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Former Rajasthan Minister Mahesh Joshi was granted bail by the Supreme Court in the Rs 900 crore Jal Jeevan Mission scam case, after spending nearly seven months in Jaipur Central Jail

Nicholas Hoult and Daisy Edgar-Jones will star in Disney+ comedy series Mosquito, created by Tony McNamara, exploring a young couple’s unraveling secrets triggered by an intrusive mosquito

A new study shows coral reefs have regulated Earth's climate and marine evolution for over 250 million years. Reef growth and collapse affected ocean alkalinity, carbon absorption, and plankton evolution, revealing long-term climate recovery processes relevant to modern CO₂ increases

Telangana on Wednesday remembered Statehood martyr K Srikanth Chary, whose 2009 self-immolation ignited mass public unrest and transformed the separate-state movement. Born in Nalgonda district, the 24-year-old activist’s sacrifice remains a defining moment that united the region and accelerated the formation of Telangana.

India and the UAE are streamlining visas, extradition, and legal cooperation to boost travel, business, and security. Talks focus on liberalised visas, faster extradition, mutual legal assistance, and smoother movement for workers, tourists, and professionals amid growing bilateral trade

Hyderabad hospitals are reporting a sharp rise in viral fevers and influenza-like illnesses amid overcast and chilly weather. Patients with high fever, body aches and cough are crowding clinics and major hospitals. The DPH has advised vulnerable groups to seek early medical care.

Ananya Panday praised her co-star Kartik Aaryan during a media interaction, saying he looks out for the entire film, not just himself. She said working with him creates a fun, comfortable space. The duo reunites after seven years for “Tu Meri Main Tera.”

Vidya Wires Ltd’s Rs 300-crore IPO was fully subscribed within hours, receiving bids for 5.07 crore shares against 4.33 crore on offer. Retail investors oversubscribed 1.91 times. Proceeds will fund new projects, debt repayment, and general corporate purposes

Aamir Khan announced *Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos*, a quirky spy comedy marking Vir Das’ directorial debut. Starring Das and Mona Singh, the film releases on January 16, 2026, under Aamir Khan Productions, blending comedy, action, romance, and spy elements

Over 400 mature trees along a 3-km divider in Armoor were cut down allegedly to install advertisement hoardings, sparking public outrage. BRS leader A. Jeevan Reddy blamed municipal officials for permitting mass felling without approvals and demanded criminal action against those responsible.

Rajya Sabha saw a heated exchange after AITC’s Dola Sen raised the Home Ministry’s directive to rename Raj Bhavans as Lok Bhavans. Debate veered into MGNREGA, prompting Chair and J.P. Nadda to restrict discussion to the original subject, sparking opposition protests

Israel confirmed that remains returned by Hamas from Gaza do not match any of the hostages killed during the 2023 attack. With two hostages still in Gaza, both sides near completing the first phase of the US-brokered ceasefire

Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia told Lok Sabha that the Sanchar Saathi app cannot enable snooping and exists solely to protect users. Amid criticism of mandatory pre-installation on all smartphones, he said the app empowers citizens and can be deleted if unwanted

Opposition leaders met in Parliament to coordinate their Winter Session strategy, highlighting unity on demanding a discussion on electoral reforms, including SIR. With TMC absent again, parties also protested outside Parliament against new labour codes, calling them anti-worker and seeking their withdrawal

Four passengers had a narrow escape after their car suddenly caught fire near Makta Madaram gate in Ranga Reddy district on Wednesday morning. The vehicle was completely gutted within minutes. Locals said a suspected short circuit may have triggered the blaze.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised President Donald Trump for brokering multiple peace deals, including what he called “very dangerous” ones like India–Pakistan, asserting Trump deserves major credit for reshaping US foreign policy. India, however, continues to deny any third-party mediation

A major technical glitch affecting multiple IndiGo aircraft and other airlines caused chaos at Hyderabad’s RGIA from Tuesday night, leading to 33 flight cancellations. Nearly 1,000 passengers were stranded overnight, with disrupted schedules and missed international connections

The FBI has offered a US$50,000 reward for information on Indian national Nazeer Hameed, wanted for the 2017 New Jersey murders of Sasikala Narra and her son. US authorities urge India to extradite him after DNA evidence allegedly linked him to the crime 

IMDb’s 2025 rankings place *Saiyaara* leads Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda as the year’s most popular Indian stars, while director Mohit Suri tops the inaugural directors list. The platform highlights a growing fan focus on filmmakers amid rising global engagement with Indian cinema

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy ordered immediate action to curb stray dog attacks after Premchand, a speech-impaired boy, was seriously injured in Hayatnagar. He instructed officials to ensure top medical care, extend full support to the family, and intensify stray control measures.

Senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan signalled that strong action is imminent against suspended Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil after new sexual-assault allegations emerged. With multiple complaints and police cases pending, Muraleedharan said the party must protect its image and that Mamkootathil’s political future is effectively over

BRS MLC Madhusudana Chary and MLA Marri Rajshekhar Reddy led a large protest in the Moulali Industrial Area demanding withdrawal of the HILLT policy. The party termed the policy anti-industry and accused the Congress government of targeting industrialists and driving away investments.

Lok Sabha conducted an undisrupted Question Hour for the first time this Winter Session after resolving a standoff over the opposition’s demand for a discussion on the SIR exercise. Members agreed to upcoming debates on *Vande Mataram*’s 150th anniversary and election reforms

Two Delhi colleges—Ramjas and Deshbandhu—received bomb threat emails early Wednesday, triggering swift responses from police and bomb disposal teams. Campuses were cordoned off and thoroughly inspected, but no suspicious items were found as verification and security checks continue