Delhi elections: AAP vs Congress gets bigger and bitter; BJP takes potshots​ 

Arvind Kejriwal accuses Congress and BJP of secretly collaborating as the battle for Delhi intensifies. While Kejriwal defends his governance, Rahul Gandhi criticizes AAP’s unfulfilled promises. BJP enjoys the tension between Congress and AAP, predicting public awareness of their conflicts. Regional leaders Mamata Banerjee and Akhilesh Yadav support AAP, making Congress’s fight difficult.

Heavy-duty military drone of Israeli-origin crashes into sea off Porbandar​ 

A drone called Drishti-10, made by Adani Defence and Aerospace under an Israeli license, crashed into the sea during trials off Porbandar. The Navy, which had not yet received the drone, faces no financial loss. The drone is designed for long-range intelligence missions. The armed forces require around 150 new drones of this type.

Elon Musk and TikTok Sale Rumors Denied?

Speculation has arisen about TikTok’s US operations potentially being sold to Elon Musk amid threats of a ban. Chinese officials have reportedly considered this option as a contingency if ByteDance cannot overturn the US ban scheduled for January 19, 2025. However, TikTok has explicitly denied these reports, labeling them as ‘pure fiction.’ Meanwhile, US lawmakers … Read more

Day 50 of indefinite fast: Farm leader Dallewal’s health deteriorating​ 

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has been on an indefinite hunger strike for 50 days seeking a legal guarantee for minimum support price on crops. The Supreme Court will hear his plea on January 15, addressing his demand and considering contempt action against Punjab authorities for not moving him to a hospital despite prior orders.

When a Pakistani cricketer called Indian players ‘kafirs’!​ 

In ‘Fearless’, Mohinder Amarnath recounts the 1978 cricket tour of Pakistan, depicting an unwelcome derogatory comment from a Pakistani cricketer and mixed interactions with Pakistani players. Despite some hostility, the Indian team received overwhelmingly warm welcomes from the crowds, highlighting the contrasting experiences throughout the tour.

Tech mela: Mega gathering of reel makers & YouTubers too​ 

At the Maha Kumbh of Paush Purnima, devotees are combining spirituality with technology, capturing and sharing their experiences on social media platforms. The digital Maha Kumbh sees a rise in YouTube shorts, reels, and live-streaming, showcasing the event globally. The hashtag #EktaKaMahaKumbh trends, symbolizing unity.