1. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen arrives in India, to be Chief Guest at Republic Day celebrations
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday arrived in India on a State Visit during which she, along with European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa, will also be attending India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations as a Chief Guest, marking a significant milestone in India–EU relations.
2. Blast on railway track near Sirhind station, Punjab, loco pilot injured
A powerful explosion occurred on the railway line in Sirhind, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, just 48 hours before Republic Day. The incident damaged the engine of a freight train, and its driver sustained injuries. According to sources, the explosion was extremely powerful, and there are suspicions that RDX was used for it.
3. Winter storm threatens large swath of US, prompts federal response
A massive winter storm moving across the United States is threatening millions of people across multiple regions, disrupting travel and raising the risk of power outages, dangerous road conditions, and extreme cold.
4. US May Roll Back 25% India Tariffs After Russian Oil Cuts
The United States has indicated it may roll back a portion of the steep tariffs imposed on Indian imports after New Delhi significantly reduced its purchases of Russian crude oil a move that could ease trade tensions between the two countries.
5. “Never violated Congress’ position; Will remain unapologetic on Operation Sindoor stance”: Shashi Tharoor
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday rejected any claim of going against the party line on any issue, saying that he has “at no stage violated any of the Congress’ positions in Parliament.”
6. Indian-Origin Man Arrested in US for Killing Wife, Three Relatives After Domestic Dispute
A 51-year-old Indian-origin man has been arrested in the US state of Georgia for allegedly killing his wife and three relatives in a shooting that followed a domestic argument.
7. KRK sent to police custody till Jan 27 in Oshiwara firing case
Actor Kamaal Rashid Khan, popularly known as KRK, was on Saturday sent to police custody till January 27 by a Bandra court in Oshiwara firing case, Mumbai Police officials said.
8. Scotland set to replace Bangladesh in T20 World Cup 2026: ICC sources
Scotland’s cricket team is all set to replace Bangladesh in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will be played in India and Sri Lanka from February 7.
9. Rain brings breather as Delhi-NCR air moves to ‘poor’ category from hazardous levels
After several days of dense smog and hazardous pollution levels, Delhi-NCR saw a noticeable improvement in air quality on Saturday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) slipping to the ‘poor’ category at 264.
10. Government will decide Pakistan’s participation in T20 World Cup, Mohsin Naqvi
With the ICC deciding to replace Bangladesh with Scotland for their refusal to play their matches in India, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approached the government regarding the participation of their team in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in solidarity with Bangladesh.