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A chance conversation on a dating app has turned into a life-changing professional breakthrough for a final-year university student. A Reddit post revealing how a Hinge match helped him secure a ₹18 lakh per annum job offer has gone viral, sparking conversations about networking, luck, and unconventional career paths.
The story was shared on the subreddit r/Indiangirlsontinder under the title “Got an 18 LPA offer because of a Hinge match.” The student described a difficult placement season, despite studying at what he called a “tier 1-ish” college. Academic hurdles played a major role in holding him back.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday accused the Election Commission (EC) of deleting nearly 54 lakh names from the draft electoral rolls during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) without giving affected voters a chance to defend their inclusion. Addressing a press conference at the state secretariat Nabanna, Banerjee described the process as arbitrary and deeply flawed.
Banerjee alleged that the deletions were carried out through misuse of the powers vested in Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and disproportionately impacted “genuine electors.”
According to her, many voters discovered their names missing without receiving any prior notice or explanation, effectively denying them an opportunity to contest the deletions. She claimed that the absence of transparency had created confusion and distress among voters across the state.
Reports emerging from Iran indicate that the death toll from nationwide protests has risen sharply, with an unnamed Iranian official citing approximately 2,000 fatalities, according to Reuters. The unrest, triggered by ongoing political and social grievances, has prompted rare accounts from Iranians abroad, revealing the scale of chaos and uncertainty across the country.
For the first time in days, some Iranians were able to make phone calls abroad on Tuesday, according to the Associated Press. Callers described heavy security deployments, widespread property damage, and a cityscape largely emptied of civilians. Burned government buildings, smashed ATMs, and deserted streets were common across central Tehran, highlighting the intensity of the ongoing protests.
Famous Punjabi singer-rapper Karan Aujla has become the center of a social media controversy since Canadian-born actress and rapper Ms Gori accused Aujla of engaging with her without disclosing his marital status, sparking widespread discussion online. The singer and his team have not responded publicly so far.
Amid the swirling allegations, Aujla’s wife, Palak Aujla, took to social media to share a romantic photo of the couple. Though she did not include any caption or comment, the post was widely interpreted as a subtle response to the ongoing controversy. The timing of the post drew significant attention from fans and media alike, shifting focus back to the singer’s personal life.
Tata Motors has finally launched the 2026 Tata Punch facelift in India. It's one of India's best-selling small SUVs. This time, Tata hasn't just changed its look, but has also made significant changes to the car's design, engine, and features. The new Tata Punch has a starting price of ₹5.59 lakh.
: You've likely heard the Hanuman Chalisa recited many times on TV, mobile phones, and social media, but a video is going viral these days that has left people astonished. In this video, a man is seen reciting not the Hanuman Chalisa, but the Amitabh Chalisa. Furthermore, this man has even built a temple dedicated to Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan.
In the viral video, a female YouTuber and a man are seen standing inside a temple. At first glance, the place appears to be any ordinary temple, but as the camera pans to a board outside the temple, everyone is astonished. The board reads, "Jai Shri Amitabh." Inside the temple, a statue of Amitabh Bachchan is placed on a throne, just like the statue of a deity.
India’s basmati rice trade is facing fresh headwinds as political unrest in Iran coincides with a tough new tariff warning from US President Donald Trump. Together, these developments are creating uncertainty for exporters, disrupting payments, and pushing domestic basmati prices lower.
Iran has traditionally been one of the largest and most reliable overseas buyers of Indian basmati rice. During April-November of the current fiscal year (2025-26), India exported basmati rice worth about $468 million to Iran, amounting to nearly 6 lakh metric tonnes. However, rising internal turmoil and widespread protests in the country are now affecting trade execution.
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday asserted that Operation Sindoor remains ongoing and warned that any future misadventure by Pakistan would be dealt with swiftly and effectively. Addressing a press conference, the Army Chief sent a clear message to India’s adversaries, underlining the military’s preparedness and resolve.
Reiterating India’s firm stance against cross-border terrorism, Gen. Dwivedi said Operation Sindoor was a calibrated and resolute response to continued provocations. “As you may be aware, Operation Sindoor remains ongoing, and any future misadventure will be resolutely responded to,” he said.
Iran's currency, the Iranian Rial (IRR), is constantly in the headlines these days in the global economy. The Rial's historic decline has severely weakened Iran's economic situation. The situation has reached such a level that the Rial's value appears to be approaching zero. Rising inflation, declining purchasing power, and international sanctions have exacerbated the hardships faced by ordinary people.
Every year on January 26th, the country celebrates Republic Day and a grand flypast by the Indian Air Force takes place over Delhi. Fighter jets and helicopters fly at high speeds. However, a major challenge during this time is birds, especially eagles. If a large bird collides with an aircraft, it is called a "bird strike," which can cause a serious accident. To mitigate this risk, a special program is implemented in Delhi, which people jokingly call the "bird party."
