Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for a four-day visit to France and the US to advance key partnerships. In France, he will co-chair the AI action summit, review the India-France 2047 horizon roadmap with President Macron, and inaugurate India’s first consulate in Marseille. He will then meet US President Donald Trump to enhance bilateral cooperation in trade, technology, energy, and defense.
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Sitapur's Congress MP, Rakesh Rathore, will be released from jail after obtaining bail twice in a rape case. Accused of rape and deceitful intercourse, Rathore claimed political motives behind the four-year delayed charges. The survivor's FIR cited rape, criminal intimidation, and wrongful confinement, alleging trust misuse due to his political stature.
Calcutta HC directed police to provide security to a 2024 gang rape survivor, criticizing delays in the accused's arrest and threats faced by the victim. Security will include two constables, one armed. An investigation report is due on January 13, as state representatives confirm ongoing probe.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to make his podcast debut on 'People By WTF,' hosted by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath. The podcast will focus on discussions bridging politics and entrepreneurship, covering topics like global conflicts, youth participation in politics, and PM Modi's tenure.
Haryana minister Anil Vij criticized Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for blaming Haryana over Yamuna pollution, asserting Delhi's failure to clean the river despite 10 years in power. He also defended Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's parole, calling it lawful. Vij condemned Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks on the Kumbh as insulting to Hinduism and defended the RSS as India’s largest nationalist organization, urging Kharge to better understand it.
The Karnataka assembly lounge now features 15 recliner chairs, including two massage chairs, to allow MLAs to take quick naps after lunch. This initiative, proposed by speaker UT Khader, aims to improve post-lunch session attendance. Khader had noted that many MLAs and MLCs leave Vidhana Soudha after lunch and fail to return for the remainder of the session, leading to poor attendance in post-lunch proceedings.
Maharashtra CID applies MCOCA charges mandating death penalty against eight accused in sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh's abduction-murder case linked to a Rs 2 crore extortion attempt and assault in Massajog. Among the accused are Valmik Karad and Vishnu Chate, with Sudarshan Ghule as the prime accused.
The Cabinet is expected to approve a new 120-km greenfield highway from Patna to Sasaram, costing around Rs 3,700 crore. The project will improve connectivity and will be built in a public-private partnership mode, with completion targeted in three years.
BJP and DMK secured significant wins in UP's Milkipur and Tamil Nadu's Erode (East) bypolls respectively. BJP's Chandra Bhanu Paswan defeated SP's Ajit Prasad by a large margin, while DMK's VC Chandhirakumar achieved a landslide victory, demonstrating strong support for the ruling parties ahead of upcoming elections.
Sadhguru urges Indians to experience the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, highlighting its civilizational significance and celestial alignment with seven celestial objects. He emphasizes chanting 'Aum Namah Shivaya' for preparation. He also mentions the cleansing power of the event, advocating staying for forty-eight days to maximize its transformative effects.
Sanyukt Kisan Morcha postponed its unity meeting with two farmer groups to Jan 13 as Jagjit Singh Dallewal's health deteriorated during his fast unto death. An elderly protester died at the site. SKM requested PM Modi to engage in dialogue with farmer organizations.