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US President Donald Trump repeated his claim of having mediated eight international conflicts during his one-year presidency, including a potential conflict between India and Pakistan. He made the remarks in a special address at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, held from January 19 to January 23.
Trump said, “I am now working on this war for one year during which time I settled eight other wars, (including) India-Pakistan. I have settled other wars that were. Vladimir Putin called me… Armenia-Azerbaijan. He said that I can't believe you settled that. They were going on for 35 years.”
US President Donald Trump delivered a wide-ranging and provocative speech at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, emphasising what he described as significant economic gains in the United States and asserting the nation’s central role in global prosperity.
Trump reiterated his long-standing message that the US economy acts as an “engine” for the world with global growth tied closely to American performance.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a strong warning to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), moving closer to replacing Bangladesh in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup if the team refuses to travel to India. The issue was discussed at a high-level ICC board meeting attended by representatives from all Full Member nations, signalling the seriousness of the standoff.
The meeting included ICC chair Jay Shah, BCB president Aminul Islam, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, and senior officials from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, West Indies, Zimbabwe, Ireland and Afghanistan. Senior ICC executives and two Associate Member directors were also present.
Albinder Dhindsa, founder and CEO of Blinkit, has been appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of Eternal Limited, formerly Zomato Ltd, effective February 1, 2026. The move follows the resignation of Deepinder Goyal from the CEO position, who will now serve as Vice Chairman of the board.
The announcement coincided with Eternal reporting a net profit of ₹102 crore for Q3 FY26, up 73% year-on-year. Goyal, in a letter to shareholders, explained that the shift allows him to pursue high-risk ventures outside the constraints of a publicly listed company, while operational control and group leadership will now rest with Dhindsa.
Virat Kohli’s much-anticipated return to the pinnacle of the ICC Men’s ODI batting rankings lasted only a week. The Indian star had reclaimed the No.1 spot on January 11 after a dazzling 93 off 91 balls in the opening match of the three-game series against New Zealand.
However, his reign was abruptly ended as New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell surged to the top following a series of stunning performances that helped the Black Caps secure their first bilateral ODI series win in India.
In a disturbing development, Yacharam village near Hyderabad has witnessed the alleged poisoning of around 100 stray dogs, adding to a wave of mass killings across Telangana. Police have registered a case against the village sarpanch, panchayat secretary, and a ward member, who are suspected of orchestrating the gruesome act.
An animal welfare activist from the Stray Animal Foundation of India filed a formal complaint, reporting that stray dogs were injected with poisonous substances on January 19.
The Indian stock market continued its downward trajectory as Sensex and Nifty fell again on Wednesday. Following Tuesday’s sharp losses, investor sentiment remains cautious, highlighting ongoing market volatility and uncertainty in domestic equities.
The controversy surrounding the Shankaracharya post has further escalated after the Prayagraj Mela Authority issued a notice questioning the claim. In a strong rebuttal, Shri Vidya Math head Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has sent an eight-page detailed legal response to the Mela Authority through senior Supreme Court advocate A.K. Mishra.
In his reply, Swami Avimukteshwaranand has categorically rejected all allegations and asserted, “Yes, I am the Shankaracharya.”
In the response, Swami Avimukteshwaranand stated that Brahmaleen Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati had appointed him as his successor during his lifetime. Following Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati’s demise on September 11, 2022, his formal coronation was conducted on September 12, 2022, in accordance with Vedic rituals.
The Prayagraj Magh Mela administration has issued a notice to Swami Avimukteshwaranand over his Shankaracharya claim, citing a Supreme Court order. The move has sparked protests and political reactions, including strong criticism from Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.
Delhi-NCR is witnessing changing winter conditions with fog, light rain forecasts, and strong winds ahead. While temperatures remain low, hazardous air quality continues to pose serious health risks, prompting advisories for residents to stay cautious.
Gold and silver prices surged sharply in Indian markets amid rising global uncertainty and tariff tensions. Strong safe-haven demand pushed gold up over 3.5 percent, while silver also gained, signaling cautious investor sentiment worldwide.
Tiruppur MP K. Subbarayan has urged the central government to urgently address the crisis caused by US tariff hikes on textiles, warning of MSME closures, while also demanding justice and relief for protesting poultry farmers.
Indian equities opened lower on Wednesday as weak global cues and cautious investor sentiment weighed on benchmarks. Despite a brief recovery, selling pressure returned, keeping Sensex and Nifty in the red after Tuesday’s sharp market crash.
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