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Alipore Jail Museum in Kolkata is a former colonial prison turned heritage site, preserving the stories of India’s freedom fighters and their struggle for independence Alipore Jail Museum was originally the Alipore Central Jail, where many Indian freedom fighters were imprisoned during the freedom struggle. Built during the British colonial period, the jail played a significant role in India’s fight for independence and witnessed several historic trials and detentions of prominent revolutionaries. It is no longer operational as a jail and has since been closed. In recent years, the site has been converted into a museum in memory of the freedom fighters who were imprisoned and executed there. Established in 1908, it is now a national historic landmark dedicated to India’s freedom struggle. During British rule, it housed many political prisoners and notable figures such as Subhas Chandra Bose, Bidhan Chandra Roy, and Kazi Nazrul Islam.

BY Photo Webdesk 24 January 2026

India sealed a massive seven-wicket victory against New Zealand in the second T20I at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, chasing down the mammoth target of 209 in just 15.2 overs. Opting to bowl first, India's bowlers kept the Black Caps in check, but commanding knocks from Rachin Ravindra (44 off 26) and Mitchell Santner (47* off 27) took them to a total of 208/6. India's chase stumbled as they lost both openers early, but Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav played stellar knocks to rescue the match for the hosts. Kishan ended the game with 76 off 32, while Suryakumar was unbeaten at 82 off 37. Shivam Dube added 36 off 18 to ensure the victory.

BY Photo Webdesk 23 January 2026

Alexander Zverev advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open with a commanding 7-5, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 win over Cameron Norrie in their third-round clash at John Cain Arena. The German top seed absorbed early pressure, dropping just one set and responding decisively after Norrie’s second-set fightback, using his powerful serve and aggressive groundstrokes to dictate rallies and take control. Zverev extended his perfect head-to-head record against Norrie to 7-0, showcasing consistency and depth, especially in key moments, while Norrie’s spirited effort ultimately fell short. With this victory, Zverev moves into the last 16 and will face Francisco Cerundolo next in Melbourne.

BY Photo Webdesk 23 January 2026

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz produced a commanding performance to reach the fourth round of the 2026 Australian Open, defeating France’s Corentin Moutet 6-2, 6-4, 6-1 at Rod Laver Arena. In his 100th Grand Slam match, the Spaniard showcased his all-court brilliance and relentless aggression, landing 30 winners and dictating play with powerful groundstrokes throughout the contest. Moutet’s flair and creativity, including drop-shot variations and underarm serves, provided entertaining moments, but he was unable to disrupt Alcaraz’s rhythm against superior depth and precision. With this straight-sets victory, the top seed advances to face American Tommy Paul in the last 16 as he continues his pursuit of the only major title missing from his resume.

BY Photo Webdesk 23 January 2026

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka gritted out a tough straight-sets win over Anastasia Potapova to reach the fourth round of the 2026 Australian Open, prevailing 7-6(4), 7-6(7) in a tightly contested women’s singles third-round clash at Rod Laver Arena. Sabalenka, a two-time Australian Open champion, was pushed all the way by Potapova, who saved multiple set points early and staged a fightback in the second set, but the world No. 1 held her nerve in both tie-breaks to seal victory. The match showcased high-intensity baseline rallies and pressure-tennis under the Melbourne sun, extending Sabalenka’s run into the second week, where she’ll face 19-year-old Victoria Mboko next.

BY Photo Webdesk 23 January 2026

Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for January 23, 2026

BY Photo Webdesk 23 January 2026

Heavy snowfall has transformed Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand into snow-bound white wonderlands. In Srinagar, Baramulla, Gulmarg, and Banihal, nearly 2–2.5 feet of fresh snow has blanketed the valleys—disrupting roads and air travel, yet gifting tourists picture postcard views. Shimla and Manali in Himachal Pradesh reel under continuous snowfall, their streets, rooftops, and pine trees shimmering in white, creating a magical setting for winter tourism. Uttarakhand’s Mussoorie, Dhanaulti, Kedarnath, and Chakrata have welcomed their first heavy snow of the season, drawing visitors while boosting local hospitality and horticulture. Meanwhile, the plains including Delhi NCR witness rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds from an active western disturbance—clearing the air of pollution and setting the stage for an approaching cold wave.

BY Photo Webdesk 23 January 2026

American-born players Richy Ledezma and Brian Gutiérrez made their debuts and helped the Mexican national team break a six-match winless streak with a 1-0 win over Panama in a warmup match Thursday for this year’s World Cup. Defender Richard Peralta scored an own goal in the 92nd minute to give Mexico its first win since last July, when it beat the United States in the Gold Cup final. Ledezma, who was born in Phoenix to Mexican parents, made the one-time switch with FIFA after playing official.

BY Photo Webdesk 23 January 2026

Jadon Sancho scored his first goal for Aston Villa to lift his new club past Fenerbahce 1-0 and into the Europa League round of 16 on Thursday with a game to spare. Lyon also clinched a last-16 spot with a 1-0 victory over Young Boys in Bern, and Freiburg joined them by beating Maccabi Tel Aviv by the same score. Lyon and Villa are level on points (18) with six wins and a loss atop the standings with one game to go the in the league phase. Freiburg is one point behind in third.Like in the Champions League, the top eight finishers advance automatically after eight rounds to the round of 16 while the teams placed from nine to 24 enter a two-leg playoff to progress.

BY Photo Webdesk 23 January 2026

Naji Marshall tied his season highs with 30 points and nine assists, and the Dallas Mavericks beat Golden State 123-115 on Thursday night, winning a season-best fourth consecutive game while dropping the Warriors to 0-2 since Jimmy Butler’s season-ending knee injury. Stephen Curry scored 38 points and was 8 of 15 from 3-point range on the night the Warriors’ superstar became the first in NBA history to attempt 10,000 shots from beyond the arc. He’s now 4,222 of 10,007 from deep. Cooper Flagg had 21 points and a career-high 11 rebounds in 30 minutes when Dallas’ rookie No. 1 pick was supposed to be limited to 20-25 minutes in his second game back since missing a pair with a sprained left ankle. Max Christie also had 21 points, Brandon Williams scored 19 off the bench and Dwight Powell had 10 points and 12 rebounds. Klay Thompson hit two first-half 3s for six points against his former team.

BY Photo Webdesk 23 January 2026