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US President Donald Trump on Friday played down the possibility of abducting his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, just as he captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro a week ago.Asked whether he would ever order a mission to capture Putin, Trump said, “I don’t think it’s going to be necessary.”
“I think we’re going to have and have always had a great relationship with him. I am very disappointed. I settled eight wars. I thought this would be in the middle of the pack or maybe one of the easier ones,” Trump said while talking to reporters at the White House.This comes days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggested that the US president could be planning a similar plan for Putin as Maduro.Trump disagreed with Zelenskyy, saying such a sanction was “not necessary,” though he said he was “very disappointed” with Putin.Trump also claimed that Ukraine and Russia are close to a settlement and said, “Last month, they lost 31,000 people. Many of them were Russian soldiers. The Russian economy is doing poorly. I think we are going to end up getting it settled. I wish we could have done it quicker because a lot of people are dying, mostly soldiers.”Earlier, Zelenskyy, in a veiled reference to Putin, had said that if this is how a “dictator” must be treated, then the “United States knows what to do next.”Meanwhile, the Russian president is facing several arrest warrants by the International Criminal Court over alleged war crimes in Ukraine.This comes after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured in Caracas and flown out of the country in a joint operation involving intelligence agencies and US law enforcement.According to Venezuela’s interior minister Diosdado Cabello, Maduro was wounded in the leg, while his wife, Cilia Flores—who was detained alongside him—suffered a head injury during the raid.Maduro’s Vice President Delcy Rodríguez has now assumed the presidency of Venezuela.
VASAI: A week before the polling starts in Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation (VVCMC), Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed a rally at Central park, Nalasopara east, (Friday). In VVCMC, there is an alliance between the BJP and the Shiv Sena, the MahaYuti, which is contesting against the Bahujan Vikas Aaghadi (BVA), Congress, UBT.From Airport to uninterrupted supply of water to slow-paced development in VVCMC, he spoke on all issues. Along with all the local leaders and local MLA’s, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik was also present at the venue, though, Sarnaik didnt follow Fadnavis to the Mira Bhayandar rally as there is no mahaYuti there.
In the earlier corporation elections, conducted in 2015, out of 115 seats, the BVA had won 106 seats, while the BJP won only 1 seat, with Shiv Sena 5, Congress 1 and Independents 2. Addressing the rally, Fadnavis thanked the residents for a clear mandate in the assembly elections on the three Vasai Virar seats in Vasai, Nalasopara and Boisar assemblies. “In the entire MMR, VVCMC is the only corporation which has witnessed development at a very slow pace”, said Fadnavis, further stating that “this corporation was used as an ATM”. Once elected, Development will be like Virar Fast! He also spoke about the rampant illegal construction in Vasai Virar. Lot of illegal constructions have happened and people have witnessed demolitions as well. We are creating a new cluster policy, helping poor with legal homes. Metro will also be connected to Vasai Virar from Shivaji Chowk, Mira road, easing Vasaikar’s connectivity to Mumbai. A new railway station will come up between Virar and Nalasopara, announced Fadnavis.Ladki Bahin will continue reiterated Fadnavis, which he repeated while speaking in the Mira Bhayandar rally. Speaking on the all-round development associated with the upcoming Vadhvan port in Dahanu (Palghar district), Fadnavis said that Vasai Virar would also benefit from this. We have appointed a consultant to check the feasibility test if an airport can come up in Virar or Vadhvan, he added.Speaking at the Mira Bhayandar rally, Fadnavis announced that, immediately post elections, the car shed at Dongri will be scrapped. He said that a lot of trees will have to be chopped and hence this call was taken.
LUDHIANA: A grisly murder fuelled by a drug-induced dispute has ended with the arrest of a local carpenter and his wife after a 30-year-old man was on Thursday found dismembered in the city, sawed perhaps when he was just unconscious and taken for dead.
