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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025 in New Delhi, emphasizing the pivotal role of prosperous villages in achieving a developed India. Held from January 4 to 9, the event aims to enhance rural infrastructure, promote self-reliance, foster innovation, and support rural women's entrepreneurship through various workshops and discussions.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav halts disposal of Bhopal gas tragedy waste amid protests, awaiting court orders

According to sources, around 600 bulls and at least 350 tamers were expected to participate in the event

The Dhule police have arrested Sudarshan Chandrabhan Ghule (26) and Sudhir Sangle (23) in connection with the murder of Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh who was abducted, tortured and murdered on Dec. 9, 2024.

The Met office said Himachal Pradesh was expected to receive snow and rain on January 5 and 6

They argued that such a restriction would deny the professors and researchers their right to think and present their viewpoint

Virat Kohli's struggle against deliveries outside off-stump continued as he was dismissed by Scott Boland for the fourth time in the series, scoring just six runs in India's second innings at the SCG. Kohli managed 190 runs in nine innings, averaging 23.75. Boland dominated Kohli, conceding 28 runs in 68 balls and dismissing him four times.

The alleged incident occurred on Friday (January 3, 2025) after an altercation between the victim and some other students

The protests prompted the authorities to impose prohibitory orders under section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) banning the assembly of five or more persons around Ramky Enviro.

Kerala State Kalolsavam begins in full swing

Be it a Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Parsi, Buddhist or Jain, everyone is welcome at the dargah, says Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju

Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional performances in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy have been remarkable, with 32 wickets and over 150 overs bowled. Despite his heavy workload and occasional injury concern, Bumrah's dominance in the series is evident through his consistent and impactful wicket-taking ability. At the Sydney Cricket Ground, tension gripped the Indian camp as Bumrah left the field with India’s team doctor during the second session, as reported by TimesofIndia.com.

On January 5, 2025, Nikki Glasser will host the 82nd Golden Globes at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. The star-studded nominations include Kate Winslet and Selena Gomez, with Morris Chestnut and Mindy Kaling announcing the nominees. The awards will be broadcast live on Lionsgate Play in India on January 6 at 5:30 a.m.

Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Ann Telnaes resigned from The Washington Post after her cartoon depicting Post owner Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Patrick Soon-Shiong, and Mickey Mouse was rejected. Telnaes cited concerns for press freedom, while Opinions Editor David Shipley defended the decision to avoid repetition, urging her to reconsider resignation.

ISRO Director S. Somanath spoke at a two-day symposium in Belagavi on January 3 on the theme of ‘Ektamat Manav Darshan’

In a statement, the police said that besides stones, the protestors attacked the SP office with petrol bombs

The incident took place over throwing of cow dung on a barking dog by a woman’s young son after which the accused identified as Rajesh Tomar and Kumheir Singh Tomar arrived at her home with some more men carrying sticks and knives and attacked the family members

According to officials, poor visibility due to the fog affected operations at the airport and all morning flights were delayed,

A Seawoods woman has accused her husband and in-laws of dowry harassment and divorcing her via triple talaq on a video call. The abuse began post-marriage and continued during her stay in the UK. Authorities are investigating, and charges have been filed under relevant laws, including the Muslim Women (Protection of Marriage Rights) Act.