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.

For the first time, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is filming in Jaipur for a Makar Sankranti special. The track features a major twist where Popatlal visits the Pink City for a marriage proposal, involving a unique kite-flying wedding challenge.

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.

All-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand due to a hamstring injury. In his absence, the BCCI has named spin-bowling all-rounder Krunal Pandya as his replacement for the three-match series starting next week.

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.

Ahead of the series-deciding third ODI in Indore, Virat Kohli and Kuldeep Yadav visited the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain today. They participated in the 4:00 AM Bhasma Aarti, seeking divine blessings before the crucial match against New Zealand.

Shrikant Pangarkar, accused in the 2017 Gauri Lankesh murder case, has won the Jalna Municipal Corporation election as an independent candidate, stirring national debate. His victory highlights ongoing concerns about candidates with criminal cases participating in Indian electoral politics.

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.