Breaking News Live: NDA announces boycott of Erode East by-election, focus on 2026 Assembly Elections

The BJP has released its third list of candidates for the Delhi Elections 2025, naming Mohan Singh Bisht as the candidate for Mustafabad.

Two police personnel were injured in an IED blast carried out by Maoists in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, on Sunday. The blast occurred while a team from Kutru Police Station and District Reserve Guard was performing area domination duty. The injured officers are being treated at Bijapur District Hospital and are reported to be out of danger. Further details are awaited.

The Film Nagar Police in Hyderabad have filed a case against prominent Telugu film personalities, including Venkatesh Daggubati, Rana Daggubati, his brother Abhiram Daggubati, and their father Suresh Babu Daggubati, over the demolition of Deccan Kitchen Hotel in Film Nagar.

FEMA Administrator Criswell stated that active-duty military personnel are prepared to be deployed for the ongoing fire response in Los Angeles.

Police reported that five Naxalites, including two women, were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh

After careful consideration by all leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the coalition has decided to boycott the Erode East by-election. The NDA's primary goal is to eliminate the DMK in the 2026 assembly elections and ensure better governance for the people.

President Droupadi Murmu extended her greetings to the nation on the occasion of the harvest festivals – Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu – hoping they bring happiness and prosperity to all. She highlighted how these festivals symbolize India's rich cultural heritage, bringing enthusiasm and joy, while also showcasing the nation's harmonious relationship with nature. She noted that people partake in rituals like holy dips in sacred rivers and acts of charity during these celebrations.

Five Naxalites were killed in an encounter, and their bodies have been recovered. The authorities found Naxalite-related materials, including weapons, explosives, and automatic firearms, at the site. Among the recovered items were an SLR rifle, a 12-bore rifle, a single-shot rifle, and a BGL launcher. A search operation is still underway, according to IG Bastar P. Sundarraj

After a 16-hour overnight rescue operation, all 28 workers trapped under the rubble of a collapsed under-construction building at Kannauj railway station were safely rescued. Of the rescued, 26 workers were admitted to hospitals in Kannauj, while two with serious injuries were transferred to Lala Lajpat Rai (LLR) Hospital in Kanpur.

India News Live: Air quality measures under Stage-III revoked by sub-committee effective immediately

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will visit Spain on January 13-14, 2025, marking his first trip to the country in this capacity. During the visit, he will meet with Spanish leadership, including Foreign Minister Manuel Albares, to discuss bilateral relations and global issues of mutual interest. He will also address the 9th Annual Conference of Spanish Ambassadors and engage with the Indian community in Spain.

Rescue operations continue at the submerged rat-hole coal mine in the 3 Kilo Umrangso area of Dima Hasao district, with four bodies recovered by the joint rescue team of the Indian Army and NDRF. Assam Minister Kaushik Rai confirmed that 14 pumps are in operation to drain water from the mine, while Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has been overseeing the situation from the start.

AAP national spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar criticized BJP, claiming that Union Minister Smriti Irani had challenged Amit Shah on border security and law and order. She accused BJP of registering fake cases against AAP leaders as the Delhi assembly elections approach, calling it part of the party’s longstanding strategy to deflect from its potential defeat.

Breaking News Live: Five feared dead in bus accident in Pauri, more details awaited

BJP leader Vinay Sahasrabuddhe criticized the AAP and Congress for spreading false campaigns in Delhi and emphasized the importance of educating voters. He announced the launch of a new podcast, "Apni Delhi, Apni Baat," aimed at presenting facts on various issues to help voters make informed decisions. The first episode, featuring the LG, has been released on social media, and Sahasrabuddhe expressed hope that it would be well-received by the public.

Union Minister Amit Shah, speaking at a BJP convention in Shirdi, stated that the people of Maharashtra would show Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray their place in the 2024 elections. He accused them of promoting dynastic politics and betrayal, asserting that the real NCP and Shiv Sena won the Maharashtra Assembly polls alongside the BJP.

Ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, BJP leader Hardeep Singh Puri criticized the AAP government for not delivering on key promises made during the 2020 polls, including cleaning the Yamuna and reducing pollution in the city. At a press conference, Puri claimed that AAP had "destroyed" Delhi by failing to fulfill these commitments.

BJP leader Smriti Irani claimed that AAP MLAs Mohinder Goyal and Jai Bhagwan Upkar were involved in a conspiracy to create fake Aadhaar cards for Bangladeshi infiltrators. She revealed that the Delhi police had issued two notices to the MLAs and their staff regarding the case, but neither of them has appeared for questioning.

BJP's candidate from Kalkaji, Ramesh Bidhuri, responded to AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal's claim that he would be the BJP's chief ministerial candidate, calling it baseless. Bidhuri clarified that he has no aspirations for any post and accused Kejriwal of spreading propaganda against him.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin criticized the insistence on respecting the National Anthem and following constitutional duties, calling it "absurd" and "childish." In response, the Raj Bhawan of Tamil Nadu condemned Stalin’s remarks, accusing him of betraying the coalition’s true intentions by failing to respect Bharat and its Constitution, stressing that such arrogance is unacceptable and that the Constitution and Bharat must be honored as sacred.

Indian economy will cross milestone of $10 trillion by end of next decade, says PM Modi

Reflecting on the passage of time, PM Modi highlighted the significance of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, held at Bharat Mandapam, where global leaders once discussed the future. He shared a moment when a young athlete called him "Param Mitra," expressing immense trust in him. Modi expressed his belief that with the strength and faith of India’s youth, the nation will soon achieve development.

