In this episode of India First, watch Gaurav Sawant's ground report from Ayodhya as the holy city is gearing up for the grand inauguration of Ram Mandir on January 22. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the temple, and the temple's construction has been a symbol of communal harmony. The Ayodhya Ram Temple inauguration is a moment of celebration - a milestone moment in India's cultural, religious, and national narrative.
Just days after it was formed, the Cockroach Janata Party has gained traction on social media following a remark by the Chief Justice of India and has amassed over fourteen million followers on Instagram, surpassing the follower counts of Congress and BJP.
The Indian government has postponed the upcoming India-Africa Forum Summit due to a new Ebola virus outbreak in Africa. Originally scheduled to take place from May 28 to May 31, the summit was expected to host nearly fifty-four heads of state and government from African nations. The decision to delay the event was made in consultation with the African Union and African leadership to prevent any public health risks. The Ebola outbreak is currently restricted to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, where hundreds have been infected and dozens have died. The World Health Organization has classified the situation as a public health emergency of international concern. Authorities emphasized their continued commitment to engaging with the African Union, but prioritized precautionary health measures. New dates for the summit will be decided based on mutual convenience and consultation, though no official timeline has been announced yet.
The Calcutta High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to form a three-member Special Investigation Team to probe allegations of evidence tampering in the RG Kar doctor assault and murder case.
Air India flight AI 2651, operating from Delhi to Bengaluru, experienced a tail strike incident during landing at Bengaluru airport on Thursday. The airline confirmed that the aircraft landed safely and all passengers and crew disembarked normally.
