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Lindsey Graham: US Senator who once called Trump a jackass, now brings bill seeking 500% tariff on India

US President Donald Trump has greenlit a sanctions bill that could impose 500 per cent tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil, a move that would give him what lawmakers describe as significant leverage over nations such as India and China to curb their imports of discounted crude from Moscow.

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US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker after a 2 week chase – how this move could heighten tensions with Russia

The United States has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker, Marinera, in the North Atlantic Ocean after tracking the vessel for more than two weeks, amid reports that Moscow had attempted to shield the ship by deploying naval forces as an escort.

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Why Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu called PM Modi: Key points from their discussion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke over the phone on January 7, exchanging warm New Year greetings and extending wishes of peace and prosperity for the people of both nations. The official release from the Prime Minister’s Office said that the leaders discussed ways to strengthen the India-Israel strategic partnership, grounded in shared democratic values, mutual trust, and a forward-looking vision.

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Greater Noida: Several locals fall sick due to contaminated water supply in Delta 1

Residents of Delta 1 Sector in Greater Noida fell ill after sewage-contaminated water was supplied to their homes. Locals alleged that despite lodging complaints for three consecutive days, the responsible authorities did not take any action over the issue.

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‘Won’t compromise on Bangladesh’s security, honour, dignity’: Advisor Asif Nazrul on T20 World Cup row

Bangladesh government’s sports advisor on Wednesday reiterated that their national team is not willing to travel to India for the T20 World Cup 2026 due to ‘security concerns’ and that the International Cricket Council had not understood the concerns of the Bangladesh Cricket Board.

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Jana Nayagan’s release date postponed, Thalapathy Vijay’s movie’s distributor announces

Amid the ongoing row over certification delays, Thalapathy Vijay’s much-awaited film Jana Nayagan has been postponed. Distributors of the film in Europe and Malaysia confirmed the development in a post on X on January 7. The film was originally scheduled to release on January 9.

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Jana Nayagan: Court reserves order on Thalapathy Vijay’s film, decision likely on January 9 morning

The Madras High Court has reserved its order in the Jana Nayagan censor clearance case involving Thalapathy Vijay’s upcoming film. The court indicated that the decision is most likely to be pronounced on the morning of January 9, as per a report by Live Law.

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EXPLAINED: What triggered Nestle’s infant formula recall, and should parents worry?

Swiss-based multinational food conglomerate, Nestle, has announced the recall of some batches of its baby formula. This action was followed by the identification of a potential contamination risk caused by an ingredient in the formula.

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Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal share first photo with baby boy; reveal his name

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal have shared the first photo of their baby boy on social media. Along with the picture, the couple also revealed their son’s name, Vihaan Kaushal, drawing warm reactions from fans.

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ISRO’s first launch of 2026 scheduled for January 12; to carry DRDO satellite among other payloads

ISRO is gearing up for its first launch of the new year, with the PSLV-C62 mission scheduled to lift off on January 12 from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. According to an ISRO official, the mission’s primary payload is the EOS-N1, an imaging satellite developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for strategic purposes.

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