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Women-focused helmet brand Tvarra announced Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues as an investor partner. She will help shape the brand’s vision, advocate responsible riding, and promote women’s safety. Tvarra plans offline retail expansion in 2026, beyond its current 600-city online presence

Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has unveiled the first-look poster of her upcoming Telugu film Maa Inti Bangaram. Directed by BV Nandini Reddy, the action drama features Samantha performing most stunts herself. The teaser trailer will be released on January 9.

Karnataka Police and the State Women’s Commission rejected claims that BJP worker Sujatha Handi was assaulted or stripped, stating she removed her own clothes while resisting arrest during voter revision disputes in Hubballi. Investigations are ongoing to verify facts, with judicial custody already imposed

Women’s rights activist Brinda Adige condemned the alleged assault and stripping of BJP worker Sujatha Handi by police in Hubballi, Karnataka, calling it a grave violation of human and constitutional rights and demanding immediate suspension and accountability for the officers involved

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With four Associate nations competing in the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, the ICC has highlighted four emerging players from Japan, Scotland, Tanzania and the USA who could make a strong impact at the tournament.

Indian shuttlers face challenging opening-round matches at the India Open Super 750 in New Delhi. Lakshya Sen meets Ayush Shetty in an all-Indian clash, while P V Sindhu opens against Vietnam’s Thuy Linh Nguyen.

Police arrested a real estate agent in Adilabad district for allegedly cheating people by conducting illegal draws of lots to sell house sites. Thirteen lottery books were seized, and officials warned of action against similar fraudulent practices.

In Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, 26 Naxalites—including seven women and high-value cadres—surrendered under the "Poona Margem" rehabilitation initiative. Rewards on their heads totaled ₹65 lakh. They received ₹50,000 each and will undergo further government-led reintegration

India’s digital lending sector is witnessing increased adoption of NPCI eKYC SETU for faster, compliant onboarding. VIYONA Fintech is emerging as a key Technology Service Provider, enabling NBFCs and banks to integrate consent-driven eKYC workflows at scale.

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