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Donald Trump joins 'penguin meme' trend while holding a penguin's hand and walking toward Greenland; why the lonely penguin is trending and the psychology behind it

Donald Trump joins 'penguin meme' trend while holding a penguin's hand and walking toward Greenland; why the lonely penguin is trending

A viral clip of a lone penguin waddling inland toward distant mountains—dubbed the 'Nihilist Penguin'—has captured the internet's imagination as a symbol of burnout, quiet rebellion, and existential angst. While online interpretations assign deep philosophical meaning, scientists attribute the behaviour to disorientation, illness, or instinctual error a rare but documented occurrence among penguins. Jan 24, 2026
'RBI made UPI a public good by keeping it affordable': NR Narayana Murthy

'RBI made UPI a public good by keeping it affordable': NR Narayana Murthy

Murthy said that if you want to build an organisation with strong values and want to protect the dignity of every employee, "you, as a leader, has to walk the talk. Value will not come from speeches, but from actions. Values, discipline, strong leadership and compassionate capitalism will take the society/country forward". Jan 24, 2026
Public sector banks may face three-day disruption as unions call strike on January 27

Bank unions to go on nationwide strike on January 27 over five-day work week demand

The United Forum of Bank Unions has confirmed a nationwide strike by public sector bank employees on January 27, 2026, to demand a five-day work week. Despite conciliation meetings with the Indian Banks' Association, Ministry of Finance, and bank representatives, no resolution was reached. The strike, combined with January 25-26 holidays, will disrupt public sector banking services for three days. Jan 24, 2026
AIIMS Delhi doctors remove 19.9 kg tumour from 42-year-old colon cancer patient

AIIMS Delhi doctors remove 19.9 kg tumour from 42-year-old colon cancer patient

Led by surgical oncologist Prof. M.D. Ray, the AIIMS team performed a complex, two-stage cytoreductive surgery in January, involving removal of the tumour along with multiple affected organs. This was followed by HIPEC, a heated chemotherapy delivered directly into the abdominal cavity to eliminate microscopic cancer cells. Jan 23, 2026
Karnataka High Court lifts bike taxi ban, allows state to impose conditions

Karnataka High Court lifts bike taxi ban, allows state to impose conditions

The bench also allowed aggregators like Ola, Uber and Rapido to file fresh applications, directing the state to consider them in accordance with law. The court reiterated that bike taxi services fall within the scope of commerce and should be regulated, not prohibited, leaving policy-making to the state while ensuring it is not arbitrary. Jan 23, 2026
A 30-year-old man, Raju Modiyami, was seriously injured after stepping on a Maoist-planted pressure IED in the Lankapalli forest area of Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district. The blast shattered his right heel, causing severe injuries and heavy blood loss. Se

Man injured in Maoist IED blast in Chhattisgarh walks miles for treatment

A 30-year-old man, Raju Modiyami, was seriously injured after stepping on a Maoist-planted pressure IED in the Lankapalli forest area of Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district. The blast shattered his right heel, causing severe injuries and heavy blood loss. Security forces have launched search operations in the area to detect and neutralise additional IEDs Jan 23, 2026
PM Modi flags off new trains, launches credit scheme, lays foundation stones for key projects in Kerala

PM Modi flags off new trains, launches credit scheme, lays foundation stones for key projects in Kerala

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kerala on Friday, inaugurating and launching multiple infrastructure, transport, social welfare, and scientific initiatives. At Puthirikandom Maidan, he flagged off four new train services, including three Amrit Bharat Express trains and a Thrissur-Guruvayur passenger train, enhancing connectivity across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. Jan 23, 2026
Trump says Putin, Zelensky want deal, cites complex war

Trump says Putin, Zelensky want deal, cites complex war

The president highlighted the harsh humanitarian situation in Ukraine, particularly during winter, and said conditions were extremely difficult for civilians. He also touched on other foreign policy issues, including Greenland, Venezuela, Iran and US military strength, while reiterating his preference to avoid conflict despite deploying significant military assets. Jan 23, 2026
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