Ashlin Rajan

On Monday, an idol of the new Ram Lalla was consecrated at the Ayodhya temple in a landmark event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Business Aircraft Operators Association (BAOA) President, Captain R K Bali, stated that out of the 100 chartered flights, around 50 were business jets.

Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, were trading slightly lower at USD 80.04 per barrel. The increase in Brent oil prices is driven by supply concerns due to disruptions in the US and Russia.

On the mainland, China's Shanghai Composite Index experienced a substantial 2.7% decline, marking its most significant daily drop since April 2022.

Jaishankar pointed out that contemporary challenges arise from both old forms of domination and new economic concentration.

Expressing his delight at arriving in New Delhi on the day of the grand inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, Francis conveyed his eagerness for fruitful discussions on peace, progress, prosperity, and sustainability.

In Madhya Pradesh's Indore, three babies were delivered via caesarean operation on this historic day. Maharashtra witnessed a unique 'muhurat delivery' by a 42-year-old woman in Thane city.

Additionally, Foreign Minister of Iran, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, is set to visit Pakistan on January 29 at the invitation of Pakistani Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani.

Residents in the affected areas reported powerful explosions, with the sounds echoing across the city.

In response to Hamas-led attacks in Israel, approximately 1,200 fatalities and around 250 hostages have been reported.

To facilitate the pilgrimage to Ayodhya, a state roadways bus service will be inaugurated, connecting seven divisions within Rajasthan.

Joshi criticized Siddaramaiah for what he deemed inconsistent actions, citing the Chief Minister's initial reluctance to declare a holiday and his subsequent decision to visit Ayodhya.

Devout Hindus from across the nation tuned in to witness the historic consecration ceremony through early morning TV broadcasts, creating a sense of unity as a cold wave swept through northern India.

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah stated, "Virat Kohli has requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to be withdrawn from the first two Tests of the upcoming IDFC First Bank Test series against England, citing personal reasons."

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Vijayan emphasized the need for those committed to preserving the Constitution to reiterate their dedication to its secular character. "By abstaining from participating in the event, we have upheld our Constitutional responsibilities," he asserted.

The charnamrit, a sacred concoction, comprises five essential ingredients: yogurt (dahi), milk, honey, tulsi (Indian holy basil), and ghee.

Mukesh Ambani's conglomerate, Reliance Industries, granted leave to all its employees, organized special pujas at temples across the country, and offered a 360-degree virtual tour of the temple on JioTV.

In a video shared on his social media pages, the 33-year-old cricketer praised the 'pran pratishtha' ceremony led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

Addressing a large gathering after the ceremony, Bhagwat emphasized the prime minister's solitary "taap" (penance) and called upon the people to follow suit.

The idols, sourced from India, were part of the ceremony attended by members of both the Indian and Mexican communities, as revealed by the Indian embassy in a shared post.

This marks Suryakumar's second consecutive inclusion in the Men’s T20I Team of the Year, and he is currently in contention for the T20I Men’s Cricketer of the Year.

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted the 'Sankalp' during the auspicious 84-second 'abhijit muhurat' as part of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla in Ayodhya.

PM Modi emphasized that Ram is not a dispute but a solution, resonating deeply with the devotees of Ram worldwide.

The announcement from the foreign ministry coincided with reports of Foreign Minister Sun Weidong's visit to Pakistan, indicating a diplomatic mediation mission.

The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) unveiled a video depicting the attack aircraft crews launching missiles at Ukrainian Armed Forces positions in the Krasny Liman region.

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The final six contestants who have reached the grand finale include Munawar Faruqui, Vicky Jain, Ankita Lokhande, Mannara Chopra, Abhishek Kumar, and Arun Mahshetty.

As Isha bid farewell and thanked everyone, emotions ran high in the house.

One reporter asks Munawar about his personal life coming into the limelight, stating, "jis hisaab se apaki personal life baahar aayi aapko yeh to nahi lag raha Munna Badnam hua Bigg Boss ke liye" (Considering how your personal life has become public, do you feel like Munna has become infamous for Bigg Boss?).