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‘Lives are lost due to illegal mining. What about the officials who allowed this to happen? It could not have been done without the connivance of the officials…’ Justice A.K. Sikri (now retired) had asked the Union and Meghalaya governments in a hearing in January 2019

Mark Zuckerberg caused controversy by incorrectly stating that India's incumbent government lost the 2024 elections. He also accused the Biden administration of pressuring Meta to censor content and criticized Apple's lack of innovation since the iPhone's creation. These comments were made during his appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast.

The Delhi chief electoral officer announced Rs 21 crore worth of cash and items, including liquor, have been seized within a week of the Model Code of Conduct being enforced for the upcoming assembly polls. East Delhi saw the highest seizures. Preparations for the February 5 elections are progressing smoothly with training programs and security arrangements being finalized.

A quiz on the various festivals celebrated around India on January 13 and 14

Union Home Minister Amit Shah should be held responsible for the situation as border security is the Centre's responsibility, the senior AAP leader said

NFL star Travis Kelce focuses on the divisional round of the playoffs while his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, continues breaking records. Meanwhile, Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag lost their home to wildfires but managed to save their Taylor Swift merchandise. They plan to file a lawsuit against California. Swift and Kelce were last seen together in December 2024.

Srivastava, who is currently lodged in Bareilly Central jail, moved the apex court for a direction over his premature release

There was the Van Gaal era where fans were convinced that a former tactician – a man some claim invented modern football – could bring United back to the glory years. Then they convinced themselves that the Special One, by sheer dint of willpower and personality (and a little bit of the dark arts), the fallen Lucifer to Pep Guardiola’s Michael, would be the right person to resuscitate the Red Devils.

He asserted that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supports the justified demand of the community.

Overall consumer prices were 4.6% higher in December for urban residents compared to 4.9% in November

Indian Forest Service officer Praveen Kaswan shared a video of a man provoking an elephant and narrowly escaping, warning against such behavior. Kaswan highlighted that harassment can cause stress and defensive actions in elephants. He urged people to avoid irritating wild animals for personal amusement.

The Congress criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the rupee's sharp decline to a historic low against the US dollar, contrasting it with Modi’s past statements on strengthening the currency. The fall is linked to the strengthening of the US dollar and rising crude oil prices.

Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. recently secured a $28.5 million deal and is enjoying a luxurious vacation in Mexico with his wife, Nathalie, and their two daughters. Nathalie shared photos of the trip, showcasing their joyful experiences. The couple, married since March 2023, prefers staying private about their personal lives.

The Wolf Moon, the first full moon of the year, holds significant spiritual and astrological importance. Occurring on January 13, 2025, it emphasizes renewal, emotional depth, and balance. Rituals like journaling, moon bathing, and crystal charging harness its energy for personal growth and intention-setting.

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's son, Arjun, briefly trained under former India cricketer Yograj Singh in 2022. Yograj explained that people didn't want Arjun's name associated with him after he scored a hundred in the Ranji Trophy and secured an IPL contract post their 12-day training period.

Shreyas Iyer becomes the first Indian cricketer to lead three different IPL teams, as he is named Punjab Kings captain for the 2025 season. Earlier, he led Kolkata Knight Riders to victory in 2024 and guided Delhi Capitals to the final in 2020. Iyer joins Mahela Jayawardene and Steve Smith in achieving this feat.

India summoned the Bangladeshi deputy high commissioner to discuss escalating border issues, following a meeting between Indian diplomat Pranay Verma and Bangladeshi authorities on border security collaboration. Tensions rose as BSF faced BGB objections while installing barbed wire fencing in Malda. The project halted after a flag meeting between the forces.

A massive fire broke out at the laddu distribution counter at the Lord Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati amid the ongoing 10-day Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam, which draws hundreds of devotees. The temple administration acted quickly, containing the blaze. The temple is on high alert after a stampede on January 8 caused casualties and injuries.

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah thanked PM Narendra Modi for facilitating timely elections and emphasised the importance of the newly inaugurated Z-Morh tunnel. He acknowledged the sacrifices of those who died in the terror attack on tunnel workers and highlighted Modi's efforts in addressing regional issues.

Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami returns after 14 months for India in the five-match T20 series against England. His comeback is crucial, providing experience, leadership, and effective death-over bowling, crucial for India's T20 setup and as preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy and T20 World Cup.