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Delhi recorded the season’s lowest temperature at 5.8°C today, 1.1°C below normal, due to cold winds from the Himalayas. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 16°C. Dense fog is forecast for Friday and Saturday. Air quality improved, with AQI dropping to 276 from 336, still classified as ‘poor’ by CPCB standards.
PM Modi recalled the 1026 attack and subsequent assaults on the temple, saying they failed to weaken faith and instead strengthened India’s cultural unity ahead of his January 11 Somnath visit for the Somnath Swabhiman Parv. He said repeated reconstructions symbolise unbroken civilisation, honouring generations who upheld values and national unity and pride.
Twelve newly elected Ambernath Municipal Council councillors, suspended by Congress for backing the BJP post-polls, have formally joined the saffron party. BJP Maharashtra chief Ravindra Chavan announced the move, saying it was driven by a commitment to development, not power, and faith in the government’s ability to deliver justice and growth to citizens.
Bangladesh will import 180,000 tonnes of diesel from India’s Numaligarh Refinery for 14.62 billion Taka until December. The state-run BPC will manage payments partly directly and partly via loans. Diesel will travel through the Bangladesh-India Friendship Pipeline. The deal, part of a 15-year agreement, includes a base price plus market-linked premium.
Tollywood actor Naveen Polishetty’s next film ‘Anaganaga Okaraju’ is set to hit theaters on January 14. The makers surprised fans by revealing that top actor Akkineni Nagarjuna will lend his voice for the movie, sparking excitement online. Meenakshi Chowdhury stars as the female lead, while Mickey Meyer has composed the soundtrack, adding musical charm.
Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has bid farewell to his international Test career, concluding it at the Sydney Cricket Ground, the same venue where he debuted in the Ashes Test in 2011. Across 88 Tests, 40 ODIs, and 9 T20s, Khawaja amassed 8,024 runs, including 18 centuries and 41 fifties, leaving behind a legacy of consistency […]
National shooting coach Ankush Bharadwaj has been suspended after a 17-year-old female shooter accused him of sexual assault at a Faridabad hotel during a national competition. Police registered a POCSO case and launched an investigation, including CCTV checks. The NRAI said Bharadwaj will remain suspended until the inquiry is completed.
On this morning, during the Lord’s Naivedya break at Tirumala Temple, comedian Brahmanandam, actor Srikanth and his wife, and singers Mangli and Vasuki received the divine blessings. The temple authorities ensured smooth arrangements for their visit. Vedic scholars conducted sacred rituals at the Ranganayakula Mandapam after the darshan.
The Supreme Court will continue hearing the stray dog case, focusing on rising dog bites and poor rule implementation by states. The court warned of strict action against non-compliance and said stray animals cause accidents and deaths. Authorities shared updates on highway safety, while animal welfare groups stressed sterilization as the only long-term solution.
The Andhra Pradesh govt has announced that the 77th Republic Day celebrations will take place in the state capital, Amaravati. AP CS Vijayanand has instructed officials to ensure arrangements for the event. Emphasizing a grand celebration, he highlighted that the festivities on the morning of Jan 26 should reflect the state’s cultural pride.
