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Mali and Burkina Faso have barred US citizens in retaliation to President Donald Trump’s expanded travel ban on their nationals. The move underscores rising tensions between Washington and West Africa’s military-led governments amid ongoing security challenges and diplomatic rifts

A painting displayed at the Kochi Biennale has sparked protests from Christian groups, who allege it distorts the sacred image of Christ’s Last Supper. The Syro-Malabar Church and Kerala Latin Catholic Association demanded removal of the artwork and an apology, saying it hurt religious sentiments.

At least three people have died and more than 100 were hospitalised in Indore’s Bhagirathpura area after allegedly consuming contaminated water. While residents claimed five deaths, officials confirmed three. A leakage in the main pipeline was detected, with suspicions that drainage water mixed with drinking supply.

Customs officials at IGI Airport in New Delhi seized nearly 200 grams of gold concealed in the waistband cavity of a passenger’s jeans. The passenger, who arrived from Riyadh on Monday, was intercepted after suspicious behaviour.

In Hyderabad, a man from Malakpet sustained injuries when a nylon string got entangled around his neck while riding his bike at Chaderghat.

In Nirmal district, the Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested surveyor N Balakrishna Varma and his private assistant Pola Thirupathi while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 7,500 from a farmer for land demarcation and issuing a panchanama.

Megastar Chiranjeevi extended heartfelt condolences to Mohanlal on the death of his mother, Santhakumari Amma, praising her enduring influence and offering prayers and support, as the Malayalam film fraternity mourned the loss of a quiet yet influential presence behind the iconic actor

Dr M Ramesh, a 2005-batch IPS officer, assumed charge as Commissioner of Police, Cyberabad, succeeding Avinash Mohanty, who was posted as the first Commissioner of the newly created Malkajgiri Commissionerate. He also issued guidelines for safe New Year celebrations.

Representing the Indian Audit and Accounts Department (IA&AD), Snehit produced one of the standout performances of the tournament by stunning two of India’s leading stars—Manav Thakkar and Ankur Bhattacharjee—on his way to the men’s singles final

Dehradun Police said their probe into the death of Tripura student Anjel Chakma has found no evidence of racial abuse so far, stating the assault followed a dispute over banter at a liquor shop, even as the victim’s family alleges racial slurs

Torch Relay (Kreeda Jyothi) programmes will be conducted at district headquarters on January 8, 9, 10, and 11

In Jagtial district, a couple from Rajaram village displayed rare devotion by reaching the Dharmapuri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple through continuous Sashtanga Namaskaram over five kilometres on Vaikuntha Ekadashi. Mamidala Venkatesh and Sharadha also observed Mauna Vratham, refusing water offered by locals during their trek.

Addya finished on top with 42 hits, while Uttar Pradesh’s Sabeera Haris pushed her close till the latter stages but had to settle for silver with 41

Irfan and Tanish played well for the winners, while Anand and Aravind put up a good show for the losers in the OU inter-college badminton

As ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ heads for its season finale, Amitabh Bachchan delivers an emotional highlight by singing nonstop for over 32 minutes, turning the final episode into a celebratory tribute to music, memories and the show’s journey

Actor Sunny Leone’s New Year programme at a local bar in Mathura was cancelled after objections from local seers, who claimed the event would defame Brij Bhoomi and Sanatan Dharma. Leone was scheduled to perform as a DJ on January 1.

The Telangana government on Tuesday announced the transfer of six IAS officers, including G Srijana, who was posted as Additional Commissioner of GHMC covering Kukatpally, Serilingampally and Qutbullapur zones.

Kerala’s Sabarimala gold heist probe intensified as CPI-M leader and former Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran was questioned by SIT. The investigation now includes additional officers amid political pressure and opposition allegations of shielding senior leaders

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attacked Union Home Minister Amit Shah, likening him to ‘Dushasan’ and demanding his resignation over alleged failure to curb subversive activities. She rejected accusations on infiltration, accusing the Centre of unfairly targeting Bengal ahead of Assembly elections

Over 100 members of the Mesram tribal clan have begun their traditional barefoot trek of more than 150 kilometres to fetch Ganga Jal from the Godavari river for the Nagoba Jatara in Adilabad. The water, drawn in a 1,400-year-old brass vessel from Hastanamadugu in Mancherial district, will be used for rituals and idol cleansing.

Former Zilla Parishad chairman Lingala Kamal Raju accused the Congress government of failing to supply adequate urea to farmers in Telangana, forcing them to stand in long queues during crop seasons. He recalled that under K Chandrashekhar Rao’s rule, farmers never faced shortages and even had fertiliser delivered to their homes.

The Khammam police commissionerate reported a nine percent rise in overall crime in 2025, with 9,792 cases registered compared to 8,987 in 2024. Commissioner of Police Sunil Dutt noted a 21 percent increase in crimes against women, though atrocities against SC/STs and murders declined.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of abetting Bangladeshi infiltration, alleging demographic changes, corruption and lawlessness, and asserted that the BJP would form a government with a two-thirds majority after the 2026 Assembly elections

Officials in Rajanna-Sircilla district have been directed to make elaborate arrangements for the Maha Shivaratri jatara at Vemulawada from February 14 to 16. At a coordination meeting chaired by local leaders and officials, instructions were issued to ensure smooth darshan for devotees, complete road repairs, and operate additional bus services.