Video released by Ukraine army (Video/Facebook)

Ukrainian forces have released video footage showing Russian soldiers advancing toward frontline positions on horseback. The footage is being cited as evidence of Russia’s growing equipment shortages on the battlefield.The Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) said servicemembers of the 5th Assault Battalion of the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade detected the group of Russian soldiers and tracked their movement using drones, as reported by Kyiv Post. The video, shared on the 92nd Brigade’s official Facebook page, includes commentary from Ukrainian troops involved in the operation.According to the brigade, Russian forces are losing military equipment so rapidly during repeated assaults that they are increasingly resorting to unconventional methods of movement. “Russian occupiers are losing equipment so quickly during their ‘meat assaults’ that they are forced to move on horseback. But even this does not help them,” the brigade said. The statement added that the drone operators “neutralize the enemy as soon as they see a target.”The video shows a Russian soldier riding across open ground while being tracked from above by a drone. Moments later, the drone strikes as the soldier attempts to flee. The footage then shows another rider being targeted, with the blast knocking the horse to the ground and throwing the rider off.Ukrainian officials said that the riders were killed as Ukrainian positions were defended using drones.Ukrainian commentators described the incident as a sign of Russia’s difficulty in finding ways to break through heavily monitored and defended areas. FU servicemember and civic activist Mykola Voroshnov reacted to the footage by calling the scene extraordinary. “Cavalry assaulting our positions. This is insane,” he wrote. Voroshnov added that such incidents are now being discussed and confirmed within closed military pilot groups. He also expressed sympathy for the animals involved.The development follows earlier reports that Russian ground forces, facing shortages of vehicles and equipment, have been using donkeys for transportation and logistics in some areas of the conflict.

Adam the Woo. Image via: TheDailyWoo/YouTube

Adam the Woo, the widely followed YouTube creator whose real name was David Adam Williams, has died at the age of 51. Authorities confirmed he was found unresponsive inside his home near Orlando, Florida, on Monday afternoon. Adam had built a loyal audience over more than a decade by sharing his travels, theme park visits, and love for pop culture landmarks.Deputies were first called to the residence for a welfare check before returning later for an unattended death report. A medical examiner is expected to determine the official cause of death. Adam’s father, Jim Williams, later confirmed the loss on social media, as fans and fellow creators struggled to process the sudden news.

Adam the Woo’s death investigation and official details

According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to Adam’s home around midday after concerns were raised about his well-being. Unable to make contact, authorities returned hours later after a friend borrowed a ladder and looked through a third-floor window, where Adam was seen lying motionless. Deputies entered the home with Fire Rescue and pronounced him deceased at the scene. Officials confirmed that Adam’s father, who lives nearby, was notified.The cause of death has not yet been released. Adam was last seen by a friend the previous day, and his final YouTube video was uploaded on December 21. Filmed a day earlier, the video showed him decorating his yard and walking through Celebration, Florida, a familiar setting for longtime viewers.

YouTube community pays tribute to Adam the Woo

Adam began his YouTube journey around 2009. Initially, he documented abandoned places and filmed locations tied to classic movies and television. He later launched his daily vlog channel, TheDailyWoo. The channel became his primary platform and attracted hundreds of thousands of subscribers. Over the years, he traveled to all 50 states, explored Disney history, attended conventions and baseball games, and shared roadside Americana moments.Tributes poured in from fellow creators, including close friend Justin Scarred, who wrote, “The world has lost a giant, and I have lost a friend closer to me than blood.” He added, “We lost Adam. I loved this man with my whole heart and I don’t know what to do or what to say. His family are informed and have quietly confirmed online. Please pray for his parents Jim and June and his sister Faith.”Scarred also shared, “He touched many many lives, and he was preparing for another year of adventures,” capturing the sense of loss felt across the community. Adam the Woo’s influence lives on through the countless places he explored and the people he inspired along the way.Also Read: Why is Low TierGod suspended from Twitch again? Sensational streamer’s seventh suspension sparks fresh controversy

