Top 10 News Headlines of the Day - Kumbh holy dip, Meta summons, Gaza Ceasefire and more

Top 10 News of the Day 15 January 2025: In case you missed it, here’s a wrap of today’s top stories that reflect key moments from faith, politics, and global affairs, to sports and climate challenges:

Mahakumbh 2025 Draws Millions

Over 3.5 crore devotees braved the cold to take a holy dip at Prayagraj’s Triveni Sangam on Makar Sankranti. To accommodate the pilgrimage, Air India has launched daily flights from Delhi to Prayagraj until February 28.

RSS Chief’s Independence Claim

Mohan Bhagwat sparked a row by asserting that India’s "true independence" was achieved with the Ram Temple’s consecration. Shiv Sena (UBT) criticized the remarks, emphasizing the need for a non-political approach to religious matters.

Sharad Pawar Supports AAP

As Delhi elections near, NCP chief Sharad Pawar extended his support to Arvind Kejriwal, affirming that the INDIA alliance’s focus is solely on national elections.

Parliament to Summon Meta

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey announced that Meta would be summoned over CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s controversial comments about India’s election outcomes during the pandemic.

Soldiers Injured in Landmine Blast

Six soldiers sustained injuries in a landmine explosion during a patrol along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district.

Quad Ministers to Meet Post-Trump Inauguration

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will join his Quad counterparts in Washington for discussions following Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th U.S. President.

Gaza Ceasefire Talks Progress

Negotiations between Hamas and Israel are nearing a ceasefire agreement, with both sides preparing for hostages and prisoners' release in the deal’s initial phase.

Southern California Wildfires Worsen

Strong winds have intensified the wildfire threat, causing power outages and prompting the Academy to delay Oscar nominations further.

Cricket Updates

Rohit Sharma rejoined Mumbai’s Ranji squad, while Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant were named in Delhi’s probable. The BCCI has also issued new guidelines limiting players’ family stays during tours to maintain focus.

BCCI Sets Family Stay Limits

Following recent series losses, the BCCI has introduced new rules restricting the duration of players’ family stays during tours to ensure better team concentration

These stories highlight significant developments shaping our world today. Stay tuned for further updates as we continue to follow these evolving narratives.