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A shocking pre-planned murder disguised as a fire accident has been uncovered in Madurai. An LIC officer, Kalyani Nambi, was tragically killed when her colleague, D Ram, set her ablaze. Ram confessed to the crime, motivated by a dispute over pending death claims. He attempted to stage the incident as an accident.

Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams visited India, calling it a homecoming. She shared her experiences aboard the International Space Station. Williams spoke about how seeing Earth from orbit fostered a sense of global unity. India has ambitious space plans, including its own space station by 2035 and a lunar mission by 2040.

French President Emmanuel Macron declared Europe will not be intimidated by threats of tariffs, specifically those from US President Donald Trump regarding a potential Greenland takeover. Macron asserted that Europe will not "passively accept the law of the strongest," emphasizing a commitment to territorial sovereignty and the rule of law in a shifting global order.

India achieved a historic 317-run victory over Sri Lanka in the 3rd ODI on January 15, 2023, at Greenfield International Stadium. Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill's exceptional batting propelled India to 390/5, a total Sri Lanka failed to chase, collapsing for 73. This marked India's biggest ODI win by margin.

Stock market crash: Indian equity benchmarks, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, closed at over three-month lows after a broad selloff driven by disappointing earnings, renewed global trade risks and sustained foreign investor outflows.

Tech titan Peter Thiel has injected $3 million into a California group opposing a proposed 5% wealth tax on billionaires. This one-time tax targets California residents with assets exceeding $1 billion. The move signals a significant early financial backing for the campaign against the "2026 Billionaire Tax Act," with other tech leaders also expressing concerns and considering relocation.

Suniel Shetty weighed in on the Hindi-Marathi language debate in Maharashtra, questioning the mandatory imposition of Hindi. He emphasized that while Mumbai is his karmabhoomi, he will learn Marathi willingly, not under compulsion, stating his personal connection to his roots remains strong.

Calculus was not born in a classroom, it was born in a fight. Isaac Newton developed fluxions in private during the plague years, while Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz published first in Acta Eruditorum and gave calculus its travelling notation. When pride entered, mathematics turned into a custody battle.

That reaction itself is revealing. Trump does not see the presidency as a role shaped by inheritance, restraint, or continuity. He sees it as a personal contest, one in which dominance, visibility, and disruption are the metrics of success. To compare him with earlier presidents is therefore not just an academic exercise. It is a way of understanding how radically his leadership style departs from the American tradition.

Hardik Pandya is set to return for India in the T20I series against New Zealand after recovering from injury. A net session video showed Pandya's powerful hitting, drawing humorous reactions from coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah also returns, bolstering the squad.

India captain Suryakumar Yadav said Ishan Kishan will bat at No. 3 ahead of Shreyas Iyer in the New Zealand T20 series as he is part of India’s T20 World Cup squad and a like-for-like replacement for injured Tilak Varma. Iyer will be considered at No. 5. Suryakumar stressed flexibility in batting roles and prioritised team success over individual form.

Perhaps we should take the Kantian route and try to explain the world through terms. So here are some terms from the second Trump administration to try and decode what’s going on.

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Indian GM R Praggnanandhaa has confirmed his third appearance at Norway Chess, becoming the second announced participant after Magnus Carlsen. The 2026 Candidates qualifier and world No. 4 previously won the event in 2022 and defeated Carlsen in 2024. Organisers praised his consistency and ambition, while hopes remain for D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi to join the field.

Former captain Rohit Sharma offered advice to spinner Kuldeep Yadav for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Sharma suggested Yadav focus on his bowling and refrain from frequent appeals. This comes as the team considers selection between Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy. Yadav is part of India's squad for the T20 World Cup.