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Laurene Powell Jobs, wife of the late Steve Jobs, is skipping the Makar Sankranti holy dip at Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 due to an allergy. Staying at Niranjini Akhara camp, she embraced Indian traditions, visited the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and received the Hindu name "Kamala."

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, during his official visit to Spain, highlighted the strong rapport between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former U.S. President Donald Trump as a key factor in the steady growth of India-U.S. relations. Speaking in Madrid, he emphasized the significant progress in bilateral ties and India's focus on strengthening international partnerships.

Jagmeet Singh, leader of Canada's NDP, strongly opposed Donald Trump's comments suggesting the use of "economic force" to bring Canada into the U.S. Singh emphasized Canadian sovereignty, stating that the country is "not for sale" and vowed to defend it.
 

A report by the Jal Shakti Ministry reveals varying groundwater quality across India. Rajasthan and Punjab face severe uranium contamination, while Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, and others meet BIS standards. Widespread issues include nitrate, fluoride, and arsenic contamination.

Wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed at least 24 lives, with over 40,000 acres burned and 12,000 buildings destroyed. Strong winds and critical fire conditions continue to threaten the area, leading to evacuations of about 150,000 residents.

A 45-year-old psychologist in Nagpur has been arrested for sexually exploiting and blackmailing over 50 students over 15 years. The accused took explicit photographs, threatened victims, and manipulated parents to enrol children in his residential program. His wife and friend are on the run.

In Uttar Pradesh's Budaun district, a 55-year-old woman and her 3-year-old granddaughter were killed in their sleep by the child's maternal grandfather and uncle. The motive was revenge for the elopement of the child's parents 10 years ago, causing a decade-long family grudge.

Maharashtra plans to require a Certified Parking Area (CPA) certificate for new car registrations to address traffic congestion and air pollution. Initially implemented in Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur, the rule aims to ensure parking availability, drawing inspiration from global cities. Two-wheelers are exempt.

ISRO postponed its first space docking experiment, SpaDeX, after a successful trial to analyze data. The chaser and target satellites were manoeuvred to 15 meters but faced delays due to alignment validation and drift issues. Docking remains complex, with efforts ongoing.

A stampede during token distribution for Vaikuntha Dwara Darshanam in Tirupati resulted in four deaths and several injuries. Despite security measures, overcrowding led to chaos. Chief Minister Naidu expressed shock, while TTD reassessed plans, setting up additional counters and promising improved crowd management.