Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on Tuesday, 14th January 2025. This harvest festival signals the end of winter and glorifies the season’s bounty. People fly kites, share til-gur delicacies, and exchange warm wishes with friends, family, and colleagues, celebrating joy, abundance, and togetherness.
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Airfares to Prayagraj have surged significantly ahead of the Jan 29 Mauni Amavasya snan, with return tickets from major cities costing upwards of Rs 33,000. The increase in prices is driven by high demand due to the Maha Kumbh festival, attracting numerous pilgrims from India and abroad.
The Congress has filed a plea in the Supreme Court in favor of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, emphasizing its importance for maintaining secularism and communal harmony. They argue that any challenges to the Act could threaten India's secular fabric and fundamental constitutional principles.
The Uttarakhand cabinet has approved rules for implementing the Uniform Civil Code within the next 10 days. The UCC addresses issues like marriage, divorce, inheritance, and live-in relationships. Key aspects include registering marriages, divorces, and live-in relationships to ensure equal property rights and protect children's rights, with penalties for non-compliance.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has published the Technician Grade 3 Answer Key 2024. Candidates can access the answer key and raise objections until January 11, 2025, by logging into the RRB website. A fee of ₹50 per question is required for objections. This recruitment aims to fill 9,144 Technician posts.
Following the Pahalgam terror attack, China offers Pakistan diplomatic support but signals limited intervention, prioritizing its own strategic interests. Despite the proclaimed all-weather friendship, Beijing's focus remains on internal stability, managing trade tensions, and de-escalating with India. Pakistan's reliance on China for unconditional support may be a miscalculation, as Beijing balances regional dynamics and its own priorities.
Elon Musk has sparked a discussion about auditing the gold reserves at Fort Knox following a tweet suggesting a live video walkthrough. He questions whether the gold, valued at $425 billion, is genuinely intact. Fort Knox, despite being a key military gold depository, maintains a strict no-visitors policy.
India faced early setbacks on Day 3 of the Brisbane Test as Starc and Hazlewood ripped through their top order. Jaiswal fell cheaply to Starc for the third time this series, highlighting his vulnerability against left-arm pace. Gill followed soon after, leaving India struggling after Australia posted a formidable 445, fueled by Head's 152 and Smith's century.
The iconic show CID faces controversy as ACP Pradyuman's shocking on-screen death coincides with allegations of copyright infringement. Graffiti artist Mooz accuses CID of using his YouTube artwork without permission in 'The Aftermath' episode, where the team investigates Pradyuman's death following Barbosa's bombing.
The IPL match between RCB and CSK was marked by a heated confrontation between Virat Kohli and Khaleel Ahmed. RCB secured a 50-run victory, breaking their Chepauk jinx. Kohli's frustration with Khaleel overshadowed the win, sparking fan discussions. RCB's batting and bowling performances were highlighted by contributions from Rajat Patidar, Tim David, Josh Hazlewood, and Yash Dayal.