WORLD
'20 men killed hundreds’: Inside a Venezuelan guard's account of US raid on Nicolas Maduro
An alleged first-hand account from a Venezuelan security guard loyal to Venezuela's former President Nicolás Maduro has offered a chilling glimpse into the night operation that led to the leader’s capture
INDIA
PM Modi offers prayers at Somnath, says temple is a ‘proud symbol of our civilisational courage’
The Prime Minister received a warm welcome on his arrival at the historic shrine, where celebrations are being held from January 8 to 11 to mark a millennium since the first attack on the temple in 1026.
WORLD
US visa fee hike announced: How much more H-1B, OPT and Green Card applicants will pay
US Visa News: Indians remain the biggest beneficiaries of US employment-based visas, particularly under the H-1B programme, and also make up a substantial portion of the long-pending employment-based green card backlog.
INDIA
Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh stumbles, falls face first on stage at Gonda event | Watch
In the widely-circulated video, Brij Bhushan is seen standing on a raised stage and moving close to its edge. All of a sudden, he appears to lose his balance and tumbles forward, plunging head-first onto the ground below.
BUSINESS
‘Regulator working on initiatives for easier investor onboarding, stronger compliance,' says SEBI chair Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Pandey spoke about the regulator's market development priorities, including deepening India’s commodity, cash equities, derivatives, and corporate bond markets. Regulatory reforms and outreach programs are underway to boost municipal bond growth and explore bond derivatives to increase market depth.
BUSINESS
SEBI chair says NSE IPO NOC in advanced stages; likely to come through as early as this month
The IPO process has faced delays since the first DRHP was filed in 2016. NSE sought the NOC multiple times, once in 2019, twice in 2020, and again in August 2024 but progress was held up amid regulatory concerns, including cases tied to co location and dark fibre access. The exchange has since been addressing these matters as part of its ongoing engagement with SEBI.
BUSINESS
DMart Q3 results: Avenue Supermarts sees 18.3% profit, revenue up 13.3%
Avenue Supermarts Q3 results: Avenue Supermarts reported a strong performance in the third quarter of FY26, with revenue rising to Rs 18,100.88 crore, compared with Rs 15,972.55 crore a year ago, marking a 13.32% year-on-year growth and an 8.54% increase quarter-on-quarter
POLITICS
‘Hijab-clad woman can be PM’: Asaduddin Owaisi contrasts India’s Constitution with Pakistan
Asaduddin Owaisi contrasted India’s constitutional framework with Pakistan’s, arguing that India guarantees equal opportunity irrespective of religion.
INDIA
Kashmiri man attempts to offer namaz inside Ayodhya's Ram Mandir complex, detained
Upon noticing his actions, security personnel immediately intervened. The man was detained by temple security staff who later handed him over to the local police for questioning.
WORLD
Another Hindu man killed in Bangladesh amid rising violence against minorities; family alleges assault & poisoning
The spate of killings began on December 18, 2025 when Dipu Chandra Das was lynched by a mob, and his body was set on fire over alleged blasphemy in Mymensingh.
INDIA
Varanasi jewellers stop sale to burqa, mask-wearing customers over security concerns
UPJA state president Satya Narayan Seth said similar notices have been displayed at jewellery shops in several districts, including Jhansi, adding that Varanasi alone has thousands of such outlets
INDIA
9-seater plane crashes in Odisha; pilot, passengers injured
The aircraft reportedly ran into trouble moments after takeoff and came down near the airstrip area.
BUSINESS
Warburg Pincus to invest Rs 960 crore in Lemon Tree Hotels arm Fleur, take 41% stake
The stake purchase will be carried out by Coastal Cedar Investment BV, an affiliate of Warburg Pincus, which will acquire the holding from APG Strategic Real Estate Pool NV
ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE
Bill Gates fears AI could be used to design bioterrorism weapons
In his annual letter 'Optimism with Footnotes' released on January 9, the billionaire said that while AI is poised to be the most transformative force shaping society, it also presents serious risks that could endanger people worldwide.
BUSINESS
ICICI Lombard employee accidentally shares draft Q3 financial results on WhatsApp
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Q3 Results: ICICI Lombard clarified that the information was still in draft form and subject to change as the audit process is ongoing.
INDIA
Woman shot dead in north-west Delhi; police link killing to husband’s murder case
The victim has been identified as Rachna Yadav, whose husband was murdered several years ago.
INDIA
Rs 10 lakh to impregnate women? Bihar police bust bizarre online scam
According to the police, advertisements carrying headlines such as “All India Pregnant Job” and “All India Pregnant Service” were posted on platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp.
INDIA
How 1,275 kg of boneless chicken is part of Delhi’s Republic Day prep
The meat-throwing exercise will run from January 15 to January 26 across 20 identified locations in the capital, including high-risk zones such as the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, where black kite activity is typically high.
BUSINESS
India-US trade deal timeline uncertain; limited impact expected on Indian equities
Beyond tariffs, fund managers highlighted a broader structural shift in the global economy.
INDIA
Andhra Pradesh student goes missing in Alaska during solo winter trip, last traced on Dec 31
Karasani Hari Krishna Reddy, 24, went on a solo trip during the Christmas holidays on December 22
SPORTS
Malaysia Open: PV Sindhu falls to China’s Wang in semifinals
The two-time Olympic medallist struggled to maintain her rhythm against the world number two, committing several unforced errors and letting slip an 11-6 lead in the second game.
INDIA
Digital footprints, disputed ragging claims: What complicates the Dharamshala college death probe
With the teenager’s body cremated before a formal investigation could begin, police officials say physical evidence is limited. Investigators are now scrutinising a social media video posted by one of the four college mates accused of ragging the teenager.
INDIA
Madras HC slams Madurai authorities for failing to respond in lamp-lighting contempt case
Earlier this week, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court upheld Justice Swaminathan’s order allowing the lighting of the lamp, strongly rejecting the Tamil Nadu government’s claim that the ritual could disturb public peace.
INDIA
‘Not accurate’: India rejects US commerce secy’s claim that ‘PM didn’t call Trump’ on trade deal
The response came after US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said in a podcast that a trade deal with India did not go through because PM Modi did not call US President Donald Trump to finalise it
