INDIA
Pawar Affirms Unity in INDIA Bloc: No Dispute Over Convenor's Post, Emphasizes Faceless Approach
Pawar, addressing reporters after the meeting, mentioned that projecting a specific face for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls is unnecessary. He highlighted that the leader can be chosen after the election results are declared, citing the example of the 1977 elections when Morarji Desai was not projected as the prime ministerial face by the opposition.
Delhi Shivers: Records Coldest Morning with Minimum Temperature Dipping to 3.6 Degrees
The city was shrouded in dense to moderate fog, with Safdarjung recording the lowest visibility at 300 meters at 7:30 a.m., while Palam recorded 350 meters at 8 a.m.
Initiation of Rituals Marks the Grand Opening Preparations for Puri Temple Heritage Corridor
In the traditional 'Sri Nahar' ritual, Deb extended invitations to the priests with betel nuts. Subsequent rituals include 'Ankuropan' and 'Ankur Puja' on Saturday, leading up to 'Yajna Adhibas' on Sunday.
Delhi Experiences Chilling Night with Minimum Temperature at 3.9°C, Dense Fog Causes Delays for 23 Trains
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported zero visibility at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, attributing it to extremely dense fog conditions. The adverse weather conditions led to delays for 23 trains bound for Delhi, with some experiencing delays of up to six hours. The impact of the dense fog extended beyond Delhi, affecting travel in various states.
Supreme Court Declines Plea for Urgent Implementation of Women Reservation Bill
A bench headed by Justice Sanjiv Khanna directed the petitioner to file an impleadment application in the pending batch of petitions that address the same issue. The bench, which also included Justice Dipankar Datta, permitted the petitioner to withdraw her public interest litigation (PIL), emphasizing a desire to avoid multiple litigations on the matter.
Budget Session Set to Commence on January 31
The Interim Budget, to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will offer a brief financial outline.
India Successfully Conducts Flight Test of Next-Generation Akash Missile
The performance of the AKASH-NG system was confirmed through data captured by various radars, telemetry, and electro-optical tracking systems deployed by ITR, Chandipur.
Supreme Court Declines to Stay New Law on Appointment of Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners
The bench instructed senior advocate Vikas Singh, representing Congress leader Jaya Thakur, who sought a stay on the law, to serve a copy of the petition to the Centre's counsel.
Situation in Rajouri-Poonch matter of concern; Army enhancing deployment, says Gen Pande
During a press conference, Gen Pande conveyed a clear message to soldiers and commanders about adopting a "zero tolerance" approach towards human rights violations, emphasizing the need for professional conduct.
Closely monitoring, Army Chief Gen Pande on Bhutan-China boundary talks
Responding to a question about the progress in boundary talks between China and Bhutan and its potential security implications for India, Gen Pande highlighted the mutual security concerns shared by India and Bhutan.
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