19 Jan, 23:21 (IST)

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) of Andhra Pradesh have prepared 1one lakh laddus for the Ayodhya Ram Temple "Pran Pratishtha" ceremony, which will be held on January 22.Watch Video:

19 Jan, 22:47 (IST)

On Friday, January 19, the Rajasthan Government issued an order to close all the state's slaughterhouses and meat and fish shops on January 22. The order to close the state's slaughterhouses and meat and fish shops has been issued in view of the Ayodhya Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony.

19 Jan, 22:05 (IST)

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Friday, January 19, said that the BJP politicised the pran pratishtha ceremony of Ram Temple in Ayodhya without a reason. "Ram Lalla belongs to everyone," he said.Watch Video:

19 Jan, 21:18 (IST)

On Friday, January 19, the Madhya Pradesh government announced a half day for all government offices in the state on January 22 in view of the Ayodhya Ram Temple "Pran Pratishtha" ceremony.

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19 Jan, 20:34 (IST)

Shiv Sena UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray attacked the opposition party and said that the Enforcement Directorate is an active part of the NDA. "They have jailed Suraj Sawant, Kishori Pednekar and leaders like Rajan Salvi continue to face pressures to leave the party but these are brave people who stand good in their stead." he said.

19 Jan, 19:43 (IST)

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy unveiled the Statue of Social Justice in Vijayawada today. The "Statue of Social Justice" has been constructed as a tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar. Read more here.

19 Jan, 19:04 (IST)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 6th Khelo India Youth Games 2023 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on Friday, January 19, 2024. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Union Minister Anurag Thakur are also present on the occasion.PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates 6th Khelo India Youth Games 2023

19 Jan, 18:39 (IST)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, January 19, attended the opening ceremony of the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 in Chennai. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur were also present on the occasion.

19 Jan, 18:08 (IST)

After Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Assam, and others, the state of Maharashtra has also reportedly announced a public holiday on January 22. All schools, colleges, and government offices will remain shut in the state on January 22. This comes after BJP leader and cabinet minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha recently demanded a public holiday in the state on the occasion in order to honour the significant Hindu event.Maharashtra Government Declares Public Holiday on January 22

19 Jan, 17:32 (IST)

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inspected the arrangements in Ayodhya on Friday, January 18, and expressed satisfaction with the planning and execution. "The administration at the local level has made all the arrangements whether it is coordination with the trust at the local level or traffic or security. Preparations for the program with full grandeur and divinity are complete and are in the final stages," he said.

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Mumbai, January 19: Preparations are in full swing to welcome Lord Ram and inaugurate the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, on January 22. The third day of the pre-consecration ceremonies at Ayodhya saw the idol of Ram Lalla being brought into the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Temple. Later, the idol of Lord Ram was placed in the "Garbha Griha" of the temple, thereby making a momentous milestone in the temple's history ahead of the "Pran Pratishtha" ceremony.

In Mumbai's neighbouring Thane, a blast occurred at a chemical factory in the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area of Badlapur, resulting in five injuries. On the other hand, a man from Mumbai approached the Bombay High Court to challenge the Maharashtra Government's decision to build a 120-acre theme park at the Mahalaxmi Race Course. The petitioner called the state government's decision an "environmental disaster".

Globally, the tension between Iran and Pakistan continued for the third day as Pakistan's Prime Minister, Anwar ul Haq Kakar, cut short his Davos visit following Iran-Pakistan retaliatory strikes. Earlier, Pakistan launched attacks against "terrorist hideouts" in Iran a day after threatening Tehran with "serious consequences. India and Pakistan's neighbour China witnessed a major population decline for the second consecutive year after the country reported a record-low birth rate.

A tragic incident occurred in Gujarat when a boat carrying school children capsized in Vadodara's Harni Motnath Lake. 12 children and two teachers died in the said incident. Miles away from Gujarat, a shocking case of animal cruelty came to light in Tamil Nadu, where a YouTuber and his friend allegedly fed a live rooster to a bull in Salem. On the other hand, five people died after a fire broke out at a house in the Pitampura area.

In the sporting world, India suffered a crushing defeat after it lost the AFC Asian Cup 2023 match to Uzbekistan by 0-3 defeat. Former India captain MS Dhoni was seen supporting the women's hockey team, who faced Germany in the first semifinal of the FIH Olympic Qualifiers 2024. In cricket, Australian captain Pat Cummins surpassed former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie to become the ninth-highest wicket-taker for his country in tests.