German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited India to strengthen economic ties, with both nations signing multiple MoUs. PM Modi highlighted that bilateral trade has surpassed €50 billion. Germany aims to diversify its trade away from China, viewing India as a key strategic and investment partner for the future.
Fadnavis Hits Back at Raut’s ‘Mumbai Shut Down’ Threat
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis dismissed Sanjay Raut’s claim that UBT could shut down Mumbai in 10 minutes. Terming it an empty threat, Fadnavis asserted that the state government is not intimidated and will maintain law and order strictly, calling the opposition’s remarks a sign of political desperation.
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Rahul Gandhi Sparks Debate on Hindu vs Hindutva
Rahul Gandhi has reignited the ‘Hindu vs Hindutva’ debate, stating that a true Hindu is fearless, while Hindutva is used to spread hate for power. His remarks are being compared to Mani Shankar Aiyar’s past controversial statements, triggering a fresh political confrontation with the BJP.
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Golden Globe Awards 2026: Winners Shine at 83rd Ceremony
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards celebrated the best in global cinema and television, with major wins across film and streaming platforms. The star-studded night featured glamorous red-carpet appearances, surprise victories and powerful acceptance speeches. Indian actor Priyanka Chopra also grabbed attention on the carpet, adding international sparkle to Hollywood’s first major awards event of the year.
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Anushka Sharma Celebrates Vamika’s 5th Birthday
Actor Anushka Sharma celebrated her daughter Vamika’s fifth birthday with an emotional note, reflecting on how motherhood transformed her life. She said she would not return to any earlier version of herself, calling this phase the most grounded and fulfilling.
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Trump Posts Himself as “Acting President of Venezuela” on Truth Social
U.S. President Donald Trump sparked global controversy by posting a digitally altered image on his Truth Social account labelling himself the “Acting President of Venezuela, Incumbent January 2026.” The claim came amid U.S. military action in Venezuela and the capture of Nicolás Maduro, though internationally recognised leadership remains with interim President Delcy Rodríguez. Trump also linked the post to control of Venezuelan oil sales.
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Young Boy’s Plea Outside AIIMS Delhi Exposes Care Shortages
The family had been denied treatment for days amid Delhi’s cold wave, with temperatures hitting 4.2 degrees Celsius on January 10. The boy blamed the government and Modi, as they slept bundled in thin blankets near the overwhelmed hospital that sees over 10,000 outpatients daily. AIIMS Delhi faces chronic issues like 40% faculty vacancies and limited beds.
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Police found evidence in Faridabad rape case involving a minor shooter.
The troubles of National coach Ankush Bhardwaj, who has been absconding since January 6th in a case of alleged sexual assault of a 17-year-old national shooter in Faridabad, appear to be mounting. The police have obtained CCTV footage from the hotel and mobile location data confirming that both the victim and the accused were at the same location.
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Heated argument between Chandrashekhar Azad and police, Video
Nagina MP Chandrashekhar Azad was traveling from Delhi to Meerut when police stopped him at the UP Gate in Ghaziabad. Angered by the police blocking his path, Chandrashekhar got out of his car and started walking. video of the incident is now going viral on social media.
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Trump suffered a major setback
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has said she wants to give her Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, the Norwegian Nobel Institute has clarified that the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be revoked, transferred, or shared. Furthermore, it cannot be given to anyone else.
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