Thailand has discovered nearly 15 million tonnes of lithium deposits, a boost for the country's goal of becoming a regional hub for electric vehicle (EV) production, its Government announced on January 19.
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Saturday opposed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's announcement to fence the India-Myanmar border and reconsider the existing Free Movement Regime (FMR) between the two countries. The Mizoram CM, hours after the Home Minister's announcement, said in Aizawl, that his government does not have the authority to stop the Central government from erecting border fencing along the India-Myanmar border and scrapping the FMR but the state government would oppose both the move.
The President of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (PGA) Dennis Francis will visit India from January 22-26 on the invitation of External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar. Francis has announced his presidency's priorities to include peace, prosperity, progress and sustainability.
AIIMS Delhi and Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital will observe a half-day holiday on Ram Mandir's 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, which is to be held on January 22 in Ayodhya. The half-day off will be observed till 2:30 pm. However, all critical clinical services will remain functional.
Sydney's Indian diaspora came together to celebrate the upcoming Pran Pratishtha Ceremony of the Ayodhya Ram Temple with a grand car rally in Australia. Over 100 cars participated in the lively procession, attracting a crowd of 5000 people who joined the festivities.Sydney’s Indian Diaspora Celebrates Pran Pratishtha Ceremony With Car Rally
#WATCH | Indian diaspora in Sydney, Australia gather to celebrate the upcoming pranpratishtha of Ayodhya Ram Temple. More than 100 cars participated in the rally and 5000 people attended the celebrations. pic.twitter.com/mQtPMCgk7g— ANI (@ANI) January 20, 2024
In anticipation of the Ram Mandir Pran Pratistha ceremony on January 22, Republic Day, and forthcoming festivals, Upendra Kumar Agarwal, Joint Commissioner of Police, has issued prohibitory orders under Section 144 CrPC in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.Prohibitory Orders Issued in Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh | In view of the Ram Mandir Pran Pratistha ceremony on January 22, Republic Day and upcoming festivals, Upendra Kumar Agarwal , Joint Commissioner of Police, Law and Order, Lucknow issues prohibitory order using the powers granted under Section 144 CrPC. pic.twitter.com/mNN6k86J7O— ANI (@ANI) January 20, 2024
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has taken a proactive step by issuing an advisory on January 20, 2024, aimed at curbing the spread of unverified, provocative, and fake messages in the lead-up to the Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya. The advisory extends to newspapers, television channels, digital news publishers, and social media platforms, urging them to abstain from disseminating content that is false, manipulated, or has the potential to disrupt communal harmony or public order.I&B Ministry Issues Advisory
I&B Ministry issues advisory to check the spread of unverified, provocative and fake messages, in the context of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya.
The Ministry has issued an advisory today, 20th January, 2024, to newspapers, television channels, digital news publishers and… pic.twitter.com/c9qepedkOR— ANI (@ANI) January 20, 2024
An Israeli missile strike in Syria's capital, Damascus led to the death of Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ Syria intelligence chief and his deputy as per a security source within the regional pro-Syria alliance. The strike, using precision-guided missiles according to the source, flattened a multi-story building in the neighborhood of Mazzeh in the Syrian capital.Iran Revolutionary Guards' Syria Intel Chief Killed
BREAKING: Iran Guards' Syria intel chief, deputy killed in Israel strike, Iranian media says pic.twitter.com/dXbSzS2LUe— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) January 20, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a vibrant roadshow in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, on January 20, where an enthusiastic crowd welcomed him by showering flower petals. The roadshow drew a large audience who reportedly waited for over two hours to catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister.PM Narendra Modi Holds Roadshow in Rameswaram
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducts a roadshow in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. pic.twitter.com/NhYf6iydPe— ANI (@ANI) January 20, 2024
In a significant political development, former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Ashok Tanwar, who resigned on January 19, has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi. The move was formalised in the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and BJP National General Secretary Arun Singh on January 20.Former AAP Leader Ashok Tanwar Joins BJP
#WATCH | Delhi: Ashok Tanwar, who resigned from Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) yesterday joins BJP in the presence of Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar and BJP National General Secretary Arun Singh. pic.twitter.com/VIH176KuuT— ANI (@ANI) January 20, 2024
Ahead of the forthcoming Republic Day on January 26, 2024, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a ‘Flag Code’ to states and Union Territories (UTs). “Ensure that on the occasions of important national, cultural and sports events, flags used by the public, made of paper are not discarded or thrown on the ground after the event”, the circular issued by MHA read. “Such flags are to be disposed of, in private, consistent with the dignity of the flag”, it added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on Friday, January 19, 2024. CM Siddaramaiah was also present at the occasion. PM Modi embarked on a two-day visit to Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu today. At Solapur in Maharashtra this morning, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of 8 projects of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) worth Rs 2000 crore.
Akhilesh Yadav, the former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, has declared that the Samajwadi Party (SP) will form an alliance with the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), led by Jayant Chaudhary, for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The RLD is expected to contest for seven or eight seats, primarily in western Uttar Pradesh, according to reports. Following a meeting between Akhilesh Yadav and Jayant Chaudhary, the development has occurred. In conversation with the media on Wednesday, January 17, Akhilesh Yadav stated that the opposition parties' unity under the I.N.D.I.A. bloc will aid in gaining a larger proportion of the vote.
Many states have declared January 22 to be a public holiday or half-day in honour of the forthcoming 'Pran Prathishtha' ceremony for the Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya. 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.
A video purporting to show an Israeli military attack on the Al-Israa University in southern Gaza is making the rounds on social media as the conflict between Israel and the terrorist Hamas organisation continues. The video, which looks to have been captured by drones or maybe from the top of a large building, begins with pan-right views of the building, which appears to have been abandoned along with many other facilities during the continuing conflict. It remains unclear if the attack was carried out by the Israeli forces and the kind of casualties caused by the explosion.