Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah expressed hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would continue the tradition of sending a 'chadar' to the Ajmer Sharif Dargah despite any pressure. He pointed out the cultural significance of the Dargah for multiple communities and welcomed the Supreme Court's intervention in communal disputes.
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The Siddheshwar Mahadev Temple, closed for decades in Varanasi's Muslim-dominated Madanpura, was reopened with the help of the district administration and police. Keys were handed over to the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. Local Muslim residents and various Hindu organizations collaborated peacefully in cleaning and securing the temple, planning its revival post-Makar Sankranti.
The parliamentary panel has flagged the housing and urban affairs ministry's inability to spend a significant portion of the Centre’s allocation for AMRUT 2.0, with concerns over fund utilisation and delayed approval of schemes like NUDM and PM-eBus Sewa Scheme. The ministry risks not utilising Rs 52,651 crore of central share by the mission's end in 2026.
Priyanka Gandhi led a rally in Belagavi, criticizing the BJP and RSS for allegedly insulting the Constitution and its architect B.R. Ambedkar. She accused the Centre of anti-Constitutional and anti-poor policies, referencing Amit Shah’s remarks in Parliament. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge condemned BJP for creating divisions and troubling Dalits and backward communities.
The National Conference of Jammu and Kashmir expressed disappointment over the lieutenant governor's exclusion of holidays commemorating 1931 martyrs and party founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah. These holidays were removed after the abrogation of Article 370 and were not included in the 2025 public holiday list.
The Allahabad high court has stayed the arrest of Samajwadi Party MP Ziaur Rahman Barq in connection with the violence in Sambhal district. The court refused to quash the FIR and instructed Barq to cooperate with the investigation, noting that specific arrest guidelines must be adhered to if he is taken into custody.
The Supreme Court reprimanded comedian Samay Raina for his comments in Canada about the ongoing case involving his show 'India’s Got Latent'. The court also allowed podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia to resume his podcast, emphasising the importance of balancing freedom of expression with morality. The bench also extended the interim protection from arrest granted to Allahbadia till further orders, while asking him to join investigation in Guwahati.
Asaduddin Owaisi criticized Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's justification for banning Eid prayers on roads. Earlier, Adityanath highlighted the peaceful Maha Kumbh, urging discipline and asserting that roads are meant for walking, not for religious or festival gatherings.
Republic Day in India commemorates the adoption of the Indian Constitution on January 26, 1950, marking India's transition to a republic. The 76th celebration will feature cultural displays, a parade with contingents and bands, and showcase India's diverse strengths. Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto will be the chief guest.
The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity has urged Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to formally engage with local youth leaders to ensure cooperative arms recovery and extend the seven-day surrender deadline. They emphasized understanding the circumstances that led to weapon looting and requested no legal action against civilian volunteers defending their communities.