India
Delhi reported a total of 9,211 deaths due to respiratory diseases in 2024, according to the latest figures released by the Delhi government. This is an increase from 8,801 such deaths in 2023.
Business
Hyundai Motor Group has appointed Milan Kovac, a former Tesla vice president and expert in autonomous driving and robotics, as an advisor.
World
Bob Blackman, a Conservative Party leader and Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom, has sounded the alarm over rising violence against minorities in Bangladesh.
Politics
In a major blow to the Gowli family, both Geeta and Yogita have lost their respective Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
Sports
Sydney Sixers legend Moises Henriques etched his name in the history books of Big Bash League (BBL) on Friday.
Technology
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has launched its skin cancer drug, Unloxcyt (cosibelimab-ipdl), in the US.
Entertainment
On Friday, Bollywood actor and former beauty queen Celina Jaitly paid an emotional tribute to her brother, Major (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, who has been detained in Abu Dhabi for over 14 months.
Lifestyle
Basant Panchami, a major Hindu festival, will be celebrated on January 23, 2026.
Auto
Ola Electric has received the green light from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to sell its residential battery energy storage system, Ola Shakti.