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LIVE news updates:  A missile fired from Yemen struck a US-owned ship in the Gulf of Aden on Monday, private security firms told The Associated Press. Ambrey and Dryad Global identified the vessel as the Eagle Gibraltar, a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier. The ship is owned by Eagle Bulk, a Stamford, Connecticut-based firm traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The firm did not respond to repeated requests for comment.No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, though suspicion fell on Yemen's Houthi rebels.The US Navy's Bahrain-based 5th Fleet did not immediately respond to a request for comment. 

Aviation regulator DGCA asks airlines to publish accurate real-time information regarding flight delays amid fog-related disruptions, reports PTI.

India's exports marginally up at $38.45 billion in December, according to government data.

Flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi have been affected hit due to a thick blanket of fog and the unavailability of CAT III-compliant runways.The delays have been piling up since Delhi Airport currently has only one CAT III-equipped runway for operations in low visibility, according to a report by India Today. Since mid-September Runway 28/10 has been closed for scheduled re-carpeting, news agency ANI had reported.

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 1st instalment to 100,000 recipients of PMAY-Gramin on Monday. PM-JANMAN was launched for the socio-economic welfare of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) on 15 November, 2023, on the occasion of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.

The wholesale price inflation  for the month of December was at 0.73%, according to the data released by the central government. "Positive rate of inflation in December, 2023 is primarily due to increase in prices of food articles, machinery & equipment, other manufacturing, other transport equipment and computer, electronics & optical products etc," the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said.

The Delhi airport has informed passengers that they should contact airlines before proceeding to travelling amid the dense fog conditions in the national capital. "Due to dense fog, flight operations at Delhi Airport may be affected. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information,"  airport posted on social media platform 'X'. "Any inconvenience caused is deeply regretted," airport officials added. Delhi was greeted with bone-chilling weather and a thick cover of fog on Monday morning,  with the minimum temperature at 4 degrees Celsius in the RK Puram area. A thick layer of fog had covered the national capital.

North Korea today stated that it flight-tested a new solid-fuel intermediate-range missile tipped with a hypersonic warhead. The report by North Korea's state media arrives a day after the South Korean and the Japanese militaries detected the launch from a site near Pyongyang. Reacting to the test, the Joint Chiefs of South Korea's armed forces said that missile travelled 1,000 kilimetres before landing the waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan.
A PTI report said that North Korea has been testing its hypersonic weapons since 2021. Hypersonic weapons are designed to approach the target at speeds over five times the speed of sound.
 

Senior Congress Leader Salman Khurshid said on Sunday that the 'yatra' will uplift the morale of the party leaders, as the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' began from Manipur's Thoubal district. "Yatra has just started and it has begun very well. The Yatra will go on and it will influence our morale," Khurshid told news agency ANI. Khurshid also attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visitng strife-torn Manipur. He said that it is "shameful" that the PM of the country did not come to wipe the tears of the people.

9:47 PM

Kejriwal approves stern action against doctors denying medical aid

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal sanctions the Health Department's proposal for immediate and stringent action against 4 doctors who denied medical support to a patient who eventually died. The authority concerned had proposed the dismissal of a doctor from GTB Hospital and one from LNJP Hospital, along with the suspension of one doctor from each hospital. CM forwarded the proposal for the LG's approval concerning decisive action against these accountable officials: CM Office

9:15 PM

US-owned ship struck by missile off Yemen in Gulf of Aden

 A missile fired from Yemen struck a US-owned ship in the Gulf of Aden on Monday, private security firms told The Associated Press. Ambrey and Dryad Global identified the vessel as the Eagle Gibraltar, a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier. The ship is owned by Eagle Bulk, a Stamford, Connecticut-based firm traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The firm did not respond to repeated requests for comment.No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, though suspicion fell on Yemen's Houthi rebels.The US Navy's Bahrain-based 5th Fleet did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

9:14 PM

EAM Dr S Jaishankar calls for prevention of escalation and addresses humanitarian crisis in Gaza

At the joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart in Tehran, EAM Dr S Jaishankar said, "We also exchanged perspectives and assessments on certain regional and global issues and developments. Both of us are concerned about recent events in West Asia, which some call the Middle East, and we emphasised the importance of preventing further escalation of violence and hostilities...India has a longstanding and uncompromising position against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. This remains so...The deeply concerning situation in Gaza was naturally a subject of our discussions. There is a visible humanitarian crisis that needs to be addressed, and the creation of sustainable humanitarian corridors is the need of the day. We welcome the international community's efforts in that direction. India itself has delivered shipments of relief material to Gaza..."

9:14 PM

IndiGo takes action against unruly passenger

IndiGo said, "On January 14, 2024, a customer assaulted our first officer during the announcement of a flight delay flight 6E 2175. As per protocol, the customer was declared unruly and handed over to the local law enforcement agencies. This incident is being referred to the independent internal committee for appropriate action and inclusion of the customer on the 'no-fly list' as laid down in regulatory guidelines. The safety and security of our customers and crew are of paramount importance, and we maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards any such unacceptable behaviour."

