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A 35-foot Lord Hanuman kite will be the main attraction at Hyderabad’s International Kite and Sweet Festival from January 13 to 15, featuring global kite flyers, LED kites, 1,200 sweet varieties and a high-tech drone show.

Hyderabad-based martial artist Hanshi Shaswat Kumar has become the first Indian Grand Master to receive multiple international karate awards for founding Senkoukai Karate, an independent India-origin system recognised globally for its combat-focused and scientific approach.

A 25-year-old Hindu man died after jumping into a canal to escape a mob in Bangladesh’s Naogaon district. The incident is the latest in a series of violent attacks targeting minorities, raising concerns over growing communal violence in the country.

Actor Courteney Cox has recalled agreeing to a tampon commercial early in her career due to financial hardship. She also revealed she made television history by becoming the first person to say the word “period” on TV.

BIG Academy, a hybrid learning-focused EdTech platform, was launched in Hyderabad with cricketer Yuvraj Singh announced as its brand ambassador. The academy aims to offer student-centric education combining technology, mentorship and mental well-being.

Sony Sports Network has been announced as the official broadcast partner for the Pro Wrestling League’s 2026 season. Returning after a seven-year hiatus, the league will feature six franchise teams and live coverage across television and digital platforms.

Iran executed Ali Ardestani for allegedly spying for Israel’s Mossad, relaying sensitive information in exchange for cryptocurrency and promises of a reward and visa. Human rights groups condemned the execution, citing coerced confessions and closed trials, while Iran claims it targets hostile intelligence operatives

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.