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10:45 PM

Israel troop pullback signals 'gradual shift' to lower intensity operations, says US official

Israel's decision to withdraw some troops from Gaza appears to be the start of a gradual shift to lower intensity operations in the north of the Palestinian enclave, although there was still fighting going on there, a U.S. official said on Monday.Israel pulled tanks out of some Gaza City districts on Monday, residents said, as it announced plans to shift tactics and cut back on troop numbers. Still, fighting raged elsewhere in the Palestinian enclave along with intense bombardment."This appears to be the start of the gradual shift to lower intensity operations in the north that we have been encouraging, which reflects the success the IDF has had in dismantling Hamas’ military capabilities there. I’d caution though there is still fighting in the north and this does not reflect any changes in the south," the official told Reuters.

10:45 PM

Haryana to start direct bus service to Ayodhya

Haryana Transport Minister Mool Chand Sharma on Monday announced that the state government will start direct bus service to Ayodhya from Faridabad, Gurugram, and Sonipat after the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22. He also said that in future if there is demand from other districts, direct bus service will start to Ayodhya from there as well. "After the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, numerous people from Haryana will visit Ayodhya. This new bus service will provide them with a convenient and affordable way to travel," he was quoted as saying in an official statement.

9:46 PM

HUL receives Rs 404 crore worth tax demands

Hindustan Unilever Ltd receives multiple tax demands totalling approx Rs 404 crore and penalty of Rs 43 crore

9:45 PM

Moscow to intensify its attacks against Ukraine, says Putin

Russia launched a record 90 Shahed-type drones across Ukraine during the early hours of the new year, and Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country would “intensify” its attacks on its neighbor. Speaking during a New Year's Day visit to a military hospital, Putin said Ukraine could expect more such strikes after shelling of the Russian border city of Belgorod that killed more than two dozen people and wounded more than 100 others.

7:50 PM

CRPH provides an update on terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir

A total of 72 terrorists including 22 local terrorists and 50 foreign terrorists were neutralised in J&K in 2023. In 2022, the number of Terrorists neutralized remained at 187 which included 130 local terrorists and 57 foreign terrorists. A total of 91 terrorists including 30 local terrorists and 61 foreign terrorists are active in Jammu and Kashmir so far. However, a total of 135 terrorists were active in 2022 including 50 local terrorists and 85 foreign terrorists. Most of the active terrorists belong to Lashkar-e-Taiba.

7:50 PM

Govt receives about Rs 153 crore from Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd (RCFL) as dividend tranche

Government has received about Rs 153 crore from Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd (RCFL) as dividend tranche, according to Secretary, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management.

7:50 PM

Israel Hamas War: Death toll hits 21,978

Israel Hamas War LIVE Updates: A total of 21,978 Palestinians have been killed and 57,697 have been wounded in Israeli strikes in Gaza since Oct. 7, the health ministry in Gaza said on Monday.The figures include 156 Palestinians killed and 246 injured in the past 24 hours, the ministry added.

7:47 PM

National Wrestling Camps: IOA ad-hoc panel announces dates

National wrestling camps to begin in Sonepat and Patiala from February 9: IOA ad-hoc panel

7:47 PM

DGCA investigates Air India

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is investigating the case of "severe hard landing" by Air India A320 (VT-CIQ) during Cochin-Dubai flight on December 20: DGCA

7:47 PM

Four killed by Ukrainian shelling in Moscow-held Donetsk on New Year's Eve

Four killed by Ukrainian shelling in Moscow-held Donetsk on New Year's Eve

6:52 PM

In view of improved AQI, Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revokes the Grap-III from Delhi-NCR

In view of improved AQI, Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revokes the GRAP-III with immediate effect from Delhi-NCR. Actions under Stage-I and Stage-II of the Grap shall however remain invoked and be implemented: CAQM

 

The ban on BS III petrol and BS IV diesel vehicles in Delhi and surrounding areas has been lifted after GRAP-III restrictions revoked.

4:31 PM

Russia declares tsunami warnings in far eastern regions - agencies

arts of Sakhalin island's western coast and the mainland Primorsk and Khabarovsk regions, which are situated close to Japan on Russia's Pacific seaboard, are under threat of tsunami, state news agency TASS reported on Monday, citing officials.

A massive earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck central Japan on Monday, triggering a tsunami warning and advisories for residents to evacuate.

Russian media cited authorities in the Primorsk region port city of Vladivostok as saying that anyone sailing in local waters should "urgently return to the shore".

TASS cited authorities in Sakhalin and Khabarovsk regions as saying that the wave would not be life threatening.

It also quoted Russia's emergencies ministries as denying earlier reports that an evacuation of the population of at-risk areas on Sakhalin was underway.

4:00 PM

Cold day conditions to continue in Punjab, Haryana, UP & Rajasthan for next 2 days

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicated that some regions in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and North Rajasthan will experience cold to severe cold day conditions in the next two days. Additionally, dense to very dense fog is expected to persist in parts of Northwest and East India over the next three days, gradually decreasing afterward.The IMD also forecasted light to moderate rainfall in certain areas of south Tamil Nadu, south Kerala, and Lakshadweep over the next 3-4 days, with isolated heavy rainfall in Lakshadweep from Monday to Thursday, in south Tamil Nadu on Monday, and in Kerala on Monday and Thursday.

3:59 PM

Japan Earthquake: First reports of damage, six trapped in rubble

Six people are reportedly trapped under the rubble of collapsed houses on the Noto Peninsula in Japan. There is no information available yet regarding their condition.

 

In Wajima City on the peninsula, fires have destroyed at least half a dozen houses. However, there are no reports of injuries or fatalities at this time. Local residents have been evacuated to a judo and kendo dojo inside the local police station, but there are reported to be no emergency supplies available for them.

 

Yoshimasa Hayashi, the chief government spokesperson, announced at a 7 pm press conference in Tokyo that the Japan Self-Defense Forces are being prepared for deployment to assist with rescue and aid work in the affected area.

3:46 PM

South Korea's eastern province tells residents to evacuate after massive Japan quake

The South Korea Meteorological Agency has reported that a tsunami wave of 45 cm has reached the east coast of South Korea in Mukho, Gangwon Province. The agency has warned that tsunami waves, following the massive earthquake in Japan, may grow higher after the initial waves hit and could continue for up to 24 hours.