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10:45 PM

Israel troop pullback signals 'gradual shift' to lower intensity operations, says US official

Israel's decision to withdraw some troops from Gaza appears to be the start of a gradual shift to lower intensity operations in the north of the Palestinian enclave, although there was still fighting going on there, a U.S. official said on Monday.Israel pulled tanks out of some Gaza City districts on Monday, residents said, as it announced plans to shift tactics and cut back on troop numbers. Still, fighting raged elsewhere in the Palestinian enclave along with intense bombardment."This appears to be the start of the gradual shift to lower intensity operations in the north that we have been encouraging, which reflects the success the IDF has had in dismantling Hamas’ military capabilities there. I’d caution though there is still fighting in the north and this does not reflect any changes in the south," the official told Reuters.

10:45 PM

Haryana to start direct bus service to Ayodhya

Haryana Transport Minister Mool Chand Sharma on Monday announced that the state government will start direct bus service to Ayodhya from Faridabad, Gurugram, and Sonipat after the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22. He also said that in future if there is demand from other districts, direct bus service will start to Ayodhya from there as well. "After the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, numerous people from Haryana will visit Ayodhya. This new bus service will provide them with a convenient and affordable way to travel," he was quoted as saying in an official statement.

9:46 PM

HUL receives Rs 404 crore worth tax demands

Hindustan Unilever Ltd receives multiple tax demands totalling approx Rs 404 crore and penalty of Rs 43 crore

9:45 PM

Moscow to intensify its attacks against Ukraine, says Putin

Russia launched a record 90 Shahed-type drones across Ukraine during the early hours of the new year, and Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country would “intensify” its attacks on its neighbor. Speaking during a New Year's Day visit to a military hospital, Putin said Ukraine could expect more such strikes after shelling of the Russian border city of Belgorod that killed more than two dozen people and wounded more than 100 others.

7:50 PM

CRPH provides an update on terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir

A total of 72 terrorists including 22 local terrorists and 50 foreign terrorists were neutralised in J&K in 2023. In 2022, the number of Terrorists neutralized remained at 187 which included 130 local terrorists and 57 foreign terrorists. A total of 91 terrorists including 30 local terrorists and 61 foreign terrorists are active in Jammu and Kashmir so far. However, a total of 135 terrorists were active in 2022 including 50 local terrorists and 85 foreign terrorists. Most of the active terrorists belong to Lashkar-e-Taiba.

7:50 PM

Govt receives about Rs 153 crore from Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd (RCFL) as dividend tranche

Government has received about Rs 153 crore from Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd (RCFL) as dividend tranche, according to Secretary, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management.

7:50 PM

Israel Hamas War: Death toll hits 21,978

Israel Hamas War LIVE Updates: A total of 21,978 Palestinians have been killed and 57,697 have been wounded in Israeli strikes in Gaza since Oct. 7, the health ministry in Gaza said on Monday.The figures include 156 Palestinians killed and 246 injured in the past 24 hours, the ministry added.

7:47 PM

National Wrestling Camps: IOA ad-hoc panel announces dates

National wrestling camps to begin in Sonepat and Patiala from February 9: IOA ad-hoc panel

7:47 PM

DGCA investigates Air India

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is investigating the case of "severe hard landing" by Air India A320 (VT-CIQ) during Cochin-Dubai flight on December 20: DGCA

7:47 PM

Four killed by Ukrainian shelling in Moscow-held Donetsk on New Year's Eve

Four killed by Ukrainian shelling in Moscow-held Donetsk on New Year's Eve

6:52 PM

In view of improved AQI, Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revokes the Grap-III from Delhi-NCR

In view of improved AQI, Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revokes the GRAP-III with immediate effect from Delhi-NCR. Actions under Stage-I and Stage-II of the Grap shall however remain invoked and be implemented: CAQM

 

The ban on BS III petrol and BS IV diesel vehicles in Delhi and surrounding areas has been lifted after GRAP-III restrictions revoked.

4:31 PM

Russia declares tsunami warnings in far eastern regions - agencies

arts of Sakhalin island's western coast and the mainland Primorsk and Khabarovsk regions, which are situated close to Japan on Russia's Pacific seaboard, are under threat of tsunami, state news agency TASS reported on Monday, citing officials.

A massive earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck central Japan on Monday, triggering a tsunami warning and advisories for residents to evacuate.

Russian media cited authorities in the Primorsk region port city of Vladivostok as saying that anyone sailing in local waters should "urgently return to the shore".

TASS cited authorities in Sakhalin and Khabarovsk regions as saying that the wave would not be life threatening.

It also quoted Russia's emergencies ministries as denying earlier reports that an evacuation of the population of at-risk areas on Sakhalin was underway.

4:00 PM

Cold day conditions to continue in Punjab, Haryana, UP & Rajasthan for next 2 days

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicated that some regions in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and North Rajasthan will experience cold to severe cold day conditions in the next two days. Additionally, dense to very dense fog is expected to persist in parts of Northwest and East India over the next three days, gradually decreasing afterward.The IMD also forecasted light to moderate rainfall in certain areas of south Tamil Nadu, south Kerala, and Lakshadweep over the next 3-4 days, with isolated heavy rainfall in Lakshadweep from Monday to Thursday, in south Tamil Nadu on Monday, and in Kerala on Monday and Thursday.

3:59 PM

Japan Earthquake: First reports of damage, six trapped in rubble

Six people are reportedly trapped under the rubble of collapsed houses on the Noto Peninsula in Japan. There is no information available yet regarding their condition.

