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Trump warns of 100% tariff on Canada if trade deal with China goes ahead

US President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to impose a 100% tariff on all Canadian imports if Canada enters into a trade agreement with China. Writing on Truth Social, Trump said, “If Governor Carney thinks he is going to make Canada a ‘Drop Off Port’ for China to send goods and products into the United States, he is sorely mistaken… China will eat Canada alive, completely devour it, including the destruction of their businesses, social fabric, and general way of life.”

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Uttar Pradesh: Police bust inter-district dacoity gang in Sitapur, arrest seven; recover Rs 4.28 lakh cash

The Uttar Pradesh Police has solved a dacoity case reported from Sitapur’s district Thalgaon and busted an inter-district criminal gang, said officials on Saturday, adding that Rs 4.28 lakh cash, and gold and silver jewellery were recovered from them. In addition to this, the police have also seized some illegal firearms and vehicles that were used by the gang.

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Russia-Ukraine-US trilateral talks conclude in Abu Dhabi, Zelenskyy says next meeting likely next week

The maiden trilateral talks between the United States (US), Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi have concluded, said a spokesperson of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on Saturday, adding that the summit was held in a “constructive and positive atmosphere”. The three sides are expected to hold another meeting in Abu Dhabi next week, as no breakthrough has been achieved to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine. 

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Bangladesh pull out of T20 World Cup 2026: 5 instances teams opted out of ICC tournaments

After the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officially opted out of the 2026 T20 World Cup, citing security concerns, the International Cricket Council (ICC) replaced them with Scotland for the marquee tournament, starting February 7. Following the high-profile and controversial move, questions were raised if teams had previously refused to compete in ICC tournaments over similar reasons. 

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Republic Day 2026 essay ideas for students – check these top 5 topics

India will celebrate its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026 which commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India on 26 January 1950. Although India gained independence from colonial rule in 1947, the Constitution of India did not come into effect until 26 January 1950. With the adoption of the Constitution, India declared itself a sovereign, democratic, and republican state.  

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‘Darr nahi, dehshat hoon’: Shah Rukh Khan unleashes a fierce new avatar in King | Release date out

The wait for Shah Rukh Khan’s most anticipated movie, King, is about to end as the makers of the film announced its release on Saturday. The actor’s comebacks are always spectacular. When SRK’s film Zero flopped in 2018, he took a five-year break. Audiences were desperate to see his films. But when he returned, he delivered three consecutive superhit films: Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki. All three films were released in 2023.

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Novak Djokovic rewrites history, becomes first player to achieve major Grand Slam record in Australia Open

Novak Djokovic etched his name further into tennis history on January 24, 2026, when he became the first player to achieve 400 match wins in Grand Slam tournaments. The Serbian star secured this monumental milestone with a 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4) victory over Botic van de Zandschulp in the third round at the Australian Open. 

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RRB NTPC CBT 2 result 2025 out at RRB portals; know how to download merit list PDF

The Railway Recruitment Board has released the  NTPC undergraduate (UG) results 2025 for computer based test (CBT 2). The candidates who had appeared for NTPC CBT 2 can check the result on the RRB portals. RRB NTPC CBT 2 was held on December 20. 

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Indian-origin man kills wife, three relatives in US; children found hiding in closet | 10 Points

A bone-chilling incident has been reported in Georgia of the United States (US) where a 51-year-old Indian man allegedly shot dead his wife and three of her relatives over a family dispute, said officials on Saturday (local time). The accused, identified as Vijay Kumar, was arrested shortly from the residence in Lawrenceville city after the incident on Friday.

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Mission Sudarshan Chakra: Pralay, LR-AShM and Astra to power India’s air defence | Exclusive

From the ramparts of Red Fort on Independence Day in 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the ambitious ‘Mission Sudarshan Chakra’ aimed at protecting critical military and civilian infrastructure in the country. For this, the inspiration was taken from Lord Krishna’s ‘Sudarshan Chakra’, he had said, while adding that India needs the same shield to protect its key infrastructure.

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