The 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj witnessed an unprecedented influx of 62 crore pilgrims and several high-profile visitors. Celebrities, business tycoons, and international stars participated in the spiritual gathering, emphasizing its significance as a global religious phenomenon.
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A Delhi court deferred its verdict in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case against former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar to January 31, allowing the prosecution more time for arguments. Kumar, accused of leading a mob that killed two Sikhs and destroyed property in Saraswati Vihar, faces charges based on a 2021 court order citing "prima facie" evidence.
In Luna village, painted storks are valued highly by the residents, who have significantly reduced their kite flying activities during Uttarayan to protect the birds. Awareness programs and vigilance have fostered a strong bond between villagers and storks, ensuring the birds' safety and curbing hunting practices.
British Sikh groups disrupted Kangana Ranaut's film Emergency screenings across the UK, citing the film as 'anti-Sikh'. Cancellations occurred in cities like Birmingham and Wolverhampton. Despite protests and accusations of spreading 'bigoted rhetoric', the film's box office reported earnings of Rs 12.26 crore over the first weekend.
The Opposition walked out of the Rajya Sabha, accusing the government of removing dissenting notes from the JPC report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. Union minister Kiren Rijiju denied the claims, stating all proceedings were in accordance with the rules and dissent notes were included in the appendix.
After BJP candidate Parvesh Verma is leading in the New Delhi assembly constituency after 12 out of 13 rounds of counting, surpassing AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, Verma's family expressed their joy, with his wife, Swati Singh Verma, saying that the victory shows the trust people of Delhi have put in BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The environment ministry of India has extended the deadline for thermal power plants to install Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) equipment by three more years, with plants near the NCR or cities with over a million population given until December 2027. Previous deadlines were missed due to delays and limited vendor capacity.
Chhattisgarh's innovative rehabilitation center in Bastar is providing vocational training to surrendered Maoists, offering them a path to normalcy. Former rebels are learning construction skills, literacy, and computer basics, facilitated by the government's surrender policy. This initiative aims to integrate them back into society, fostering peace and development in the region.
BJP allocates two Delhi assembly poll seats to allies JD(U) and LJP (Ram Vilas). JD(U) to contest from Burari and LJP from Deoli. BJP fields additional 9 candidates, including Shikha Rai and Anil Vashishth. Elections for the 70-member assembly are scheduled for February 5, with results on February 8. Candidates must file nominations by January 17.
On the final day of his official visit to Tibetan settlements in West Bengal, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the President of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile, visited various Tibetan monasteries, addressing the oppressive policies of China.