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Kapil Dev, PGTI President, said no decision has been made on Bangladeshi golfers’ participation in India’s Professional Golf Tour, amid recent cricket-related security concerns. He emphasized promoting team-based golf formats through the new franchise league, ‘72 The League’

Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatnam Refinery commissioned HPCL’s Residue Upgradation Facility, featuring three of the world’s heaviest reactors. The upgrade, part of the Visakh Refinery Modernisation Project, enhances fuel production, energy security, and regional socio-economic growth, supporting India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative

The Narayanaguda police arrested a man for allegedly posing as a real estate broker, cheating a woman on the pretext of selling her flat and sexually harassing her. The accused reportedly used money obtained by mortgaging her jewellery for personal expenses.

The Supreme Court dismissed the Telangana government’s SLPs in the phone tapping case, upholding the High Court’s order quashing the FIR against BRS MLA T Harish Rao. The apex court ruled there was no fresh evidence to reopen the matter.

Trump said US officials found no evidence that Ukraine targeted Putin’s residence in a recent drone attack, contradicting Kremlin claims. The announcement follows his talks with Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago amid ongoing efforts to mediate an end to the Ukraine war

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The Banjara Hills police have booked a man for allegedly cheating a Group-I aspirant of Rs 7 lakh by promising a government job through political connections. The accused allegedly stopped responding and issued threats when the victim sought a refund.

Trump’s plan to take control of Venezuela’s oil industry is unlikely to affect oil prices immediately. Years of mismanagement and sanctions have left production low, requiring massive investment and political stability before output can significantly rise

SBI Israel is facilitating trade between India and Israel in Indian rupees, including payments through Special Rupee Vostro Accounts. The move supports bilateral trade, remittances from Indian workers, and growing economic ties amid FTA discussions and strategic cooperation

Allegations of irregularities have emerged over non-academic and administrative appointments at Visva-Bharati University, with complaints to PM Modi, the Education Ministry, and UGC. Applicants claim merit lists were not published and rules bypassed, while the university denies any wrongdoing

Roundglass Sports has announced a partnership with India’s top-ranked singles player Sumit Nagal, strengthening its high-performance tennis ecosystem. The association reflects a shared commitment to excellence and aims to create a world-class pathway for Indian players.

Actor Chitrangda Singh has stressed the need for regulated shift timings on film sets, saying the conversation must extend beyond actors to include crew members who work long hours, while balancing creative flexibility and the practical realities of filmmaking.

The Supreme Court of India, led by CJI Surya Kant, signed an MoU with Bhutan’s apex court to exchange young legal professionals. Two Bhutanese law clerks will work in India for three months, with honorarium and travel covered by the SC

Eleven monkeys, including two langurs, were found dead in Tumakuru’s Devarayanadurga forest area over two days. Forest officials suspect food poisoning based on post-mortem findings, though the exact cause will be confirmed after laboratory analysis of collected samples

Actor Neha Dhupia welcomed 2026 on a positive note, sharing beach holiday pictures and reflective thoughts on Instagram. She also spoke about returning to the stage after eight years and balancing motherhood with work in the entertainment industry.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned the Indian Coast Guard’s first indigenously built pollution control vessel *Samudra Pratap* in Goa. Built by Goa Shipyard Limited, the ship strengthens marine pollution control, maritime security, search and rescue, and India’s self-reliance in shipbuilding

The Supreme Court denied bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, citing a prima facie case under UAPA. However, bail was granted to five other accused in the same matter

Cuba said 32 of its military and police officers were killed during a US military operation in Venezuela, confirming the deaths officially for the first time. The personnel were assisting Venezuela at its request, prompting Havana to declare two days of national mourning

Finland combats fake news by teaching media literacy from preschool, now expanding to artificial intelligence education. Integrated into national curricula, these efforts aim to strengthen democratic resilience and counter disinformation, particularly amid rising AI use and heightened Russian propaganda concerns

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Monday, weighed down by losses in blue-chip IT stocks. Asian markets traded mixed, while investors remained cautious amid geopolitical concerns and recent US action in Venezuela.

Actor Anupam Kher welcomed Ravi Kishan to the cast of *Khosla Ka Ghosla 2*, sharing his excitement on social media. Praising Kishan as a brilliant actor and human being, Kher said the collaboration feels special ahead of the sequel

Novak Djokovic announced his departure from the Professional Tennis Players Association, citing misalignment with its direction and concerns over transparency and governance. The 24-time Grand Slam champion said he will now focus on tennis, family, and contributing to the sport independently

Devotees thronged Sangam ghats on Magh Mela’s third day in Prayagraj, praising arrangements and security. The 44-day festival began January 3, features multiple auspicious bathing dates, extensive crowd management, transport facilities, and concludes on Mahashivratri with strong administrative oversight statewide

An Indian healthcare professional was found stabbed to death in Maryland, prompting US authorities to launch an international manhunt for her ex-boyfriend, who is wanted on murder charges and fled to India hours after reporting her missing.