Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport faced significant disruptions with about 10 flights diverted and over 100 experiencing delays due to dense fog caused by severe cold. The fog, lasting for three days, led to near-zero visibility between 4 am and 10 am on Sunday. IndiGo, Air India, Vistara, and Akasa Air reported operational impacts, with some flights rescheduled or canceled. Officials cited lack of CAT III training for diversions. The India Meteorological Department warns the fog's persistence for the next 3-4 days. Passengers are urged to exercise caution on highways.

Approximately 1,300 attendees at the Prime Minister's Navi Mumbai MTHL event reported feeling sick, with 14 requiring hospitalization. A makeshift hospital with 250 beds provided basic medical treatment for dehydration, acidity, and body ache cases. Raigad district officials downplayed the number, stating it's within expectations. The efficient medical preparations received praise from SPG Commandos. To avoid a repeat of last year's tragedy, a hospital with 500 standby beds was swiftly set up. Ambulances, VIP-reserved, and 47 teams with medical personnel ensured swift response. Majority faced issues due to dehydration during the lengthy event.

Bengaluru CEO Suchana Seth, accused of murdering her son, confronted estranged husband PR Venkat Raman at Calangute police station. The 15-minute meeting led to a blame game, with Raman questioning Seth about the alleged crime. Raman, expressing anguish, asked Seth, "Why did you do this to our child?" Seth denied involvement, aligning with her police statement, stating, "I did not commit the crime." Raman had earlier deposed before Goa Police, claiming denial of access to their child. Their custody battle in Bengaluru family court spans a year. Seth, arrested for smothering her son in a Goa apartment, awaits legal proceedings. The confrontation adds complexity to the tragic case.

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to receive a regal Rajputana welcome in Jaipur on January 25, as the Chief Guest for India's 75th Republic Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reciprocating Macron's gesture at the Louvre, is finalizing royal venues for a lavish dinner. Under Modi and Macron's leadership, both nations plan to reveal a military-industrial roadmap during the visit, emphasizing local manufacturing. The 25-year roadmap targets indigenous production of aircraft engines, submarines, and space capabilities. Amid China's naval expansion, India explores Barracuda class submarines. The leaders aim to strengthen their Indo-Pacific alliance, highlighting strategic autonomy and providing job opportunities for Indian youth in machine tooling.

A prolonged dry spell in Kashmir's harsh winter worries residents and farmers as temperatures stay unusually high, causing health issues and impacting agriculture. Experts link the weather changes to broader climate change, warning of cascading effects on water resources. The region faces an 80% rain deficit in December, and dry conditions are expected to persist. Farmers, reliant on winter precipitation, express distress amid water scarcity concerns. Unplanned power outages exacerbate health problems, affecting patient care and disrupting daily life. Tourism and the famed ski terrain in Gulmarg suffer from the lack of snow.

Six individuals, including two employees of a cash management firm, were apprehended after attempting to steal an ATM cash van carrying ₹2.13 crore in Gujarat's Kutch district. The incident unfolded in Gandhidham town when assailants, seizing a moment when the van was left unattended, drove off with it. Quick police response, aided by a vigilant motorist, led to the van's abandonment on the outskirts of the town. The arrested suspects, identified through CCTV footage, planned the heist, involving employees in the van's temporary abandonment. Investigations revealed a scheme orchestrated by former custodians now working in the collection division. [Representative Image]          

A major fire broke out at Casa Aurelia building in Phase 2 of Lodha Palava township, Dombivli East, around 1:23 pm. Triggered by an 8th-floor short circuit, the blaze quickly spread to multiple apartments, reaching up to the 18th floor. Thankfully, all occupants evacuated safely. Firefighters, aided by two vehicles, worked tirelessly to control the fire, which was extinguished by 2:30 pm. No casualties were reported, and ongoing cooling operations are in progress. Viral videos on social media captured the intense flames and thick smoke rising from the scene.

Indigo airline staff brought a touch of divinity to their inaugural flight from Ahmedabad to Ayodhya by dressing up as Lord Ram, Sita, and Lakshman. The heartwarming sight at Ahmedabad airport featured the staff making boarding announcements and greeting passengers in unique avatars. The airline has commenced services connecting Ayodhya and Delhi, with plans to enhance Ayodhya airport for larger aircraft and international flights. As the region gears up for the Ram Temple consecration ceremony on January 22, expectations rise for approximately 100 chartered flights, attracting dignitaries, politicians, and celebrities to Ayodhya for the momentous occasion.

Gurugram Police has retrieved the body of 27-year-old ex-model Divya Pahuja from a canal in Haryana's Tohna. Pahuja was allegedly murdered under suspicious circumstances at a Gurugram hotel on January 2. A major breakthrough came after one of the accused, Balraj Gill, confessed to disposing of Pahuja's body in the canal. The police, aided by multiple teams and the National Disaster Response Force, successfully located and identified her. Earlier arrests include hotel owner Abhijeet Singh. CCTV footage captured the victim, Abhijeet, and another person entering the hotel on January 2, with subsequent footage showing them dragging Divya's body later that night.      

In West Bengal's Purulia, chaos erupted as a mob assaulted three sadhus from Uttar Pradesh heading to Gangasagar Mela. Suspected of being kidnappers, the sadhus, a father and his two sons, were attacked after inquiring about directions. Agitated locals accused them of kidnapping when three teenage girls screamed and fled. Police intervened, rescuing the sadhus, who had lost their way. Twelve arrests were made, and the accused will face court in Purulia. The West Bengal BJP condemned the incident, criticizing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's silence and demanding accountability. The sadhus were later provided transportation to the Gangasagar Mela.