Social worker Brij Lal Bhat and noted author Shafi Shauq from Jammu and Kashmir will be conferred with the Padma Shri on Republic Day. The honour recognises Bhat's decades-long service in social welfare and Shauq's significant contribution to literature, marking a proud moment for the Union Territory.

A viral video captures the Vande Bharat Express gliding through snow-covered Himalayan landscapes near Banihal in Jammu & Kashmir, drawing wide attention online for its postcard-like beauty. Shared by MLA Sajjad Shaheen, the visuals show the semi-high-speed train running smoothly through fresh snowfall, prompting netizens to compare the scene to Switzerland's alpine railways.

A rare black panther, often referred to as 'Bagheera', was spotted roaming the forests of Kurseong in West Bengal, with visuals going viral on social media. Such sightings are uncommon in the region. Authorities have advised locals to avoid forested areas as officials keep a close watch.

Mumbai creator Karan Joshi spotted a mentally and physically frail 20-year-old sitting alone and wrongly assumed to be a beggar. He gave him clothes, medical aid and worked with police to trace his identity after the boy mentioned "Harihar Ganj." Joshi's compassion helped reunite the missing youth with his family from Jharkhand, sparking praise online for the humane act.

A video of US rock climber Alex Honnold climbing Taipei 101, the world's 11th tallest building, without ropes or protective equipment has gone viral. Honnold reportedly climbed the 1,667 feet tall building in around 1 hour and 31 minutes. Taipei 101 was the world's tallest building from 2004 to 2009.

Featherweight fighter Jean Silva's win over Arnold Allen at UFC 324 was defined by a dramatic moment as much as the decision itself. After three intense rounds, Silva earned the judges' nod, but the lasting image came during the fight when he jumped off Allen's back, a spontaneous display of adrenaline that captured the emotion and intensity of the contest.

Tennis player Luciano Darderi faced an uncomfortable moment at the Australian Open when he suffered cramps live on television during a post-match segment. After completing his on-court duties, the Italian-Argentine player visibly stiffened as pain set in mid-interview, forcing a pause and drawing attention to the intense physical demands of Grand Slam tennis.

Mumbai Police arrested self-styled film critic and actor Kamaal R Khan (KRK) for firing four shots at a residential building in Oshiwara, Mumbai. During the interrogation, KRK reportedly admitted that he was cleaning the licensed firearm and fired two test rounds to check its ‘functionality’.

Linkin Park made their India debut in Bengaluru, performing before nearly 40,000 fans as part of the From Zero World Tour. A standout moment saw new vocalist Emily Armstrong wearing an Assamese gamusa while performing Faint, winning hearts online. The band is next set to perform at Lollapalooza India 2026 in Mumbai on January 25.