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India News | The accused was later overpowered by people present at the scene when he dropped the weapon and was thrashed. He was later arrested by police.

Lithium is not expected to make a big comeback this year due to a supply glut. The possibility that certain mines may be reactivated if prices increase is also adding to the surplus concerns. Take a look at this report as we decode if lithium could recover this year...

Analyst job cuts on Wall Street are reshaping equity research. Forces like regulation, passive investing, and AI have all conspired to squeeze equity research in ways few could have imagined. Now, countless "sell-side" analysts have had to reinvent themselves as a result. These days, analysts are plying their trade on social media, dishing out advice in investing.

Sports, Cricket: Ashwin recently announced his retirement from international cricket, bowing out after the Brisbane Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in December.

World | India : Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing accused are in custody say authorities

Comet G3 ATLAS is set to reach its peak brightness later this week. The comet, which was discovered in April 2024, is anticipated to become one of the brightest comets in nearly two decade

As tensions between Canada and the U.S. rise, Ottawa is preparing a range of retaliatory tariffs targeting key American-made goods. According to Canadian newspaper, The Globe and Mail, Canada is considering imposing tariffs on products such as orange juice, ceramics, including toilets and sinks, steel products, glassware, and certain plastics. Watch in for more details!

After Kyiv cut off gas shipments from Russia through its pipeline, Vladimir Putin eyes other options for transporting gas. Take a look at this report as we dive into Moscow's plan to shield the country from financial damage.

Tech giant Apple has reportedly terminated several employees of Indian origin in the United States over allegations of misusing its matching grants program. The scheme, designed to match employee donations to eligible charitable organizations, was allegedly exploited by some employees who fabricated donation records and redirected the matched funds back to themselves.

The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, met in Rome with European counterparts on ways to stabilize Syria and avert conflict as Turkey threatens Kurdish forces in the war-torn country. Watch in for more details!

Bangladesh’s garment industry, which accounts for 80% of the country’s exports, faced a severe crisis during the political revolution last year. Protests led by garment workers played a pivotal role in toppling the government of Sheikh Hasina, forcing her into exile.

Sports, Cricket: Speaking on Thursday (Jan 9), South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie called his side to boycott the Afghanistan clash in the Champions Trophy 2025.

Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado was freed after she was briefly detained amid gunshots while leaving a protest in eastern Caracas. Machado was detained following her first public appearance in months, prompting her ally, former presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez, to demand her immediate release.

In a bid to target people smugglers in the UK, the British government is planning to create a new sanctions regime aimed at the leaders of networks that smuggle tens of thousands of people into Britain each year. The government announced that it will target people smugglers with economic sanctions as part of its efforts to stem the arrival of migrants on small boats crossing the channel.

Legendary singer Rod Stewart celebrated his 80th birthday with a rare family photo, showing him alongside six of his eight children. The heartwarming moment highlights his close bond with his family as he marks this milestone birthday.

Barely six months after assuming office, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing heat from multiple fronts. His past role as Director of Public Prosecutions is under the spotlight, and American tech mogul Elon Musk is the man who brought it there. Critics argue his decisions during that time could impact his leadership and political standing in the current government. Reports reveal that Musk has held private discussions with allies about removing Starmer from office before the next general election. Watch in for more details!

As the Los Angeles wildfires rage on, residents are returning to the aftermath of their homes, discovering the destruction left behind. This heartbreaking scene highlights the devastation caused by the fires and the ongoing challenges of recovery. Learn about the efforts being made to help those affected and the steps being taken to rebuild in the aftermath of these catastrophic wildfires.

Hollywood | Entertainment - Baldwin, the lead actor and co-producer of Rust, was pointing a pistol at Hutchins when it discharged, killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza. Baldwin has said he pulled back the hammer — but not the trigger — and the revolver fired.

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