A severe cold wave has tightened its grip across North India, with Delhi recording its lowest temperature of the season at 3.2 degrees Celsius. Chilly winds and dense fog disrupted daily life as weather officials warned of continued cold conditions in the coming days.


India: Cold Wave Grips North India as Delhi Records Season’s Lowest at 3.2°C

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ahmedabad for his first official visit to India, where he was welcomed by PM Narendra Modi ahead of wide‑ranging talks aimed at strengthening India‑Germany ties in trade, investment, defence, technology, education and green growth. India and Germany recorded record bilateral trade of over $51 billion in 2024‑25 as both partners mark 75 years of relations and 25 years of strategic partnership.

Watch: German Chancellor on First State Visit to India

Prada's new Infusion de Santal Chai perfume, inspired by Indian chai with sandalwood and cardamom notes, has sparked buzz and mixed reactions across India at $190 per bottle.


Prada's Chai Perfume Stirs India at $190

ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission failed due to a critical third-stage anomaly just eight minutes after liftoff from Sriharikota, preventing 16 satellites from reaching orbit.


PSLV Third Stage Glitch Crashes India's 2026 Launch

U.S.-India Trade: Sergio Gor, Trump's newly appointed US Ambassador to India, stated both nations remain close partners actively engaging on trade differences, with talks scheduled for January 13, 2026, to finalize long-delayed pact despite recent tariff disputes.


U.S.-India Trade: U.S. Envoy Gor Pushes India Trade Deal Revival

ISRO's PSLV-C62 lifted off from Sriharikota on January 12, 2026, but suffered a critical third-stage malfunction eight minutes in, causing trajectory deviation and preventing 16 satellites-including DRDO's hyperspectral Anvesha-from reaching orbit.


ISRO PSLV-C62 Fails: Third-Stage Anomaly Dooms Mission 

India's MeitY firmly denies Reuters claims of forcing Apple, Samsung, and others to share proprietary smartphone source code, calling it inaccurate amid routine security consultations.


India Denies Forcing Smartphone Source Code Sharing 

All the flying objects were seen entering Indian airspace from across the border, hovering briefly over sensitive locations. Watch for more details


J&K: Indian Army Fires At Suspected Drones Forcing Them To Retreat

India's first space mission of 2026 ended in heartbreak as the PSLV-C62 rocket suffered a critical third stage anomaly. Strategic satellites including DRDO's Anvesha are feared lost after the vehicle deviated from its path. PSLV-C62 rocket suffered a critical technical failure.


India: ISRO's First Space Mission Of 2026 Suffers Setback

Bangladesh’s Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) has recommended that a magistrate court discharge former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 112 other accused in a case filed over an alleged attempted murder during the July uprising, citing lack of evidence and “factual errors” after investigators could not locate the claimed victims. The final investigation report submitted to the court highlights gaps in proof, and the next hearing is scheduled for February 3, 2026, as authorities consider dropping the charges entirely.

Bangladesh: Police Want Discharge Of Accused Against Hasina, PBI Cites Lack Of Proof 

IMD issues orange alert for cold wave in Delhi-NCR as temperatures drop below 3°C; schools in Noida closed until January 15.


Coldwave grips Delhi NCR: Mercury dips to 3°C

Sergio Gor assumed office as the US ambassador to India on Monday and is set to present his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu this week.


Breaking: Sergio Gor ‘takes charge’ as US ambassador to India

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is in India on his first official visit, meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad for delegation-level talks aimed at strengthening India-Germany ties, coinciding with celebrations of 75 years of diplomatic relations and 25 years of strategic partnership. The leaders discussed cooperation in trade, investment, technology, defence, security, innovation and sustainable development, and also participated in the International Kite Festival 2026

India-Germany Trade Ties On A High | PM Modi Lauds Chancellor's Visit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is in India on his first official visit, meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad for delegation-level talks aimed at strengthening India-Germany ties, coinciding with celebrations of 75 years of diplomatic relations and 25 years of strategic partnership. The leaders discussed cooperation in trade, investment, technology, defence, security, innovation and sustainable development, and also participated in the International Kite Festival 2026.

PM Modi Lauds Chancellor Merz's Visit To India

Even with cricket evolving with each passing day, chasing a 300-plus total in One-Dayers is not the easiest of things for any cricket team. However, a few have mastered the art of it, so let’s check which team has successfully chased most 300-plus totals in One-Dayers.

Teams with most successful 300-plus run chases in ODIs; check where Team India ranks

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ahmedabad for his first official visit to India, where he was welcomed by PM Narendra Modi ahead of wide‑ranging talks aimed at strengthening India‑Germany ties in trade, investment, defence, technology, education and green growth. India and Germany recorded record bilateral trade of over $51 billion in 2024‑25 as both partners mark 75 years of relations and 25 years of strategic partnership.


Merz In Ahmedabad On Maiden Visit: India-Germany Ties Grew In 2024-2025

Merz In Ahmedabad: India-Germany Ties Grew In 2024-2025 

ISRO launches the PSLV-C62 mission carrying DRDO’s EOS-N1 Anvesha earth observation satellite from Sriharikota, strengthening India’s space-based surveillance and imaging capabilities. 


Breaking: Indian space agency ISRO launches DRDO's strategic-use satellite 

ISRO launches DRDO's strategic-use satellite 'Anvesha' 

India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in Shaurya Yatra at the Shree Somnath Mahadev Mandir in Gujarat. It is a ceremonial procession organised to honour the countless warriors who laid down their lives defending the Somnath Temple.


PM Modi Participates in 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv'; Takes Part In 'Shaurya Yatra'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the Somnath Temple in Gujarat where he is scheduled to offer prayers. The visit to one of India’s most revered Jyotirlinga shrines comes amid heightened security and has drawn attention from devotees and political observers alike.

India: PM Modi Arrives at Somnath Temple; PM to Offer Prayers

India remains the major performing best economy in the world. 


Global Economic Health: Global Markets Health Check 

During a White House meeting with US oil industry leaders on Saturday, President Donald Trump reiterated sweeping assertions about his foreign policy record, including his long-repeated claim that he single-handedly prevented a major war between India and Pakistan.

Donald Trump: I Settled India-Pakistan War Without Nuclear Weapons

According to a study conducted by researchers from the Jawaharlal Nehru University, a superbug called Staphylococci was detected in Delhi's air. Superbugs are potentially dangerous as they are resistant to medication.


India: Deadly Superbug Detected in Delhi as Per Study Amid Poor Air Quality

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