Ties between India and Bangladesh have hit another roadblock after the killing of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi in Dhaka sparked anti-India protests. Hadi, a prominent figure in last year’s July uprising in Bangladesh, was killed amid rising political tensions, triggering widespread unrest. Bangladesh government suspended visa services in India following protests outside Bangladeshi missions.Protests also erupted in Bangladesh following the killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a young Hindu man lynched in Mymensingh. Hindu religious organisations and minority rights groups held a demonstration outside the National Press Club in Dhaka on Monday. Protesters described the incident as part of a wider pattern of religious extremism, attacks on minorities and official inaction.Speakers said Dipu Das, a factory worker recently promoted for his dedication, was falsely accused of religious defamation before being brutally killed. India, meanwhile, has raised concerns over the safety of minorities, the security of diplomatic missions, and what it describes as misleading narratives emerging from Bangladesh.

10 key points on the recent Bangladesh unrest:

US dials Yunus to discuss ‘recent events’Muhammad Yunus held a half-hour phone conversation with US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor. Yunus used the call to reiterate his pledge to hold general elections on February 12, saying the country was “eagerly waiting” to reclaim voting rights allegedly denied under the previous regime. Sharing the details of the conversation, US Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs said during the call Gor discussed the “recent events” in Bangladesh.“Today, Special Envoy for SCA Ambassador Sergio Gor held a productive call with Chief Advisor Yunus @ChiefAdviserGoB to discuss recent events in Bangladesh and shared US interests to advance prosperity through trade,” US Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs wrote on X.Dhaka suspends visa servicesAmid mounting protests, Bangladesh suspended visa services at its High Commission in New Delhi and missions in Tripura and Siliguri, citing unavoidable circumstances. The decision followed demonstrations outside Bangladeshi diplomatic premises, while India had earlier suspended visa services at its Chittagong mission after protesters attempted to storm the compound.

Election promise amid warnings of sabotageYunus insisted the interim government remained committed to delivering a “free, fair and peaceful” election within roughly 50 days, describing the vote as an opportunity to restore democratic legitimacy. At the same time, he warned that supporters of the ousted Awami League regime were allegedly spending millions to disrupt the electoral process, with a fugitive leader inciting violence from abroad.Inqilab Moncho threatens mass movementInqilab Moncho, the platform Hadi led, issued a 24-hour ultimatum demanding justice, warning that failure to act would trigger a mass movement to oust the interim government. The group demanded a speedy trial tribunal, involvement of international agencies like the FBI and Scotland Yard, and accountability from home and law advisers. Its leaders accused intelligence agencies of failing to identify perpetrators and alleged Awami collaborators were embedded within security structures.Another youth leader shotConcerns deepened after another leader of the student-led uprising, Motaleb Shikder, was shot in the head in Khulna days after Hadi’s death. Police launched a manhunt but said they remained unclear about the motive or perpetrators. The attack reinforced fears that a coordinated campaign of violence was targeting figures linked to last year’s protests. With multiple leaders injured or killed, questions grew over whether the interim government could guarantee safety during the election period. India raises minority and security concernsEarlier on Wednesday, India had summoned Bangladesh’s envoy and expressed strong concern over extremist elements threatening diplomatic missions and minority communities. On December 21, the ministry of external affairs rejected what it called false narratives suggesting security breaches at Bangladesh’s High Commission in Delhi, insisting protests were brief and controlled. New Delhi urged Dhaka to bring perpetrators of the lynching of Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das to justice and said it remained vigilant over minority safety. Bangladesh to scale back diplomatic presence in India?Bangladesh’s interim government said that it may review the scale of its diplomatic presence in New Delhi if the situation continues to worsen. Foreign affairs adviser M Touhid Hossain made the remarks hours after India dismissed as “misleading propaganda” Bangladeshi media reports on protests outside the Bangladesh high commission in New Delhi.Also read: Bangladesh to scale back diplomatic presence in India? What its FM Touhid Hossain said“Regarding the Indian press note, we completely reject it, entirely reject it. The issue has been presented as if it were very simple, whereas in reality it is not,” state-run news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) quoted Hossain as saying at the media briefing.Sheikh Hasina lashes out at YunusFrom exile in India, Sheikh Hasina blamed Yunus entirely for Bangladesh’s instability, accusing the interim government of empowering extremists, failing to protect minorities, and undermining relations with India. She warned that lawlessness under Yunus had damaged Bangladesh’s credibility and endangered regional stability. Hasina claimed radical groups were exploiting Yunus to reshape foreign policy without a mandate, insisting that ties with India would normalise only after legitimate governance was restored. Her remarks added a powerful external voice to an already volatile political landscape.How the unrest started?The assassination of Sharif Osman Hadi, shot at close range in Dhaka’s Bijoynagar area and later dying in Singapore, became the catalyst for widespread protests. A key figure in the July Uprising that toppled Sheikh Hasina, Hadi’s death sparked anger among supporters who accused the state of inaction. Demonstrations erupted across Dhaka, with calls for accountability growing louder as Yunus declared a national day of mourning. The killing also fuelled fears that political violence was returning just weeks before a pivotal election.Protesters target Bangladeshi media outletsThe unrest soon spread to Bangladesh’s media houses, with violent mobs attacking the offices of Prothom Alo, The Daily Star, and other outlets in Dhaka. Prothom Alo was forced to halt print publication for the first time in its 27-year history. Yunus condemned the attacks, calling them assaults on truth and press freedom, and pledged full justice. Authorities later said 31 suspects had been identified through video footage, with several arrests made, but the damage to Bangladesh’s democratic image was already significant.(With inputs from agencies)

