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South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol refuses to be questioned for second day in a row

Impeached South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol refused to be questioned by the investigators for the second day after his arrest over his failed martial law bid. The corruption investigation office called Yoon for questioning at 10 a.m. local time, but his lawyer said that the embattled leader again refused to appear. Watch this report for more details!

Brooke Shields reflects on ageing in new book

Actress Brooke Shields reflects on ageing as a woman in the spotlight for her new book- Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old. Watch this report for more details!

UK PM Starmer signs 100-year pact with Zelensky, visits drone exhibition

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Ukraine's capital on Thursday with a pledge to help guarantee the country’s security for a century. Watch this report for more details!

SpaceX loses spacecraft after catching rocket booster

SpaceX Starship rockets suffered a major failure during its latest test flight, exploding in midair just minutes after launching from Texas. The Starship was expected to debut a key satellite deployment demonstration, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Several flights in the area have been diverted due to falling rocket debris. Watch in for more details!

Saif Ali Khan attacked: Mumbai Police arrest main suspect

The Mumbai police launched an extensive manhunt and 20 teams were set up to nab the culprit. According to TV reports, the suspect is being taken to Bandra police station for further interrogation. 

Samson's absence from Vijay Hazare Trophy could hurt his Champions Trophy chances

Sports, cricket: The selectors have named Samson in the 15-man T20I squad for the England series starting January 22. The Champions Trophy squad announcement is expected soon.

Can a spacewalk turn fatal for NASA’s Sunita Williams?

The spacewalks Sunita Williams is engaged in, involve significant tasks such as replacing a rate gyro assembly and installing protective patches on the NICER telescope.

Donald Trump says Gaza truce 'better be done' before his inauguration

World news | Donald Trump urged a Gaza truce to be finalised before his inauguration and emphasised the important role he played in the negotiations.

Saif Ali Khan attack case: Main suspect arrested by Mumbai Police

The suspect who stabbed actor Saif Ali Khan six times during an alleged burglary attempt in the actor's house has been arrested by the Mumbai police. Watch this report for more details!

Gartner: Auto brands to cut production capacity by 2025

Several car factories in Europe and North America face imminent closure or sale this year. This comes as automakers grapple with overcapacity and intense price competition. According to a Gartner report, automakers are expected to cut production capacity on both continents by 2025, driven by tightening emissions targets and tariff challenges. Watch in for more details!

Cocoa processing slumps in Europe & Asia amid record prices

Chocolate production faces bleak outlook in 2025. Cocoa grindings in Europe and Asia dropped significantly in the final quarter of 2024, signaling growing struggles for chocolate makers facing record prices and shrinking inventories. Bean processing fell 5.4% in Europe and 0.5% in Asia compared to the same period last year. This marks the lowest fourth-quarter grindings since 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the industry.

China faces longest deflation streak since Mao era in 1960s

China's economy faces a stark reality in 2025: prolonged consumption slowdown and the longest deflationary cycle since the 1960s. According to economists, this exposes a crucial weakness likely concealed by a GDP recovery at last year's end.

India's chess prodigy Gukesh advocates Olympics inclusion of the sport

The 18-year-old, who defeated China’s Ding Liren in Singapore recently to become the world champion and was felicitated by the All India Chess Federation (AICF) along with World Rapid champion Koneru Humpy.

IMD issues orange alert for Delhi, warns of dense to very dense fog

Severe fog conditions have disrupted air travel across the Delhi NCR region. Over 100 flights have been delayed and 10 cancelled. The dense fog reduced visibility to zero in several areas, severely affecting operations.

Several protesters in US disrupt Senate confirmation hearings for Trump's cabinet choices

Wednesday was chock full of Senate hearings, including Pam Bondi for attorney general, Marco Rubio for secretary of state, John Ratcliffe for CIA chief among others

WPL 2025: Mumbai Indians unveil new jersey ahead of next season

Sports, Cricket: The MI jersey maintains the team's signature blue and gold while introducing striking coral accents, creating a perfect blend of tradition and contemporary style.

Hong Kong eyes hiking taxes on top earners for second year

The troubled economy of Hong Kong is eyeing rich money to fill their vaults. The government is once again considering tax increases on the city's wealthiest residents to address budget deficits. This is according to a Bloomberg report quoting sources.

'Time Machine': Scientists discover massive ice core that could unlock secrets of ancient Earth's climate

An international research team has retrieved a 9,186-foot-long (2,800 metre) ice core from East Antarctica. The core was collected from a site known as Little Dome C

Saif Ali Khan attack: Police say attacker related to actor's staffer, who allowed him entry

Indian actor Saif Ali Khan, who underwent surgeries after an attacker stabbed him at his Mumbai home, is now out of danger and recovering well. The probe into the incident has gathered pace, and Mumbai police has formed 20 teams to arrest the accused. Watch in for more details!