Published 07:59 IST, January 23rd 2025
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In today's latest news, dense fog on Thursday morning engulfed parts of Delhi-NCR, affecting flight operations at the IGI Airport. In another news, 12 passengers were killed in Maharashtra's Jalgaon after a fire rumour on a train (Pushpak Express) caused panic, leading passengers to jump off, where Karnataka Express crushed them. Furthermore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and other leaders paid homage to Balasaheb Thackeray on his birth anniversary.
Here are the latest updates across India:
23:38 IST, January 23rd 2025
Manjhi counters Tejashwi’s criticism over law & order
On RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticising Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over law and order situation in the state, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi says, "Tejashwi ji has no right to talk about it, instead he should talk about what used to happen before 2005... It is peaceful here (in Bihar) and development is taking place, and the CM is visiting every district."
23:04 IST, January 23rd 2025
Chhattisgarh CM highlights Investor Connect meet in Mumbai
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai said, "In the financial capital of India, Mumbai, the Chhattisgarh Investor Connect was organised. In this, our officials presented our new Industry Policy to the industrialists. A large number of industrialists from Maharashtra participated in this meet."
22:55 IST, January 23rd 2025
West Delhi DCP confirms deportation of 10 Bangladeshi infiltrators
West Delhi DCP Vichitra Veer says, "The purpose of conducting the campaign at night is that people go to work during the day. At night all the family members are found at home, which makes verification easier...We have started the process of deportation of 10 Bangladeshis from West Delhi and other districts are also carrying out the process..."
22:49 IST, January 23rd 2025
Sachin Pilot demands Rajasthan’s rights in Union budget
Congress leader Sachin Pilot says, "I have said earlier that not only in Kota but everywhere the youth is committing suicide due to pressure. This is very sad. The government also needs to do counselling and make society aware of this and should make a policy to give relief and help to the youth... The society should also introspect as to under what pressure we are forcing them to live... The budget session of the Parliament will begin on January 31 and in the last budget, Rajasthan was completely ignored... The people of Rajasthan should get their rights... Union Finance Minister, the Central Government should come forward for the best interests of Rajasthan..."
22:27 IST, January 23rd 2025
BJP MP criticizes Akhilesh for mixing politics with religion
On SP chief Akhilesh Yadav's statement, BJP MP Dinesh Sharma says, "I respect respected Netaji (Mulayam Singh Yadav) a lot. You (Akhilesh Yadav) installed his statue in Kumbh. Didn't you do politics? You started politics. You are going to a religious place and raising political slogans and you are saying that the BJP is unable to handle it...His statement is against the Sanatan Dharma..."
21:58 IST, January 23rd 2025
Bommai questions Lokayukta's clean chit to CM, cites inquiry
Former CM and BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai says, "There is a rumour that Lokayukta has given a clean chit to the CM. It has not come official yet. However, it is not surprising. The way in which Lokayukta has conducted the inquiry, they are putting all the efforts to see that the CM is exonerated...Even ED is inquiring. Let us see..."
21:45 IST, January 23rd 2025
Uddhav Thackeray vows to stay as party chief
On the birth anniversary of Shiv Sena Founder and his father Balasaheb Thackeray, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray says, "I conducted this event to see how many people are with me. As long as you are Shiv Sainiks, I will be your party president. We will teach a lesson to traitors. When someone will come and tell me that I have abandoned the ideology of Balasaheb Thackeray, I will step aside."
21:07 IST, January 23rd 2025
Arjun Ram Meghwal says Kejriwal's popularity is declining
On Delhi Elections 2025, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal says, "Arvind Kejriwal has lost its popularity...A message is going among the public that there will be more development in Delhi after the formation of the double-engine government. A BJP government will be formed in Delhi..."
21:05 IST, January 23rd 2025
Sandeep Dikshit praises CM Yogi while comparing river Ganga with Yamuna
On the statement of UP CM Yogi Adiryanath, Congress candidate from the New Delhi assembly constituency, Sandeep Dikshit says, "I want to thank Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath because Ganga Action Plan was started during Rajiv Gandhi government and everyone believes that Ganga river is not as polluted as Yamuna river, because Ganga Action Plan was started... Not even one of the seven interceptors built for Najafgarh drain has been completed... Arvind Kejriwal is responsible for the filth in Delhi..."
