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Young Indian shuttlers including Priyanshu Rajawat, Kiran George, Tharun Mannepalli and Anmol Kharb will begin their campaigns at the Thailand Masters Super 300 in Bangkok. Several players face seeded opponents in a crucial early-season test on the BWF World Tour

Jannik Sinner defeated Luciano Darderi to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals, joining Djokovic, Swiatek and Musetti in the last eight. Anisimova and Pegula advanced in women’s singles, while Rybakina set up a clash with Swiatek. Sabalenka and Alcaraz headline day 10

Strategic patience, backed by calibrated leverage, remains India’s best option for navigating the Bangladesh crisis

World No. 2 Iga Swiatek defeated Australia’s Maddison Inglis 6-0, 6-3 to reach her 14th Grand Slam quarterfinal and third at the Australian Open. She now faces Elena Rybakina, with a career Grand Slam in sight

India’s men’s futsal team defeated Pakistan 4-1 to clinch the silver medal at the SAFF Futsal Championship 2026 in Bangkok. Lalsawmpuia scored twice, while Vincent Laltluangzela and Nikhil Mali added goals as India finished second behind Maldives

  A ferry carrying over 350 people sank near Basilan, Philippines, early Monday. At least 316 were rescued and 15 bodies recovered. The cause is under investigation, while coast guard and navy teams continue search-and-rescue operations 

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a U.S. security guarantees document for Ukraine is fully ready, awaiting signing. Talks with the U.S. and Russia continue as Kyiv pushes EU membership, insists on territorial integrity, and explores ceasefire options amid ongoing war

Late January 2026 winter storm threatens central and eastern U.S. with snow, sleet, freezing rain, outages and emergencies. Scientists link impacts to jet stream dynamics, Arctic air, Gulf moisture and stratospheric polar vortex interactions amid a warming climate trend concerns

Five US states have proclaimed January 26, 2026, as India’s Republic Day, recognising the adoption of India’s Constitution, shared democratic values and the growing contributions of the Indian and Indian American community to cultural and economic life.

World No 1 Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tommy Paul 7-6, 6-4, 7-5 to reach his third consecutive Australian Open quarterfinal. The 22-year-old Spaniard, chasing a Career Grand Slam, will face Alex de Minaur or Alexander Bublik next at Melbourne Park

Novak Djokovic advanced to his 16th Australian Open quarterfinal after Jakub Mensik withdrew with an abdominal injury. Djokovic, chasing a record 25th Grand Slam, will face Lorenzo Musetti or Taylor Fritz next, having equalled Roger Federer’s 102 match wins at Melbourne Park

World Champion D Gukesh lost to Anish Giri in round 7 of Tata Steel Masters, while Arjun Erigaisi and Aravindh Chithambaram also suffered defeats. Nodirbek Abdusattorov leads with 5.5 points, as Indians struggle in the prestigious chess event

Sonali Mondal scored a brilliant hat-trick as India defeated Sri Lanka 5-2 to finish runner-up at the SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship in Bangkok. Mithila Ramani and Pooja Gupta added goals, while Bangladesh claimed the overall title

BCB’s confrontational stance has exposed deep fear and frustration within Bangladesh cricket

Abhishek Sharma’s stunning 12-ball fifty and Suryakumar Yadav’s fluent 57 not out powered India to an eight-wicket win over New Zealand in the third T20I at Guwahati. Bishnoi and Bumrah starred with the ball as India sealed the series 3-0

China investigates top generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli for corruption and challenging party control, reinforcing Xi Jinping’s absolute leadership over the military and anti-graft campaign

In Minneapolis, Border Patrol fatally shot Alex Pretti, sparking protests and political backlash. Democrats demanded federal immigration officers leave Minnesota, citing excessive force. Video evidence and family accounts dispute official claims, intensifying tensions days after a previous ICE-related killing

In Narsingdi, Bangladesh, 23-year-old Hindu man Chanchal Chandra Bhowmik was reportedly burned alive while sleeping in a garage, raising concerns over minority safety ahead of national elections. Police are investigating, and CCTV footage of the suspected attackers has been seized

Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo held final public viewing of panda twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei before their return to China, leaving Japan without pandas for the first time in 50 years. Fans and businesses worry about emotional and economic impact

India is rebalancing crude oil imports toward Middle Eastern suppliers as Russian volumes dip due to sanctions and compliance risks. While Russian crude remains economical, refiners are prioritising supply reliability, with Iraq and Saudi Arabia regaining share in early 2026

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the Australian Open quarterfinals in Melbourne, defeating Canada’s Victoria Mboko in straight sets. The two-time champion overcame a tighter second set, extending her remarkable tiebreak winning streak to 20 and staying on title course

A massive winter storm swept across the United States, triggering emergencies in over 20 states, grounding thousands of flights, cutting power to tens of thousands of homes and plunging temperatures far below normal across large regions

An all-round India won a truncated game of 37-overs-per-side with complete ease, stamping their authority in the competition with another big victory

The decision follows an extensive process undertaken by the ICC to address concerns raised by the BCB regarding the hosting of its scheduled matches in India