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Hundreds of millions across Asia celebrate the Lunar New Year, transitioning from the Year of the Dragon to the Year of the Snake. In China, festivities include public holidays, meals, and firecrackers. Taiwan sees temple visits for prayers and offerings, while cities are adorned with red decorations. The migration for family reunions sets a record.
DIG Mahakumbh, Vaibhav Krishna, on Wednesday ordered horse-mounted police to vacate devotees from Triveni Sangam ghat after the stampede. Amid massive crowds on Mauni Amavasya, bomb squads and sniffer dogs conducted security checks. Anticipating over 10 crore visitors, the DIG confirmed sanitization efforts and ongoing crowd control.
“SSMB29,” Mahesh Babu’s highly anticipated film with SS Rajamouli, begins filming in April. Touted as a ₹1,000 crore jungle adventure, it may feature Priyanka Chopra Jonas. To prevent leaks, Rajamouli is enforcing NDAs and banning mobile phones on set. Cast and crew face penalties if they disclose any details before official announcements.
The 48th International Kolkata Book Fair 2025, inaugurated by CM Mamata Banerjee and German Ambassador Phillip Ackermann, features a record 1,057 stalls, with Germany as the theme country. Highlights include the Guild Lifetime Literary Award for Abul Bashar, iconic gates, international participation, and first-time mascots, Haso and Hasi.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 76138.24, up at 236.83 points or 0.31%, and the Nifty was at 23026.75, up at 69.50 points or 0.30%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 86.61 against the dollar.
Trump signed an executive order restricting gender transition procedures for minors, barring federal funding for treatments like puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries. He aims to enforce laws limiting these procedures and proposed legislation allowing families to sue doctors. Twenty-four Republican-led states have already passed similar restrictions.
6 people died and over 50 were injured when a bamboo platform collapsed during the ‘Laddoo Mahotsav’ in Baghpat, UP. The Jain community event, marking Adinatha’s nirvana, attracted hundreds of devotees. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief and ordered relief efforts. The injured are being treated, with some in critical condition.
Credit card numbers in India have more than doubled to 10.80 crore by December 2024, compared to 5.53 crore in 2019, as per RBI. Debit card growth was slower, reaching 99.09 crore. Credit cards saw a 15% year-on-year growth, driven by public and private sector banks, while foreign banks declined. SFBs focus on financial inclusion.
Global Community Engagement Day is celebrated on Jan 28 and it emphasizes the power of collective action in addressing global issues. It encourages individuals to collaborate across borders, promoting positive change and social responsibility. This day highlights the role of community engagement in creating a more inclusive.
The Trump administration in the U.S. has taken strict action against illegal immigrants, sending them back to their countries. Neighboring countries have expressed outrage over these actions. So far, the administration has arrested hundreds of illegal immigrants, all of whom are accused of involvement in terrorism and sexual offenses.
Here are the diesel prices per liter in top cities. ★ Delhi – ₹87.62, ★ Kolkata – ₹91.82, ★ Mumbai – ₹90.03, ★ Chennai – ₹92.34, ★ Bangalore – ₹88.94, ★ Bhubaneswar – ₹92.62, ★ Chandigarh – ₹82.45, ★ HYD – ₹95.65, ★ Jaipur – ₹90.36, ★ Lucknow – ₹87.76, ★ Patna – ₹92.04, ★ […]
The Supreme Court temporarily stayed the Madras High Court’s direction for a departmental inquiry into Tamil Nadu Police over an FIR leak in a sexual assault case involving an Anna University student. The Tamil Nadu government clarified it wasn’t challenging the SIT formation or victim compensation but sought relief from critical remarks against the police, […]
Team India cricketer Tilak Verma has achieved a rare feat, becoming the highest run-scorer in international T20s. In his last four innings, he scored 107, 120, 19, and 72, amassing a total of 318 runs. Tilak has surpassed the previous record set by New Zealand’s Mark Chapman, who had scored 271 runs.
Many celebrities are utilizing the mobile postal ballot services introduced by the Election Commission for the Delhi Assembly polls. Former Vice President Hamid Ansari used these services to cast his vote from his home in Delhi. The polling will take place on Feb 5, and the results will be announced on Feb 8.
Union Minister Bandi Sanjay has suggested that the Central Govt should name the welfare schemes it funds. He criticized the Congress-led govt in Telangana, questioning, “How can it be called Indiramma when the centre provides the funds?” He raised concerns about the state govt taking credit for distributing rations funded by the center.