Ayodhya airport handled around 100 chartered flights on Monday (January 22) as many dignitaries flew into the city to attend the consecration ceremony at Ram temple, Business Aircraft Operators Association (BAOA) MD Captain RK Bali told PTI. Out of the 100 chartered flights, around 50 were business jets. Over 8,000 people were invited for the consecration ceremony.

After Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal asked Aman Gupta to change his perspective on investing in startups at Shark Tank, the entrepreneur said, "Goyal Ji isn't against founders." "His point was simple...To lead the world...we need to aim higher," Gupta added. "I say often...If you want to build a world-class product, you must know your competition," Gupta further said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu on Sunday, marking the opening of India's first vertical lift railway sea bridge. The 2.07-kilometre-long bridge spans the Palk Strait. The 72.5-meter navigational span can be lifted up to 17 meters, allowing larger ships to pass underneath. The new bridge is 3 meters higher than the existing one.

India's first vertical lift sea bridge in Tamil Nadu, new Pamban Bridge, has been constructed with stainless steel reinforcement, high-grade protective paint, and fully welded joints. The 2.07-kilometre-long bridge's 72.5-metre navigational span can be lifted up to 17 metres, allowing larger ships to pass underneath. Its special polysiloxane coating ensures longevity in harsh marine environment.

Security forces locked down the Canadian Parliament on Saturday after a man barricaded himself in the East Block section, police said. A warning has been issued for anyone in East Block to seek shelter in the nearest room, close and lock all doors, and hide. Anyone who was not in the immediate area was warned to stay away.

Tens of thousands of protestors flooded streets across the US on Saturday to oppose the policies of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. A protestor said he was concerned about Trump's economic policies, while another protested job cuts by Musk-led DOGE. "What's happening in America is everyone's problem...[Trump's] going to push us into a global recession," one protestor said.

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which was passed by both Houses of the Parliament, received President Droupadi Murmu's assent, the government said on Saturday. She also gave her nod to The Mussalman Wakf (Repeat) Act, 2025. The Waqf Bill was debated for several hours in both Houses, with the BJP saying it aims to help poor Muslims and bring transparency.

Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah was involved in an altercation with fans after Pakistan lost the third ODI against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui. Khushdil and fans were dragged away by the security. The PCB stated the altercation took place as the fans in the stands were chanting anti-Pakistan slogans. Two Afghan spectators were ejected from the stadium, the PCB stated.

During their IPL 2025 match against Delhi Capitals (DC), former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni hit his first boundary on the 19th ball he faced. This is the most number of balls faced by a batter to score their first boundary in an IPL 2025 match. Dhoni scored 30*(26) in the match, which DC won by 25 runs.

The daughter of former deputy jailor Meena Kanojia in UP's Varanasi has written to President Droupadi Murmu to allow her to undergo euthanasia over alleged harassment of her mother by seniors over a complaint. She alleged that her mother, a Scheduled Caste officer, faced mental and physical harassment from Varanasi jail superintendent Umesh Singh for months.

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Limited has received a show cause notice from the Income Tax Department over its merger with Dr Reddy's Holding Ltd (DRHL), with a proposed demand of over ₹2,395 crore. The notice asks why an assessment should not be made for the income that is said to have escaped tax during the merger.