Breaking News Live Updates: People across India celebrate Makar Sankranti

Breaking News Live Updates, January 15, 2025: The country is celebrating Makar Sankranti on Thursday. People were seen taking a holy dip in the Ganga in Varanasi and visiting the Sachkhand Sri Darbar Sahib in Amritsar.  Dense fog engulfed several parts of the country this morning, including the national capital. Stay with TV9English for latest news from India and across the world. 

Magh Mela: Over 21 lakh take dip at Sangam on Makar Sankranti

More than 21 lakh devotees took dip in the Ganga and the Sangam at the ongoing Magh Mela here on Thursday on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, officials said. A Magh Mela administration official said bathing began from midnight and by 8 am, around 21 lakh people had performed the ritual bath. Given that the auspicious period for Makar Sankranti continues throughout the day, the number of pilgrims is expected to cross one crore by evening, he added.

Telangana BJP President reacts to Calcutta High Court quashing TMC petition on I-PAC raids

On Calcutta HC quashes TMC petition on I-PAC raids, Telangana BJP President N Ramchander Rao says, "TMC and its leader, Mamata Banerjee, have been spreading false information to the people that many of the papers were seized, and then ED came and tried to harass them and all. Now, the High Court declined to grant any relief to TMC. This shows how the West Bengal TMC and the West Bengal government are trying to spread false propaganda against the central agencies... It was Mamata Banerjee who actually took away many documents from the office. This shows that there is something behind the entire episode, that there are certain documents which the TMC did not want to be given to the investigating agencies..."

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate 28th Speakers Conference today

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Tamil Nadu prepares for Jallikattu event on the occasion of Pongal

District Collector Praveen Kumar says, "Today, the Madurai District Administration, in support of the Madurai City Police and the Madurai City Corporation, has made elaborate arrangements as per the standard operating procedures given by the High Court. Medical teams are in place to ensure that the bull tamers are physically examined, and their safety is paramount to us. In case of minor injuries or grievous injuries during the Jallikattu event, ambulances are in place, and tertiary care has been alerted. There is a PHC nearby, and our medical doctors are also in place."

He adds, "Regarding the bulls, we have formed 19 teams of veterinary assistant surgeons. They are also in place. Since 5 am, we have been examining the bulls for any foreign materials as per the standard operating procedures. The complete barricading has been done from the reception of the bulls to the collection point of the bulls... the drinking water, fodder and other arrangements have also been made for the bulls. Today, around 1,200 bulls will come into this arena, and we have provided tokens for around 960 bull tamers to participate in this event."

Iran closes its airspace to commercial aircraft, offers no explanation

Iran extends an order closing its airspace to commercial aircraft without explanation as tensions stay high with the US, reports

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Thailand's worst rail accident in decades leaves 30 dead

Residents and workers were confronted with a scene of carnage when they rushed to try and rescue passengers after one of Thailand'sworst rail accidents in decades that left more than 30 dead.

Astronauts leave ISS in first-ever medical evacuation

A video feed from NASA showed American astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov and Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui undocking from the ISS, after five months in space 

Air India announces re-routing, cancellation of flights due to Iran airspace closure

Air India tweets, "Due to the emerging situation in Iran, the subsequent closure of its airspace, and in view of the safety of our passengers, Air India flights overflying the region are now using an alternative routing, which may lead to delays. Some Air India flights where currently rerouting is not possible are being cancelled. We request passengers to check the status of their flights on our website before heading to the airport."

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People celebrate Makar Sankranti festival across India

A large number of devotees arrive at the Gorakhnath Temple on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.