Tattoos, pet love, bonfires & chai-shai: Kumbh has much to offer to millennials​ 

A bodybuilder with tattoos and six-pack abs emerged from Sangam’s icy waters, blending spirituality and modernity. Over 3.5 crore devotees gathered at the Ganga riverbanks for Makar Sankranti while security personnel used advanced technology to manage the crowds. Animals, social media influencers, and themed gates added unique elements to the event.

Berths for Smriti Irani, Shekhar Kapur as govt rejigs PMs’ museum body​ 

The executive council of the Prime Ministers Museum and Library has been reconstituted, with Nripendra Mishra continuing as chairperson. New members include former minister Smriti Irani, ex-Army General Syed Ata Hasnain, and filmmaker Shekhar Kapur. The council expanded to 34 members, including multiple Union ministers and other prominent figures.

Amid political crossroads, Sharad Pawar invites PM Modi to literary event​ 

Sharad Pawar, NCP-SP chief, invites PM Modi to inaugurate the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in Delhi. This gesture is seen as gratitude for granting classical language status to Marathi. The event, first organized in 1878, holds historical significance. Shiv Sena highlights that the classical language status resulted from collective efforts, not attributed to one … Read more

After CM Dhami’s order, over 200 ‘illegal’ madrassas listed in Uttarakhand​ 

Over 200 unregistered madrassas have been identified in Uttarakhand, prompting an investigation into their registration status, funding sources, and student details. A district-level committee is overseeing the probe, and a report will be submitted within a month. Authorities emphasize the need for compliance and transparent action.

Space war: How China plans to disable Musk’s Starlink​ 

Chinese researchers have developed an AI-powered strategy to disrupt Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network in wartime. Using simulations inspired by whales’ hunting techniques, the approach aims to neutralize Starlink’s military advantages. The strategy highlights the growing importance of space superiority in geopolitical conflicts, including Taiwan, and underscores the evolving nature of modern warfare.

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.