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Heavy rainfall, cold wave and ground frost warning issued for several states, list released
short by Anmol Sharma / on Wednesday, 7 January, 2026
The IMD has issued heavy rainfall, cold wave and ground frost warning for several states/UTs for Thursday. Heavy rainfall is very likely over Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, while cold wave conditions are likely over Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Punjab and Rajasthan. Further, ground frost is likely over Assam, Meghalaya and Uttarakhand.
read more at IMD
US takes control of Russian-flagged oil tanker despite Russian submarine being nearby
short by Ashley Paul / on Wednesday, 7 January, 2026
US' European Command confirmed on Wednesday that it has taken control of the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera (earlier called Bella-1) in the North Atlantic Ocean after it slipped through US' maritime "blockade" of sanctioned tankers. The operation was completed while a Russian submarine and other naval assets were reportedly near Marinera. Marinera was seized over a US federal court's warrant.
read more at Russia Today
US tries boarding Russian-flagged oil tanker after Russia sends submarine to escort it: Report
short by Ashley Paul / on Wednesday, 7 January, 2026
US forces are approaching a Russian-flagged civilian oil tanker and are attempting to board it, raising tensions in the Atlantic Ocean, RT reported. Pictures shared by the publication show a black helicopter approaching the vessel, though it's unclear which country/organisation it belongs to. Reports earlier claimed that Russia has deployed a submarine and other naval assets to escort the tanker.
read more at Russia Today
'Dhurandhar' becomes highest-grossing Hindi film in India
short by Bhawana Chaudhary / on Wednesday, 7 January, 2026
'Dhurandhar', starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, has now become the highest-grossing Hindi film in India. On Day 33 of release, the Aditya Dhar directorial surpassed the Hindi collection of Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2' by collecting ₹831.40 crore, confirmed trade analyst Taran Adarsh. During its lifetime run, Hindi version of 'Pushpa 2' collected nearly ₹830 crore at domestic box office.
read more at Times Now
BCB refutes 'ultimatum' reports, says ICC assuring Bangladesh's smooth T20 WC participation
short by Anmol Sharma / on Wednesday, 7 January, 2026
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has refuted reports that ICC issued an ultimatum to them to either play T20 World Cup in India or forfeit points. "ICC has reiterated its commitment to ensuring...full and uninterrupted participation of...Bangladesh...in the tournament. The ICC has conveyed its willingness to work closely with the BCB to address the concerns raised," the BCB said.
read more at Hindustan Times
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