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Manchester United defeated Manchester City 2-0 at Old Trafford in the Premier League. Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu sealed the win, giving caretaker boss Michael Carrick a strong start and lifting United briefly into fourth place

India defeated Bangladesh by 18 runs via the DLS method in the U19 World Cup at Bulawayo. Vihaan Malhotra’s 4 for 14 and Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 72 powered India, while Bangladesh collapsed after being 102 for 2 in 20 overs

Greenland isn’t just ice — it’s the 21st-century test of power, climate, resources, and who will control the Arctic

India face New Zealand in the decisive third ODI at Indore with the series tied 1-1. Rohit Sharma’s form and Virat Kohli’s consistency are under focus as India look to protect their home record against a confident Black Caps side

Jonatan Christie defeated Loh Kean Yew 21-18, 22-20 to reach the men’s singles final of the India Open 2026, extending his winning streak over Loh to nine matches. An Se Young set up a women’s final against Wang Zhi Yi

A Hindu fuel station worker was killed in Bangladesh after being run over by a vehicle whose occupants allegedly tried to flee without paying for fuel. The incident comes amid concerns over a rise in violence against minorities ahead of national elections

India defeated Nepal 8-1 in the SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship 2026 in Thailand. Diti Kanungo scored four goals, Ritika Singh added two, while Nishka Prakash and Khushbu Saroj netted one each. India now lead the table with six points

India’s U19 captain Ayush Mhatre and Bangladesh’s vice-captain Zawad Abrar skipped the traditional handshake at the toss in Bulawayo, continuing India’s no-handshake policy. The move reflects growing cricket tensions between the two nations amid recent disputes involving Mustafizur Rehman

At least 14 people, including six children, died after a passenger truck fell from a bridge into a dry canal in Punjab’s Kot Momin due to dense fog. The victims were travelling to attend a family funeral.

US federal judges in California have ordered the release of three Indian nationals detained by immigration authorities without hearings or proper notice, ruling that the re-arrests violated due process and constitutional protections after the men were earlier released while pursuing asylum.

Viswanathan Anand said the World Championship could be held in Chennai if R Praggnanandhaa qualifies from the Candidates to face D Gukesh. He called such a clash “emotionally charged” and recalled Chennai’s previous hosting in 2013 against Magnus Carlsen

India may rethink their bowling strategy for the Indore ODI decider after spinners struggled in Rajkot. Kuldeep Yadav’s form is under scrutiny, while Arshdeep Singh could be considered as India aim to maintain their unbeaten record at Holkar Stadium

India, led by Ayush Mhatre, face Bangladesh in their second ICC U-19 World Cup match at Bulawayo. After beating USA, India hope to continue their winning run, while Bangladesh rely on captain Azizul Hakim and their potent bowling attack

Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt slammed the “unacceptable” conditions at the India Open, saying it is difficult to see how a World Championship could be held in Delhi. The BWF acknowledged concerns but insisted the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium is an upgrade over KD Jadhav Hall

World Champion D Gukesh begins his Tata Steel Masters 2026 campaign against Javokhir Sindarov. Arjun Erigaisi faces Praggnanandhaa, while Aravindh Chithambaram meets Matthias Bluebaum as Indian Grandmasters aim for a strong start in the prestigious Wijk Aan Zee tournament

Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the T20I series against New Zealand due to a side strain. Ravi Bishnoi replaces him, while Shreyas Iyer has been added for the first three matches in place of injured Tilak Varma

Lakshya Sen lost to Lin Chun-Yi in the India Open 2026 quarterfinals after a close three-game battle. Sen won the opening game but Lin fought back to seal victory 17-21, 21-13, 21-18 in Delhi

Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi has called for closer Indo-Iran ties, emphasising shared civilisational heritage and common democratic values. Pahlavi urged international support for Iran’s democratic transition and highlighted India’s role as a natural partner in shaping a new chapter of bilateral relations.

South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to five years in prison for defying detention, fabricating a martial law decree, and bypassing Cabinet procedures. He faces multiple trials, including a rebellion case where a death or life sentence is possible 

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump as a symbolic gesture of gratitude for his support in promoting peace and democracy in Venezuela, though the prize title remains hers

Australia said social media platforms have removed or restricted 4.7 million child accounts since banning under-16s in December, marking early success of the landmark law. Officials said enforcement is working, encouraging other countries to consider similar child safety measures

India began on the front foot, pressing high and moving the ball quickly across the court, but Bangladesh survived the initial pressure through disciplined defending and sharp counter-attacks

US State Department to suspend immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries from January 21, citing concerns that applicants may rely on public welfare. The move follows stricter ‘public charge’ rules under the Trump administration

Qatar has confirmed that some US personnel are leaving the Al Udeid Air Base due to regional tensions. Reports suggest the US is withdrawing personnel from Middle East bases as a precaution, while Iran has vowed to retaliate against any attack and warned neighbouring countries hosting US forces.