 PM Modi Salutes Indian Army’s Courage and Sacrifice on Army Day


New data shows 2025 ranked among the hottest years ever recorded, according to NASA’s latest statement—yet the official release notably omits direct mention of climate change.


2025 Ranks Among Hottest Year Ever Recorded; NASA Statement Omits Climate Change

Families of Kashmiri students studying in Iran have made urgent appeals to the Government of India to evacuate their children as tensions and unrest in the country worsen. 


Iran Protests: Kashmiri Parents Urge Government To Evacuate Students Stranded In Iran Amid Unrest

A United Nations report has detailed allegations of sexual violence committed by Sri Lanka’s security forces against suspected LTTE fighters during the country’s civil war. The findings describe systematic abuse during detention and interrogations, raising renewed calls for accountability and justice for victims. Human rights groups say the report highlights long-standing concerns over wartime abuses that have never been properly investigated.

UN Reports Sri Lanka Security Forces Used Sexual Violence During Civil War

South Africa has launched a major long-term vaccination programme aimed at protecting around 20 million cattle over the next decade. The campaign is designed to strengthen animal health, prevent the spread of disease and protect the country’s livestock industry, which is vital to food security and rural livelihoods. Officials say the rollout will take place in phases, with millions of cattle expected to be vaccinated each year.

South Africa Launches Major Vaccination Drive To Protect 20 Million Cattle

China's $1.19 trillion trade surplus for 2025 is the largest on record for any economy. Despite the start of a Sino-American trade war proper in April last year, China still managed to generate the biggest trade surplus in history.

China's 2025 Trade Surplus Equivalent to Some Top Economies

Voting is underway across Maharashtra in elections to 29 civic bodies, marking a key test for political parties at the local level.

Maharashtra Civic Polls: Voting Held in 29 Bodies, Votes to Be Counted Jan 16

Fresh diplomatic talks aimed at ending the war in Sudan have resumed in Cairo, with Egypt hosting discussions involving the United Nations and the United States. The negotiations are focused on pushing for a ceasefire, improving humanitarian access and finding a political path to end the conflict that has devastated Sudan and displaced millions. 


Sudan Crisis: Talks To End Sudan War Resume In Cairo As Egypt UN And US Join Discussion

A historic ice vault has been inaugurated in Antarctica, creating the world’s first long-term ice core library designed to preserve samples from glaciers that are rapidly melting due to climate change. Scientists say the vault will store ice cores collected from around the world, allowing future researchers to study Earth’s climate. The project is being described as a global scientific archive aimed at protecting vital climate data for generations to come.


Historic Ice Vault Opens In Antarctica As First Ice Core Library Is Inaugurated

The Vevcani Carnival has brought colour, music and celebration to the snowy villages of North Macedonia as one of the country’s most famous winter festivals gets underway. Locals and visitors gathered in freezing conditions to take part in traditional parades, costumes and performances, keeping alive centuries-old customs that blend satire, folklore and community spirit. The event is a major cultural highlight in the Balkans each winter.


Vevcani Carnival Lights Up Snowy Villages During North Macedonia Winter Festival 

In northeastern China, Changchun has been transformed into a breathtaking winter wonderland as artists from across the globe participate in the International Ice Competition. Captured footage shows massive blocks of ice and compacted snow meticulously carved into an array of stunning sculptures, drawing visitors and enthusiasts alike. 

Changchun Transformed Into Winter Wonderland by Ice Sculptors 

Bulgaria’s traditional Kukeri carnival has returned with vibrant costumes, ritual dances and loud bells as performers take to the streets to symbolically chase away evil spirits and welcome the arrival of spring. The centuries-old festival is rooted in ancient folklore and is believed to bring health, fertility and prosperity to communities across the country. Villages and towns have come alive with colour and sound as Bulgaria celebrates one of its most iconic cultural traditions.


Bulgarian Kukeri Carnival Uses Ritual Dances To Drive Away Evil And Welcome Spring 

The investigation into legendary singer Zubeen Garg’s death has taken a dramatic turn as toxicology reports reveal he was severely intoxicated with a blood alcohol level well above the legal limit when he drowned off Lazarus Island, Singapore.


Zubeen Garg Death Probe | Toxicology Report: Zubeen Highly Intoxicated 

A US federal judge has urged the Trump administration to issue a student visa to Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, a 19-year-old Babson College student who was deported to Honduras despite a court order blocking her removal. Lopez Belloza was detained at Boston’s airport while travelling to see her family and was mistakenly put on a deportation flight after an ICE officer failed to follow the judge’s ruling. The court described the case as a “bureaucratic mess” and is now weighing whether officials should be held in contempt as the government searches for a way to bring her back to the United States.

Judge Urges Visa For College Student Deported To Honduras In Court Order Violation

U.S. President Donald Trump said he had been told that the killing of protesters in Iran’s nationwide unrest is stopping, offering a possible sign of de-escalation in a crisis that has drawn international concern. Iran’s foreign minister has publicly rejected plans to hang protesters, saying executions remain “out of the question” and that the government is in control. The comments come amid ongoing demonstrations and a broader geopolitical standoff that has heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington.

