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IRCTC extends ticket booking time for Aadhaar-authenticated users from Jan 5

India January 4, 2026

Indian Railways has extended the ticket booking time for Aadhaar-authenticated users to 16:00 hrs on the first day of reservation, in line with their efforts to prevent misuse and ensure genuine passengers benefit. Earlier, on December 29, 2025, Indian Railways had revised the ticket booking window for Aadhaar-linked IRCTC accounts.

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Shark Tank India's fifth season is back with new sharks and a focus on homegrown entrepreneurs. In a recent episode, Varun Duggirala and Pooja Jauhari pitched their educational brand for kids, EMoMee, and received offers from all five sharks. Anupam Mittal and Aman Gupta even got into an argument over partnering with the brand. Varun and Pooja have a successful background in the creative industry.

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What Jaishankar said on India’s partnership with Luxembourg, equation with Pakistan

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Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, visited Luxembourg to strengthen bilateral cooperation in finance, investment, and technology. He expressed India's view of Luxembourg as a crucial partner, especially in shaping relations with the EU.

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Why your blood pressure may be normal at home but high at the doctor’s clinic

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Experts warn about "white coat hypertension," where blood pressure is normal at home but high at the clinic due to stress and anxiety. This can lead to unnecessary treatment, but it's important to address it as it can develop into high blood pressure. Managing stress, exercise, and monitoring BP at home can help, but consulting a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment is crucial.

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Ikkis box office collection day 6: Agastya Nanda-starrer struggles to reach Rs 25 cr

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Ikkis, starring Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra, struggled at the box office despite positive reviews. It earned only Rs 1.5 crore on Day 6, with an overall occupancy of 15.55%. Meanwhile, Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, continues to dominate screens and has crossed Rs 1,200 crore worldwide.

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Lenovo expands AI push with Nvidia tie-up, unveils Qira personal AI platform

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Lenovo, the top PC maker, and Nvidia have joined forces to introduce an AI program at CES that provides liquid-cooled hybrid infrastructure for rapid deployment of data centers. Along with this, Lenovo has revealed an AI platform, concept devices, and a foldable smartphone under Motorola. CEO Yang Yuanqing also announced Qira, a personal AI system, and showcased "Project Maxwell".

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Indian banks posted robust credit growth in the October–December quarter, supported by RBI repo rate cuts, GST reductions and festive season demand

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Banks report robust Q3 credit growth backed by RBI policy and GST rate cuts

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Fuelled by higher demand following a 125-basis point (bps) cut in the repo rate, reductions in the goods and services tax (GST) rates and the festive season spending, several banks reported robust credit growth in the quarter ended December, show provisional quarterly business figures filed by lenders for the October-December 2025 quarter.

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Bengal is unlikely to see respite from the biting cold any time soon as the temperature could go down further. The cold wave conditions are likely to continue in West Bengal till December 9 at least as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Dense fog conditions also likely during morning hours in West Bengal.

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Marvel Studios has been releasing teasers of its next big tentpole, Russo Brothers’ Avengers: Doomsday for the past few weeks. While the two teasers already released confirm the return of two Avengers — Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers aka Captain America and Chris Hemsworth’s Thor — the third one teases a return that’s been a long time coming.

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Tamil Nadu and West Bengal are gearing up for elections, with the Opposition posing a stronger challenge to the BJP. However, the DMK-led alliance is facing internal conflicts as the Congress demands more seats and power. Concerns have been raised about the state's debt and Congress leaders are discussing seat-sharing with the Chief Minister.

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Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, secures $20 billion in funding to improve its chatbot technology and compete with other AI companies. The company's chatbot, Grok, has faced backlash for offensive content, leading to lawsuits with OpenAI and Apple. With a potential valuation of $230 billion, xAI plans to use the funds for research and development.

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Climate activist Harjeet Singh was arrested by UP Police under excise laws after ED searches led to the recovery of a large amount of liquor at his residence. The ED is also investigating his visits to Pakistan and Bangladesh, suspecting misuse of foreign funds to influence government policies.

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IIT Council recommends adaptive testing for JEE (Advanced) exam to reduce stress and coaching dependency, with a pilot test to be conducted this year. The Council also suggests creating posts for mental health professionals at IITs to address student suicides.

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UP draft roll out | SIR 2.0 draft rolls: 13% electors deleted in nine states, three UTs

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The Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision has resulted in 6.56 crore electors being deleted from the draft electoral rolls, an increase from last year's 8.3%. The total number of electors in 12 states and UTs has decreased to 44.40 crore, with UP having the highest number.

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Bihar is preparing for the installation of a 33-ft-long and 210-tonne Shiva Lingam, touted to be the world's tallest, at the upcoming Virat Ramayana Temple. The Lingam, made from a single black granite rock, has travelled over 3,000 km from Tamil Nadu and will be installed on January 17. The temple, conceptualised by Kishore Kunal, will also feature a 270-ft-tall main structure and 22

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New Delhi and Pakistan both utilized lobbyists to reach out to US officials in May 2025. While New Delhi initially wanted to discuss media coverage and the US Foreign Agents Registration Act, the focus shifted to trade deal negotiations. Pakistan also sought numerous meetings with US officials. Both countries have active lobbyists in the US, with India spending $2,25,000 per month.

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A US government report has claimed that China considers Arunachal Pradesh as a core interest. Despite China's claims, India has reiterated its own interests during border negotiations. The Line of Actual Control was first proposed by China, and India initially did not agree to it. Despite key border agreements in the 1990s, recent Chinese activities have adversely impacted the ties.

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India and South Africa will face off in the 3rd and final Youth ODI on January 5, 2026. The match will be played at Willowmoore Park in Benoni and will start at 1 PM IST. India has already won the series 2-0, with Vaibhav Suryavanshi's half-century leading them to victory in the 2nd ODI. The match will be livestreamed on Cricket South Africa's YouTube channel.

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