20:35 IST, January 23rd 2025
Sanjay Singh claims AAP will win with majority in Delhi
AAP MP Sanjay Singh says, "There is huge enthusiasm among the people and there is support for the Mukhamantri Mahila Samman Yojana and Sanjivani Yojana... The people will vote for the Aam Aadmi Party and Arvind Kejriwal's government will be formed with an absolute majority in Delhi"
19:46 IST, January 23rd 2025
'We thank PM Modi for having Tamil interest at heart', says K Annamalai
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | BJP president in Tamil Nadu, K Annamalai says, "Yesterday, the Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, met the traditional leaders and village elders of the area where the Tungsten block was marked. The villagers expressed a 2000-year-old history of the Melur block... Today, the Government of India withdrew the auction of the 4,980 acres of land in Melur marked for Tungsten block. We thank our PM Narendra Modi for always having the Tamil Interest and farmer's welfare at heart. We sincerely thank our Minister Kishan Reddy for acting in the quickest possible time and, staying true to his words, issuing a notification within 24 hours..."
19:42 IST, January 23rd 2025
'Selling vision is becoming a habit of Kejriwal', says JD(U) leader
On AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal's statement, JD(U) national spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad says, "... Selling vision is becoming a habit of Arvind Kejriwal. You can see the Bihar model, we promised 12 lakh jobs and more than 9.5 lakh jobs have been given. Before the term of this government ends, we will have given more than 12 lakh jobs. Arvind Kejriwal should learn from this difference between words and actions and not only spread the vision but also convert it into ground reality..."
17:20 IST, January 23rd 2025
Foreign Secretary to travel China for 2 days visit
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will travel to Beijing for a two-day visit beginning Sunday.
Misri is visiting China for a meeting of the foreign secretary-vice minister mechanism, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday.
The resumption of this bilateral mechanism flows from the agreement at the leadership level to discuss the next steps for India-China relations, including in the political, economic, and people-to-people domains, it said.
14:43 IST, January 23rd 2025
Delhi Police Registers 504 Cases, Arrests 17,879 for MCC Violations Ahead of Polls
Delhi Police has registered a total of 504 cases for violation of the Model Code of Conduct. These cases have been registered between the period of January 7 to January 22.
Furthermore, a total of 17,879 persons have been arrested by the Delhi Police under provisions of preventive actions and other acts from January 7 to January 19.
14:33 IST, January 23rd 2025
Private School in Mumbai's Jogeshwari Receives Bomb Threat
A private school in Mumbai's Jogeshwari-Oshiwara area received a bomb threat on Thursday afternoon. Following this, Mumbai police deployed heavy security at the school premises. The BDDS team has been sent to search.
14:05 IST, January 23rd 2025
We've to Be United for Vikshit Bharat: PM Draws Inspiration from Azad Hind Fauj
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday appealed to the countrymen to unite for a 'Vikshit Bharat.'
"Today, on the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, the entire country is remembering him with reverence. I pay my respectful homage to Netaji Subhash Babu. This year, the grand celebration of Parakram Diwas is taking place at the birthplace of Netaji. I congratulate the people of Odisha and the Government of Odisha for this," PM Modi said.
"We continuously draw inspiration from Netaji's life. His life's biggest aim was Azad Hind. Netaji was born into a well-to-do family, cleared the civil services exam, and if he wanted, he could have held a senior position under the British government and led an easy life. But he chose hardship and challenges for the freedom of the country," he added.
13:52 IST, January 23rd 2025
The World is Surprised at It: Amit Shah on Maha Kumbh
Speaking in Gujarat at an event, Home Minister Amit Shah said, "The Maha Kumbh is underway in Prayagraj after 144 years. The world is surprised at it. Various ambassadors asked me for an invitation. I explained to them that Kumbh is a fair which does not need any invitation. Crores of people come as per the alignment of the stars... They are shocked that 40 crore people come to a place without an invitation and asked me who manages it. I told them that the management done by the government is as insignificant as the squirrel's contribution to making the Ram Setu... It has been going on for thousands of years. It went on at the time of Mughals, British, and even during the Congress rule..."
11:55 IST, January 23rd 2025
AAP Has Failed Completely: BJP Leader Tarun Chugh Slams Atishi
Speaking on allegations by Delhi CM Atishi, BJP leader Tarun Chugh said, "Rubber stamp CM Atishi has forgotten that her party is not even considering her tenure. She is a sitting CM but her party is not asking for votes in her name. AAP has failed completely and is drenched in corruption. They have lost their ground and people have decided that Kejriwal has to go..."
11:21 IST, January 23rd 2025
MP CM to Inaugurate 2,900 M-Long Flyover in Bhopal Today
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is all set to inaugurate a new flyover, constructed for Rs 154 crore, in the state's capital on Thursday. This flyover will improve traffic management in the city. The flyover constructed on Maida Mill Marg in Bhopal extends 2,900 metres in length and 15 metres in width, connecting Gayatri Mandir to DB Mall Square, Board Office Square, Pragati Square, and Ganesh Temple via Mansarovar Complex.
11:19 IST, January 23rd 2025
This Happened Due to Rumour Spread...: Maha Dy CM Ajit Pawar
Speaking on the Jalgaon train accident, Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar said that the incident happened due to rumour spread. He added that the officials are looking into the matter.
"After the railway incident, the administration and other forces got active and started the relief & rescue operations... Udhal Kumar and Vijay Kumar from Shravasti were on the train... They were travelling in the general bogie and were sitting on the upper berth... One tea seller from the pantry shouted about a fire in the bogie, both of them heard that and panicked... Some passengers jumped out of the moving train to save themselves from the fire... But the train was moving at a good speed so one of the people pulled the chain and the train stopped... Many passengers got off the train and started crossing the railway track... Another train, Karnataka Express came at a very high speed and hit the passengers who were crossing the railway track... As of now, 13 people have been declared dead. 10 of them have been identified while the other 3 yet to be identified... Total injured numbers 10, 8 males to 2 females... This incident happened due to the rumour spread from Udhal Kumar and Vijay Kumar, they are injured and are under treatment... Railway services are running smoothly. We have instructed the administration to provide treatment to all the injured at government cost. Our ministers and Collectors are looking into the incident..."
09:35 IST, January 23rd 2025
PM Modi Pays Homage to Balasaheb Thackeray on His Birth Anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday in a post on X paid homage to Balasaheb Thackeray on his birth anniversary. He wrote, "He is widely respected and remembered for his commitment to public welfare and towards Maharashtra’s development. He was uncompromising when it came to his core beliefs and always contributed towards enhancing the pride of Indian culture."
09:09 IST, January 23rd 2025
Republic Day 2025: Security Heightened in J&K's Doda Ahead of Celebrations
As India braces for the celebrations of the 76th Republic Day, security has been heightened in J&K's Doda.
09:00 IST, January 23rd 2025
Death toll in Jalgaon train accident rises to 13
Death toll in Jalgaon train accident rises to 13: Ayush Prasad, Collector Jalgaon
Yesterday, passengers of Pushpak Express were hit by Karnataka Express in Pachora of Jalgaon district.
08:55 IST, January 23rd 2025
India now has 99.1 crore voters: EC
The number of voters in India now stands at 99.1 crore, up from 96.88 crore when the Lok Sabha elections were held last year, according to Election Commission (EC) numbers.
08:06 IST, January 23rd 2025
Thick Layer of Fog Envelops Prayagraj
On Thursday, amidst the dense fog, thousands of people gather on the ghats of Sangam to take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam, a sacred confluence of three rivers - Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati.
08:42 IST, January 23rd 2025
Jalgaon Train Accident: 12 Passengers Jump Off Train, Crushed to Death by Another
At least 12 passengers were killed in Maharashtra's Jalgaon after a fire rumour on a train (Pushpak Express) caused panic, leading passengers to jump off, where Karnataka Express crushed them, agencies reported.
07:56 IST, January 23rd 2025
Several Flights Delayed Amid Fog in Delhi-NCR
Several flights at the Indira Gandhi International Airport are delayed due to foggy weather
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Updated 23:38 IST, January 23rd 2025