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While patrolling off Minicoy Island in Lakshadweep, Indian Coast Guard Ship C-450 successfully rescued two sea turtles entangled in a fishing net.
The Delhi Police Crime Branch reports the demise of two notorious criminals following a shootout, with the recovery of two sophisticated automatic pistols and six live cartridges at the scene.
In Srinagar, Congress workers stage a protest against the purported attacks on the convoy of party MP Rahul Gandhi during the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Assam.
The Delhi High Court has rejected any interference in the proceedings initiated by Lokpal against Shibu Soren, based on a complaint filed by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey.
According to an AP report, relatives of Israeli hostages caused disruption during a parliament committee meeting, demanding urgent action to secure the release of the captives.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has started her 'Sampriti Rally' in Kolkata.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra was disrupted after the district administration stopped his street-corner meeting and padyatra in Morigaon, Assam.
Odisha government has selected 20 policemen for the prestigious Governor's Medal for rendering oustanding services for 2023. The policemen will receive the awards by Odisha's Governor Raghubar Das on Republic Day.
The Minister of State for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan interacted with the Indian diaspora during the third South summit in Kampala, Uganda. He also met Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe during his visit.
President of United Nations General Assembly, Dennis Francis arrived in New Delhi on Monday on a visit to India.
ED has summoned Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ravindra Waikar again, he has been asked to appear before ED on January 23, in connection with a case of construction of a hotel at Jogeshwari by allegedly manipulating the land use conditions: Enforcement Directorate
Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: "Who is the most corrupt CM in India? I haven't asked this question only here (Assam), I have been asking it in different parts of India, and I receive the same answer from kids to senior citizens," says Congress leader Rahul Gandhi while taking a dig at Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Rahul Gandhi in Assam's Kaliabor said, "If PM wants, he can end violence in Manipur in 3 days through the Army, but BJP doesn't want that."
Sania Mirza's family on Sunday confirmed that the Indian tennis icon and Shoaib Malik have separated, a day after Pakistani cricketer announced his second marriage with actor Sana Javed.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Arichal Munai Point near Dhanushkodi in Tamil Nadu, which is allegedly the place from where Ram Setu was built.
PM Modi extended warm wishes to the people of Manipur on the occassion of Manipur Statehood Day. Acknowledging Manipur's strong contribution to India's growth, he prayed for the state's continued development and expressed pride in its culture and traditions.
A five-storied building collpased in Ghandal village in Shimla after cracks developed near it on the road. Although the collapse damaged the road and caused traffic disruptions, no casualties were reported.
National Centre for Seismology recorded an earthquake of magnitude 6.2 on the Richter scale in the Southwest Indian Ridge at 3:39 a.m.
President of the United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis is undertaking an official visit to India from January 22 to 26 during which he will visit New Delhi, Jaipur and Mumbai and also meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, according to an official statement issued by his office.
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PM Modi To Visit Ram Setu's Origin Point In Tamil Nadu Ahead Of Pran Pratishtha Ceremony
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Arichal Munai point, the point from where the Ram Setu was built, on Sunday morning, a day ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, as reported by news agency ANI. The Prime Minister is scheduled to visit the Ram Setu's origin point at 9:30 am.
PM Modi is set to perform puja at Sri Kothandarama Swamy temple at 10:15 am. According to ANI, the name Kothandarama means Rama with the bow. It is located in Dhanushkodi. It is said that this is where Ravana's brother Vibhishana first met Lord Ram and asked him for refuge.
Some legends also say that this is the place where Lord Ram conducted the coronation of Vibhishana, ANI reported.
VHP's Procession In Noida On Sunday, Traffic Cops Issue Advisory
The Noida Police on Saturday issued a traffic advisory informing commuters about VHP's procession in the city on January 21. According to news agency PTI, the procession by the Vishva Hindu Parishad, being undertaken to mark the Consecration Ceremony at Ram Temple in Ayodhya, will start at 10 am on Sunday.
"The Jan Jagran Yatra by cars, motorcycles by VHP will start from Shilp Haat Sector 33 and pass through NTPC Underpass, Nithari Village, Sector 28. It will then take a U-turn from the front of the car market via Atta Chowk, Sector 18 Market... and culminate again at Noida Shilp Haat Sector 33," the traffic police said, as quoted by PTI.
"In case of traffic inconvenience, commuters can contact the traffic helpline number 9971009001. Please use alternative routes to avoid inconvenience," the police advised the general public.
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