Schools in Uttar Pradesh to be closed till THIS date due to extreme cold conditions, check IMD forecast

Amid cold waves and extreme cold conditions in North India, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered closing of all schools, public and private, and all classes from primary levels to Class 12 across boards, like ICSE, CBSE, UP and others until January 5.
GRAP-3 curbs lifted from Delhi-NCR after improvement in air quality, check details

The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) restrictions in Delhi-NCR have been lifted by authorities citing improvement in air quality index (AQI) due to rain and strong winds. Meanwhile, GRAP-1 and GRAP-2 curbs will remain in place.
19-year-old college girl dies in Himachal due to ragging, sexual harassment, accused professor booked

A 19-year-old college girl died due to ragging and sexual harassment involving three students of a government college in Himachal Pradesh’s Dharamshala and a professor. The accused have been booked in cases related to these offences.
India to become fully self-reliant in weapons in next 15-20 years, says Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh said that society has to remain informed about evolving innovations, which can help in country’s progress.
Govt issues notice to X over ‘obscene, sexually explicit’ content, seeks immediate removal

The MeitY has directed the platform to immediately review Grok and remove or block access to any unlawful content.
India overtakes Japan, eyes Germany next to become world’s 3rd largest economy

India’s GDP is projected to grow to USD 7.3 trillion in the next five years, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) stated in its release. “With GDP valued at USD 4.18 trillion, India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy and is poised to displace Germany.”
Priyanka Gandhi’s son Raihan Vadra announces engagement to Aviva Baig with throwback photo; Check post

Raihan Vadra, son of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi and businessman Robert Vadra, has announced on social media his engagement to longtime girlfriend Aviva Baig. The couple shared the news through photographs from their close-knit ceremony, which was attended by family members.
Delhi NCR Weather Update:Air quality slips to ‘very poor’ category, thick fog affects flight operations, airlines issue advisories

The low visibility disrupted flight operations with airlines Air India and IndiGo issuing travel advisories. Predicting dense fog in Delhi-NCR, Air India issued an advisory on January 1, citing that flight services might be impacted the next day.
Good news for commuters: Uttar Pradesh to get new state highway between THESE two districts, travel time to cut by…; Check details here

The PWD has proposed an 81.41 km Aligarh-Sambhal state highway via Sasni to cut travel time and ease congestion. Linking NH-509 and NH-32, the route will upgrade narrow district roads, benefit Aligarh, Hathras and Sambhal, and improve regional connectivity.
After Al Hind Air, FlyExpress, this UP-based airlines to start operations in India in…, check details

After IndiGo crisis, the Union Aviation Ministry has given nod to three new airlines to start operations in India soon. Apart from Al Hind Air and FlyExpress, Shankh Airline will reportedly start flight operations before mid-January, said Chairman Shravan Kumar Vishwakarma.