Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is planning to launch fresh attack on Iran, according to reports. Netanyahu, who is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump this month, is expected to brief the latter on Iran's alleged expansion of its ballistic missile program and why it is necessary to take action against that threat, the reports stated.

Israel planning to launch fresh attack on Iran: Reports

Shubman Gill hasn't been included in India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad despite being vice-captain. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar and captain Suryakumar Yadav said he's a terrific and quality player and has been left out due to combination the team management wants to play. They added they felt wicketkeeper (Sanju Samson) at the top will give them more solidity.

Why has Shubman Gill been dropped from T20 World Cup squad despite being vice-captain?

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued a statement amid claims linking eggs to cancer risk. FSSAI officials said the claims are misleading, unscientific and capable of creating unnecessary public alarm, adding that eggs in India are safe. They added that using carcinogenic substances like nitrofuran is strictly prohibited at all stages of poultry and egg production.

Govt body responds to 'cancer risk in eggs' claims, says 'Eggs in India are safe'

As many as seven cricketers, who featured in India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad, are not a part of T20 World Cup 2026 squad. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja have not been included as they have retired from T20Is. The other four players are Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Yuzvendra Chahal and Mohammed Siraj.

Which players from India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad don't feature in 2026 squad?

India announced their 15-man squad for T20 World Cup 2026 on Saturday. Suryakumar Yadav will lead India, while Axar Patel has been named vice-captain. Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan are the two wicket-keepers in the squad. The squad also features Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Abhishek Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav. Shubman Gill has not been included in the squad.

India announce their squad for T20 World Cup 2026, Shubman Gill dropped

The US Justice Department has released thousands of files related to late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Former US President Bill Clinton is extensively featured in the files, which also have minimal mentions of US President Donald Trump. The files also include pictures of Michael Jackson and Epstein's New York home.

US releases thousands of Epstein files having pics of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson

The US military launched airstrikes against dozens of ISIS targets in Syria on Friday. The strikes followed US President Donald Trump's vow to retaliate after an attack in Syria last weekend killed two US soldiers and an American interpreter. War Secretary Pete Hegseth said the operation targeted "ISIS fighters, infrastructure, and weapons sites", calling it "declaration of vengeance, not war".

US launches massive airstrikes against ISIS in Syria

The mysterious interstellar object, 3I/ATLAS, made its closest approach to Earth on December 19, about 270 million kilometres away. It reached perihelion on October 30 inside Mars' orbit. It is only the third ever confirmed interstellar object to enter our solar system. It was discovered on July 1 by Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS).

Mysterious interstellar object 3I/ATLAS makes its closest approach to Earth

Four people uploaded YouTube videos to make false claims regarding India's GG Engineering, including one claim that it received a ₹600-crore order from West Bengal government, a SEBI probe found. With such videos and by placing fake buy/sell orders, the accused manipulated GG Engineering's shares, making them jump up over 17%. SEBI fined the four accused ₹50 lakh.

4 people use YouTube videos to claim Indian firm bagged ₹600-cr govt order, its shares jump 17%

West Bengal government has renamed its 100-day employment scheme 'Karmashree' as 'Mahatmashree' from next financial year after receiving Governor CV Ananda Bose's assent. "The renaming not only preserves the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, but also aligns our state programme with the spirit of public welfare," official said. The move comes after Parliament passed VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA.