January 14, 2026 – Page 5

The UK is watering down plans for mandatory digital ID cards after a backlash

File photo: UK PM Keir Starmer (Picture credit: AP) LONDON: The British government has watered down plans for mandatory digital identification cards, a contentious idea it had touted as a way to help control immigration. It’s the latest policy U-turn by Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s embattled center-left government, which is under fire from both opposition […]

Virat Kohli takes top spot in ICC ODI rankings for 11th time in career; sets record for most days at No. 1 by an Indian

Virat Kohli reclaimed the top spot in the updated ICC ODI rankings for batters for the 11th time in his career on Wednesday after his heroics with the bat in the first ODI against New Zealand on January 11 in Vadodara. Kohli dethroned compatriot Rohit Sharma, who has now dropped to third position with the […]

NSW heatwave kills hundreds of flying foxes, orphaning baby bats | World News

Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation A devastating heatwave swept across the east coast of Australia over the weekend, resulting in an unprecedented loss of black and grey-headed flying foxes. Wildlife rescuers warn that fatalities may continue to rise as temperatures exceed 40 degrees Celsius in many coastal regions. In the Illawarra alone, approximately 500 black and […]

This African city wakes up to snowfall for the first time in 25 years | World News

The morning did not arrive quietly in Oujda. For the first time in nearly 25 years, snowfall was observed in the central area of the city, located in the northeastern region of Morocco, on January 7, 2026. Approximately two centimetres of snow settled across the downtown streets, while the adjacent villages experienced significantly more snowfall. […]

Delhi air pollution hits India Open 2026 as world no.3 badminton star Anders Antonsen pulls out

World no.3 badminton star Anders Antonsen of Denmark has pulled out of the ongoing India Open 2026 in New Delhi due to severe air pollution in the national capital. The Dane made the announcement public on Instagram. Antonsen’s withdrawal from the India Open 2026 came just a day after fellow Dane, Mia Blichfeldt, flagged the […]

December WPI figures: Wholesale price inflation edges up to 0.83%; manufacturing, food articles and textiles turn costlier

Wholesale prices increased in December, with inflation measured by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) rising to 0.83%. This marks the second consecutive month of upward movement after two months of deflation, official data released on Wednesday showed. The return to positive inflation came after wholesale prices contracted in October and November, when WPI inflation stood […]

Iran protests turn deadly: Over 2500 killed; internet restored partially | World News

At least 2,500 people have died in protests across Iran, as the Khamenei-led Islamic Republic faces weeks of massive unrest triggered by rising prices and inflation. Meanwhile, some Iranians were able to make phone calls abroad on Tuesday for the first time after the government partially lifted a communication blackout, reported AP.The US-based Human Rights […]

The world’s largest beaver dam is so big that you can see it from space | World News

Wood Buffalo National Park, in Canada, which spans northern Alberta and parts of the Northwest Territories, contains the largest beaver dam ever recorded. The structure lies deep within the park, far from roads, towns, or marked trails, making it largely inaccessible by foot. Its size is so vast that it is visible in satellite images […]

India vs New Zealand LIVE Score | IND vs NZ 2nd ODI: New Zealand opt to bowl; Nitish Reddy replaces Washington Sundar

India Vs New Zealand 2nd ODI 2026 LIVE: The Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli caravan has reached Rajkot where India would be aiming to seal the ODI series against New Zealand in the second game of the three-match series on Wednesday. India have already lost Rishabh Pant due to injury before the start of the series. To […]

Boman Irani joins Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 shoot in Delhi; quips “Aap party hai ya broker” : Bollywood News

Boman Irani is back as Kishan Khurana — a character that continues to live rent-free in the hearts of audiences. The actor recently shared a picture from the sets of Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 with Anupam Kher and Ranvir Shorey, and one line was enough to trigger instant nostalgia: “Aap Party Hai Ya Broker?” The […]