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Nick Reiner is set to be arraigned in Los Angeles for the stabbing deaths of his parents, actor-director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. He faces two counts of first-degree murder and has been held without bail since arrest

Delhi High Court directed Congress and AAP to remove social media posts within 24 hours linking BJP leader Dushyant Kumar Gautam to the 2022 Ankita Bhandari murder case, granting interim protection against defamatory content targeting him as a "VIP"

Kerala High Court extended interim protection from arrest for expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a sexual assault and forced abortion case until January 21. He has challenged denial of anticipatory bail, claiming the relationship was consensual

Actor Rashmika Mandanna celebrated the New Year with a holiday in Italy, sharing pictures from her Amalfi visit and a heartfelt message for fans. The actor also has several projects lined up, including Cocktail 2 and Mysaa.

NHAI set two Guinness World Records in Andhra Pradesh for laying 28.95 lane-km and 10,675 MT of bituminous concrete in 24 hours during Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Expressway construction, boosting connectivity and exemplifying India’s infrastructure development under Bharatmala Phase-II

In Hubballi, Karnataka, a BJP woman worker, Sujatha Handi, was allegedly assaulted and stripped by police during a voter list revision dispute involving a Congress corporator. The incident, captured on video, has sparked outrage and calls for police action

Equity benchmarks opened lower on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions, tariff-related worries and sustained foreign fund outflows dampened investor sentiment, even as select IT and index heavyweights provided limited support.

Iran faces renewed unrest and rising anxiety after the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, fueling fears in Tehran that similar action could target Iran’s leadership amid protests, regional tensions with Israel, and heightened rhetoric from US and allied politicians

Students of Maulana Azad National Urdu University have called for a protest against the Telangana government’s move to resume 50 acres of campus land. They termed the action alarming and warned it could impact public education and future expansion plans.

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has triggered global backlash after generating non-consensual sexualised images of women and children, prompting demands for action and investigations by governments across Europe, India, Asia and Latin America over AI safety and digital abuse

Israel issued a tender advancing the contentious E1 settlement near Jerusalem, drawing criticism for undermining a future Palestinian state, as Israel and Syria resumed US-brokered talks in Paris and the UN said Gaza aid stocks have reached minimum food needs amid ongoing restrictions

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental in the southern Philippines, triggering widespread tremors but no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Authorities warned of possible aftershocks as the quake highlighted the country’s vulnerability within the Pacific Ring of Fire

The rupee appreciated 26 paise to 89.92 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, supported by a weaker greenback and lower crude prices. However, domestic equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty were trading lower.

Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool offered prayers at the Tirumala Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple, where he was received by TTD officials and presented with silk clothes, prasadams and a deity portrait after darshan at the world’s richest Hindu shrine

Indian American physician Dr Tina Shah has entered the Democratic race for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, citing healthcare failures and policy gaps. Drawing on years in critical care, she says Washington decisions directly affect patient outcomes.

At least six people, including four from a family, were killed in fresh wild elephant attacks in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district. The tusker has killed 13 people in two days, prompting forest teams to launch operations to drive it away

Badlapur whistleblower Sangeeta Chendvankar, who exposed the 2024 school sexual assault case, joined the Ajit Pawar-led NCP ahead of Maharashtra civic polls, saying the party offers her a better platform to serve citizens

Police in Maharashtra’s Thane district are investigating after a human-like skull and skeletal remains were found in an abandoned house in Dombivli. The remains were sent for forensic examination as a case of accidental death was registered

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India is concerned over Venezuela after the US capture of President Nicolas Maduro, urging dialogue, peace and protection of Venezuelan people, reaffirming long-standing bilateral ties while monitoring developments and assisting the Indian community

Drone-based paddy plantation is being tested on a pilot basis in select Telangana districts to tackle labour shortage and reduce cultivation time. Scientists say the method can cover large areas quickly without affecting crop yield.

Violence broke out during a High Court-ordered demolition near a mosque in Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan area, injuring five policemen. Police used teargas to disperse stone-pelting crowds, while officials said the mosque was not damaged.

A woman head constable from Dundigal Police Station has earned praise for filing charge sheets entirely in Telugu, breaking convention and improving public access to justice. Her initiative highlights the role of regional languages in strengthening trust between police and citizens.

Iran is facing its deadliest unrest since 2022 as protests over economic hardship spread nationwide. Rights groups say at least 27 protesters were killed, prompting warnings from Supreme Leader Khamenei and calls for mass action from exiles

Samsung Display has developed SmartPower HDR technology with Intel, reducing OLED laptop power consumption by up to 22 per cent. The announcement came at CES 2026, alongside reports of a Hyundai–Nvidia meeting on autonomous driving collaboration.