In a surprising turn of events, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced his visit to Ayodhya on December 30. The visit is set to last approximately three hours, during which the Prime Minister will immerse himself in the community and partake in various inaugural ceremonies. This visit holds immense significance as Ayodhya is the site of the Ram Mandir, a Hindu temple being built at the birthplace of Lord Ram.
Meanwhile, an Israel-affiliated merchant ship, MV Chem Pluto, was damaged due to a drone strike in the Indian Ocean on Saturday. The ship was targeted 217 nautical miles southwest of Veraval, India, according to the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and maritime security firm Ambrey. Investigations are underway to determine the source of the attack and the motivation behind it.
In another incident, at least 13 unaccompanied minors were among 303 Indians onboard a Nicaragua-bound plane that was grounded by French authorities at Vatry airport on Friday over suspected human trafficking. France’s anti-organised crime unit JUNALCO has taken over the investigation to ascertain whether the passengers onboard the plane were being illegally trafficked to the US or Canada.
Back in India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar strongly condemned the recent defacement of a Hindu temple with anti-India and pro-Khalistan graffiti in the US. He emphasized that extremist and separatist forces outside India should not be given any space.
In a surprising announcement, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has claimed that India established the world’s standard time approximately 300 years ago. He stated that a timekeeping device from that era still exists in Ujjain and his government is committed to relocating the Prime Meridian, the global longitudinal reference line for time, from its current location in Greenwich, England, to Ujjain.
The air quality in Delhi has taken a sharp decline, reaching the ‘severe’ level. In response, the sub-committee of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has swiftly implemented stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) in Delhi-NCR. Immediate measures include prohibiting the operation of certain vehicles in Delhi and specified districts in the NCR.
In the realm of literature, the Sahitya Akademi, recognized for its contributions to Indian literature, should strive to be more active in promoting literature to a wider audience. The decline of literature as a form of entertainment and education must be addressed, and the Sahitya Akademi has a significant role to play in this regard.
Other news includes the announcement of the UPPSC PCS Mains 2023 results, with 451 candidates being shortlisted. Additionally, the Big Bash League (BBL) has introduced Electra Stumps, which light up according to the game’s situation, creating a more engaging experience for spectators.
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