In Pune, veteran leader Sharad Pawar and Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar appeared together at the Vasantdada Sugar Institute meeting, marking their second joint appearance in a week. Previously seen at the '2025 Agriculture Festival', their public presence hints at reconciliation despite past political rifts. Ajit visited Sharad's Delhi residence recently to celebrate his birthday.
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Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh, Harmanpreet Singh, and Praveen Kumar have been named recipients of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, India's highest sporting honor. The award celebrates their outstanding contributions to Indian sports. Awardees will be honored by the President of India at a ceremony on January 17, 2025, at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has reinstated stage-III GRAP restrictions in Delhi after the Air Quality Index (AQI) worsened due to unfavorable weather conditions. The AQI rose from 351 to 376, prompting CAQM to restrict construction activities and vehicles with non-compliant fuel to prevent further air quality deterioration.
Union health minister JP Nadda emphasized the government's vigilance against illegal sex determination methods, celebrating 10 years of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao. He highlighted the advancements in sex ratio, girls' secondary education enrollment, and institutional deliveries, showcasing the program's positive impact on gender equality and the protection of girl children.
During a stampede, scanning for escape routes, staying on feet, and protecting chest with 'boxer position' can save lives. Medical professionals and senior police officers advise staying calm, informed, and avoiding densely packed areas to increase chances of survival.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss post-war reconstruction and security commitments. The visit aims to solidify economic cooperation and ensure future protection against potential Russian aggression.
The Supreme Court ruled that borrowers are not 'consumers' under the Consumer Protection Act if the loan is for profit-making purposes. This decision overturned an NCDRC order which had directed the Central Bank of India to compensate Ad Bureau Advertising Pvt Ltd for alleged incorrect reporting to CIBIL.
A man suspected of drug smuggling tricked police in Bikaner, Rajasthan into leaving their vehicle, which he then stole and drove away. He was later recaptured after a seven-hour search involving nearly 200 villagers. The suspect and his accomplice abandoned a vehicle carrying 1,500 kg of poppy husk during the chase.
India pacer Harshit Rana created history by making a mid-match T20I debut as a concussion substitute in the fourth T20I against England. Though his three key wickets were vital in India's 15-run win, it ignited debate about the fairness of the substitution. Critics like Michael Vaughan questioned the like-for-like replacement judgment.
An Ajmer man accidentally shot his 5-year-old grandson with an air gun while trying to drive away street dogs. The pellet pierced the boy’s lungs and traveled to his stomach, causing severe internal damage. Doctors at JLN Hospital successfully performed a 4-hour surgery to repair the boy's damaged organs and save his life.