Study suggests that ghost particles maybe interacting with dark matter

Science | Updated: Jan 13, 2026

• Scientists hints that neutrinos may interact with dark matter.
• Study finds consistent three-sigma signal, but not definitive proof yet.
• Discovery may explain cosmic structure growth, guide future dark matter searches.

Matt Damon discusses how streaming has changed movie storytelling; says, ‘People are on their phones while watching’

Entertainment | Updated: Jan 19, 2026

• Matt Damon says streaming platforms are changing how films are made and consumed
• Filmmakers now adjust pacing and dialogue for distracted home viewers
• Ben Affleck: Compelling stories can succeed without formulaic changes

Technical View: Nifty 50 faces downside risk on decisive break below 25,450; VIX at 12 signals caution, Bank Nifty below 60,000

Business | Updated: Jan 19, 2026

• Nifty 50 faces downside risk on decisive break below 25,450
• VIX reaches 12, signalling caution, Bank Nifty drops below 60,000
• Weekly options data suggest that Nifty 50 likely to trade in 25,500–25,800 range in the short term

J&K encounter: One Special Forces soldier martyred, eight jawans injured in Kishtwar during Op Trashi-I

City | Updated: Jan 19, 2026

• 1 soldier killed, 8 injured in ongoing anti-terror operation in Kishtwar, J&K
• Operation Trashi-I targets JeM terrorists; drones and sniffer dogs deployed
• Security heightened ahead of Republic Day amid increased counter-terror efforts

‘Pakistan can now achieve its purpose’: What Asim Munir’s cryptic Islam-and-destiny message reveals about country’s long game

World | Updated: Jan 19, 2026

Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir invoked the country’s Islamic identity and “noble purpose,” signaling a renewed military push for ideological leadership amid economic struggles, regional tensions, and efforts to position Pakistan as a Muslim world security provider.

AR Rahman’s most talked-about controversies: From communal bias remark to rights dispute with Salman Khan’s film

Entertainment | Updated: Jan 19, 2026

• AR Rahman faced backlash over communal bias remarks and divisive film comments
• Kangana Ranaut accused Rahman of prejudice and refusing music for Emergency
• Rahman faces disputes over concert, copyright, and film title rights.

L&T Finance’s retail pivot pays off as NIMs, fees rise 19 bps in one year; credit costs ease, says CEO Sudipta Roy

Business | Updated: Jan 19, 2026

• L&T Finance's loan book is now 98% retail, boosting margins and yield efficiency
• NIMs and fees rose to 10.41% in Q3, driven by microfinance and rural loans.
• Credit costs declined to 2.83%, with further moderation expected by Q4FY27

4 common mistakes people make while managing recurring body pain

Health & Fitness | Updated: Jan 19, 2026

• Recurring body pain is a leading cause of long-term disability worldwide
• Ignoring early symptoms and stopping therapy early can worsen chronic pain
• Photobiomodulation aids in managing musculoskeletal pain non-invasively.

Do Dolphins really play with this poisonous fish to "get high"? Here's what science says

Science | Updated: Jan 19, 2026

• Dolphins use pufferfish toxins for altered sensations, not euphoria.
• BBC footage shows dolphins passing pufferfish and drifting calmly after exposure
• Scientists confirm dolphins' behavior is intentional and not just playful myth

Supreme Court orders ECI to publish 1.25 crore voter names with 'logical discrepancy' flagged in West Bengal SIR

India | Updated: Jan 19, 2026

• Supreme Court orders EC to publish names of 1.25 crore voters with discrepancies
• Voters with flagged discrepancies must respond within 10 days.
• Court criticizes use of WhatsApp for official orders, demands formal circulars

AR Rahman’s daughters Khatija and Raheema stand by their father amid ‘communal bias’ backlash, say, "disagreement is fine, abuse is not"

Entertainment | Updated: Jan 19, 2026

• A R Rahman's daughters showed support amid backlash over his Bollywood remarks
• Khatija and Raheema Rahman showed support for their father on social media.
• Rahman's comments on communal bias and divisiveness sparked widespread debate

Davos 2026: Are we in an AI bubble? Andrew Ng says it depends on where you look

Technology | Updated: Jan 19, 2026

• Andrew Ng says AI application layer is underinvested, not a bubble
• Ng warns of overinvestment risk in AI model training due to high costs
• Demand for AI inference infrastructure is rapidly increasing

Maruti Suzuki shares rise 2% as carmaker to invest Rs 35,000 crore for new manufacturing plant in Gujarat

Business | Updated: Jan 19, 2026

• Maruti Suzuki to invest Rs 35,000 crore in new Gujarat plant near Sanand
• New plant to add 1 million vehicle capacity and create 12,000 jobs by FY29
• Stock closed 2 percent higher, leading gains on Nifty auto index

Cervical cancer is preventable, but its detected late in most cases; 8 reasons that explain why

Health & Fitness | Updated: Jan 19, 2026

• Low awareness and screening cause late cervical cancer detection in India.
• HPV infection causes most cervical cancers, but vaccine awareness remains low
• Early detection and regular screening can prevent and cure cervical cancer

Armaan Malik shares health update after hospitalization: "Last few days have not been fun"

Entertainment | Updated: Jan 19, 2026

• Armaan Malik shares hospital selfie, assures fans he is recovering and resting
• Fans express concern and send best wishes after Malik's health update
• Malik urges followers to prioritize self-care and listen to their bodies

