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India’s para badminton stars Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam clinched double gold medals at the Egypt Para Badminton International 2026. Bhagat won the SL3 singles, Kadam took SL4 singles, and together they claimed doubles gold, boosting confidence ahead of the World Championships

The Agreement introduces unprecedented investment commitments and consultation-driven governance, offering a template for next-generation investment treaties

NASA prepares for Artemis II, a historic crewed lunar flyby on February 6, 2026. Astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen will test Orion spacecraft and life-support systems, orbiting the Moon before returning to Earth

Indian intelligence agencies have warned of an ISI-backed plot to infiltrate terrorists into India via Bangladesh ahead of Republic Day, citing links with smuggling syndicates and relaxed controls there, as Pakistan-based groups seek alternative routes amid tighter LoC security

China’s population declined for a fourth straight year in 2025 despite incentives to boost births, including cash subsidies and policy shifts after ending the one-child rule. New data show falling birth rates as high living costs, economic pressures and low fertility continue to challenge authorities

Bangladesh’s BNP urged the Election Commission to act with complete impartiality ahead of the February 12 general elections, raising concerns over postal ballots, alleged code violations and bias, while the CEC defended the commission’s neutrality and sought cooperation for a fair, inclusive poll 

Prince Harry returns to London’s High Court as a nine-week trial begins against the Daily Mail’s publisher, accusing it of unlawful privacy breaches. The case marks the final chapter in his high-stakes legal battle to curb tabloid excesses and could involve millions in damages

Ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos, an Oxfam report warned that billionaire wealth hit a record USD 18.3 trillion in 2025, deepening economic and political inequality, with billionaires far more likely to hold power while global poverty, hunger and unrest intensify

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that any attack on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would trigger an all-out war, as tensions escalated following US President Donald Trump’s call for new leadership in Iran amid ongoing unrest.

Washington: India is increasingly hedging rather than aligning firmly with the United States as China deepens its global trade footprint and confidence in US leadership weakens, CNN host Fareed Zakaria said, pointing to data and opinion polls that show a broader global recalibration. Speaking on Fareed Zakaria GPS, Zakaria said the shift was not about […]

More than 20 people are feared dead after a high-speed train derailed and collided with another train in southern Spain, injuring dozens and prompting suspension of rail services as rescue operations continue

Virat Kohli’s fighting 124 went in vain as India lost their first ever home ODI series to New Zealand, going down by 41 runs in Indore. Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips powered the visitors to a historic 2-1 triumph

Arjun Erigaisi defeated compatriot R Praggnanandhaa, while D Gukesh drew with Javokhir Sindarov in Round 1 of the Tata Steel Masters. Hans Niemann and Vincent Keymer also won, as the prestigious chess tournament began in Wijk Aan Zee

Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz advanced in straight sets on a record day at the Australian Open 2026. Venus Williams, 45, set an age milestone, while upsets saw Marta Kostyuk and Ekaterina Alexandrova exit early. Attendance reached 100,763 at Melbourne Park

India fought back three times to hold Nepal 3-3 in a thrilling SAFF Futsal Championship 2026 clash at Nonthaburi Stadium. Nikhil Mali’s last-second equaliser capped a dramatic contest featuring goals from Adhikari, Laltluangzela, Rana and Lama

An Se Young defeated Wang Zhi Yi to win the women’s singles crown, while Lin Chun Yi beat Jonatan Christie in the men’s singles final at the India Open 2026. China claimed both doubles titles, and Thailand won the mixed doubles

Olympic gold medallist Jade Jones is leading a high-performance Taekwondo camp in Guwahati, Assam. With 84 athletes and 22 coaches participating, the initiative aims to identify and prepare India’s next generation of Taekwondo talent for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

In Gazipur, Bangladesh, Hindu businessman Liton Chandra Ghosh was beaten to death by three family members over a dispute involving missing bananas. Police have detained the suspects and are investigating the incident, which is unrelated to recent communal violence

In Tata Steel Masters Round 1 at Wijk Aan Zee, Arjun Erigaisi defeated R Praggnanandhaa, while D Gukesh drew with Javokhir Sindarov. Hans Niemann and Vincent Keymer also won, leaving Erigaisi, Keymer, and Niemann sharing the early lead

Indonesian rescuers recovered wreckage of a missing ATR 42-500 in Sulawesi’s mountainous region, carrying 11 people. Search teams face steep slopes, fog, and strong winds while investigating the crash, with authorities focusing on locating survivors and determining the cause

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

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

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