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The Supreme Court is set to hear on January 19 the plea of Madhya Pradesh minister Kunwar Vijay Shah challenging a high court order directing the registration of an FIR against him for using offensive language against Indian Army officer Col Sofiya Qureshi. Shah has expressed regret over his remarks. The top court had earlier reprimanded him for not placing a public apology on record

In Gaza, the “yellow line” established under the October ceasefire has become a deadly zone for civilians. While intended as a buffer between Israeli troops and Palestinians, its shifting and poorly marked boundaries have led to at least 77 deaths from gunfire near the line, including children and teenagers

Bollywood couple Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa have revealed the name of their daughter, Parvati Paul Rao, nearly two months after her birth. The actors shared the announcement on social media, drawing warm wishes from friends and fans across the film industry.

H5N1 avian influenza has been detected in crows in Edakkanam, Iritty, Kannur, prompting local authorities to issue alerts and strengthen precautions, though no domestic birds are affected and culling is not required at this stage

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy joined Hyderabad’s ‘Sundays On Cycle’ event, promoting the Fit India movement and highlighting healthy lifestyles, obesity prevention, and citizen well-being, while participating in a six-kilometre mass cycling rally with athletes, SAI officials, and fitness enthusiasts

Space start-up GalaxEye will launch “Mission Drishti,” India’s largest privately developed satellite combining optical and radar sensors to produce all-weather fused earth images, with applications in defence, agriculture, disaster response, and climate monitoring, aiming for a 10-satellite constellation by 2030

Actress Kajal Aggarwal revisited her 2016 mantra of “work hard, party harder” through a nostalgic Instagram post, sharing throwback moments from her career and personal life, while expressing gratitude for 2025 and stepping into 2026 with hope and excitement.

Indian Street Premier League has opened bids for co-ownership of Srinagar Ke Veer, owned by Akshay Kumar, offering investors a chance to partner with a successful franchise as ISPL expands its footprint, viewership and long-term franchise value

AR Rahman addressed backlash over his remarks on alleged communal bias in Bollywood, saying his words were misunderstood, reaffirming India as his inspiration and home, and stressing his commitment to music that uplifts, unites cultures and never intends to hurt sentiments

Collector Venkatesh Dothre was transferred and replaced by K. Haritha following orders issued on Saturday. Haritha, a 2013-batch IAS officer, was serving as Special Secretary in the State Finance Department. The district administration is now headed by women officers.

Unprecedented security has been deployed in Davos for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, with thousands of troops, snipers, AI drones and cyber tools guarding global leaders, CEOs and institutions amid protest concerns and heightened geopolitical tensions

Adani Solar became the only Indian firm ranked in Wood Mackenzie’s Global Solar Module Manufacturer Ranking H1 2025, securing Grade A status and eighth position, highlighting India’s rising role in global clean energy manufacturing and diversified solar supply chains

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation for the Kaziranga elevated corridor project, a Rs 6,957-crore initiative aimed at safeguarding wildlife movement, reducing highway accidents and improving connectivity while boosting ecotourism in Assam

Panic spread across Turkapally and nearby villages in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district after a tiger attacked cattle early on Sunday. Forest officials confirmed the presence of the big cat through pug marks and camera traps, and issued an advisory urging residents to remain cautious.

Olive Ridley turtle nesting is picking up along Tamil Nadu’s delta coast after a delayed start, with over 9,000 eggs secured in Mayiladuthurai and Nagapattinam, as improving sea conditions and the new moon are expected to boost activity

Two youngsters were killed and another seriously injured when a speeding car rammed into a divider after hitting an electric pole near Jagtial on Saturday evening. The victims had returned home from Hyderabad to celebrate Sankranti.

A Taiwanese journalist was detained on charges of bribing military officers to obtain sensitive information for people in mainland China, as authorities intensified a crackdown on espionage amid rising cross-strait tensions and increased Chinese military pressure on the self-ruled island

Seventh seed Jasmine Paolini cruised past Aliaksandra Sasnovich as the Australian Open began in Melbourne, while stars Aryna Sabalenka, Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev featured Sunday, with veteran Venus Williams returning via wildcard for a landmark singles appearance event history

Millions of devotees thronged Haridwar, Varanasi and Prayagraj on Mauni Amavasya, braving cold and fog to take sacred dips, perform rituals and prayers, as authorities enforced tight security and crowd management during the major Magh Mela bathing day nationwide peacefully

Parents of two trainee kabaddi players found hanging in an SAI hostel in Kollam have demanded a thorough probe, alleging inconsistencies, distress at the facility, suspicious handling by officials, and questioning whether the teenage athletes could have died by suicide

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on eight European nations for opposing American control of Greenland, escalating tensions with NATO allies as protests erupt in Greenland and Denmark warns against further strain on the alliance

Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga has announced that his next film Spirit, starring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri, will release on March 5, 2027. The film earlier made headlines when Deepika Padukone reportedly exited the project due to differences with the director.

India’s aviation regulator DGCA has fined IndiGo Rs 22.20 crore for massive flight disruptions in December 2025, when over 3,000 flights were cancelled or delayed, stranding more than three lakh passengers.

Adilabad police arrested Chouhan Shravan Kumar alias Ramesh, a notorious vehicle lifter from Kota (B) village, and seized 12 stolen motorcycles worth Rs 4 lakh. SP Akhil Mahajan said Shravan was caught during a vehicle check.