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Security was tightened at Puri’s Jagannath Temple after a social media bomb threat surfaced online. One person has been detained, a cyber case registered, and investigations are underway amid threats also targeting a BJD MP and local locations

President Donald Trump heads to Davos for the World Economic Forum amid tariff threats over Greenland, straining ties with European allies. Market jitters, affordability messaging, and plans for a new ‘Board of Peace’ risk being overshadowed by escalating trade tensions

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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

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao condemned the alleged assault on Alampur MLA Vijayudu by Congress MP Mallu Ravi during a public event, calling it an attack on democracy and demanding an apology and action from the Revanth Reddy government.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao termed the suicide of three farmers in a single day as alarming, blaming the Congress government for agrarian distress. He demanded Rs 25 lakh ex gratia for each family and flagged policy failures.

A speeding car overturned on the Begumpet flyover in Hyderabad on Wednesday morning, disrupting traffic. Three passengers sustained injuries and were hospitalised. Police suspect rash driving and have launched an investigation into the incident.

Senior journalist Dasu Krishnamoorty passed away in New Jersey. He was 99. He belonged to the first batch of Journalism course of Osmania University in 1954-55

Air Force One returned to Joint Base Andruews after it developed a minor electrical issue and President Trump will be returning home in another plane

A leopard that entered a sweet shop in Daman’s Nani Daman area triggered a 10-hour rescue operation. Forest teams, aided by outside units, tranquillised and captured the animal after cordoning off the busy market area

Newly appointed BJP National President Nitin Nabin will chair his first major organisational meeting in New Delhi, bringing together senior party leaders to discuss organisational strengthening and future political strategy under the party’s new leadership

Nitin Nabin assumed charge as BJP’s 12th national president, succeeding JP Nadda. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed him as a “millennial” leader and said he would be his boss on party matters. Nabin urged youth participation ahead of key Assembly polls

Clashes erupted in Assam’s Kokrajhar between Bodos and Adivasis, a day after mob violence left one dead. The Rapid Action Force was deployed, and internet/mobile data services were suspended in Kokrajhar and Chirang districts as authorities sought to restore order

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s surprise New Delhi visit, pledging deeper cooperation, underscores India’s rising strategic influence in the Gulf

At a road safety awareness programme in Mancherial, Deputy Commissioner of Police A Bhaskar urged motorists to strictly follow traffic rules to reduce fatalities. He cited data showing 150 deaths in 2025 due to accidents in the district.

A protocol dispute at a development programme in Paipadu, Jogulamba Gadwal, led to a confrontation between Congress MP Mallu Ravi and BRS MLA Vijayudu. The clash, triggered during a traditional coconut-breaking ritual, escalated when Ravi allegedly pushed aside Vijayudu.

The Supreme Court has ruled that State police can investigate and file chargesheets against central government employees for bribery and corruption under the Prevention of Corruption Act, holding that no prior permission from the CBI is required

Humanity often describes extreme violence perpetrated by humans upon each other as ‘animal rage’ or ‘animal acts’, creating a false distinction between human and animal

National pole vault record holder Dev Kumar Meena and his coach were forced to deboard a train at Panvel after being denied permission to carry poles. They later paid a fine to travel, sparking outrage and calls for clear guidelines

Indian chess star Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu has been confirmed for Norway Chess 2026 in Oslo. The world number four, who qualified for the Candidates Tournament, will return after his 2024 victory over Magnus Carlsen, continuing his rise in elite chess

The Telangana High Court has directed that any revision of cinema ticket prices must be announced at least 90 days before a film’s release. Justice NV Shravan Kumar issued the order while hearing a petition against the approval of enhanced rates for Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, starring Chiranjeevi.

Police arrested a real estate firm director in connection with the death of a 27-year-old software engineer whose car plunged into a water-filled pit at a construction site in Noida’s Sector 150. An SIT is probing alleged negligence by developers and officials

Jemimah Rodrigues scored an unbeaten 51 to guide Delhi Capitals to a seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League. Nat Sciver-Brunt’s 66 not out lifted MI to 154, but Jemimah ensured DC chased it down in 19 overs

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, UAE Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri met Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to discuss collaboration on infrastructure projects, notably the Bharat Future City.