Carpenter held for killing man
Punjab Police confirmed on Friday they had apprehended woodworker Shamsher Singh Shera and his wife, Kuldeep Kaur (accused of joining the cleanup), in connection with the death of Davinder Singh, whose body was discovered on Thursday cut into six pieces and scattered near the Jalandhar Bypass.The victim, a digital printing professional based in Mumbai, had arrived in Ludhiana by train on Jan 6 to purchase new machinery. According to investigators, Davinder met with his friend, Shamsher, shortly after arrival. Additional deputy commissioner of police (ADCP) Sameer Verma has claimed that the two men consumed “chitta” – a local term for heroin – at Shamsher’s house. While under the influence, a heated argument erupted over an unpaid debt. Verma said: “During the altercation, Shamsher pushed Davinder, which knocked him unconscious. Believing the man was dead, Shamsher used a saw to dismember the body, a process that reportedly took him two-hours-and-a-half.”
MUMBAI: AIMIM leader Waris Pathan strongly reacted to remarks by BJP leader Nitesh Rane, asserting that threats and criticism will not intimidate him and expressing support for Asaduddin Owaisi’s statement that one day a woman wearing a hijab could become Prime Minister.Speaking on the controversy, Pathan said, “The Constitution of India governs this country, and according to it, anyone can become the Prime Minister, Governor, or Mayor.”“What did he (Asaduddin Owaisi) say wrong? He said that it is our wish that one day a woman wearing a hijab will become the Prime Minister of the country,” Pathan added.Pathan further addressed threats reportedly made against him, stating, “The one who is threatening me should tell me where to come? We are not afraid of their threats.”The remarks come amid ongoing political debates over statements regarding representation of women and minority communities in leadership positions. Earlier, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, speaking at an election meeting in Solapur, Maharashtra, on Friday, pointed out that while Pakistan’s Constitution limits the offices of Prime Minister and President to followers of a specific religion, India’s Constitution allows any citizen to hold such positions. Owaisi emphasized the inclusivity of India’s Constitution, framed by Babasaheb Ambedkar, noting that it enables anyone to become Prime Minister, President, Chief Minister, or Mayor.He said, “His dream was that a day would come when a Hijab-clad woman would rise to become the Prime Minister of India. The day will come in future.”Responding to Owaisi’s remarks, Maharashtra minister Nitish Rane said, Asaduddin Owaisi does not dare to make such statements in our Hindu nation. This is our Hindu nation, where 90% of the population is Hindu. Women who wear hijab or burqa will not become the Prime Minister or the Mayor of Mumbai.”“Those who wish to hold such positions should go to their own Islamic countries, like Karachi. Here, they have no place. Women who wear hijab or burqa will not become Prime Minister or Mayor in Mumbai,” he added further.
On January 9, 2026, Cricket Ireland officially announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka starting February 7. Veteran opener Paul Stirling has been retained as captain to lead the ‘Men in Green’ in their ninth appearance at the marquee event, with wicketkeeper-batter Lorcan Tucker named as his deputy.
The selection shows a clear commitment to stability, as 12 of the 15 players from the 2024 campaign have kept their places. National Selector Andrew White expressed strong optimism, stating that the team has been waiting to rectify their 2024 performance and will enter a highly competitive Group B, which includes hosts Sri Lanka and powerhouse Australia, with ‘no fear.’
While the core of the team remains settled, the 2026 squad features three exciting new additions who have earned their maiden World Cup call-ups through consistent domestic form. Tim Tector, the 22-year-old brother of star batter Harry Tector, joins the ranks as a versatile top-order option and off-spinner. He is joined by 23-year-olds Ben Calitz, a left-handed middle-order specialist, and Matthew Humphreys, a crafty left-arm spinner.
Selector Andrew White noted that these players ‘add a further dynamic nature to the playing group’ as the team looks to balance veteran savvy with youthful energy. Notably, a fit-again Ross Adair returns to the squad after recovering from a knee injury, though there was no place for former captain Andrew Balbirnie in the final list.
Ireland have been placed in Group B, arguably one of the most challenging pools of the tournament, alongside Australia, Sri Lanka, Oman and Zimbabwe. All of Ireland’s group-stage matches will take place in Sri Lanka, beginning with a high-voltage opener against the hosts on February 8 in Colombo.
