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Odisha bans sale, distribution of gutkha, pan masala and all tobacco products

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Odisha has decided to impose a complete ban on manufacture, distribution and sale of all tobacco and nicotine-related products in the state with immediate effect. The government has urged people to comply with the regulations and warned of strict action if the new rules are violated. 

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‘Close cooperation is vital’: PM Modi speaks to Brazil’s Lula da Silva, reviews strong momentum in ties

‘Close cooperation is vital’: PM Modi speaks to Brazil’s Lula da Silva, reviews strong momentum in ties

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Oscar 2026 Nominations: Sinners leads race with 16 nods; when and where to watch

The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards were announced on January 22, and Sinners is leading the race as the most-nominated film in Oscar history. The supernatural horror film has set a new Oscars record with 16 nominations out of 24 categories.

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US, Russia, Ukraine to hold first trilateral meeting in UAE from tomorrow: Zelenskyy

US, Russia, Ukraine to hold first trilateral meeting in UAE from tomorrow: Zelenskyy 

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Jharkhand: Gonda–Asansol Express crashes into truck at crossing in Deoghar | Video

Jharkhand: Gonda–Asansol Express crashes into truck at crossing in Deoghar 

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Chatha Pacha X Review: First reactions pour in for Roshan Mathew, Arjun Ashokan’s film

Malayalam film Chatha Pacha has finally made its way to theatres, and within hours of its release, early reactions from viewers have begun surfacing on X (formerly Twitter). The film is about an underground wrestling club in Fort Kochi, led by a team of youngsters.

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Trump announces F-47 fighter jet; all about ‘most devastating’ plane to join US Armed Forces

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that they were developing the F-47 fighter jet to strengthen the country’s armed forces. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump said it would be the “most devastating” fighter jet and would be released soon.

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‘Was honoured when Pak PM said…’: Trump humiliates Shehbaz Sharif at Davos; signs ‘Board of Peace’ charter

US President Donald Trump on Thursday humiliated Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and said he was honoured when the latter said that he has saved at least 10 to 20 million lives by stopping the war between India and Pakistan. In May last year, India and Pakistan were engaged in an intense four-day conflict after the former launched Operation Sindoor in response to the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists.

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NEET PG, MDS exam dates 2026 announced; check schedule

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced the exam dates for NEET PG, NEET MDS. NEET MDS is scheduled to be held on May 2, 2026, while NEET PG will be held on August 30, 2026. 

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O’Romeo trailer: Rahul Deshpande makes his Bollywood debut with Shahid Kapoor’s film after ruling YouTube

The trailer of Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri’s O’Romeo was released on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, across social media platforms. The trailer has received praise from audiences ever since its release.

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