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About 4,000 people attended the crowdfunded marriage of Jayaprabha Bora, 65, and Padmeswar Goala, 71

Miguel Arruda, a Portuguese far-right lawmaker, faces allegations of stealing suitcases from airport baggage carousels. Expelled from his Chega party, Arruda denies wrongdoing and claims innocence. Police reportedly found missing suitcases at his home and cited surveillance footage as evidence. Arruda remains in parliament as an independent while the investigation continues, amid widespread public and political backlash.

Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana is accused of playing a major role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks in India

The US Supreme Court has approved the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 2008 Mumbai attacks, to India. Rana's lawyer argued against his extradition based on the interpretation of 'offense' in the US-India extradition treaty. However, the US Government supported India's request, and the Ninth Circuit also ruled that the treaty permits Rana's extradition.

Party leaders take out rally, demand complete list of patients who were administered with the drug

President Trump has mandated the termination of diversity, equity, and inclusion employees within 60 days, continuing his pivot away from progressive policies. This directive also includes ending affirmative action in federal contracts, and seeks to minimize recognition and support for transgender individuals and DEI initiatives.

US President Trump criticized Ukraine's Zelenskyy for engaging in the war with Russia, suggesting the conflict could have been avoided with a deal. Trump claimed he could have easily struck an agreement. Meanwhile, Putin endorsed Trump's assertion, while Zelenskyy accused Putin of trying to manipulate Trump's peace aspirations. Despite Trump's claims, hostilities continue.

Al Jazeera aired unseen footage of late Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar directing operations in Gaza, shown in Rafah with a military outfit and in a residential apartment over a map. Sinwar, a key figure in the October 7 attacks on Israel, was killed on October 16. The Gaza conflict resulted in 46,000 deaths.

With its scenic locations, modern amenities and a vibrant talent pool, the city has long been considered a prime location for the Indian film industry, but despite its cinematic potential, the shift of the film industry to the city remains a distant dream

During the Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match, Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane was recalled to the crease minutes after being dismissed due to a no-ball by J&K’s Umar Nazir. Despite the rare intervention, Rahane was soon dismissed again. Shardul Thakur’s unbeaten century helped Mumbai recover to 274/7, gaining a lead of 188 runs.

A total of 10.71 lakh applications for Indiramma houses were received from 150 divisions of the GHMC and Secunderabad Cantonment during Praja Palana programmes.

In January and February, a spectacular planetary parade will be visible in the night sky. The celestial alignment of Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune reaches its peak on January 29, with observatories worldwide organizing special events for stargazers.

Ukraine accuses Russian President Putin of trying to manipulate US President Trump into a peace deal favoring Russia without Ukraine or Europe's input. Ukrainian officials warn of Putin's intent to negotiate directly with the US. Highlighting Putin's readiness for talks, Kyiv dismisses any potential manipulations, emphasizing their stance against Russia's actions.

The State Health Department had set up a Rapid Response Team on January 21 to investigate the sudden rise in this infection after 24 suspected cases were found initially

Iranian police arrested two young women for dancing in a Tehran cemetery while wearing inappropriate clothing. This act of defiance against the country's strict dress code, particularly in a sacred site, received strong public backlash and led to their detention, especially from the martyrs' families.

India remains vigilant over military engagements between Bangladesh and Pakistan, with officials closely monitoring developments impacting national security. A Pakistani delegation, including ISI members, is visiting Dhaka following a Bangladeshi tour of Pakistan. India's aim is to strengthen ties with Bangladesh, despite recent tensions stemming from political unrest and inadequate protection of minorities in Bangladesh.

Round 6 of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 saw Indian players making significant strides. Arjun Erigaisi drew with top-seeded Fabiano Caruana, while Praggnanandhaa and Gukesh also held their ground against strong opponents. Alexey Sarana scored the day's only decisive victory. In the Challengers section, Vaishali Rameshbabu secured a draw, but Divya Deshmukh suffered a defeat.

A facial recognition test will be conducted on Shariful Fakir, arrested for attacking Saif Ali Khan, to confirm his identity. The police are addressing discrepancies between the suspect and the CCTV footage. The court has extended his custody, and forensic analysis will be crucial for the investigation.