INDIA
Dense Fog Causes Delays: 100 Flights and 22 Trains Affected in Delhi
The dense fog led to the lowest visibility recorded at zero in Safdarjung at 8 a.m., with Palam also reporting zero visibility at 5 a.m. The IMD categorizes fog intensity into four types: shallow, moderate, dense, and very dense, with visibility ranging from 999 m to less than 50 m.
Former Belgium Prime Minister Advocates UNSC Expansion, Calls for Inclusion of India and Brazil
Lauding the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for elevating India's geopolitical stature, Leterme said that India has earned the right to a more robust position in the multilateral arena.
Congress Alleges PM Modi's Influence on Milind Deora's Resignation Timing
Ramesh shared details of his communication with Deora, stating that the latter had messaged him on Friday expressing his concerns about the sitting Shiv Sena seat and requesting a meeting with Rahul Gandhi. However, Ramesh alleged that the timing of Deora's resignation was premeditated by the Prime Minister.
Milind Deora Resigns from Congress: Gaikwad Urges Reconsideration, Patole Criticizes Ruling Alliance
Former Chief Minister Ashok Chavan revealed that Milind Deora had desired to contest from the South Mumbai Lok Sabha seat, but the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance had decided not to disturb the sitting MP.
Parliament Security Breach: Delhi Court Remands Six Accused to 14 Days Judicial Custody
The court's order followed an application by the Delhi Police seeking judicial custody for all the accused, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation. During the hearing, Neelam Devi Azad alleged that a female officer had forced her to sign over 50 blank papers the previous Friday. Special Public Prosecutor Akhand Pratap Singh contested the allegations, and the court documented the statements from both sides.
North India Enshrouded in Dense Fog: Weather Conditions and Impact
The Railways reported disruptions to the schedules of 22 trains arriving in Delhi due to the fog. Satellite imagery revealed an extensive fog cover spanning from Punjab and north Rajasthan to the northeast, with additional patches along the east coast.
Jaishankar's Two-Day Diplomatic Mission to Iran Starting January 14
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) emphasized that the ministers will delve into bilateral, regional, and global issues during their meeting. The visit, occurring on January 14 and 15, is part of the ongoing high-level exchanges between the two nations.
India Lodges Strong Protest Against UK Envoy's Visit to PoK
In response to this, the Ministry of External Affairs released a statement stating that such actions amount to an infringement of India's sovereignty and territorial integrity, which is unacceptable. The statement mentioned that the foreign secretary has lodged a strong protest with the British High Commissioner in India regarding this infringement.
Border Tensions Impact Normalcy: EAM Jaishankar's Message to China
He highlighted that the India-China border is not mutually agreed upon, and an agreement was in place to prevent the amassing of troops by both sides. However, China violated this agreement in 2020, leading to a large deployment of troops and the Galwan incident.
Kharge Approved as Chairperson by INDIA Bloc
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was initially considered for the position of the convener of the INDIA bloc. However, during the meeting, Kumar suggested that someone from the Congress party should assume the role.
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