January 9, 2026 – Page 3

Mukesh Bhatt clarifies Awarapan 2 date shift not due to Dhurandhar 2, Toxic competition : Bollywood News

The much-anticipated sequel Awarapan 2 is now expected to hit cinemas in May or June 2026, producer Mukesh Bhatt has clarified, dispelling reports that its change of date was driven by competition from other major releases such as Dhurandhar 2 and Toxic. Awarapan 2, the follow-up to the 2007 action-romance drama Awarapan starring Emraan Hashmi, […]

Trump says he would accept Nobel Peace Prize from Machado; Nobel Committee says it’s not possible

As President Donald Trump is looking forward to welcome Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado next week after dismissing her as a leader succeeding Nicolas Maduro, he said he would accept the Nobel Peace Prize from her — as he learned that Machado wants to share the prize with him. “I’ve stopped eight wars,” Trump […]

Switzerland holds memorial service during day of national mourning for bar fire victims

Swiss Federal President Guy Parmelin, left, delivers his statement as Former Grand Duke of Luxembourg Henri, left, and Emmanuel Macron, right, President of France, appear on the screen, during the official commemorative ceremony for victims of the deadly fire MARTIGNY: Switzerland held a national day of mourning on Friday for the 40 people who died […]

‘I got no credit, I was criticised’: Trump says he won’t keep business interests aside | World News

President Donald Trump has said he sees no reason to restrict his family’s business activities during his second term, arguing that he was criticised rather than recognised despite voluntarily limiting such dealings during his first presidency.In a lengthy interview with The New York Times, Trump said his experience of his first term in office convinced […]

Budget 2026: Parliament session from January 28-April 2; to be held in two phases

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman with tablet containing Budget documents (File photo) NEW DELHI: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday announced the dates for Parliament’s Budget session, which he said will be held in two phases from January 28 to April 2.“On the recommendation of the Govt of India, Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu […]

Ashes setback: Brendon McCullum admits ‘someone better’ could replace him as England coach

Fresh from England’s 4-1 Ashes humiliation in Australia, Brendon McCullum has admitted that he could be replaced as head coach, conceding there may be “someone better” suited to the role if he is not “able to steer the ship.” The ultra-attacking, positive and results-driven Bazball approach, developed over the past few years with the Ashes […]

‘Owning the sea’: Moment US forces intercepted sanctioned oil tanker in Caribbean Sea – watch

The United States has intercepted and seized another sanctioned oil tanker at sea, escalating its enforcement campaign against so-called “ghost fleet” vessels accused of moving embargoed crude and drawing sharp criticism from Moscow. This was the fifth such interception under Trump’s administration aim to control the distribution of Venezuela’s oil products.The latest operation, carried out […]

PIMS Udaipur Holds Workshop on Mental Health and Addiction Awareness

The Pacific Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), UDAIPUR, organised a workshop on Friday as part of the drug de-addiction Week. The event was conducted under the joint supervision of the departments of Psychiatry, Anatomy, Physiology, and Community Medicine. The workshop, titled “Mental Health – Saying Goodbye to Addiction and Substance Abuse”, was attended by faculty […]

Abhishek Bachchan enters real estate with Anand Pandit in GIFT City project : Bollywood News

Veteran producer and real estate tycoon Anand Pandit’s close emotional ties with the Bachchan family are no secret. Pandit has often said that he cannot envision any cinematic project without Amitabh Bachchan. He has also worked with Abhishek Bachchan in the OTT hit The Big Bull and recently made a major announcement that sent ripples […]

Jaipur Ready for 78th Army Day Parade 2026

The historic 78th Army Day Parade is set to take place in Jaipur for the first time on 15 January 2026, following a successful full-dress rehearsal on 9 January. The event highlights India’s strong dedication to National Defence and the spirit of its armed forces. Under the supervision of Major General Rohit Mehrotra, Sub Area […]