Times of India

The Telangana high court dismissed BRS working president KT Rama Rao's challenge against the FIR in the Formula E race case, allowing the investigation to proceed. Following this, the Enforcement Directorate issued new summons for KTR to appear before them on January 16.

Kerala High Court has ruled that comments about a woman's fine body structure can be deemed sexually coloured remarks, thus constituting sexual harassment. This decision was made while dismissing a petition from a Kerala State Electricity Board employee who allegedly made such remarks towards a colleague.

In Nagpur, a couple celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary with family, later committed suicide in their wedding attire. They left a video message and suicide notes, but no clear motive was found. They were buried together in a single coffin as per their wish. Police suspect no foul play and have registered a case of accidental death.

In a setback to Century Textiles, the Supreme Court overturned a Bombay HC order to transfer a plot in Worli to the company. The plot, leased in 1927 for housing the poor, remained with the company for over 70 years, prompting SC to highlight the misuse of the land for commercial purposes.

Nine BJP-RSS members have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2005 murder of DYFI activist Rijith in Kannur, Kerala. The verdict follows a 19-year trial, during which the accused were found guilty of ambushing and attacking Rijith and his friends. The victim's family expressed disappointment, hoping for the death penalty.

Supreme Court advised Parliament and assemblies to periodically review their enacted laws, approximately every 10, 25, or 50 years, to ensure they meet desired goals, and address deficiencies. The court declined to alter the 45-day limit for filing election petitions, as requested by BJP's Maneka Gandhi.

Tigers roaming around Kaliabor tea estate in Assam's Nagaon have led to a 70% attendance drop at Nam Kamakhya Lower Primary School. To ensure student safety during Gunotsav evaluation, armed forest guards escorted children. Recent tiger attacks, including two fatalities, have heightened concerns among residents and officials.

Seattle police chief Sue Rahr fired officer Kevin Dave after he violated multiple department policies leading to the accident that killed Jaahnavi Kandula, a student from Andhra Pradesh. The incident, which occurred in January 2023, gained attention due to body cam footage and insensitive comments from another officer, Daniel Auderer.

The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission has warned that beta-blockers, commonly prescribed for irregular heartbeat and hypertension, can cause hypokalaemia or dangerously low potassium levels. The alert stresses monitoring for adverse reactions and encourages reporting them. Elderly and diuretic-using patients should be especially cautious, though such side-effects are rare. Cardiologists advise careful use and monitoring of these drugs.

Toyota is investing $44 million in Japanese rocket startup Interstellar Technologies, aiming to mass-produce lightweight rockets and compete in the commercial space industry. This investment, made through Toyota's Woven subsidiary, aligns with Japan’s efforts to boost its private space sector and positioning Toyota to challenge SpaceX.

British Indians express outrage at UK PM Keir Starmer's use of the term 'Asian grooming gangs,' citing unfair generalization and smearing their communities. They demand accurate representation of the perpetrators' ethnicity to avoid tarnishing unrelated groups. Skepticism remains over political correctness hindering truthful discourse.

V Narayanan has been appointed as the new Chairman of ISRO, succeeding S Somanath. Narayanan, currently Director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, will begin his tenure on Jan 14, 2025, for a two-year period. With nearly four decades of experience, he has significantly contributed to major ISRO projects, including the CE20 Cryogenic Engine for GSLV Mk III.

Delhi remains one of India's most polluted cities, with PM2.5 levels averaging 107 µg/m³ in 2024. Despite some improvements, high vehicle density, poor regulation of industrial emissions, and seasonal stubble burning contribute significantly to air pollution. The report recommends enhanced public transportation, effective dust management, and regional coordination to address agricultural waste burning, targeting a 40% reduction by 2026.

Air quality in Mumbai has deteriorated since the pandemic, with a 2.6% increase in toxic PM2.5 levels compared to 2019. Industrial areas and eastern suburbs are identified as pollution hot spots. While there have been more 'good air' days, ongoing urban expansion and vehicular density continue to pose challenges.

John Cena will retire from WWE in December 2025. He plans to stay with the company after retiring from in-ring competition. Cena aims to win a 17th World Championship at WrestleMania and participate in the Royal Rumble match. He is looking forward to revisiting his past roles during his farewell tour.

Meta is replacing its third-party fact-checking system in the US with a community-driven approach, similar to Elon Musk's X platform, allowing users to add contextual notes to posts. This decision follows criticism of excessive content moderation and aligns with the incoming Trump administration's stance.

Dhanraj, arrested for killing his wife Deepa in Dabri, intended to murder her friend due to suspicions of an affair. Influenced by online videos, Dhanraj attempted to dismember his wife's body but failed. He hid the body in their home before fleeing. The case came to light on January 3.

A 22-year-old woman was killed by her husband in Dhampur, Bijnor district, over her family’s inability to provide Rs 5,000. The husband, Shoeb Ahmad, demanded money from his in-laws and, upon their refusal, fatally assaulted his wife. Police have detained Shoeb and his father, Anees Ahmad, and an investigation is ongoing.

McDonald's updates its DEI policies, influenced by the US Supreme Court's decision to ban affirmative action in college admissions, and aligns with other companies scaling back such initiatives. Despite retiring diversity goals for senior leadership and supplier programs, McDonald's reaffirms its commitment to fostering inclusion.