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Sujoy Paul takes oath as Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court
Sujoy Paul was sworn in as the chief justice of Calcutta High Court on Friday (January 16, 2026).
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January 17, 2026
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US 'invaded, kidnapped' Maduro, 'stain on relations': Venezuela's Rodriguez
Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez on Thursday stated that the US had invaded and kidnapped its former President Nicolas Maduro and the First Lady, Cilian Flores, calling the operation a “stain on relations” between the two countries and saying it must be resolved through diplomacy.
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January 17, 2026
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MEA urges Indians in Iran to exit as protests intensify
The Indian government has advised its nationals in Iran to leave the country in view of the volatile security situation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday, stressing that it is closely tracking developments and is “committed to doing whatever is necessary for their well-being”.
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January 17, 2026
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BJP-Shiv Sena dominate Maha municipal elections
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday hailed the BJP-Shiv Sena-led Mahayuti’s sweeping victory in the Maharashtra civic polls, calling it a strong endorsement of the development and welfare agenda of the NDA government led by Narendra Modi.
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January 17, 2026
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Workplace well-being: From stress to strength
The modern workplace is a dynamic environment that often demands high performance, adaptability, and constant competition.
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January 17, 2026
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THE MIND AND AGE: NAVIGATING LIFE’S LATER STAGES
Aging is an inevitable part of life, yet how we perceive and experience it can make all the difference.
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January 17, 2026
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HAPPY PATEL: KHATARNAK JASOOS
Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, directed by Vir Das and Kavi Shastri and produced by Aamir Khan Productions, is an adult spy comedy crafted to entertain through humour:
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January 17, 2026
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EMPTY NEST SYNDROME - COPING WITH CHANGE
As children grow up and leave home, parents often experience a profound emotional shift known as Empty Nest Syndrome (ENS).
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January 17, 2026
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WOMEN, RISK-TAKERS POWER INDIA'S STARTUP SURGE: PM MODI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India’s startup boom, driven by women and risk-taking, has reshaped the country’s innovation landscape.
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January 17, 2026
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Nitin Nabin to replace Nadda on January 20 as BJP president
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday formally announced the election process for its national president.
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January 17, 2026
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India completes Chabahar investment, executes strategic withdrawal to limit sanctions exposure
India has fully discharged its USD 120 million investment commitment toward the development of Chabahar Port in Iran well before the stipulated timeline, effectively eliminating all outstanding financial liabilities linked to the project as of mid-January 2026.
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January 17, 2026
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Denmark's submission to US 'flawed': Russia
Director of the Department of Information and Press at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Maria Zakharova called out the failure of ‘rules-based international order’, a philosophy propagated by the West.
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January 17, 2026
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'AAP govt muzzling media its countdown has begun'
BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj on Friday slammed the Punjab government over a newspaper group's claim that it was being targeted with raids after it published a news report, reportedly critical of AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal.
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January 17, 2026
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PM Modi is giving West Bengal gift of over one dozen new trains: Vaishnaw
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train between Howrah and Guwahati (Kamakhya) at Malda Town Railway Station on Saturday, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday.
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January 17, 2026
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Oscar-winner Hans Zimmer to compose score for ‘Harry Potter' series
Grammy-winning music composer Hans Zimmer is all set to helm the original score for HBO's much-awaited 'Harry Potter' TV series.
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January 17, 2026
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HIL 2026: Harmanpreet double powers JSW Soorma to maiden victory
JSW Soorma Hockey Club registered their first victory in the Hockey India League 2026 (Men's) as they beat HIL Governing Council (GC) 3-1 in a comfortable fashion here at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Thursday.
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January 17, 2026
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Cong: Both MLAs will technically continue as members of BRS
Congress spokesperson Sama Ram Mohan Reddy on Friday welcomed Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar's decision not to disqualify two BRS MLAs under the Anti-Defection law.
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January 17, 2026
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Congress slams BJP over destruction of ancient temples, ghats in Varanasi
‘The Congress on Friday condemned the demolition of temples and ghats in the holy city of Varanasi (Kashi), accusing the Modi led government at the Centre and the Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh of destroying thousands-of-years-old religious and cultural heritage in the name of development and beautification.
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January 17, 2026
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IRAN CLERIC DEMANDS EXECUTION OF PROTESTERS, THREATENS TRUMP
A hard-line cleric leading Friday prayers in Iran’s capital demanded the death penalty for protesters detained in a nationwide crackdown and directly threatened the U.S. President Donald Trump, showing the hard-line rage gripping the Islamic Republic after the demonstrations.
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January 17, 2026
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South Korean court sentences Yoon to 5 years in prison
A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison Friday in the first verdict from eight criminal trials over the martial law debacle that forced him out of office and other allegations.
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January 17, 2026
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TN Congress leaders to meet top brass in Delhi ahead of Assembly polls
With the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections drawing closer, senior Congress leaders from the state are scheduled to meet the party’s top leadership at Indira Bhawan in the national capital on January 17 at 4 pm to deliberate on election strategy, organisational preparedness and seat-sharing arrangements.
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January 17, 2026
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Congress holds Assam poll strategy meet
Congress top brass on Friday held a key strategy meeting on Assam assembly polls with senior observers and the state leadership.
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January 17, 2026
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Trump announces beginning of next phase of 'Gaza Peace Plan'
US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that the next phase of Gaza’s 20-Point Peace Plan has begun.
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January 17, 2026
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Mausam Noor's Congress return and reckoning: Comeback, legacy politics, and Malda’s uncertain future
Mausam Benazir Noor’s recent return to the Congress from the Trinamul Congress (TMC) has caused ripplesin West Bengal’s politics.
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January 17, 2026
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ICC MEETS BCB AMID BANGLADESH T20 WORLD CUP UNCERTAINTY
The International Cricket Council (ICC) will travel to Bangladesh in a few days for a final one-on-one meeting with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and will then announce the decision on the team's participation in the T20 World Cup 2026, sources told ANI.
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January 17, 2026
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South Korean authorities summon a civilian over alleged drone flights
South Korean authorities have summoned a civilian to investigate if the person sent drones toward North Korea, police said Friday, days after North Korea threatened responses to what it called drone flights from South Korea.
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January 17, 2026
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171 riders from 35 countries arrive for Pune Grand Tour
The countdown to the start of the historic Pune Grand Tour 2026, India’s first Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) 2.2 multistage road race, is well underway, as Pune welcomed international teams from across Africa, Southeast Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
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January 17, 2026
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80% of India’s startups are Al-led: IT Minister
On National Startup Day, Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Friday, highlighted the expansion of India’s deep-tech startup ecosystem driven by focused policy and funding support.
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January 17, 2026
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Cong attacks AAP over ‘raids’ on Punjab Kesari
The Congress on Friday slammed Punjab’s AAP government over Punjab Kesari newspaper group's claim that it was being targeted with multiple raids by enforcement authorities, saying the Bhagwant Mann dispensation was drawing its inspiration from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has “targeted” media outlets across the country.
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January 17, 2026
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RAUT ALLEGES EVM MANIPULATION, NAMES MISSING FROM ELECTORAL ROLLS
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday raised serious allegations over the conduct of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, claiming large-scale irregularities in voter lists, malfunctioning of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), and violations of the Model Code of Conduct.
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