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On Makar Sankranti, millions of devotees gathered at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj to take a sacred dip, marking a significant event in the Hindu ritual calendar. The festival witnessed seamless management and widespread participation, highlighting its spiritual and cultural importance.

An estimated 10.3 million devotees took the sacred dip at the Sangam.

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Javed Akhtar spoke at the Jaipur Literature Festival about secularism and changing work cultures. He highlighted the importance of lived experience and reflected on shifts in the film industry and generational attitudes.

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16 Indian sailors aboard a merchant vessel have been in the custody of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for over one month. The vessel was chased by the IRGC in international waters and even fired at, leading to damage and injuries to some crew members. Now, amid the bloody unrest in Iran, the families of the crew members have sought urgent intervention by PM Modi.

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Schools in Noida and Greater Noida will remain shut for students up to Class 8 till January 17 as dense fog and severe cold continue to grip the region.

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The Prime Minister Narendra Modi fed grass and fodder to cows and calves, a ritual he performs annually to mark the harvest festival. The programme highlights the cultural significance of the act, noting that 'feeding cows on Makar Sankranti brings blessings and prosperity' according to Hindu traditions.

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In this news report, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde hits back at Uddhav Thackeray over allegations of voter fraud and the use of erasable ink. Shinde stated, 'There should be no bogus voting. That's why polling agents from every party come here,' emphasizing that multiple identification checks are in place to maintain transparency. The Mahayuti alliance has officially rejected the claims that indelible ink is being wiped off with sanitiser, a concern raised by the Thackeray brothers. While the opposition alleges that new marker pens are being used to facilitate fraud, Shinde clarified that the Election Commission has used this ink since 2012. The Election Commission of India has downplayed the allegations, asserting that the voting process remains secure with multiple layers of verification at polling stations. The report also highlights voter concerns regarding the integrity of the electoral process amidst these political exchanges.

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