Donald Trump faced online ridicule after signaling he would accept Venezuelan leader Maria Corina Machado’s offer to “transfer” her Nobel Peace Prize nomination to him. Critics slammed the move as bizarre and legally impossible, while Trump defended the gesture as a sign of respect for his efforts in South America.
Social media influencer Faizan Ansari has filed a ₹100 crore defamation lawsuit against actress Khushi Mukherjee for claiming Indian T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav “used to message her a lot.” Despite Mukherjee’s “account hack” clarification, Ansari labeled it a publicity stunt aimed at tarnishing the Indian captain’s reputation.
President Donald Trump has threatened to impose trade tariffs on nations that oppose his plan to bring Greenland under U.S. control. Citing “national security” concerns over Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic.
Popular singer B Praak has reportedly received a ₹10 crore extortion demand and death threat from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Following the alarming message, security has been tightened around the artist while police launch a high-level investigation into the matter.
Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has alleged that Head Coach Gautam Gambhir “fired the gun off Ajit Agarkar’s shoulder” to remove Rohit Sharma as ODI captain. Despite Rohit’s success, Tiwary suggests the decision was influenced by Gambhir and labeled the move as “disrespectful” to the veteran leader.
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi confirmed that “Operation Sindoor” is actively ongoing to secure India’s borders. He emphasized that the military is maintaining high alertness and monitoring every movement of the enemy to thwart any infiltration or misadventure attempts.
Rapper Honey Singh issued an apology following backlash over a vulgar comment made during a Delhi show. Stating, “Insaan Ek Ghaltiyo Ka Putla Hai,” he expressed regret for his language and promised to be more mindful of his words.
Following the Mahayuti’s landslide victory in the Maharashtra civic polls, speculation is rising over Devendra Fadnavis’s future role. Analysts says his electoral success and administrative track record position him as a potential Prime Ministerial contender for the BJP in 2029.
Nearly 44,000 startups registered with the government in 2025, the highest annual addition since Startup India was launched, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday (January 16, 2025) at an event commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Startup India scheme.
Footage showing a visitor performing ablutions and spitting into the holy Sarovar at the Golden Temple has sparked outrage. While the SGPC promised an investigation into the sacrilege, critics highlighted concerns over religious disrespect and inconsistent enforcement of temple rules.