Following the opener, the Irish will face a formidable Australian side on February 11, followed by crucial encounters against Oman and Zimbabwe that will likely determine their Super 8 fate. To prepare for the subcontinental conditions, the squad is scheduled to travel to Dubai on January 15 for a series of warm-up T20Is against Italy and the UAE, ensuring they are ‘match-ready’ for the unique spin-friendly tracks of the Premadasa and Kandy stadiums.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Paul Stirling (c) | Opening Batter |
| Lorcan Tucker (vc) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Mark Adair | Bowler / All-rounder |
| Ross Adair | Batter |
| Ben Calitz | Batter |
| Curtis Campher | All-rounder |
| Gareth Delany | All-rounder |
| George Dockrell | All-rounder |
| Matthew Humphreys | Bowler (Left-arm spin) |
| Josh Little | Bowler (Left-arm fast) |
| Barry McCarthy | Bowler |
| Harry Tector | Batter |
| Tim Tector | Batter / All-rounder |
| Ben White | Bowler (Leg-spin) |
| Craig Young | Bowler |
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MUMBAI: January is being observed as National Road Safety Month, but the urgency behind this year’s theme — ‘Zero-Fatality Month’ — is less commemorative and more corrective. With over 1.7 lakh people dying on Indian roads every year, the equivalent of more than 450 deaths a day, road crashes have quietly become one of the country’s most persistent and under-acknowledged public health emergencies.In response, the Maharashtra government, acting on a directive from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), has enlisted the technical support of SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF) to help implement scientific, measurable road safety interventions across the state. The focus is on moving beyond awareness campaigns towards institutionalised change — embedded in road design, enforcement systems, trauma care and local governance.At the heart of this effort is SLF’s Zero-Fatality model, which is already being implemented across 100 national highway stretches through the Zero Fatality Corridor (ZFC) programme and across 100 districts under the Zero Fatality District (ZFD) programme. On several of these high-risk stretches, fatalities have fallen by 30 to 60 percent, according to SLF, through a combination of data-driven diagnostics and on-ground interventions.As part of the ‘Zero-Fatality Month’ framework, SLF has proposed a structured, week-wise, district-led action plan focused on measurable outcomes rather than symbolic compliance. The first step requires districts to use crash data to identify their three most dangerous corridors and ten highest-fatality locations, along with analysing patterns related to time of day, type of crash, and vulnerable road users.Once risks are mapped, districts are expected to deploy interventions across four pillars. Engineering measures include speed calming, better signage and road markings, improved lighting, pedestrian infrastructure and safer junction design. Enforcement focuses on zero tolerance for speeding, drunk driving, wrong-side driving and non-use of helmets and seatbelts. Emergency response includes positioning ambulances closer to crash hotspots and strengthening trauma care preparedness. The fourth pillar involves community engagement, particularly targeted awareness for high-risk groups.Progress is tracked through weekly monitoring and standardised reporting by district task forces, followed by mid-month state-level reviews to enable rapid correction and scaling.“India’s road crash crisis is not unsolvable. With stronger systems and coordinated action, many road crash fatalities can be prevented. Losing over 450 lives every day on our roads is the equivalent of a major air crash unfolding daily, yet it rarely triggers the urgency it deserves. What our work across highways and districts has consistently shown is that when science-backed road design, strict enforcement, robust trauma care, and district-level accountability come together, fatalities fall—often by 30 to 60 percent. As such, this National Road Safety Month, we must move beyond intent and awareness to measurable action on the ground. Zero fatalities is not an aspiration; it is an achievable outcome when governance owns road safety as a public health priority. We are delighted to be supporting MoRTH and the administrations of various states and union territories for this initiative,” said Mr. Piyush Tewari, Founder-CEO, SaveLIFE Foundation.A distinguishing feature of SLF’s approach is its emphasis on local adaptation rather than one-size-fits-all replication. Its six-step model — partnerships, data analytics, on-site audits, tailored interventions, impact measurement and replication — is designed to embed safety practices into local governance rather than operate as an external programme.Several states, including Maharashtra, have already begun mobilising transport, police, health, education, and urban and rural local bodies to operationalise MoRTH’s directive. The shift underway is not simply about safer roads, but about redefining road safety as a core function of public administration — one where success is measured not by campaigns launched, but by lives saved. If Zero-Fatality Month succeeds, it will not be because people were reminded to be careful, but because systems were redesigned to be safer.
