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Piyush Goyal's rath yatra in Mumbai North, supported by Shiv Sena and MNS, aims for constituency model status. Residents back Goyal's promises for development, while voters lean towards Modi for strong leadership.

North Koreans took loyalty oaths on Kim Jong Un's 40th birthday, signaling a political assertiveness shift since 2011. The ceremony details were revealed by a South Korean institute, possibly leading to Kim's birthday becoming an official anniversary.

An attack by Russian forces on two residential buildings in Ukraine's Kharkiv region resulted in the death of one person and the injury of another in the city of Vovchansk. The incident occurred near the Russian border, with the area frequently targeted during the ongoing conflict. A 60-year-old woman sustained injuries in the assault, as depicted in a photo showing the aftermath of the attack on a multi-storey residential block.

Indian Meteorological Department's (IMD) scientist, Soma Sen Roy, has said that the chances of heatwave conditions in North India are less likely to happen amidst an increase in thunderstorm activities.

Pune experienced a drop in minimum temperatures due to a fresh western disturbance. Thunderstorms, rain, snow, and gusty winds are expected in certain regions including the western Himalayan region, Vidarbha, Marathwada, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh.

North Korea launched a ballistic missile towards eastern waters amid accelerated weapons testing and preparation for a second spy satellite launch. Key state anniversaries approaching, with stalemated diplomacy with the United States.

US allies and Russia consider options within and outside the UN for a new North Korea monitoring mechanism amid sanctions, Middle East tensions, and efforts to find a two-state solution.

The North Western Railway (NWR) has released an online notification for the recruitment of Apprentices posts under the Trade Apprentice Act 1961. Candidates who are eligible and interested will be able to submit their applications through the official website at rrcjaipur.in from tomorrow, January 10, 2024. The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill up a total of 1646 vacancies in various trades across various departments of North Western Railway.

Six major European countries, including Belgium, Britain, Denmark, Germany, Norway, and the Netherlands, have joined forces to safeguard underwater infrastructure from potential threats, particularly Russian attacks. This collaborative effort was solidified through a joint declaration signed on Tuesday. The focus on protecting undersea cables and pipelines has heightened following the recent explosions on the Nord Stream gas pipelines.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov landed in Beijing to strengthen ties with China amidst the Ukraine conflict. Both large authoritarian nations are aiming to expand their influence globally, particularly in Africa, the Middle East, and South America. China supports Russia's assertion that Western actions provoked Putin's assault in 2022, though no concrete evidence has been presented.

After a freakishly dry winter so far, the northern hill states are likely to get their first major spell of snowfall, and the plains of north India much-needed rain, with two back-to-back western disturbances set to impact the region over the next six days or so.

A heat wave stifling Brazil set new records on Sunday, with Rio de Janeiro's heat index hitting 62.3 degrees Celsius, the highest in a decade, weather authorities said. The previous heat index record was set in November, when it hit 59.7C. Meanwhile, extreme rains were wreaking havoc in the south of the country and are forecast to continue next week, according to authorities.

Several strategically important roads in North and East Sikkim are currently blocked due to heavy snowfall. The roads along Lachung and Lachen axis, as well as the national highway to Nathu La and Tamze, have been severely affected. Flash floods have also caused extensive damage to communication lines in North Sikkim. However, the Border Road Organisation (BRO) has restored connectivity for the armed forces in Lachen Valley. The BRO has mobilized resources to ensure the strategic roads leading to border areas remain open.

Kim Jong Un guided an artillery firing drill fulfilling important military missions. The drill involved units near the South Korean capital, firing shells toward the Yellow Sea. Joint drills with South Korean and US militaries are underway. North Korea attempted to jam GPS signals. Kim inspected troops at a major military operations base.

Kim Jong Un has visited a military base in the western region of the country to inspect the field training of troops and has ordered 'heightened readiness for war', state KCNA news agency reported. Although the location of the base was not identified, the visit comes in response to the annual combined military drills conducted by US and South Korean forces in the South.

Latest railways’ data points to a drop in average speeds for both passenger and freight trains over last year, finds Atul Thakur