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Delhi records minimum temp of 8.3, air quality 'severe' at some stations

Delhi experienced a minimum temperature of 8.3 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, slightly above the seasonal average, as reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The forecast for the day suggests a maximum temperature around 18 degrees, with the minimum expected to be approximately 8 degrees. Moderate fog is anticipated throughout the day. Visibility at Palam station was recorded at 700m at 7 a.m., and at Safdarjung, it stood at 500m. The IMD mentioned low visibility at various locations in Jammu Division, Punjab, Haryana, and both West and East Uttar Pradesh. While the air quality in several areas of the city…
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CDPO and 'Muskan' reached the spot and stopped the child marriage

The Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) and the organization 'Muskan' intervened and prevented the child marriage While diligently carrying out her duties, Mrs. Meena Devi, the Child Development Project Officer for Amritsar Urban-2, successfully halted the marriage of a 14-year-old girl organized by her parents in the Mohkampura area of Amritsar. Mrs. Meena Devi explained that she received information about the imminent child marriage of a girl named Pinky, aged 14-15, on Sunday. In response, Mrs. Meena Devi promptly contacted the supervisor of the relevant area, Mrs. Pooja, and the officer from the concerned police station, instructing them to reach…
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`Chandigarh Alliance Falters, Kejriwal Backs AAP for All 13 Punjab Seats`

The alliance between AAP and Congress, initially formed for the Mayor election in Chandigarh, has disintegrated in Punjab. As per a News 18 report, Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi Chief Minister and AAP Convener, has granted approval to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to commence preparations for contesting all 13 seats in the state. It has been reported that AAP has identified 40 leaders as potential candidates for the 13 seats, and the final selection will be made from this pool. AAP-Congress alliance formed for Mayor election in Chandigarh has collapsed in Punjab. According to a report of News 18, Delhi…
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PM Modi likely to kick-start election rally from UP's Bulandshar on January 25

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is poised to initiate the campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, with the first electoral rally scheduled to take place in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, on January 25, according to sources within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This rally in Bulandshahr follows the Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha Samaroh in Ayodhya held on Monday and is expected to mark the beginning of the election campaign for the upcoming polls. Preparations for the event are actively underway, with party workers and BJP leaders anticipating a substantial turnout in the western Uttar Pradesh city. Notably, the BJP currently holds…
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FIR registered against Rahul Gandhi, KC Venugopal, Kanhaiya Kumar: Himanta

An FIR has been lodged against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, party General Secretary KC Venugopal, and National Students' Union of India All India Congress Committee Incharge Kanhaiya Kumar, among others, as announced by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The charges include various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act. The registration of the FIR follows incidents of violence, provocation, damage to public property, and assault on police personnel by Congress members, particularly during a clash between police and Congress workers in the Khanapara area. In a post on 'X,' Chief Minister…
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Delhi-born Nisha Pahuja's 'To Kill a Tiger' nominated for Best Documentary Feature at Oscar 2024

Delhi-born filmmaker Nisha Pahuja's documentary 'To Kill a Tiger' has received a nomination for Best Documentary Feature at the 2024 Oscars. Pahuja expressed her surprise and elation upon learning about the honor during the live announcement, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. The film, centered around an Indian farmer's legal battle for justice for his daughter following a brutal sexual assault, aims to make a significant impact on global discussions about gender justice. The documentary follows the story of Ranjit, a farmer from Jharkhand, India, who fights tirelessly for justice for his 13-year-old daughter, Kiran, after she survived a sexual…
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Trump wins New Hampshire primary against Nikki Haley as per early estimates

Early projections indicate that Donald Trump is set to secure victory in the New Hampshire GOP primary, according to initial reports as the vote counting commences. The Hill, citing Decision Desk HQ, notes that Trump's lead at 53.8% poses a significant setback for his rival, Nikki Haley. This outcome positions Trump one step closer to clinching the party's nomination and potentially engaging in a historic 2020 rematch with President Joe Biden. The Hill's data, with 26% of the votes tallied, shows Trump leading at 53.8%, while Haley trails at 45.5%. CNN, after counting 15% of the votes, reports Trump with…
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3 dead, 4 in critical condition after heli-skiing crash north of Terrace, B.C.

Three individuals have lost their lives, and four others are in critical condition following a helicopter crash north of Terrace, B.C., on Monday afternoon. Northern Escape Heli-Skiing confirmed the fatalities in a statement on Monday evening, expressing condolences to those affected by the crash. The company's president, John Forrest, stated, `The guests who ski with us and the staff who work with us each season are part of our family. It is impossible to put into words the profound grief that we feel and the sorrow that our guests and our staff share. We hope you will respect the privacy…
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Chairpersons of 250 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies to witness R-Day Parade 2024 at Kartavya Path as `Special Guest`

Approximately 250 chairpersons of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and their spouses, representing 24 states and two Union Territories, are set to be honored as `Special Guests` by the Government of India at the Republic Day Parade 2024 at Kartavya Path. The Ministry of Cooperation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, is orchestrating this special arrangement. During their visit to the capital, the Special Guests will engage with Minister of State for Cooperation BL Verma, followed by a dinner on January 25. Subsequently, after the Republic Day Parade, they will take part in `Bharat Parva` in the evening on…
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Chairpersons of 250 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies to witness R-Day Parade 2024 at Kartavya Path as `Special Guest`

Approximately 250 chairpersons of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and their spouses, representing 24 states and two Union Territories, are set to be honored as `Special Guests` by the Government of India at the Republic Day Parade 2024 at Kartavya Path. The Ministry of Cooperation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, is orchestrating this special arrangement. During their visit to the capital, the Special Guests will engage with Minister of State for Cooperation BL Verma, followed by a dinner on January 25. Subsequently, after the Republic Day Parade, they will take part in `Bharat Parva` in the evening on…
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