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Two paraglider pilots were dramatically rescued from Tehri Lake by the SDRF during the Acro Festival & SIV Championship. The pilots lost control and plunged into the water, but swift action by pre-deployed rescue teams ensured their safe recovery. Both are reported to be completely unharmed and have been moved to safety, with the event continuing under enhanced security.

DMK MP Kanimozhi has voiced strong opposition to the prominent use of Hindi on a Chennai railway station signboard, calling it an "imposition." This move by the BJP-led Centre reignites the long-standing language dispute between the ruling party and the Tamil Nadu government, with language politics expected to be a key factor in upcoming assembly elections.

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmarks, opened in red on Friday. While Nifty50 went below 25,300, BSE Sensex was down over 500 points.

Shivam Dube's recent 65 off 23 balls in Vizag showcased his T20 World Cup potential. His powerful hitting against spin, honed at Chennai Super Kings, is a major weapon. While his batting has flourished, his bowling is also developing. Team India aims to utilise both his batting and bowling skills, making him a key all-round option.

Many people use “depression” as shorthand for feeling low, while others dismiss depression as “just sadness”. Here, we explain the difference using clinicians’ cues: Trigger, duration, functioning, physical symptoms and the two-week threshold. We also find out how both sadness and depression leave biological traces, why the confusion delays help, and what coping looks like when it’s sadness versus treatment when it’s depression.

US President Trump expressed a preference for diplomacy with Iran, despite bolstering US military presence in the Middle East. He reiterated demands for Tehran to abandon nuclear ambitions and cease killing protesters. Discussions reportedly include targeting Iranian leadership and fostering conditions for regime change, leveraging recent anti-government unrest.

Virat Kohli's massive Instagram account, followed by over 274 million users, briefly vanished, causing widespread fan panic and speculation. The page reappeared hours later without any official explanation from Kohli, his team, or Instagram. The unexplained outage, which also affected his brother's account, has left fans seeking answers about the brief social media scare.

Delhi women are increasingly delaying childbirth, with a significant rise in mothers in their 30s. Data reveals a sharp decline in births among younger women, while late 20s now represent the largest birth cohort. Experts attribute this shift to evolving marriage patterns, career aspirations, and improved healthcare access, highlighting personal choices in motherhood.

A 27-year-old pregnant Delhi Police SWAT commando, Kajal Chaudhary, died after a brutal assault at her home. Her brother recounted hearing her screams during a phone call with her husband, Ankur, who allegedly confessed to the attack. The family alleges prolonged torture and dowry harassment, leading to Kajal's death.

Stock market recommendations: According to Bajaj Broking Research, the top stock picks for January 30, 2026 are State Bank of India (SBI), and Jayaswal Neco Industries. Here’s its view on Nifty and Bank Nifty:

Twenty-two students in Sangareddy, Telangana, were hospitalized after falling ill from mid-day meals, experiencing stomach pain and discomfort. All students are reported to be in stable condition and expected to be discharged soon. This incident follows a similar case in Tamil Nadu where over 33 students fell ill after consuming mid-day meals.

The war drama 'Border 2' has achieved a significant milestone, crossing Rs 300 crore worldwide within its first week of release. Despite a strong opening and impressive weekend collections, the film experienced a drop in weekday earnings but continues to maintain its pace at the box office.

A hypothetical trade sees the Atlanta Braves acquiring versatile infielder Nico Hoerner from the Chicago Cubs for hard-throwing reliever Robert Suarez. This move addresses Atlanta's infield void due to injury, while Chicago secures a much-needed closer. Both players are in their prime with multi-year control, making it a balanced, win-now exchange.

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has withdrawn his call for a full T20 World Cup boycott, stating the opportune moment has passed. He now suggests Pakistan could refuse to play India, a decision he insists must come from the government. Latif believes a boycott now would lack impact after Bangladesh's exclusion.

Bangladesh's Under-19 World Cup campaign concluded amidst criticism from their cricket board regarding unfair match scheduling and travel arrangements. The BCB highlighted the team's extensive travel, including a nine-hour bus journey, and accused the ICC of ignoring their concerns about the demanding itinerary.

Following its successful theatrical run, 'Dhurandhar' debuted on Netflix with a censored version, sparking fan outrage. Viewers are criticizing the streaming platform for muting dialogues, censoring abusive language, and allegedly trimming approximately 10 minutes from the film, questioning the logic of censoring an 'A' rated movie on an OTT platform.

A Maharashtra cabinet reshuffle is anticipated following the tragic death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. With Ajit Pawar's demise, the search for a successor to his key portfolios, including finance, is underway. Speculation suggests Dilip Walse Patil and Jayant Patil are potential contenders, with a possible NCP faction merger influencing the appointments.