Nuvama has a reduce rating on Voltas with the target price at Rs 1,170. Analysts said that the company indicated that near-term demand remains weak due to elevated channel inventory (~45 days) and seasonally soft Nov–Dec demand. The company expects a sequential improvement in Q3FY26, partly aided by pre-buying by channel ahead of anticipated price increases given the cost inflation and change in rating table. Analysts cut Voltas’s FY26/FY27 earnings per share (EPS) by 12%/3% to reflect lower margin expectations.Kotak Institutional Equities has an add rating on SBI Cards with the target price at Rs 975. Analysts said that the company’s management said that its asset quality is likely to improve, led by a decline in the formation of special mention account and its flow rates; there is a recovery in spends and it would be able to defend its market share; loan growth would be gradual; and the cost-income ratio is likely at 55-57%.CLSA has an outperform rating on Dalmia Bharat with the target price at Rs 2,650. Analysts said that the company’s management highlighted an expected high-single-digit volume growth for Q3FY26, supported by sequential improvements in Nov and Dec following a prolonged monsoon. However, pricing remains weak, especially in the eastern region, declining by about 3-4% on a blended basis, which will likely impact margins for the quarter. The company reiterated its disciplined pricing approach, avoiding aggressive discounting to chase market share. On organic growth front, Jaisalmer greenfield expansion remains a key optionality, with limestone reserves acquired at a 20% premium, and land acquisition & clearances in an advanced stage.Morgan Stanley has an equal weight on HCL Technologies with the target price at Rs 1,680. Analysts said the company has announced another acquisition of assets carved out by HPE in telecoms services. However, analysts believe that the financial impact of the acquisition may not be significant for the company. Total cash consideration for the acquisition is $160 million (including incentives). The company has not disclosed financial details (revenues, margins) of the acquired assets.Citigroup maintained its buy rating on Divis Laboratories with the target price at Rs 9,140. Analysts said that the US Biosecure Act is likely to become a law after the Senate passed the NDAA and has now been sent to the White House for Presidential approval. Latest version does not name specific companies, unlike earlier drafts. However, the US Deputy Secretary of Defense earlier had flagged some China-based firms for possible inclusion under Section 1260H. The ongoing global supply-chain diversification by innovator pharma companies could benefit Indian CDMOs.(Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market, other asset classes or personal finance management tips given by experts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India)

‘Dhurandhar’, the Aditya Dhar directorial starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna in lead roles, witnessed its first major drop at the box office on its third Monday. The film’s collections fell below the Rs 20 crore mark for the first time since its release.Dhurandhar Movie Review

‘Dhurandhar’ box office collection day 18

After an impressive third weekend that fetched an estimated Rs 95.25 crore net, the film saw a sharp drop on Monday, earning approximately Rs 16.5 crore, according to early box office data from sacnilk. This marks a significant 57.14% drop and is now the film’s lowest single-day collection to date.Week 3 has shown signs of a slowdown, with the film earning an estimated Rs 22.5 crore on its third Friday. However, collections shot up over the weekend, with Saturday and Sunday bringing in around Rs 34.25 crore and Rs 38.5 crore, respectively. On Monday, ‘Dhurandhar’ recorded an overall Hindi occupancy of 28.76%, with evening and night shows seeing the highest footfalls.

