Important stories for the day (16-01-2025)

These events happened on this day, as reported by major news sources.

Officials from the Enforcement Directorate are conducting searches in several places in West Bengal as part of an investigation into a Rs 6,000 crore fraud case.

Vivek Ramaswamy seeks to take over former Senator Vance's position.

Celebrities send well wishes for Saif Ali Khan's quick recovery after his stabbing incident.

Biden cautions against American oligarchy before Trump's inauguration.

Indian actor Saif Ali Khan attacked at home, hospitalized.

The Brit Awards have chosen a controversial comedian as host for the 5th time, but have made a special request.

Mumbai's safety questioned as recent high-profile crimes cause concern over the city's security.

A drill rapper who wears a mask has been revealed as a murderer, bragging about killing a schoolboy.

Max's departure from Coronation Street has been confirmed to be a horrifying and deadly storyline.

Arsenal players likely to revolt against irritating coach Mikel Arteta, according to Gary Neville.

British No.1 Katie Boulter suffers upset loss, eliminated from Australian Open.

Fans of the Traitors show are fixated on a contestant's funny response to a surprising turn of events.

ITV viewers were angry due to inconsistencies in the final episode of a thrilling show.

JLL reports high-priced apartments lead in 2024 sales, with over ₹1 crore being the dominant price range.

A journalist's powerful gesture of removing body armor during ceasefire declaration evokes emotions.

Controversy as £195,000 'disco goth' house hits market, sparking debate on social media.

Surprise turn of events as EastEnders reveals that Cindy's assailant strikes once more.

Odisha's law minister suggests former BJD MLA to submit a written request regarding Naba Das's murder case.

Fadnavis disagrees with the labeling of Mumbai as unsafe due to the serious attack on Saif.

Tejas will not be part of the Republic Day flypast.

People are divided on whether Virat and Anushka's visit to an ashram was a publicity stunt or genuine.

Legendary director Sai Paranjape receives lifetime achievement award at the 10th Ajanta Ellora Film Festival in Aurangabad.

Upcoming match between Arsenal and Aston Villa, including updates on the teams, expected starting lineup, and injury reports.

Thieves steal £500,000 worth of watches and bags from Bebo founder's mansion in a raid.

Bournemouth and Chelsea have reached an agreement for a promising young player to join Bournemouth in January.

Katie Price admits to having a "saggy" butt and announces she is considering additional cosmetic procedures.

Celebrity chef John Torode shares his unique tip for making the ultimate shepherd's pie.

Nintendo has officially revealed the new Nintendo Switch 2, with exciting additions including a new Mario Kart game and hidden secrets to be uncovered.

Experience the best of Mumbai this weekend with a variety of events, including a queer fest and food festival. Don't miss out!

New regulations may solve a persistent issue in a popular vacation destination in Europe.

A teenager killed a girl at a bus stop during an argument about a teddy bear with violent force.

A 36ft, 5.5 ton undersea drone named 'Blue Whale' is being used to monitor Putin's saboteurs.

India is being advised to replace Virat Kohli for upcoming England tour after poor performance in Australia.

74-year-old has been working at KFC for 47 years and has served over 6 million drumsticks.

Shaun Murphy beats Neil Robertson in Masters quarter-finals with impressive performance.

Actress Rasika Dugal's birthday: Check out 7 must-watch films and series of hers on OTT platforms.

"Trump's new portrait bears a familiar scowl."

The specs and size of the Nintendo Switch 2 have been leaked following its reveal.

Man City is finalizing a £54m deal to bring a Juventus player to their team.

Actor Saif Ali Khan was injured in a home invasion where the intruder demanded a ransom of Rs 1 crore.

Person and entities involved in Rose Valley chit fund scam face charges.

Worker killed by collapsed wall at Kantabanji train station in Odisha's Bolangir.

Chelsea is aiming to win four trophies after the Christmas break as the Women's Super League resumes.

Legendary filmmaker David Lynch, known for creating iconic works such as Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive, passes away at 78 years old.

Coleen Rooney says her husband Wayne is taking on a new role and being supportive since his time on I'm A Celebrity.

Bianca from EastEnders tries to escape and fights Reiss but it doesn't go well.

EastEnders character devastated by news of job loss next month.

Lottie Tomlinson and Lewis Burton become parents to a baby girl, sharing a photo of their "perfect" daughter.

The Republican Party of India is starting a signature campaign in Navi Mumbai to raise awareness about problems faced by commuters.

27 Kohl's stores set to close by April 2025.

Marlon gets bad health news and is taken to hospital urgently in Emmerdale.

A popular character on Emmerdale has been fired and gets ready to depart permanently.

Scholes reassures fans that they shouldn't fret over the potential departure of a "scruffy" player for a large sum of money.

A 45-year-old woman has been charged with conspiring to murder a man after being brought back to the UK.

Edinburgh authorities conducting large-scale search for missing family of five.

Court rules that the Bombay High Court cannot interfere with ticket scalping for Coldplay's Mumbai concert, as it is the state's responsibility to handle such issues.

Ally McCoist claims Southampton inflicted heavy damage on a highly-priced Manchester United player worth £58 million.

"Artist swamped with requests for his 'awful' artwork from fans"

Fans of The Traitors show are standing up for a player who made a questionable move, calling it a simple mistake.

Former student's child revealed teacher's illicit relationship after noticing physical similarities.

Mark Allen defeats Mark Selby in an intense Masters match with some unbelievable luck.

Aaron in Emmerdale is described as angry and vengeful as he prepares to seek revenge on a villain who will commit a heinous act.

Panchgani Festival begins today with fun events and celebrations!

Photos of the day from the state of Odisha, showcasing various events, landscapes, and people.

A man in Bhadrak, Odisha was murdered by his wife and son due to a disagreement within the family.

ECoR sets record with 200 MT freight in 290 days.

A man was arrested in Odisha for cheating a woman out of more than Rs 3 lakh by promising to marry her.

Security footage captures intruder fleeing via stairs after assaulting Saif Ali Khan.

A woman from Bengaluru was blackmailed by a relative and committed suicide due to the distress caused by this situation.

Shaun Murphy thanks ex-champ for restoring his confidence.

Neil Robertson is determined to perfect his intimidating snooker style, even after losing at the Masters tournament.

Bad news for Debbie on Coronation Street as a tragic ending looms.

April 15, 2025 is the upcoming deadline for the ERC, which is drawing near.

A guide on Inventory Financing Loans and how they work.

Alan Cumming announces authors for Winter Words Festival, featuring Douglas Stuart and Andrew O'Hagan.