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
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.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reveals plans to replace midlevel software engineers with AI by 2025. The social media giant also intends to eliminate its DEI team and switch to community notes for fact-checking, raising concerns among industry experts about the company’s direction.
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.
Arvind Kejriwal accuses BJP and Congress of a secret alliance after BJP’s Amit Malviya reacts to Kejriwal’s comments on Rahul Gandhi. Kejriwal alleges both parties are working together behind the scenes, especially with the upcoming Delhi elections where AAP and Congress will contest separately.
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.
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.
Odisha state government has announced a Rs 20,000 monthly pension for individuals imprisoned during the Emergency of 1975-77, covering over 300 eligible persons. Medical expenses for detainees will also be covered. Beneficiaries must apply and document their eligibility; misconduct or fraudulent claims will result in benefit withdrawal and prosecution.
Maha Kumbh 2025 commenced in Prayagraj with 1.7 crore devotees taking a sacred dip at Sangam on Paush Purnima amidst a chilling 10° Celsius. The 45-day event, marked by spirituality and vibrant cultural heritage, sees increased pilgrim influx due to its rare celestial alignment.