‘Dhurandhar’ all-India collections

Despite the drop, the film continues its golden run at the box office. So far, ‘Dhurandhar’ has minted an estimated Rs 572.25 crore net in India, making it the highest-earning film of Ranveer Singh’s career. The film’s India gross collections have surged to approximately Rs 686.25 crore.

‘Dhurandhar’ beats ‘Kantara‘ at worldwide box office

The film’s extraordinary run has also propelled its worldwide gross beyond Rs 872.25 crore, cementing its spot at the top of the 2025 box office charts. ‘Dhurandhar’ created history by emerging as the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 worldwide, surpassing Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara Chapter 1’, which earned Rs 852 crore gross.

‘Dhurandhar’ becomes highest-grossing Indian film overseas

Director Dhar’s spy action thriller has also shattered a major overseas record, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of the year internationally. Through its third Sunday (17 days), the film has collected approximately Rs 186 crore overseas, overtaking superstar Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’, which had an entire overseas run of Rs 180.50 crore.‘Dhurandhar’ opened on a steady note but turned into a box office hit thanks to positive word of mouth and great audience turnout. The film is now heading towards the Rs 200 crore overseas milestone and is set to become Ranveer’s first Rs 200 crore international grosser.

NEW DELHI: A video showing BJP councillor from Patparganj ward Renu Chaudhary confronting a foreign national in a Delhi public park and berating him for not speaking Hindi has gone viral, triggering widespread criticism on social media.In the clip, Chaudhary questions the man for not learning Hindi despite living in India and warns him of consequences if he fails to do so. In another moment, the councillor points at someone, away from camera, invokes park rules, and says that the park must shut by 8pm and warns that any criminal activity would make those present responsible. The foreign national told TOI he first came to India 12 years ago in search of opportunities and joined a football academy, where he taught children in local parks. I am scared. If this continues, I may have to leave soon: Foreign footballerWe used to have 40-45 students every session. It was a joy. Everything was going smoothly until Covid hit,” he said, seeking anonymity for his safety.After the pandemic led to the academy’s closure, he resumed coaching independently, this time focusing on underprivileged children. “Since 2022, I’ve chosen kids with talent but no resources, giving them jerseys and sending them for competitions. Many have gone on to become army officers and policemen,” he said.The foreign national said the incident happened on Dec 13, while he was in the park playing football with Indian friends for leisure. “At first, I took it as a joke; she seemed like a nice lady. But then she kept repeating it,” he said, adding the episode left him shaken. “I am scared. If this continues, I may have to leave soon.”Responding to the row, Chaudhary said the park was used for coaching children for commercial purposes without paying dues or obtaining permission from MCD. “There are no fixed timings for the coaching sessions. On several occasions, our staff tried to communicate with the coach, but due to a language barrier, it was difficult,” said Chaudhary, a first-time BJP councillor from Patparganj ward.She added that following staff complaints, she raised the issue with the coach about eight months ago and asked him to learn Hindi to enable communication with sanitation workers, who do not understand other languages. “Although it is a ground, MCD needs the space to remain clean and must be informed when it is occupied. Locals say classes have been held there for 10-12 years, but as a councillor, I want everything to be in order for security and other reasons,” she said.Residents in the city weighed in on the broader language debate sparked by the video. Sarthak Garg, a resident of Sadar Apartments in Mayur Vihar Phase 1, said Indians often fail to reflect on their own linguistic behaviour while living in other states.“People should spend time in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu or Karnataka, and see how many Hindi-speaking migrants have lived there for decades without learning a few words of the local language. Before telling a foreigner to learn Hindi, Indians should ask themselves if they make an effort to learn Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali or Marathi,” he said. Social media echoed similar sentiments. One user wrote: “Cringe! The virus has reached Delhi after Bengaluru and Mumbai.“

