Breaking News, January 25 | HIGHLIGHTS

A fire erupted in a shop located in the main market of Badarpur, southeast Delhi, causing a stir in the area. Authorities have confirmed no casualties as Delhi Fire Services (DFS) promptly deployed seven fire tenders to contain the situation.

Majority of lenders who were part of USD 1. 2 billion Term Loan B (TLB) secured by BYJU’S have filed an insolvency petition with NCLT Bangalore against the company, according to people aware of the development. While the filing has not been made public yet, BYJU'S has termed the claims as "premature and baseless'.

A grand Hindu temple existed prior to the construction of the existing structure in the Gyanvapi complex, the Archaeological Survey of India has mentioned in its survey report, informed Hindu Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain.

Yoga teachers and instructors from various states will witness the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path on Friday as special invitees. The government has invited 291 yoga teachers and instructors along with their family members for their contribution in providing primary healthcare through yoga at grassroots level across the nation. These instructors and teachers are engaged in primary health care/wellness sector through AHWCs (Ayush Health and Wellness Centres) working under flagship scheme of National Ayush Mission of Ministry of Ayush, an official statement said.

ANI Technologies, which operates under the Ola brand, on Thursday said its consolidated net loss narrowed to Rs 772. 25 crore in the fiscal 2023, according to a regulatory filing. The company posted a consolidated loss of Rs 1,522. 33 crore in the financial year (FY) 2022.

An off-duty CISF officer who took control of the wheels of a speeding public transport bus after its driver lost consciousness and an inspector of the force who leapt into the Narmada canal in Gujarat to save a man from drowning are among the heroes awarded the Jeevan Raksha Padak on the eve of the 75th Republic Day. The Union home ministry released their names and citations on Wednesday.

Two men were detained here on Thursday for allegedly posting obligatory comments against the Hindu community on social media, police said. The action was taken on the complaint of an office-bearer of a local right wing organisation, they added. According to the complaint lodged in the matter, the accused posted a picture of Babri mosque with a threatening slogan on a social media platform on January 22, the day of the consecration ceremony at Ayodhya's Ram temple. The complainant claimed the post was aimed at inciting hatred towards Hindus, the police said.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has spoken with Mamata Banerjee today; we will find a way forward, said Jairam Ramesh amid Congress-TMC alliance impasse.

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a response from the Kerala government on Vishwa Hindu Parishad's (VHP) plea seeking permission to operate vehicles to ferry pilgrims to the Sabarimala temple in the state. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan issued notice to the state government on a petition by the Kerala unit of VHP in which the outfit has challenged the April 13, 2023 order of the high court dismissing its petition.

The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam will prove to be a revolutionary tool for women's empowerment and go a long way in improving governance, President Droupadi Murmu said on Thursday. The President made the remarks in her address on the eve of 75th Republic Day.

A three-year-old child was mowed down allegedly by a cluster bus in southwest Delhi Najafgarh area, police said on Thursday. The bus driver has been arrested, they added. The incident took place on Wednesday evening when Priyanshu and his three-year-old son Gopal were returning from a market to their home in the Roshanpura area on an e-rickshaw, the police said.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to share the stage with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the latter will hold a massive rally in Bihar on February 4, sources have said.

The Karnataka government has issued a notification to bring about its 13,000 employees, who were notified before April 1, 2006 but were appointed at a later date, under the Old Pension Scheme. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah posted on 'X' on Wednesday that he had made this promise to the government employees on a strike against the new pension scheme.

"Nitish Kumar's statement on dynastic politics might be for the BJP (leaders)," said RJD leader Shakti Yadav on  Bihar CM and JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar's statement on Dynastic Politics and Rohini Achraya's tweet.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said he will present the state budget on February 8 during the upcoming session of the legislative assembly. The budget session of the Goa assembly will begin on February 2 with the address of Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai. Talking to reporters after attending the Business Advisory Committee meeting, Sawant said he would present the state budget on February 8.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday arrived in Jaipur, kick-starting his two-day visit to India as the Chief Guest of this year's Republic Day celebrations. Macron was received by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Governor Kalraj Mishra.

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Jaipur, Rajasthan as part of his two-day State visit to India. He will also attend the Republic Day Parade 2024 as the Chief Guest.

"I saw that some media channels were saying that Modi is set to sound the poll bugle (for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections) today. Modi sounds bugle of development...Modi doesn't need to sound the poll bugle, the public does this for Modi," said PM Modi while addressing a public event in UP's Bulandshahr.

PM Modi inaugurates multiple development projects worth over Rs 19,100 crores in Bulandshahr.

 Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath raises the slogan of "Phir ek baar Modi sarkar".

Jorhat district police issues notice to Assam Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah in connection with the FIR registered against him, asking him to appear before the Investigating Officer on 31st January. 

Supreme Court issues notice to Tamil Nadu government on the Enforcement Directorate's plea seeking transfer of investigation into bribery allegations against ED officer from TN's Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption to CBI.

Thousands of devotees gather at Vaitheeswaran Koil Temple in Mayiladuthurai of Tamil Nadu on the occasion of Thaipusam festival.

BJP launches new campaign 'Modi ko chunte hain' ahead of Lok Sabha election 2024. 

Rajasthan: Preparations underway as Jaipur gears up to welcome PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron.

"Ayodhya Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha on January 22 was a matter of immense pride and happiness for everyone across the world. Lord Ram never discriminated on the lines of caste and religion, but our society today is divided on those lines," said Delhi CM.

Lord Ram never discriminated on lines of caste and religion, but our society today is divided on those lines: CM Arvind Kejriwal.

Delhi govt runs on the inspiration of 'Ram Rajya' with focus on good education, health for all: Kejriwal at R-day celebration.

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra led by Rahul Gandhi enters West Bengal in Cooch Behar district.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma shares a picture of a rare golden tiger recently spotted in Kaziranga National Park.

 Justice Prasanna B Varale takes oath as a Supreme Court judge. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud administers the oath of office to him.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi along with his party leaders halts at a tea shop in Halakura village, Dhubri district during 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Assam.

 Heavy security deployed at both entry and exit points of Mumbai-Pune Expressway at Lonavala.

India to begin export of ground systems for BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles in next 10 days.

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan cuts short his speech and reads only the last paragraph while addressing the beginning of the Kerala Assembly budget session.

 Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and other leaders of the party gear up to resume their Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra from Golakganj Chariali in Dhubri of Assam.

Jammu: J-K LG Manoj Sinha attends the Swarozgar Utsav and Ghar Ghar KCC Abhiyan.

Prayagraj: Devotees take a holy dip at Sangam, as Magh Mela begins.

Delhi: A layer of dense fog engulfs the National Capital amid the cold wave.

People sit around the bonfire to keep themselves warm as the cold wave continues in Delhi.

Ayodhya: On the third day after the Pran Pratishtha, devotees throng the Ram Temple to have darshan of Shri Ram Lalla.

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami will visit Ayodhya with his cabinet on February 2.

Delhi: Several flight operations delayed at IGI airport due to low visibility amid the fog.

Delhi: New Delhi Municipal Committee (NDMC) building illuminated ahead of the Republic Day.