells, the durable skeletons of marine animals, are abundant and long-lasting, offering scientists vital clues about ancient ecosystems, climates and species interactions. Through biomineralization and fossilization, shells act as natural archives, revealing how marine life lived, evolved and died

Singer Prakriti Kakar married entrepreneur Vinay Anand on January 23, 2026. The couple, who dated for three years and got engaged in April 2025, shared wedding photos on Instagram, receiving congratulations from celebrities like Manushi Chhillar and Triptii Dimri

At its best, slow home is not about consumption; it’s about deceleration, an act of resistance

MMTC-PAMP plans to start silver recycling at select stores within three months to meet rising demand and supply constraints. The company will expand minting, digital commerce, and silver offerings, citing record silver prices and growing investor interest

Routine childhood vaccinations do not increase the risk of epilepsy in young children, a US CDC-led study has found. The research also showed no link between cumulative aluminum exposure from vaccine adjuvants and epilepsy, offering reassurance on immunisation safety.

Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre is hosting ‘Padharo Mhare Desh’, a Rajasthani food festival led by guest chef Chetan Singh from Novotel Jaipur, offering traditional dishes, live counters and classic desserts from January 27 to 31.

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Actor Adil Hussain has joined the cast of “Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business,” replacing Milind Soman. The sequel stars Anshuman Jha, Riddhi Dogra and Eksha Kerung, continuing the animal-rights vigilante action franchise directed by Sanjay Shetty

The long-accepted ‘8×8’ water rule is now considered outdated, with Indian nutrition experts stressing personalised hydration. ICMR-NIN guidelines recommend higher fluid intake based on climate, lifestyle and activity, urging people to rely on thirst cues rather than rigid targets.

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 Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) until 2030-31, including government support for outreach, capacity building, and gap funding. Over 8.66 crore subscribers benefit from guaranteed old-age pensions of Rs 1,000–5,000 per month

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

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

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 Telugu film 'Aakasamlo Oka Tara,' starring Dulquer Salmaan, introduced Satvika Veeravalli as the protagonist, portraying a rural girl aspiring to become an astronaut. Produced by Light Box Media, the film features music by GV Prakash Kumar and releases this summer

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Prince Harry returns to London’s High Court as a nine-week trial begins against the Daily Mail’s publisher, accusing it of unlawful privacy breaches. The case marks the final chapter in his high-stakes legal battle to curb tabloid excesses and could involve millions in damages

Ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos, an Oxfam report warned that billionaire wealth hit a record USD 18.3 trillion in 2025, deepening economic and political inequality, with billionaires far more likely to hold power while global poverty, hunger and unrest intensify

Indonesian rescuers recovered wreckage of a missing ATR 42-500 in Sulawesi’s mountainous region, carrying 11 people. Search teams face steep slopes, fog, and strong winds while investigating the crash, with authorities focusing on locating survivors and determining the cause

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H5N1 avian influenza has been detected in crows in Edakkanam, Iritty, Kannur, prompting local authorities to issue alerts and strengthen precautions, though no domestic birds are affected and culling is not required at this stage

Millions of devotees thronged Haridwar, Varanasi and Prayagraj on Mauni Amavasya, braving cold and fog to take sacred dips, perform rituals and prayers, as authorities enforced tight security and crowd management during the major Magh Mela bathing day nationwide peacefully

A major Lancet meta-analysis of 43 studies has found no evidence linking paracetamol use during pregnancy to autism, ADHD or intellectual disability in children, reinforcing global medical guidance and countering recent claims questioning the drug’s safety.

Filmmaker Puri Jagannadh announced his new multi-lingual film with Vijay Sethupathi, titled *Slumdog – 33 Temple Road*. Produced by Jagannadh, Charmme Kaur, and JB Narayan Rao, the action-packed drama is set for release in five Indian languages