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  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a comprehensive strategic partnership during talks in Beijing, seeking to reset strained ties, expand trade and cooperation, and jointly address global challenges amid geopolitical uncertainty and economic pressures 

India has submitted Meghalaya’s living root bridges nomination to UNESCO for World Heritage status 2026–27. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the move seeks global recognition for the indigenous Khasi and Jaintia communities that have preserved this living cultural landscape for centuries 

A 38-year-old woman was found dead in an agricultural field in Rallaguda village of Dahegaon mandal. Police traced the body after a search operation and registered a suspicious death case. Post-mortem examination is under way.

Hundreds gathered at Katewadi near Baramati to mourn Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a Learjet crash. Villagers, party workers and dignitaries paid tributes as his mortal remains were brought home ahead of last rites with state honours 

Meghalaya Police launched a probe after a poster, purportedly issued by ISIS, threatened Garo community members in West Garo Hills to vacate land by 2027. Authorities termed it an attempt to create fear, registered a case, and stepped up security

The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar will be held in Baramati with full state honours. He was killed along with four others in a Learjet crash, prompting a three-day state mourning and a detailed investigation.

Bengaluru police registered an FIR against actor Ranveer Singh for alleged insult to religious sentiments over a stage performance at IFFI Goa, following a court-referred complaint claiming he mocked the Bhoota Kola tradition and Chavundi Daiva, with videos sparking outrage 

Actor-politician Vijay will launch Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly campaign in February with a state-level conference or multiple regional public meetings, personally addressing events, resolving organisational hurdles, marking the party’s anniversary, and projecting TVK as a challenger

The rupee touched a record low of 92 against the US dollar in early trade, pressured by strong dollar demand, rising oil prices and global risk aversion, even as the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged.

Man murdered in Bandameedhi pally, possibly due to an extra marital affair. Body was found on Thursday morning by villagers

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art will return three illegally removed South Indian bronze sculptures to India following provenance research, while retaining one Chola-period Shiva Nataraja on a long-term loan agreed with the Indian government

The US has criticised the EU for finalising a free trade agreement with India, accusing Europe of prioritising commerce over Ukraine by refusing to penalise New Delhi for buying Russian oil amid the ongoing war.

The makers of Aakasamlo Oka Tara, directed by Pavan Sadineni and starring Dulquer Salmaan and newcomer Satvika Veeravalli, unveiled Shruti Haasan’s striking first look on her birthday.

Pickle ball: Mayank and Rushil pair win thriller in Pickle in Pink

The TG ICET 2026 notification will be released on February 6, with online registrations open from February 12 to March 16. The entrance test for MBA and MCA admissions will be held on May 13 and 14

Sulking from the nine-wicket loss against Mumbai at home in the previous game, the Hyderabad think-tank hopes for a favourable result at the Gymkhana Ground for this game

The Indian Psychiatric Society has decided to urged the Centre to include a structured, age-appropriate chapter on substance abuse in Classes IX–XII, citing a worrying rise in early drug use among adolescents

New Zealand beat India by 50 runs at Vizag to make it 1-3 in the five-match T20I series

A massive consumer awareness rally will be held in Hanamkonda on January 30 as part of an all-India campaign to educate consumers on the Consumer Protection Act, fraudulent trade practices, adulteration and avenues for legal redressal.

The Telangana United Christians and Pastors Association condemned recent attacks on pastors and worshippers across multiple districts in January, urged the State to enact legislation against religious hatred, and warned of statewide and nationwide protests if incidents continue

The latest purge can have repercussions on Taiwan, which China considers its own territory and has threatened to take control of the island by force

Coercive regime change undermines global norms and risks deepening instability rather than resolving regional crises

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president Nitin Nabin are expected to campaign for party candidates in the Telangana municipal elections scheduled for February 11. The BJP hopes to strengthen its position as an alternative to the ruling Congress and opposition BRS ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections.

The BRS launched a one-lakh signature campaign seeking the merger of Secunderabad Cantonment Board with civic corporation, accusing BJP and Congress leaders of politicising the issue and creating public confusion instead of pursuing it collectively