In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Tuesday made absolute the interim bail granted to Uttar Pradesh MLA Abbas Ansari in a case registered under the Gangsters Act.
With this order, Abbas Ansari will continue to remain on bail until further directions from the court.
People have many questions about the eclipses in 2026. Which eclipse will occur first, how many eclipses will be visible in India, and when the Sutak period will be valid—all these questions are answered in this news. There will be a total of four eclipses in 2026, including two solar eclipses and two lunar eclipses. However, not all eclipses will be visible in India.
Florida Republican Congressman Randy Fine introduced a new bill in the US House of Representatives on Tuesday, proposing to make Greenland the 51st US state. The bill, called the "Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act," would legally allow the US government to annex Greenland and make it a US state in the future.
Randy Fine described this move as necessary to counter the growing influence of China and Russia in the Arctic. He said that Greenland's geography is crucial to US security because it is located in the Arctic and can control vital routes for global trade, military activities, and energy transportation.
"America cannot leave that future in the hands of countries that oppose our value system and are attempting to undermine our security," Fine said.
Talwinder Singh Sidhu, commonly known as Talwinder, is a Punjabi singer, music producer, and songwriter. Born in Tarn Taran, Punjab, in November 1997, Talwinder grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, USA. He has created his own unique musical style by blending Punjabi traditional elements with modern music genres such as hip-hop, R&B, trap, and synth-pop.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has clarified its position on the controversy surrounding the venue of the T20 World Cup. The ICC has rejected the Bangladesh Cricket Board's demand to move Bangladesh's matches out of India. Based on the latest security review report, the ICC stated that there is no serious security threat to the Bangladesh team in India.
Bangladesh's objection arose when Asif Nazrul, an advisor to the country's Sports Ministry, claimed that some Bangladeshi players, especially Mustafizur Rahman, might face security threats in India. Following these statements, the Bangladesh Cricket Board requested the ICC to relocate the venue for their matches.
The festival of Lohri will be celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy today in many states of North India, including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. This festival, rooted in folk traditions, symbolizes the change of seasons. Lohri heralds the departure of winter and the arrival of spring. On this day, the aroma of sweets made from sesame seeds, jaggery, gajak, and peanuts permeates every home, and the bonfire symbolizes the love and warmth of loved ones.
The Indian stock market opened with a positive opening on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, amid strong global cues. The BSE Sensex opened with a gain of 201.15 points at 84,079.32 in early trade. The Nifty 50 rose 107.1 points to 25,897.35. In the previous trading session, the Sensex closed at 83,878.17 and the Nifty at 25,790.25.
The broader market also witnessed a positive sentiment. In the opening session, the BSE Midcap Index was trading with a gain of 108.65 points, or 0.24 percent. The BSE Smallcap Index rose 153.21 points, or 0.31 percent, to 49,726.96. This indicates that investor interest is not limited to large-cap stocks alone.
Concerns about the safety of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh continue to grow. Another Hindu youth was beaten to death in the Daganbhua area of Feni district. The deceased has been identified as 28-year-old Samir Das, who supported his family by driving a battery-operated auto-rickshaw. This incident is reported to be the eighth murder against the Hindu community in the past 25 days.
According to police, the attackers first brutally beat Samir Das and then killed him with the intention of robbing his auto-rickshaw. After the incident, the accused fled the scene with the auto-rickshaw. Police say robbery may be the primary motive for the murder, although other angles are also being investigated.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 25 percent tariff on countries trading with Iran. He says the US may have to take drastic measures to stop the violent crackdown on anti-government protests in Iran. According to Trump, nearly 600 people have died during protests across the country, which amounts to crossing a "red line."
Trump stated in a social media post that the tariffs imposed on Iran's trading partners will take effect immediately. This decision could affect several major countries trading with Iran, including China, Brazil, Turkey, and Russia.
Gold prices continue their upward trend, and today, January 13, 2026, gold has set a new record. According to the Indian Bullion and Jewelers Association (IBJA), the price of 24-carat gold rose to ₹1,40,449 per 10 grams by Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, according to data from GoodReturns, 24-carat gold has reached ₹1,42,300 per 10 grams in the market. Gold reached an all-time high of ₹1,44,600 per 10 grams in the Delhi bullion market.
According to the latest rates released by IBJA, the price of 24-carat gold stood at ₹1,40,449 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, 23-carat gold was trading at ₹1,39,887, 22-carat gold at ₹1,28,651, 18-carat gold at ₹1,05,337, and 14-carat gold at ₹82,163 per 10 grams. Taxes and making charges apply separately to these rates.
Icy winds blowing from the high peaks of the Himalayas have gripped North India in a severe cold wave. Temperatures have dropped well below normal in several states, including Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. The minimum temperature in the capital, Delhi, was recorded at 3.2 degrees Celsius, while in Gurugram, the mercury dropped to 0.6 degrees Celsius. Due to the persistent cold winds, people are experiencing chills day and night.
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