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India's meteorological advancements under PM Modi, highlighted during the IMD's 150th foundation day, have bolstered disaster management and global aid. IMD's improved weather forecasting now benefits over 50% of farmers. 'Mission Mausam' and 'IMD Vision 2047' aim to make India a leader in weather and climate technology.

A bodybuilder with tattoos and six-pack abs emerged from Sangam's icy waters, blending spirituality and modernity. Over 3.5 crore devotees gathered at the Ganga riverbanks for Makar Sankranti while security personnel used advanced technology to manage the crowds. Animals, social media influencers, and themed gates added unique elements to the event.

A group of 111 farmers will begin a fast-unto-death in solidarity with Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose hunger strike has reached its 50th day. They demand a legal guarantee of MSP for crops and a debt waiver. Dallewal's condition is deteriorating, and doctors warn of multiple organ failure. Farmers criticize the BJP for focusing on misleading MSP campaigns instead of constructive dialogue.

The Supreme Court collegium held its first-ever offsite meeting in Visakhapatnam with HC judge candidates from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, assessing their personality and suitability directly. This move marks a shift from solely relying on biodata and intelligence reports, enhancing the judge selection process and potentially setting a new precedent.

Haryana BJP president Mohan Lal Badoli and singer Rocky Mittal are accused of gang-raping a woman in a Kasauli hotel in July 2023. The FIR, filed nearly 1.5 years later, includes allegations of false job promises and threats. Badoli and Mittal deny the charges, calling it a political conspiracy.

IMD meteorologists in Pune utilize a mix of traditional hand-plotting and advanced digital systems to ensure precise weather forecasts, cross-checking data from various sources. They actively engage in scientific debates and continuously update predictions to provide accurate regional forecasts essential for agriculture and disaster preparedness.

Abhay Singh, an aerospace engineering student from IIT-Bombay, left his promising career to follow spirituality. With viral videos on social media, he discusses his journey and interest in arts and photography. At Maha Kumbh 2025, he gains attention alongside ‘Chai Wale Baba’, a silent tea-seller providing free coaching for civil services aspirants.

Mr. Sanchez visited India for the first time in October last year, during which he held delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

A doctor from Lucknow is accused of murdering his wife by sedating her and drowning her in a bathtub while on vacation in Thailand. The father of the deceased alleges that the doctor had a history of mental and physical harassment. An FIR has been lodged, and a probe is ongoing.

On Makar Sankranti, over 3.5 crore devotees took a holy dip at Sangam, led by Naga Sadhus and seers from different akharas in Prayagraj. The event included flower showers from helicopters and processions of seers on decorated chariots as devotees chanted and celebrated under the intense spiritual ambiance.

Sharad Pawar, NCP-SP chief, invites PM Modi to inaugurate the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in Delhi. This gesture is seen as gratitude for granting classical language status to Marathi. The event, first organized in 1878, holds historical significance. Shiv Sena highlights that the classical language status resulted from collective efforts, not attributed to one leader alone.

The alleged videos were posted by AAP on January 10 and January 13.

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai, experienced disruptions as support staff protested against delayed salaries and irregular payments. The unpaid staff halted proceedings, raising concerns over the tribunal's financial stability and its ability to manage over 7,000 pending cases. Lawyers noted significant delays which may affect cases involving disputes worth substantial amounts.

A 30-year-old man in Badlapur, identified as Suraj, was arrested for allegedly killing his wife’s suspected rapist. Suraj invited his friend Nagesh, who had allegedly sexually assaulted his wife, to a party and then bludgeoned him to death with a hammer. The post-mortem report led to Suraj’s confession.

N. Biren Singh also criticised the Congress for its "silence" on former Union minister P. Chidambaram's suggestion of giving regional autonomy to the three major communities in Manipur.

More than just an office for the Congress, the premises was witness to the tenure of seven party presidents.

Ashwini Ganapathi Bhat, a Bengaluru resident, is set to take part in the Lake Sonoma 100 Miler Sufferfest trail run in California. Transitioning from a nine-year IT career to ultra-trail runner, she aims to complete the 160km race. Ashwini is supported by Tekion and aspires to grow trail running in India, especially among women.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised J&K CM Omar Abdullah for supporting Modi's efforts to bridge the 'dil ki doori' with Kashmir. Singh emphasized the significance of abrogating Article 370 and reaffirmed India's stance on PoK. He criticized past governments for ineffective handling of terrorism, credited the armed forces for peace improvements, and highlighted sacrifices by the people of J&K, including the Muslim community.