ICC Corrects Ranking Data as Virat Kohli Climbs All-Time ODI Greats List

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a correction to its own records after a social media post understated the number of days Virat Kohli has spent as the world’s No. 1-ranked ODI batter. The revision, prompted by widespread fan and statistician backlash, has significantly reshaped Kohli’s standing in cricket history, propelling him to third place on the all-time list.

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has officially announced the Class 10 results for the October–November 2025 examination session on January 14, 2026. Students who appeared for the examination can now access their scorecards through the board’s official website, jkbose.nic.in.

Makar Sankranti, one of India’s most important solar festivals, will be observed in 2026 on Wednesday, January 14. Unlike many Hindu festivals that follow the lunar calendar, Makar Sankranti is based on the movement of the Sun and therefore falls on a nearly fixed date each year.

Candidates awaiting the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UP TET) may soon receive long-awaited clarity regarding the examination schedule. The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) is expected to release its recruitment and examination calendar for the new year, possibly in the first week of January. This announcement is being keenly awaited, especially by aspirants who have been waiting for the UP TET examination for nearly four years.

India Enters the High-Speed Rail Era

India is preparing to enter the elite league of nations with high-speed rail as its first bullet train is scheduled to begin operations by August 15, 2027. The announcement was made by Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighting a major leap in transport infrastructure and a flagship example of Indo–Japanese technological cooperation.