INDIA
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.
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.
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