Raipur (Chhattisgarh): A group of assistant teachers protesting against their termination on the streets of the city were detained in Raipur city, a senior police officer said. ...
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Discovering Her Sound: The Rise and Fall of Pop Star Roan
Eventually, one of her compositions, a gothic ballad called Die Young, caught the attention of Atlantic Records, which signed her at the age of just 17. Moving to LA, she recorded and released her first EP, School Nights, in 2017. It was a solid but unremarkable affair, steeped in the sounds of Lana Del Rey and Lorde. ...

President-elect Donald Trump Vows Historic Changes at Victory Rally
Addressing his thousands of supporters who braved long waits in freezing temperatures, rain and snow to attend a "victory rally" in the US capital on Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump promised to swiftly fulfil the central promise of his presidential campaign and impose severe limits on immigration on his first day in office. ...

Matthew Stafford's Future with the Rams in Question After Playoff Loss
PHILADELPHIA — After their first drive of the Rams’ season-ending 28-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the divisional round Sunday, quarterback Matthew Stafford came to the sideline taking long, deep breaths. ...

The Village People Dance with President-elect Donald Trump at Victory Rally
The Village People flanked President-elect Donald Trump and danced with him on stage on Sunday night as he took a victory lap with a campaign-style rally in Washington, D.C., a day before he is sworn in for a second term. ...

Trump Promises to Sign Executive Order Allowing TikTok to Continue Operations
President Donald Trump made a surprising announcement at a pre-inaugural rally, stating that "TikTok is back" as he plans to sign an executive order granting the social media platform more time to comply with U.S. regulations. ...
Trump delays TikTok ban until second term
NEW YORK (AP) — During his first term as president, Donald Trump led the effort to ban TikTok, the hugely popular video-sharing site he said posed a threat to U.S. national security. But on the eve of his return to the White House, the president-elect is being hailed as the app’s savior. ...

First Hostages Released in Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
Ramallah, West Bank — The first three hostages were released from Gaza and the first Palestinian prisoners were freed from Israeli custody as the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold following 15 months of war, with mixed emotions and more difficult steps ahead over the next six weeks. ...

First Hostages Released as Ceasefire Takes Hold Between Israel and Hamas
The first three hostages were released from Gaza and the first Palestinian prisoners were freed from Israeli custody as the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold following 15 months of war, with mixed emotions and more difficult steps ahead over the next six weeks. ...

Pope Francis Condemns Trump's Immigration Policies as a "Disgrace"
Pope Francis has sharply criticized President-elect Donald Trump's proposed immigration enforcement policies, calling them a “disgrace” during an interview ahead of Trump’s inauguration. The comments highlight the Pope's ongoing advocacy for migrants and his criticism of policies that harm vulnerable communities. ...

Indian Men’s Cricket Team Captain Rohit Sharma Aims to Win ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Indian men’s cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has said that his team will do everything to win the upcoming 2025 edition of the ICC Champions Trophy. The eight-team tournament is set to be played from February 19 to March 9. Due to tense political relations between India and Pakistan, Team India will not travel to Pakistan and instead will play its matches in Dubai. ...

Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart Listed as Questionable for MLK Day Game Against Hawks
Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart both participated in practice Sunday, but they are listed as questionable for the Knicks’ MLK Day matinee against the Hawks. ...
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Donald Trump Appoints Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone, and Jon Voight as Ambassadors to Hollywood
The incoming president, Donald Trump, surprised the audience at the "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" in Washington, D.C., by announcing that Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone, and Jon Voight will now be referred to as "Mr. Ambassador." This designation comes as Trump prepares to be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States. ...

TikTok to Resume Services in the US After Trump's Intervention
Hours after going dark, TikTok began restoring its services on Sunday after incoming President Donald Trump said he would revive the social media app's access in the United States when he returns to power on Monday. ...

Iranian Pop Singer Amir Tataloo Sentenced to Death for Blasphemy
Amir Tataloo, a well-known Iranian pop singer, has been sentenced to death by an Iranian court after being convicted of blasphemy. The ruling has sparked outrage both inside Iran and internationally, with human rights groups calling for the immediate reversal of the verdict. ...

External Affairs Minister Holds Meetings with Australian, Japanese Counterparts
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday (January 19, 2024) held meetings with his counterparts from Australia and Japan here during which they discussed bilateral issues and those pertaining to QUAD. ...

1923 Season 2 Official Trailer Released by Paramount+
Paramount+ on Sunday released the official trailer for the second season of 1923. Season 2 of Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone prequel, starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, will premiere on Feb. 23. ...
Melania Trump Launches Her Own Meme Coin
Two days after her president-elect husband generated potentially tens of billions of dollars with a new meme coin, first-lady-in-waiting Melania Trump launched her own coin Sunday night: $MELANIA, Axios reports. ...

Illinois Residents in Washington D.C. for Inauguration Day
CHICAGO (WLS) — While Illinois is mostly thought of as a blue state these days, close to 2.5 million people in the state voted for Donald Trump. So, it’s no surprise there are a lot of Illinois folks already in Washington D.C. or on their way there ahead of Inauguration Day. ...

British-Israeli Emily Damari Among 33 Hostages Set to be Released by Hamas
British-Israeli Emily Damari is among 33 hostages Hamas is set to release as the long-anticipated Gaza ceasefire deal officially comes into effect. On Sunday, Hamas confirmed the names of the first three hostages to be set free, including Damari, 28, Doron Steinbrecher, 31, and Romi Gonen, 24. ...

Former MLB Player and Manager Jeff Torborg Passes Away at 83
Jeff Torborg, a World Series champion catcher who played 10 seasons in the majors and became a manager for 11 more years, has died, the Chicago White Sox announced Sunday. He was 83. Torborg, a New Jersey native, played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and California Angels during his playing career, which lasted from 1964 to 1973. ...

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Sunday, January 19th
Looking for help with today's NYT Mini Crossword puzzle? Here are some hints and answers for the puzzle. In case you missed Sunday’s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle, you can find the answers here: ...

Notre Dame vs. Ohio State College Football Playoff National Championship Preview
There is one college football game left in the 2024-2025 season, as No. 7 Notre Dame takes on No. 8 Ohio State in the College Football Playoff National Championship Monday. The game is at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. ET. ...

Mexican President Launches Support Initiatives for Undocumented Mexicans in U.S.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is pulling out all the stops to support the roughly 5 million undocumented Mexicans living in the U.S. Her administration has launched a panic app for those detained, lined up more than 2,600 lawyers and nearly 2,200 consulate workers, and her foreign minister has met with officials in every border state. ...
Jalen Hurts and the Eagles to Host Commanders in NFC Championship
Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, and the Philadelphia Eagles will host Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders in the NFC championship game. Patrick Mahomes and the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs wait to find out if the Buffalo Bills or Baltimore Ravens are coming to Arrowhead Stadium for the AFC title game. ...