Kriti Sanon to get married soon? sister Nupur Sanon’s Kaleera falls on her at Chooda Ceremony

Entertainment | Updated: Jan 19, 2026

• Kriti Sanon caught attention as Nupur's kaleera fell on her during the ceremony
• Fans speculate Kriti Sanon may be next to marry after the viral wedding moment
• Kabir Bahia shared wedding photos with rumored partner Kriti

US tightens visitor visa rules for Bangladesh: Why B1 and B2 applicants must pay a USD 15,000 bond

World | Updated: Jan 19, 2026

Starting January 21, 2026, Bangladeshi nationals approved for new US B1/B2 visas must pay a refundable bond of up to $15,000, aimed at curbing visa overstays. The US Embassy warns against early payments and stresses using official channels to avoid scams.

Vladimir Putin invited to Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace'

World | Updated: Jan 19, 2026

• Putin invited to join Trump's Board of Peace for global conflict resolution
• Russia seeks details on the offer and has not confirmed Putin's participation
• Moscow's ties with Israel strained amid Gaza war and Ukraine conflict

JioHotstar announces 9 new subscription plans starting at Rs 79 per month

Technology | Updated: Jan 19, 2026

• JioHotstar unveils 9 new subscription plans, effective January 28, 2026
• Monthly plans now available for Mobile, Super, and Premium tiers
• Hollywood content included by default in Super and Premium for new users

Kanye West’s ‘Heil Hitler’ played at Vendôme Miami; Andrew Tate, Sneako in attendance

Trends | Updated: Jan 19, 2026

• Miami nightclub event sparks outrage over Kanye West's banned song praising Hitler
• Influencers seen performing Nazi salutes and singing lyrics with racial slurs
• Vendôme club vows investigation and action after widespread criticism

Credit line on UPI explained: How it works and why it’s challenging credit cards

Business | Updated: Jan 19, 2026

• UPI credit lines let users borrow and pay via UPI, not just from bank balance
• No card needed; credit option appears in your UPI app if bank approves
• Repayment terms vary by bank; UPI credit works at more places than cards

Author Taslima Nasreen says AR Rahman is ‘too rich and famous’ to face discrimination amid communal controversy: ‘Difficulties happen to poor people like me’

Entertainment | Updated: Jan 19, 2026

• Taslima Nasreen says AR Rahman is too rich and famous to face discrimination
• Nasreen contrasts her struggles with Rahman's privileged status.
• AR Rahman clarifies his comments, saying he never intended to cause pain

Uttarakhand bans mobile phones and cameras at Char Dham temples — What travellers need to know

Travel | Updated: Jan 19, 2026

• Uttarakhand bans mobiles and cameras inside Char Dham temple complexes
• Ban aims to preserve sanctity and prevent disruptions during darshan
• Safe storage for devices will be arranged near temple entrances

Javed Akhtar's old statements resurface online amid the AR Rahman controversy; 'I can write Rama and Krishna aartis'

Entertainment | Updated: Jan 19, 2026

• Javed Akhtar says he never felt communal bias in his Hindi film career
• Akhtar recalls growing up with diverse cultural influences in Lucknow
• AR Rahman hinted at communal reasons for his reduced work in Hindi films

Rashmika Mandanna on why Sikandar with Salman Khan failed at box office: ‘The script I heard was very different from what eventually happened’

Entertainment | Updated: Jan 19, 2026

• Rashmika Mandanna says Sikandar's script changed from her original agreement
• Sikandar criticized for weak plot, Salman Khan and Rashmika's age gap.
• Rashmika to star in Cocktail 2, Mysaa; wedding rumors unconfirmed

How to tell a real Burberry scarf from a fake: 5 expert tips to spot dupes

Lifestyle | Updated: Jan 19, 2026

• Check for symmetrical checks and sharp lines to spot a genuine Burberry scarf
• Original Burberry scarves have even, twisted fringes and 100% cashmere fabric
• Labels on real scarves have precise fonts, base color, and stitching

Keir Starmer slams Trump’s tariff threats as ‘completely wrong’ amid Greenland row

World | Updated: Jan 19, 2026

• Starmer urges calm talks after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland
• He says Greenland's future should be decided by its people and Denmark
• Starmer opposes tariff war, urges alliance protection and de-escalation

JioHotstar rolls out monthly subscription plans across tiers, starting at Rs. 79

Entertainment | Updated: Jan 19, 2026

• JioHotstar introduces monthly plans for all tiers starting January 28, 2026
• Hollywood content included in Super and Premium, add-on for Mobile-tier users
• Current subscribers keep their pricing and benefits with active auto-renewals.

UK, Germany likely to be worst hit from US’ Greenland tariffs; Nordic countries have reduced exposure

Business | Updated: Jan 19, 2026

• UK and Germany face high risk from new US tariffs due to export dependence
• Nordic economies less exposed after diversifying away from US markets
• France, UK, and Germany have key products highly reliant on US demand

First hotel on the Moon announced, space tourists asked to pay $1 million deposit

Technology | Updated: Jan 19, 2026

• GRU Space plans to open the first hotel on the Moon by 2032
• A $1 million deposit is required to reserve a spot at the lunar hotel
• The initial Moon hotel will host just four guests at a time