 

In Wajima City on the peninsula, fires have destroyed at least half a dozen houses. However, there are no reports of injuries or fatalities at this time. Local residents have been evacuated to a judo and kendo dojo inside the local police station, but there are reported to be no emergency supplies available for them.

 

Yoshimasa Hayashi, the chief government spokesperson, announced at a 7 pm press conference in Tokyo that the Japan Self-Defense Forces are being prepared for deployment to assist with rescue and aid work in the affected area.

3:46 PM

South Korea's eastern province tells residents to evacuate after massive Japan quake

The South Korea Meteorological Agency has reported that a tsunami wave of 45 cm has reached the east coast of South Korea in Mukho, Gangwon Province. The agency has warned that tsunami waves, following the massive earthquake in Japan, may grow higher after the initial waves hit and could continue for up to 24 hours.

2:46 PM

Japan issues another earthquake warning after strong quakes shake north-central region

2:25 PM

Here's what Union Minister Pradhan had to say on Ram Temple consecration on Jan 22

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan says, "After many years of struggle, the consecration ceremony of Ram Temple will be held on January 22. From today, Ram devotees are going door-to-door and giving invitations. Everyone should not go there on January 22. After the inauguration, people can go there following the guidelines of the UP government and the temple committee..."

 

2:07 PM

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Balurghat-Sealdah Express train via video conferencing

1:59 PM

No meeting held to discuss the convener for Opposition's INDIA alliance, says Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday said no meeting has been held for the appointment of a convener or chairperson of the opposition INDIA alliance. With little time left for the Lok Sabha polls, the opposition INDIA bloc parties met on December 19, 2023 and decided to finalise seat-sharing as soon as possible.

1:53 PM

JK Tyre raises Rs 500 cr; to be used for capex, strengthening balance sheet

Major tyre manufacturer, JK Tyre & Industries on Monday said that the company has raised Rs 500 crore by way of qualified institutional placement (QIP). The money will be used for capital expenditure and strenthening the balance sheet, the compnany informed.

 

The QIP received an overwhelming response from marquee investors including Indian mutual funds, insurance companies and foreign institutional investors, the tyre major said in a statement. 

1:29 PM

Earthquake of 7.6 magnitude hit Japan's north-central region, tsunami warning issued

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 hit north-central Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning along the western coastal regions of Ishikawa, Niigata and Toyama prefectures, reports Reuters

 

1:16 PM

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma shares an update on total cabinet meetings held in his govt

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says "Till December 31st, 2023, 112 cabinet meetings were held in Assam Govt. 1,513 decisions were taken and 1,370 were implemented. 4 cabinet meetings were held outside Guwahati in 2023. So far 13 cabinet meetings have been held outside Guwahati under this government of 2 years and 8 months. As a CM, I visited 28 districts and spent 31 days in district headquarters. President Droupadi Murmu visited Assam once in 2023, Prime Minister Modi visited twice and a total of 44 Union Ministers visited the state..."

 

12:45 PM

Gujarat sets Guinness World Record for most people performing Surya Namaskar, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweets "Gujarat welcomed 2024 with a remarkable feat - setting a Guinness World Record for the most people performing Surya Namaskar simultaneously at 108 venues! As we all know, the number 108 holds a special significance in our culture. The venues also include the iconic Modhera Sun Temple, where several people joined..."

 

12:00 PM

Five injured after SUV collides with truck on highway in Maharashtra's Thane

Five people were seriously injured when a sports utility vehicle (SUV) collided with a truck on Nashik-Mumbai highway in Maharashtra's Thane district on Monday morning, officials said. The accident took place at around 7.30 am in Panch Pakhadi area when the SUV was carrying railway cables from Vasai in Palghar district to Thane station.

 

The SUV suffered a tyre puncture and collided with a truck which was transporting nine tonnes of bricks from Bhiwandi area here to Mankhurd in neighbouring Mumbai, Thane Municipal Corporation's disaster management cell chief Yasin Tadvi said.

11:48 AM

Here's what Isro chief S Somnath had to say on PSLV-C58 XPoSat mission

11:25 AM

Jamshedpur accident: Officer-in-charge says injured people undergoing treatment

Jharkhand: Officer-in-charge Anjani Tiwari says "An accident took place near Circuit House under Bishtupur Police Station area, at 5:15 am this morning. Three injured people were admitted to MGM Hospital. They are undergoing treatment. The reason for the accident is yet to be known. Further investigation is underway."

11:18 AM

Maharashtra a preferred destination for investments from overseas, says CM Shinde

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday said that the state has now become a preferred investment destination from various countries, thereby reflecting the conducive business environment in the state. CM Shinde welcomed the New Year by participating in a midnight blood donation camp. He also spoke about the growing impact of the Swachh Bharat Mission initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the positive impact of a deep cleaning drive taken up in Mumbai and its extension across the state.

 

10:53 AM

Six dead in Jharkhand's Jamshedpur after car hits divider, investigation underway: Police

Six people died in a road accident in Jharkhand's Jamshedpur after their car went uncontrolled and hit the divider. A total of 8 people, all residents of Adityapur, were there in the car at the time of the accident. Five died on the spot while one died during the treatment. Two survivors are critically injured. Further investigation underway: Jamshedpur police

 

10:35 AM

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath listens to the grievances of the public during his 'Janta Darshan' programme

10:21 AM

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami extends New Year's greetings to citizens

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says, "I wish everyone a happy new year 2024. May 2024 be auspicious for the state, country and the world. Lord Ram was born in Tretayuga and is seated at his birthplace this year. That's why this year is very important for us."