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A school excursion to Motnath Lake in Vadodara, Gujarat, took a tragic turn when an overloaded boat carrying students and teachers capsized. The incident claimed the lives of 15 individuals, including 13 schoolchildren and 2 teachers. Panic ensued as rescue teams battled against time to retrieve survivors.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a two-day spiritual journey in Tamil Nadu, visiting prominent temples and cultural landmarks. The journey reflects the deep cultural ethos and unity captured in 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.'

Preparations are in full swing in Ramnagri Ayodhya for the consecration of Ram Lalla on January 22. The idol is placed in the sanctum sanctorum, covered with a curtain and cloth over its eyes.

Asianet Suvarna News Editor Ajit Hanamakkanavar revisits Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, noting rapid progress in construction over 20 days. The entrance tower, adorned with a Bhagava Dhwaj, stands prominently. The sanctum sanctorum awaits Ram Lalla's idol installation on January 22. Devotees queue for darshan, with the temple opening on January 23. Pooja rituals and Homa Havans are underway as the grand inauguration approaches, echoing with chants of 'Jai Sri Ram.'

A viral video on Instagram showcases an artist sculpting a replica of Ayodhya's Ram Mandir using 20 kg of Parle-G biscuits, evoking nostalgic memories for many. The meticulous process garnered 5.8 million likes, though some expressed concerns about food wastage. The video's popularity coincides with the upcoming consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on January 22, a historic event awaited for 500 years. The actual Ram Mandir is a monumental structure with dimensions of 300x235x161 feet.

The Karnataka High Court issues notice to Central and State Governments following a public interest petition against alleged illegal Madrasas at Srirangapatna's Jumma Masjid. The petitioner calls for halting operations, citing damage to the historic monument and violation of preservation laws.

Udit Raj anticipated the presence of casteists and anti-reservationists at the Ram temple, signaling the beginning of a new era for Dalits and backward classes.

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to embark on a two-nation visit to Uganda and Nigeria from January 19. In Uganda, he will lead a delegation at the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) under the theme 'Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence.'

Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra has moved the Delhi High Court to challenge the Directorate of Estate's eviction notice for her government bungalow in Delhi. The notice arose due to her expulsion from the Lok Sabha last year, prompting the Directorate of Estates to request her evacuation

Indian Navy's INS Visakhapatnam swiftly responded to a distress call from the Marshall Islands-flagged vessel MV Genco Picardy in the Gulf of Aden, which faced a drone attack.