In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on Jaishankar saying Canadian politics gave space to Khalistani Forces; Updates on Japan Earthquake and Congress’s dilemma of attending the Ram temple inauguration ceremony on January 22, among other top stories.
Canadian Politics Gave Lot of Space to Khalistani Forces, Damaged India Ties: Jaishankar
Union external affairs minister S Jaishankar said Canadian politics gave space to Khalistani forces and allowed them to indulge in actions that hurt India-Canada bilateral relations. He said those steps were not in the interest of Canada or India. READ MORE
To Go Or Not to Go? Congress’s Dharm Sankat on January 22 Ram Temple Event
The Congress is caught in a dharm sankat (moral dilemma) over the Ayodhya Ram temple pran pratishtha (consecration) ceremony of January 22. The dilemma is best captured by the statement of Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu when he said, “Even if we don’t get the invite for the event, we should follow the path of Ram”. Himachal Pradesh, also called Dev Bhoomi (abode of gods), has a nearly 90% Hindu population. READ MORE
Caught on Camera: Watch How Japan Earthquake Shook Train Platforms, Coastal Town
The 7.5-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan’s Noto peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture has killed at least 30 people and forced many to spend nights out in the open amid freezing temperatures as authorities warned them to not go indoors. The Japanese Meteorological Agency (JMA) said at least 155 earthquakes along with the aforementioned 7.5-magnitude earthquake (and the 6-magnitude aftershock that followed closely after) struck Japan since Monday. READ MORE
Ankita Lokhande in Tears Recalling Sushant Singh Rajput’s Death on Bigg Boss 17: ‘Toot Gaya Tha Wo…’
Ankita Lokhande is often seen talking about Sushant Singh Rajput in Bigg Boss 17 house. In the recent episode too, the actress was speaking to Munawar Faruqui when she got teary-eyed recalling SSR’s death. Sushant was found dead in his Mumbai apartment in June 2020. Recalling moments after Sushant’s death, Ankita shared that she had received an image which was not only heartbreaking but left her numb. READ MORE
Who is Arun Yogiraj, 5th Generation Sculptor Whose Idol Has Been Selected for Ayodhya’s Ram Temple
The idol of ‘Ram Lalla’ carved by Karnataka’s renowned sculptor Arun Yogiraj will adore the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya. Arun Yogiraj has a lineage of five generations and is one of the most sought-after sculptors in the country. The idol was unanimously selected by the temple trust during a meeting on Friday. The idol, depicting Lord Ram in his child form adorned with a bow and arrow, will be installed inside the sanctum sanctorum of the Ayodhya temple during the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony on January 22. READ MORE
Africans Make TikToks to Mock ‘Unhygienic’ Indian Food Only to Be ‘Served’ With Spicy Comebacks
Hygiene in Indian street food has become a hot topic, with vendors under scrutiny for not maintaining proper standards. But the situation took a humourous turn when Africans began mocking Indian street food through funny TikTok videos. However, Desis weren’t ones to take it lying down; they fired back at these viral videos, highlighting the irony of those facing food shortages making fun of a country they couldn’t surpass. READ MORE
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