Agnivesh Agarwal, son of Vedanta Group founder and chairman Anil Agarwal and popularly known as the “Metal King’s” heir, passed away on January 7, 2026, at Mount Sinai Hospital in the United States. He was just 49 years old. Anil Agarwal shared on social media that Agnivesh was injured while skiing in the U.S.
Wedding Bells at Sachin Tendulkar’s Home Before IPL 2026
Celebrations are set to begin at the residence of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar as reports suggest his son Arjun Tendulkar is all set to tie the knot with Sania. The wedding date has reportedly been finalised and is expected to take place before IPL 2026. The family is likely to keep the ceremony private, though prominent personalities may attend.
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PM Modi, Netanyahu Discuss India-Israel Partnership and Terrorism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to exchange New Year greetings. The two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen the India-Israel strategic partnership in the coming year. They also shared views on the regional situation and reaffirmed their joint resolve to combat terrorism with greater determination.
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Short Title: Trump’s Remark on PM Modi Sparks Political Row
English Summary: US President Donald Trump recently claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally requested to meet him, which the Congress party has seized upon to criticize the Indian government. Calling the remarks an insult to India’s dignity, Congress leaders questioned the efficacy of past grand diplomatic events like ‘Howdy Modi’. The opposition is now demanding a strong response to Trump’s narrative.
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Top 5 AI Tools Dominating 2026: Who Leads the Race?
As AI adoption accelerates in 2026, five platforms are clearly leading the global race. These include ChatGPT by OpenAI, Gemini from Google, Grok developed by xAI, Claude by Anthropic, and Perplexity AI. From content creation and coding to real-time search and research, these tools are shaping how individuals and businesses use artificial intelligence, making them the most talked-about AI systems worldwide.
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Midnight Bulldozer Drive Near Turkman Gate, Tension After Stone-Pelting
A late-night demolition drive was launched near the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque at Turkman Gate in Delhi. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi carried out the operation with police presence, deploying 17 bulldozers against alleged illegal constructions. Protests escalated into stone-pelting, prompting police to use tear-gas shells. Roads around Turkman Gate and Ramlila Maidan were sealed, and traffic diversions were issued as a precaution.
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Elon Musk Mocks Google After “2027 Next Year” Search Goes Viral
Elon Musk took a swipe at Google after a viral screenshot showed the search engine responding to the query “is it 2027 next year” by clarifying that 2026, not 2027, comes next. The response sparked jokes and memes online, with users mocking Google’s accuracy and performance, especially as tech giants face growing scrutiny over AI-powered search results.
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High Court Orders Action on Indore Water Crisis
The MP High Court has issued stern directives to the Indore Municipal Corporation regarding the Bhagirathpura water contamination deaths. Criticizing the civic body’s negligence, the court demanded an immediate action plan to fix damaged pipelines and ensure clean water supply, warning that officials responsible for this life-threatening lapse will face consequences.
News Source: News18
Indore Crisis: High Court Summons Chief Secretary
The MP High Court slammed the state government for its “insensitive” report on Indore’s water contamination deaths. The court observed that official figures were manipulated to hide the actual death toll. Consequently, the Chief Secretary has been ordered to appear via video conference on January 15 to explain the administration’s massive failure.
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Indore Water Crisis : Compensation Before Lab Reports
In Indore’s Bhagirathpura, a deadly diarrhea outbreak caused by contaminated water led to several fatalities. Surprisingly, the administration distributed compensation to the victims’ families even before the official water test reports arrived. Locals allege this haste is a move to cover up negligence regarding the leaked, toxic pipelines.
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