Times of India

The Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi Temple committee has requested local devotees to avoid visiting the temple for the next 15-20 days due to overcrowding from pilgrims traveling from the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. The Uttar Pradesh government has also increased security measures as they prepare for the 'Amrit Snan' on 'Mauni Amavasya'.

The Supreme Court granted custody parole to Mohammad Tahir Hussain, a key accused in the 2020 Delhi Riots, allowing him to campaign for the assembly elections under police supervision. Hussain must cover all related expenses and return to jail by 6pm daily until February 3.

Arvind Kejriwal defended his statement about 'poison in Yamuna' and criticized Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini's threat of legal action. Kejriwal cited confirmation from the Delhi Jal Board that Yamuna waters contained harmful levels of ammonia, despite the board calling his claims misleading.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the recent Coldplay concerts in Mumbai and Ahmedabad, highlighting India's potential for hosting live international events. He called on state governments and the private sector to develop the necessary infrastructure and skills to attract more global artists and enhance the country's live concert scene.

Diabetes awareness is crucial for early symptom detection and effective management. The TOI Medithon on January 30, aimed at educating about diabetes, features four sessions covering obesity, prevention, management, types, and risk factors. Esteemed endocrinologists will share insights and strategies to improve outcomes for diabetes patients and promote healthier lifestyles.

Sunil Gavaskar criticised India's top cricketers for their performances in the Ranji Trophy after returning from the disappointing Australia tour. Notable exceptions were Ravindra Jadeja and Shubman Gill. Gavaskar highlighted Shardul Thakur's standout batting, criticized over-aggressive batting techniques and emphasized the importance of balancing caution and aggression on difficult pitches.

Budget 2025 income tax expectations: While it is well known that new income tax regime is simplified tax regime without tax exemptions and deductions but still to make the rest of the 28% filing tax returns under old income tax regime adopt new income tax regime, the expectations are:

Passengers at Harpalpur and Chhattarpur railway stations became agitated and resorted to stone-throwing when they couldn't board the overcrowded Dr Ambedkar Nagar-Prayagraj Express. The local police intervened to manage the situation, ensuring the train's safe departure after about an hour.

As Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli approach the end of their careers, former cricketers predict that Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill will rise to fill their roles in white-ball cricket. Both Jaiswal and Gill have had impactful starts to their international careers and are seen as the new generation leaders for Team India.

Arvind Kejriwal has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to prioritize waiving loans for farmers and the middle class over wealthy individuals. Kejriwal suggested that not waiving loans for the rich could allow the government to reduce tax rates. Meanwhile, AAP is strategizing to secure their traditional slum vote bank amidst competition from BJP and Congress.

The world’s 500 richest individuals, particularly those associated with AI, experienced a significant financial hit, losing $108 billion collectively. Nvidia's Jensen Huang lost $20.1 billion as a result of DeepSeek's inexpensively developed AI model challenging the existing high capital expenditure dependency of Silicon Valley tech giants.

A Chinese police dog, Fuzai, recently had his performance review and lost his year-end bonus despite his hard work. Due to some mischievous behavior, including fatigue and inappropriate urination, his rewards were confiscated. However, it was later shared that Fuzai received a generous Chinese New Year gift.

Ruby Dhalla has declared her intention to deport illegal immigrants and combat human trafficking if elected as Canada's prime minister. Dhalla aims to become the first woman of color to lead the Liberal Party and ultimately the country, focusing on engaging a new demographic.

Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson have arrived in Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. The couple, dressed in saffron attires, appeared excited while navigating the crowd. They visited India on 16th January for Coldplay's concerts in Mumbai and Ahmedabad.

Virat Kohli has begun his preparations for the Ranji Trophy match against Railways by training with his Delhi teammates at Arun Jaitley Stadium in the national capital. He arrived in Delhi after a session with former India coach Sanjay Bangar in Mumbai and aims to regain his form before the ODI series against England and the ICC Champions Trophy.

Veteran South Korean actress and voice artist Jang Mi Ja passed away at the age of 84 after a long-term illness. Her funeral will be held on January 29 at the Seoul City Cemetery. Jang Mi Ja's career spanned decades in both theater and television.

A National Investigation Agency team is set to go to the US to finalize the extradition of 26/11 attacks accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana, as approved by the US Supreme Court. Rana, convicted of aiding Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, is accused by India of planning and executing the Mumbai terror attacks and has been in custody since extradition proceedings began.

Microsoft is back at the negotiation table to acquire the US operations of TikTok, according to President Donald Trump. This comes after previous acquisition attempts of the social media company failed in 2020. Trump has set a 75-day deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok’s US operations.