A strong earthquake of up to 6.6 magnitude struck off Taiwan’s northeastern coast late Saturday, shaking buildings in Taipei and across the island. No casualties or damage were reported. This was Taiwan’s second major quake this week.
Australia lost the fourth Ashes Test, ending England’s 15-year home winless streak. Captain Steve Smith said they were 60 runs short and wondered if a more aggressive “Bazball” approach could have helped. Australia still leads the series 3-1.
Ranveer Singh's 2025 spy-thriller 'Dhurandhar' is a major box office success. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh praises it as a "class entertainer," attributing its record-breaking run to strong content that has brought audiences back to theatres.
Delhi has made two GRAP-4 restrictions permanent: no petrol without a PUCC and entry curbs for non-BS6 vehicles. The move comes as the city's air quality remains 'Very Poor', prompting other measures like GRAP-III and new eco-initiatives.
Members of the Hindu community in London protested outside the Bangladesh High Commission against violence targeting Hindus in Bangladesh. Protests in India also followed, as the government expressed grave concern over the attacks on minorities.
Drishyam 3 faces controversy as producer Kumar Mangat Pathak accuses Akshaye Khanna of backing out just 10 days before the shoot. Jaideep Ahlawat replaces him as legal action follows, sparking debate on stardom and professionalism.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the US to meet President Donald Trump as efforts intensify to move to the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, with Iran, regional security and the fragile truce high on the agenda.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reported a massive Russian attack on Kyiv with nearly 500 drones and 40 missiles. The assault targeted energy and civilian infrastructure, damaging homes and causing power outages, as per his statement on X.
Tara Sutaria and Veer Pahariya were spotted at the airport shortly after attending AP Dhillon’s Mumbai concert, sparking buzz among fans and paparazzi. The duo appeared travel-ready as they jetted off for a New Year getaway, adding fuel to rumours.
Commuters on the Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line have flagged alleged illegal fund collection by aggressive groups operating in pairs, including in women-only coaches, raising serious concerns over surveillance and passenger safety.
