Morning news brief: Ukraine crisis, Indian states' elections, and more
Morning brief
To get your day started, here are some stories.
US has said that Russia could begin military action in Ukraine any day now.ISRO has putthree satellites into orbit successfullyin 2022's maiden mission.After Pakistan, China will build nuclear power plant in Argentina. Andpolling is underway in two Indian states.
Russia could begin military action in Ukraine any day now: US
Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky urged US President Joe Biden to visit Kyiv to "stabilise" the situation with Ukraine and send a "powerful signal" amid tensions with Russia at the border.
In 2022's maiden mission, ISRO puts three satellites into orbit successfully
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‘Prostitution and hush money’: What happens behind the closed doors of Davos World Economic Forum
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India-US trade deal: American senators write to Trump, urge him to press Modi on lowering tariffs on pulses
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‘If medal comes into someone else’s possession…’: Nobel Committee breaks silence after Machado ‘presents’ her medal to Trump
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From superpowers to supercarriers: The 5 most powerful warships at sea in 2026
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Inside Iran’s drone arsenal: 5 UAVs transforming Tehran’s military power
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'Beginning of the end of world': Russia warns of nukes, says third World War will take place in Arctic
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India’s new Anti-Stealth Radar Grid can detect 5th-gen F-35, Su-57 fighter jets – All about THIS air defence system
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Iran‑Venezuela drone network: How Caracas built indigenous UAVs on Iranian designs
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New Friday OTT Releases (January 16, 2026): The Rip, Kalamkaval, 120 Bahadur- 6 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video, SonyLIV and more
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UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to visit India on Monday
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Meet 5 batters with most Test runs in January 2026
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How Venezuela and Houthis became key recipients of Iran’s arms exports
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5 batters fastest to 22,000 international runs
In a "marvellous accomplishment", Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has put earth observation satellite EOS-04 and two small satellites into orbit successfully.
After Pakistan, China to build nuclear power plant in Argentina
China will be building a nuclear power plant in Argentina even as the country agreed to join President Xi's flagship Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Polling underway in 2 Indian states; 55 seats in UP, 40 in Goa up for grabs
Voting has started in Indian states of Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Goa on Monday. The polling is being carried out for 55 Assembly seats in UP and 40 seats in Goa.