Breaking news updates: Srinagar receives fresh snowfall as mercury dips in J&K

On farmers' protest, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said, "...The central government has already offered to hold talks with the farmers. The farmers also did not come to hold talks with the committee constituted by the Supreme Court. It is not right on behalf of farmers to hold talks with conditions. They should agree to hold talks and look for a solution..."

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav inaugurated the Drone Training Centre at Arts and Commerce College in Indore.

Addressing a public gathering, Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav said, "Drone technology is the most favourite subject of PM Modi and we are lucky that through his vision to move forward, we get ways to be benefitted in the future...10-11 years ago, we couldn't even imagine this..."

Dantewada DRG Head Constable Sannu Karam lost his life in action in an encounter between naxals and security forces in Abujhmad. Last respects were paid to him on Sunday.

Breaking news Live: Srinagar, adjoining areas receive fresh snowfall

As the air quality in Delhi-NCR slightly improved on Sunday, the Commission for Air Quality Management revoked actions under Stage III ('Severe' Air Quality) of GRAP with immediate effect.

Prayagraj Commissioner Tarun Gauba said, "We are visiting different akharas and establishing contact with sadhus and saints here...We are checking whether the arrangements are fine...We are in communication with all the stakeholders here and we are ensuring that all the security arrangements are in place...We have an underwater drone to monitor any kind of security intervention and meet disaster management needs..."

Reacting on BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri’s controversial statement on Priyanka Gandhi, Aazad Samaj Party’s Kanshi Ram MP Chandra Shekhar Aazad said, “This is a very derogatory comment. The leader has said such words earlier too. I oppose such statements given by anyone. It is against women. If a political party is developing such thoughts in itself then it shows the declining level of politics in India…BJP should take strict actions and remove such people from their party…”

On BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri's purported statement on Priyanka Gandhi, Delhi CM Atishi said, "BJP is anti-women, it is an open secret and it is a matter of concern that this same BJP is in charge of Delhi's law and order. Ramesh Bidhuri's statement shows the mentality of BJP. If a BJP leader who was an MP and is the party's candidate for Delhi elections, can make such a statement, then how will BJP provide safety to the people of Delhi?...women of Delhi will give a befitting reply to Ramesh Bidhuri's statement and BJP in the upcoming election."

On the bus fare hike in the state, former Karnataka CM and senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa said, "They have increased the bus fare...I condemn this and I demand the withdrawal of this decision, immediately. People will not tolerate this..."

An investigation was started after a drone was spotted over the revered Jagannath temple in Puri in the early hours of Sunday. The drone was spotted over the temple around 4:10 am and it kept hovering for nearly half an hour, raising security concerns as the area is a no-flying zone. (PTI)

In Delhi's Rohini, PM Modi said, “Delhi demands development and freedom from ‘aapda’. BJP is a party to fulfil dreams. BJP is dedicated to work for development. Therefore, the country is showing its trust in BJP. ‘Lotus’ bloomed in the north-east, ‘Lotus bloomed in Odisha. Haryana elected BJP for the third time. In Maharashtra, BJP received a landslide victory. Therefore, I believe that ‘lotus’ will bloom in Delhi Assembly elections as well.”

PM Modi, while addressing a public meeting in Rohini, said, “We need to develop Delhi as the capital of the ‘Viksit Bharat’. This is our dream. Therefore, I have come here to urge people to give BJP one chance for the bright future of Delhi.”

At a public meeting in Rohini, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “I have come here after inaugurating development projects in Delhi today. We are in 2025. 25 years of 21st century have passed, i.e. one-fourth of the century has passed. We will see the future of India and Delhi in the coming 25 years. These 25 years will see India become a developed nation.”

An unidentified person allegedly stole valuable items, including idols and plates made of silver, from a temple built on the ground floor of a BJP leader's house in the Govind Nagar area here, police said on Sunday, reported PTI.

The Jharkhand government has stated that schools for pupils in kindergarten through class 8 will be closed from January 7 to January 13 due to the state's cold wave. The School Education and Literacy Department announced on Saturday evening that classes for students up to grade 8 will be suspended in all categories of schools, including government, aided, minority, and private, due to the state's current cold wave conditions. Jharkhand is still experiencing cold wave conditions, with temperatures dropping below 6 degrees Celsius in certain areas. The department stated in the notification that classes for students in grades 9 through 12 would continue as usual.

Breaking News Live: PM Modi undertakes ride in Namo Bharat Train from Sahibabad RRTS Station to New Ashok Nagar RRTS Station

"Today is a very important day for Delhi-NCR. Today, for the first time, the Namo Bharat train will enter the capital and there will also be an opportunity to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of many development projects including the expansion of the Delhi Metro," he said in a post on X.

Telangana News Live: Actor Allu Arjun leaves from Chikkadpally police station in Hyderabad - Watch

Telugu star Allu Arjun, who has been charged in the case involving the unfortunate death of a lady after a stampede at the premiere of his latest film Pushpa 2, appeared before police here on Sunday as part of his bail conditions. Arjun, accused No. 11 in the case, was granted regular bail by a city court on January 3. According to the court's directions, the actor must appear before the investigating officer every Sunday between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for two months or until the charge sheet is filed, whichever occurs first.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced a significant boost to the Journalist Welfare Fund, raising its budget from ₹5 crore to ₹10 crore. Additionally, the Chief Minister revealed that journalists will now be eligible for state government accreditation at the tehsil level, further enhancing their access and recognition.

According to the weather authority, the national capital of Delhi experienced an unprecedented nine-hour stretch of deep fog with zero visibility on Saturday, the season's longest spell. These conditions caused 81 train delays and 15 airline diversions, according to officials. "Zero visibility prevailed for nine hours at Palam between 6 pm and 3 am (UTC), marking the longest spell of the season," IMD said.

According to officials, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open the additional 13-kilometre Delhi segment of the Namo Bharat corridor between Sahibabad and New Ashok Nagar on Sunday. PM Modi is expected to travel from Sahibabad to New Ashok Nagar for the inauguration, which is scheduled for around 11 a.m., according to sources. Passenger operations will begin at 5 p.m. on Sunday, with trains available to the public every 15 minutes. They stated that the ticket from New Ashok Nagar station to Meerut South is Rs 150 for basic coaches and Rs 225 for premium coaches.

According to Delhi Traffic Police, PM Modi's visit to East Delhi is predicted to cause severe traffic on particular roadways. To guarantee smooth traffic flow and reduce disruption to the general public, traffic will be closed or regulated on the following roads:

NH-9 (Sarai Kale Khan to UP Gate, Both Carriageways)

NH-24 (Sarai Kale Khan to UP Gate, Both Carriageways)

Ghazipur Road (Kondli-Noida Link Road)

New Ashok Nagar Metro Station Road (From Sarpanch Chowk to Holiday Inn Red Light)

Ghazipur Nala Road (Kondli–New Ashok Nagar Metro Station)

Chilla Border to New Ashok Nagar Metro Station Noida Link Road (Chilla Border-Akshardham Mandir)