Iran-US Tensions: Trump: Iran Has Stopped Killing Protesters And Tehran Says No Hangings Planned

Russian missile and drone strikes have severely damaged Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, plunging large parts of Kyiv into darkness and freezing temperatures. With daytime temperatures falling below minus 12 degrees Celsius and nights dropping even lower, thousands of residents are struggling without electricity, water and heating. Ukraine’s state grid operator says the attacks are aimed at disconnecting the capital, as Moscow intensifies its campaign to cripple critical infrastructure during the harsh winter.


Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Strikes Leave Kyiv In Darkness And Freezing Cold As Power Grid Is Hit

Nearly two weeks after celebrating New Year, many Serbians did it again on Tuesday evening, this time according to old Orthodox Christian tradition.

Serbians Mark Orthodox Christian New Year According to Old Tradition

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says there will not be any “hanging today or tomorrow,” despite earlier vows from Tehran to fast-track trials for protesters.

Iran FM Abbas Araghchi Says No Plan of Hanging Protesters

For the first time in history, the Indian Army’s Army Day Parade was held outside a military cantonment, with Jaipur hosting the grand event on Mahal Road, Jagatpura. Thousands of spectators gathered along the streets to witness this spectacular parade, celebrating the valor and dedication of the Indian Army.


Army Day Parade 2026: Jaipur Holds Army Day Parade in Public for the First Time

Former Corsican separatist leader Alain Orsoni has been shot dead while attending his mother’s funeral on the French island of Corsica. The 71 year old was killed by a single long range shot in the village of Vero, triggering a major investigation by organised crime prosecutors as police hunt for the gunman behind the brazen killing.


Alain Orsoni Shot Dead at Mother’s Funeral as Hunt For Gunman Begins

The United States has begun the sale of Venezuelan oil, marking the first US-led shipment since Washington took control of the country’s overseas energy revenues. The initial sale is valued at around 500 million dollars, signalling a major shift in how Venezuelan oil is being marketed following recent political changes in Caracas. The move is expected to have implications for global oil markets and US-Venezuela relations.


US-Venezuela Tensions: US Begins Sale Of Venezuelan Oil, First Shipment Valued At $500 Million 

Scientists and health experts are raising alarms over the growing presence of microplastics inside the human body. Studies have detected tiny plastic particles in blood, lungs and even vital organs, sparking concerns about long term health risks. Researchers warn that constant exposure through food, water and air could have serious implications for immune systems, fertility and overall wellbeing.


Microplastics In The Human Body Raise Major Health Concerns

Voting is underway across Maharashtra in elections to 29 civic bodies, marking a key test for political parties at the local level.


India: Maharashtra Voting Underway In 29 Civic Bodies 

Iran has issued a sharp warning to the United States, saying it will target US military bases across the region if it comes under attack. The statement comes amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, with fears of military escalation growing across the Middle East. Iranian officials say any strike on their territory would trigger a wide regional response, raising concerns about the risk of a broader conflict.


Iran-USA Tension: Iran Issues Warning To US Says American Bases Will Be Targeted If Attacked

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PM Modi Salutes Indian Army’s Courage and Sacrifice on Army Day

2025 Ranks Among Hottest Year Ever Recorded; NASA Statement Omits Climate Change

Iran Protests: Kashmiri Parents Urge Government To Evacuate Students Stranded In Iran Amid Unrest

UN Reports Sri Lanka Security Forces Used Sexual Violence During Civil War

South Africa Launches Major Vaccination Drive To Protect 20 Million Cattle

China's 2025 Trade Surplus Equivalent to Some Top Economies

Maharashtra Civic Polls: Voting Held in 29 Bodies, Votes to Be Counted Jan 16

Sudan Crisis: Talks To End Sudan War Resume In Cairo As Egypt UN And US Join Discussion

Historic Ice Vault Opens In Antarctica As First Ice Core Library Is Inaugurated

Vevcani Carnival Lights Up Snowy Villages During North Macedonia Winter Festival

Changchun Transformed Into Winter Wonderland by Ice Sculptors

Bulgarian Kukeri Carnival Uses Ritual Dances To Drive Away Evil And Welcome Spring

Zubeen Garg Death Probe | Toxicology Report: Zubeen Highly Intoxicated

Judge Urges Visa For College Student Deported To Honduras In Court Order Violation

Iran-US Tensions: Trump: Iran Has Stopped Killing Protesters And Tehran Says No Hangings Planned

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Strikes Leave Kyiv In Darkness And Freezing Cold As Power Grid Is Hit

Serbians Mark Orthodox Christian New Year According to Old Tradition

Iran FM Abbas Araghchi Says No Plan of Hanging Protesters

Army Day Parade 2026: Jaipur Holds Army Day Parade in Public for the First Time

Alain Orsoni Shot Dead at Mother’s Funeral as Hunt For Gunman Begins

US-Venezuela Tensions: US Begins Sale Of Venezuelan Oil, First Shipment Valued At $500 Million

Microplastics In The Human Body Raise Major Health Concerns

India: Maharashtra Voting Underway In 29 Civic Bodies

Iran-USA Tension: Iran Issues Warning To US Says American Bases Will Be Targeted If Attacked