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Today's weather: January 20, 2026

Kathmandu, Jan. 20 -- Parts of the Tarai are likely to witness fog during the day and night over the next 24 hours, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. The division said some places... Read More


At least 26 killed in armed factions clashes in Colombia

Bogota, Jan. 20 -- At least 26 people were killed during intense clashes between armed factions in Colombia's Guaviare department, the Colombian army said Monday. Ricardo Roque, commander of the Nati... Read More


Planned closure of Australia's largest coal-fired power plant delayed to 2029

Sydney, Jan. 20 -- The operator of Australia's largest coal-fired power plant on Tuesday announced that its planned closure will be delayed by two years to 2029. Origin Energy said that it would exte... Read More


Northern Sydney beaches closed following 3 shark attacks in 2 days

Sydney, Jan. 20 -- Authorities have closed all beaches in northern Sydney following three shark attacks in two days that left two people with critical injuries. All 20 beaches in Sydney's Northern Be... Read More


4.2 million children, women in Sudan face acute malnutrition in 2026

Khartoum, Jan. 20 -- The Global Nutrition Cluster warned on Monday that around 4.2 million children and pregnant or breastfeeding women in Sudan are projected to suffer from acute malnutrition in 2026... Read More


DC Srinagar, SSP chairs District NCORD meeting

Srinagar, Jan. 20 -- A meeting of District Level Committee on Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) was today convened under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo here at th... Read More


Oppo A6 5G launched in India with 7,000mAh battery: Price, features and more

New Delhi, Jan. 20 -- Oppo has expanded its smartphone portfolio in India with the launch of the Oppo A6 5G, a new mid-range handset that focuses on battery life, durability and 5G connectivity. The d... Read More


PCB standing by Bangladesh on T20 World Cup row with ICC 'makes no sense': 'Can we handle this?'

India, Jan. 20 -- Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal minced no words as he said that the Mohsin Naqvi-spearheaded Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) would not be able to leave the T20 World Cu... Read More


"Full of fake claims": Kerala LoP slams Governor's address at 15th Legislative Assembly

Thiruvanathapuram, Jan. 20 -- Leader of the Opposition in Kerala Assembly, V D Satheesan, on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the state government, alleging fiscal mismanagement and failure across s... Read More


Higher sugar production expected this year

India, Jan. 20 -- Maharashtra's sugar production this year is estimated to be significantly higher than last year, with output already well ahead midway through the crushing season, industry experts a... Read More