India have announced their revised squad for the T20I series against New Zealand. All-rounder Washington Sundar has sustained a side strain injury and has been ruled out of the series. Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi has been named as Sundar's replacement, while Shreyas Iyer has been added to T20I squad for the first three matches as a replacement for injured Tilak Varma.

India announce revised squad for T20I series against New Zealand

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways secretary V Umashankar, in an interview with Aaj Tak, said the government has decided to completely stop cash payments at toll plazas. From April 1, all tolls on national highways will accept only FASTag or UPI payments, he added. The move aims to make highway travel easier while saving time, fuel and money.

All toll plazas to go cashless from April 1

After BJP-led Mahayuti swept the Maharashtra civic body polls, PM Narendra Modi wrote on X, "Thank you Maharashtra! The dynamic people of the state bless the NDA’s agenda of pro-people good governance!" He added, "The results of various municipal corporation elections indicate that NDA’s bond with the people of Maharashtra has further deepened."

Thank you Maharashtra: PM Modi as BJP-led Mahayuti sweeps Maharashtra civic body polls

Dr Toby Kiers has been awarded 2026 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement for her "pioneering research into underground fungal networks and their critical role in sustaining life on Earth". She will receive a cash prize of $250,000 (over ₹2.26 crore). Her research focused on mycorrhizal fungi that link plant roots together through underground networks, often called "wood wide web".

Dr Toby Kiers awarded 'Nobel for Environment', wins ₹2.26 crore cash prize

PM Narendra Modi expressed grief over the passing of industrialist Mohan Lal Mittal, father of billionaire Lakshmi Mittal. "[He] distinguished himself in the world of industry. At the same time, he was...passionate about Indian culture," PM Modi said. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal also condoled his death, saying, "His resilience and philanthropic activities will continue to inspire generations."

PM Modi, Goyal condole death of industrialist Mohan Lal Mittal

Former Team India captain Virat Kohli, along with cricketer Kuldeep Yadav, participated in the Bhasma Aarti at the Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain. A video that has surfaced online shows him sitting on the floor of Nandi Hall. He went to seek blessings ahead of the ODI series finale against New Zealand to be held on January 18.

Virat Kohli attends Bhasma Aarti at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple

Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov and former Argentina minister Carlos Saavedra Lamas are among those who gave up their Nobel Peace Prize medal in the past. Former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan's medal was donated to the UN's office after his death. This comes as Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave her Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump.

Which Nobel laureates have given up their Peace Prize in the past?

The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance swept the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections in Mumbai, with results announced late Friday night. The alliance won 118 out of 227 wards in India's richest civic body, which has an annual budget of more than ₹74,400 crore. BJP alone emerged victorious on 89 wards. The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena alliance won 72 wards. 

BJP-led Mahayuti sweeps Mumbai BMC elections, wins 118 out of 227 wards

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Gujarat Giants (GG) by 32 runs in Women's Premier League (WPL) on Friday, recording their third consecutive win. RCB occupy the top spot on WPL 2026 points table, with six points from three games. They are followed by Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Giants, who have four points each. Delhi Capitals (DC) are placed fourth.

How does the WPL 2026 points table read after RCB's third win?

Reaffirming regional solidarity, Indian Army Engineers have built a 120-foot Bailey bridge on Sri Lanka's B-492 Highway, restoring the Kandy-Nuwara Eliya link disrupted by Cyclone Ditwah. Executed under Operation Sagar Bandhu, the project marks India's third such bridge, boosting access to essential services and highlighting New Delhi's humanitarian commitment and 'Neighbourhood First' policy.