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Former Mizoram Ranji Trophy cricketer K. Lalremruata passed away on Thursday, hours after collapsing during a local cricket match, officials confirmed. He was 38.A resident of Maubawk near Aizawl, Lalremruata was playing for Venghnuai Raiders Cricket Club (VRCC) in the second division screening tournament of the Khaled Memorial at the Suaka cricket ground near the Sairang railway station when the tragic incident occurred. According to the Cricket Association of Mizoram (CAM), Lalremruata suffered a stroke while the match was in progress and later succumbed despite being rushed for medical treatment.
The incident took place during a Khaled Memorial 2nd Division Screening Tournament match between Venghnuai Raiders CC and Chawnpui ILMOV CC. Lalremruata, who was representing VRCC, suddenly collapsed on the field while play was underway. He was immediately attended to and taken for medical care, but doctors were unable to save him.In a statement, the CAM confirmed the cause of death and expressed deep condolences to the bereaved family, calling it a significant loss for cricket in the state. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family; may God comfort them as they navigate this great loss,” the CAM said.Lalremruata represented Mizoram twice in the Ranji Trophy and seven times in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. A wicketkeeper by role, he made his First-Class debut against Meghalaya in 2018 and played his last competitive match in 2022 against Nagaland. Beyond the domestic circuit, he was also a familiar figure in Mizoram’s local cricket scene, having played for several clubs and served on the Senior Tournament Committee, contributing to the game’s development at the grassroots level.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also condoled his passing. “Deeply saddened by the passing of Mizoram cricketer K Lalremruata. He proudly represented Mizoram in the Ranji Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The BCCI extends heartfelt condolences, thoughts and prayers to his family, friends and the Mizoram cricket community,” BCCI Domestic posted on X.Mizoram’s Sports and Youth Services Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar mourned Lalremruata’s death, while the impact of the tragedy extended beyond the state. Following the incident, Assam Cricket cancelled all matches scheduled for Thursday, including games in the 2nd Division Screening Tournament at SCG, Sihhmui, the 3rd Division Screening Tournament semi-finals at Lawipu Playground, and the Samagra Inter-School Cricket Tournament for boys and girls at venues in Mualpui. Revised schedules will be announced later.
Kids and Coke, it’s a love story many parents know all too well. The fizz, the sweetness, that bubbly “pop” when you open a can, it’s hard for little ones to resist.Colorful branding, fun bottles, and ads everywhere, and suddenly Coke becomes more than a drink; it’s a tiny daily treat they crave.The problem is, what seems harmless can actually be pretty rough on growing bodies. What makes coke bad for kids? Coke is loaded with sugar and this can lead to weight gain, energy spikes followed by crashes, and even early signs of insulin resistance. Then it can make kids jittery, affect their sleep, or give them a racing heart.And let’s not forget the acid in the soda, which can slowly damage teeth, leading to cavities before you even realize it.
Despite all this, kids love it because it’s sweet, fizzy, and feels special, a “grown-up” treat they get to enjoy.But Indian TV personality Shalini Passi had a hilariously clever trick up her sleeve that might just make parents everywhere smile (and maybe try it themselves).Shalini, who shot to fame on Netflix’s Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives, recently opened up about how she handled her son’s early love for carbonated drinks, especially Coke. Instead of outright banning it (which usually makes kids want it even more), she pulled off a playful trick.According to Shalini, when her son was little, she would mix water into the Coke before giving it to him. The little guy thought he was drinking real Coke, but the taste was so off that he eventually decided he didn’t like it. The result? He steered clear of sugary soda at home simply because he believed “the Coke in our house tastes bad.” The funniest part came later when he grew up a bit and visited a party where regular Coke was served. After his first sip, he went straight to his mom and exclaimed how amazing it tasted compared to “the bad Coke at home.” It was only then that he realised something was up, although Shalini, cheeky as ever, didn’t exactly spill the beans.Sugary drinks like Coke are best kept to a minimum. They’re loaded with sugar and offer little nutritional benefit.Regular consumption has been linked to tooth decay, unhealthy weight gain, and other issues that parents definitely don’t want for their kids. But the tricky part is how to discourage those habits without turning every mealtime into a power struggle. Shalini’s approach, sly, playful, and harmless, just might be one way to do it.