NEW DELHI: India and New Zealand on Monday concluded a free trade agreement (FTA) that is expected to deepen economic ties between the two nations, with both countries vowing to double bilateral trade in the next five years.The FTA, the third to be sealed this year after the ones with UK and Oman, will give India tariff-free access to the island nation’s markets. This is expected to enhance the competitiveness of India’s labour-intensive sectors, including textiles, apparel, leather, footwear, marine products, gems and jewellery, handicrafts, engineering goods and automobiles, integrating them deeper into global value chains. Against the backdrop of prevalent geopolitical tensions, the latest trade deal also marks a key economic and strategic milestone in New Delhi’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific region.

New Zealand to facilitate $20bn investment

India has offered market access to New Zealand in over 70% of tariff lines, covering 95% of bilateral trade value while excluding almost 30% of products. In addition, New Zealand has also promised to facilitate an investment of $20 billion over the next 15 years.“Concluded in just nine months, this historic milestone reflects a strong political will and shared ambition to deepen economic ties between the two nations,” PM Modi said on microblogging site X while announcing the deal with New Zealand’s PM Christopher Luxon. The two leaders also spoke over the phone.To ensure protection to farmers and domestic industry, market access excludes dairy, coffee, milk, cream, cheese, yoghurt, whey, caseins, onion, sugar, spices, edible oils, and rubber. Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal vowed that India will never open up its diary sector in any FTA.“This FTA provides opportunities for all sections of our export community, opens up new doors for new exporters with new products wishing to diversify their export basket and at the same time helps every region of the country — north, south, east, west, northeast — in different areas,” said Goyal while addressing a news conference.“It has some very interesting new elements of technical collaboration in fruit products, fruit cultivation, in honey production and other areas including dairy, where they will bring the latest modern technology to India to help our farmers, our dairy persons increase incomes,” said Goyal.The FTA provides improved entry and stay provisions for Indian professionals, students and youth, including work opportunities during their study stints, post-study work pathways, dedicated visa arrangements and a working holiday visa framework.The FTA opens skilled employment pathways through a new temporary employment entry visa for Indian professionals in skilled occupations, with a quota of 5,000 visas at any given time and a stay of up to three years. This covers Indian professions such as Ayush practitioners, yoga instructors.

What happened after a rogue firework plunged onto the field during Ravens vs Patriots on Sunday Night Football? (Image via Getty)

Something scary happened before the big Sunday Night Football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the New England Patriots. A firework went the wrong way and shot straight down onto the field. It landed very close to a person walking near the end zone.Fans inside the stadium gasped when they saw it. The firework was supposed to fly high into the sky. Instead, it dropped fast and hit the grass. For a moment, everyone feared someone might be hurt. Luckily, no one was injured, and stadium staff quickly handled the situation. The game went on as planned.Videos of the moment spread fast online. Many fans said it was frightening to watch. Others praised the quick response from the crew. According to TMZ, the firework came very close to striking a person on the field, but there were no injuries reported.Once the game started, the focus shifted back to football. The matchup stayed close until the final minutes. The New England Patriots pulled off a big comeback and beat the Baltimore Ravens 28–24 on the road.

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye played one of his best games of the season. He completed 31 passes for 380 yards and threw two touchdown passes. He stayed calm even when the Patriots were trailing late.The biggest play came in the fourth quarter. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson broke free for a 21-yard touchdown run. That score gave New England the lead with just over two minutes left on the clock.The Ravens tried to respond, but their comeback ended after a late turnover. That mistake allowed the Patriots to run out the clock and seal the win.According to Reuters, the victory helped the Patriots secure a playoff spot. For Baltimore, the loss was a tough blow, especially after leading late in the game.While the firework scare grabbed early attention, the night will be remembered for New England’s strong finish. The Patriots showed grit, stayed patient, and made the key plays when it mattered most.Also Read: NFL fans turn against Matthew Stafford’s wife Kelly Stafford after her referee rant during Rams Seahawks Thursday Night loss