PM Modi outlined ambitious goals for India, including generating 500 GW of electricity by the end of this decade, hosting the Olympics in the next ten years, and establishing a space station by 2035. He highlighted the success of Chandrayaan and the upcoming Gaganyaan mission, with the goal of landing an Indian on the moon. Modi emphasized that economic growth positively impacts all aspects of life.

Speaking at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025, PM Modi expressed confidence that India's youth, or "Yuva Shakti," will transform the country into a developed nation. He acknowledged that some may view this as an impossible task based on data, but emphasized that while it is a significant challenge, it is not impossible.

The Coimbatore Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested 31 Bangladeshi youths in the Palladam area of Tiruppur district for staying illegally using fake Aadhaar cards. Following a tip-off, the police detained the youths and seized documents, including Aadhaar and PAN cards, for further investigation. This follows the recent arrest of six Bangladeshis in the Mahalakshmi Nagar area for similar offenses. The arrests have caused a stir in the Palladam region, according to Coimbatore Superintendent of Police, Badri Narayanan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, highlighting the vibrant energy of India's youth. He recalled Swami Vivekananda's immense faith in the young generation, quoting his belief that youth would solve all of India's problems. Modi expressed his own unwavering faith in the youth, aligning with Vivekananda’s vision for India's future.

Congress leader Sachin Pilot announced the launch of the Yuva Udaan Yojana in Delhi, aimed at assisting educated but unemployed youth by providing Rs 8,000 per month for one year to support their training. Pilot also stated that while BJP and AAP focus on accusing each other, the Congress is presenting a new vision for the future. He mentioned that Rahul Gandhi will hold a general meeting in Delhi tomorrow.

The Health Ministry in Hamas-controlled Gaza reported on Sunday that 28 people were killed in the past 24 hours, raising the total death toll to 46,565. The ministry also stated that over 109,660 individuals have been injured during more than 15 months of ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, which began with the Palestinian group's attack on October 7, 2023.

PM Narendra Modi tweets, "Witnessing a series of insightful presentations on women empowerment, sports, culture, StartUps, infrastructure development and more at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025! India is truly blessed to have such a talented Yuva Shakti."

ICC Chairman Jay Shah and BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla arrive in Mumbai to attend the BCCI Special General Meeting. During the meeting, Devajit Saikia is set to be appointed as the new BCCI secretary and Prabhtej Singh as treasurer. The meeting may also address Team India's recent performance in Australia, though formal discussions with the support staff or selectors are not yet confirmed.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde rode a bike and an auto at the Auto Fest 2025 in Thane on Sunday.

A massive fire broke out at a chemical factory in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida on Sunday.  32 fire tenders rushed at the spot.

After an exchange of fire between security forces and Naxalites in the forests under the National Park area of ​​Bijapur district, the bodies of 3 Naxalites has been recovered. Naxalite material including weapons, explosives and automatic weapons have been recovered from the encounter site. The Naxalites are being identified. Search operation is ongoing, Bijapur Police told ANI

BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh said, "...AAP and Arvind Kejriwal have looted the people of Delhi in every possible way. Arvind Kejriwal is the real kingpin of the liquor scam. He came with a promise of building schools in Delhi but built only liquor shops. During the covid times when people were suffering, he was using the people's money to build his 'Sheeshmahal'...The people will never forgive him..."

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal said, "The way Amit Shah ji lied to the slum dwellers of Delhi and tried to mislead them, today we have come to this slum camp to expose that lie. He said 'jaha jhuggi waha makaan' but the BJP people are not telling whose 'makaan'...They mean 'Jaha jhuggi waha inke dost ke makaan'...BJP government came in 2014. In these 11 years, they built 4,700 houses in Delhi. There are 4 lakh jhuggis in Delhi. If 4,700 houses have been built in the last 10 years, then it will take 1000 years to provide houses to every slum dweller in Delhi...They do not want to build houses, these people are lying. Within the next 5 years, slums of Delhi will be demolished, people will be rendered homeless. People will be brought on the street."

• Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav participates in making the world's largest 3D rangoli in Bhopal on the occasion of the 163rd birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
• National Youth Day is being celebrated in India today.

On the invitation of the Trump-Vance inaugural committee, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will represent the Government on India at the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Donald J Trump as the 47th President of the United States of America. During the visit, EAM will also have meetings with representatives of the incoming Administration, as also some other dignitaries visiting the US on that occasion, the Ministry of External Affairs stated.

At the National Youth Day Programme on the 163rd birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, UP CM Yogi Adityanath said, "Swami Vivekananda had said that the bigger the challenge, the more beautiful the victory... This can be an inspiration for the youth even today... Be proud of your spiritual and cultural heritage, but do not deprive yourself of modern knowledge and science..."

On BJP's 2nd list of 29 candidates for Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal says, "The candidates who have been given a ticket are all experienced workers... All the workers are confident that under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, the BJP will form a double-engine government in Delhi and win with a huge majority..."

The national capital is bracing for light to moderate rains on Sunday for the second consecutive day amid cold wave conditions. Delhi-NCR received light rain on Saturday evening, which improved the air quality to ‘poor’ on Sunday morning and provided much-needed relief from the dense fog that had enveloped parts of the national capital for the past few days.

• Delhi woke up to a thin layer of fog after the national capital experienced light rainfall on Saturday night.
• The minimum temperature was recorded at 12 degrees Celsius.

As cold wave gripped the national capital, some flights were delayed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport due to fog on Sunday morning.