9:13 PM

Delhi-bound IndiGo flight diverted to Mumbai

In a viral video, passengers of a Delhi-bound IndiGo flight diverted to Mumbai (confirmed by airport sources) due to operational issues are seen eating and sitting on the airport tarmac at Mumbai Airport.

9:12 PM

'Ex-Ayutthaya’ Naval exercise between India and Thailand

The naval exercise between India and Thailand has been named as Ex-Ayutthaya’ which literally translates to ‘The Invincible One’ or ‘Undefeatable’, and symbolises the significance of two of the oldest cities Ayodhya in India and Ayutthaya in Thailand, the historic legacies, rich cultural ties and shared historical narratives dating back to several centuries. The exercise was conducted from 20 to 23 December 2023: Indian Navy

8:06 PM

Over 2 mn devotees take holy dip at Sangam on Makar Sankranti; Magh Mela begins

More than 2 mn devotees took a dip at the Sangam -- the confluence of three holy rivers -- on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Monday, officials said.

 

The one-and-a-half-month-long 'Magh Mela' also began with Makar Sankranti celebrations.

 

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended greetings to people on Makar Sankranti and said extensive arrangements have been made across the state for the celebrations.

 

Rajendra Mishra, a priest, said devotees had started coming to the Sangam since Sunday night.

8:05 PM

Significant reduction in multidimensional poverty in India from 29% to 11.28% by 2022-23

Niti Aayog Member Ramesh Chand said, " ...The data we have made is on multidimensional poverty, in this, even if a person is uneducated, it is poverty, if somebody's health is not good, that is also poverty, if somebody doesn't have a proper home, electricity connection or water, it is also poverty...from that angle, if we see, in 2014, around 29 per cent people were multidimensionally poor, they lacked these things and by 2022-23, it has reduced to 11.28 per cent...this is an indicator of progress..."

8:02 PM

Display updated information regarding flight delays to passengers waiting at airports: DGCA tells airlines

Aviation regulator DGCA asks airlines to publish accurate real-time information regarding flight delays amid fog-related disruptions, reports PTI.

 

 

7:39 PM

PM Modi holds a telephonic conversation with Vladimir Putin

PM Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. The two leaders reviewed progress on a number of issues of bilateral cooperation in follow-up to recent high-level exchanges between the two countries. They positively assessed the developments in bilateral relations and agreed to develop a roadmap for future initiatives to further strengthen the India-Russia Special & Privileged Strategic Partnership. They also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. PM conveyed his best wishes for Russia’s Presidency of BRICS in 2024 and assured of India’s full support. The two leaders agreed to remain in touch: PMO

7:38 PM

Shinde-led Sena moves HC against Speaker decision to not disqualify Thackeray faction MLAs

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena has moved the Bombay High Court challenging the decision taken by the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker to not disqualify 14 MLAs belonging to the rival faction headed by former CM Uddhav Thackeray. Petitions filed on January 12 by Bharat Gogavale, the chief whip of the ruling Shiv Sena against the 14 MLAs, said they were challenging the "legality, propriety and correctness" of the January 10 order passed by Speaker Rahul Narwekar dismissing the disqualification petitions submitted by him against the rival camp Assembly members.

7:37 PM

Ruckus and sloganeering in MCD house

At a special meeting, the MCD House passed the proposal to vest the power of the Standing Committee to the House till the formation of a Standing Committee and de-sealing of local shopping centres.

 

Delhi Mayor Delhi Shelly Oberoi days, "Twice the session couldn't start, BJP councillors are responsible for this, the hooliganism they have been doing from last year January, they did today as well...we kept 2 proposals in the session today, one is de-sealing

of shops that have been sealed for 6 months and the second is that till Standing Committee is formed, the power of Standing Committee to be given to House...we want to form the Standing Committee but we're waiting for the Supreme Court verdict...we passed both these proposals amid ruckus by BJP"

7:36 PM

AAP organising recitation of Sunderkand at many places in Delhi

For everyone's happiness, peace and progress, tomorrow Aam Aadmi Party is organising recitation of Sunderkand at many places in Delhi. "I, along with my wife, will recite Sunderkand along with all the devotees in Rohini temple at 3 o'clock. You all are invited to the lesson to be held near your home at your convenience," said CM Arvind Kejriwal.

6:46 PM

Putin and India's Modi discuss Ukraine -state media

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call on Monday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and they discussed Ukraine, Russian state media reported.

6:29 PM

Toyota aims to produce about 10.3 mn vehicles globally in 2024 - Nikkei

Toyota Motor plans to produce about 10.3 million vehicles globally in 2024, renewing its record annual production for the second consecutive year, the Nikkei reported on Monday.
 

Toyota is preparing to increase production thanks to a strong sales of hybrid vehicles. The shortage of automotive semiconductors and other components is also easing, the Nikkei said.
 

For the calendar year to December, the automaker aims to produce 3.4 million vehicles in Japan and 6.9 million vehicles overseas, the report said.