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In a major administrative development in Karnataka, senior DGP-rank officer Ramachandra Rao has been suspended. A video of alleged inappropriate behavior in his office went viral on social media, causing a stir in the state's political and police departments. Rao is said to be the father of gold smuggling accused Ranya Rao. As the matter came to light, pressure mounted on the government to take action, leading to the suspension decision.
Like every year, the Magh Mela is being held with devotion and faith in Prayagraj. The Magh Mela begins every year on Paush Purnima and continues until Mahashivratri. This 45-day fair includes several important bathing dates, all of which hold special religious significance. This year, the major bathing dates of Paush Purnima, Makar Sankranti, and Mauni Amavasya have already been completed. After Mauni Amavasya, the next major bathing date of the Magh Mela will be on Vasant Panchami. This is considered the fourth holy bath of the Magh Mela. According to the Hindu calendar, Vasant Panchami falls on the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha of the month of Magh.
Amid heightened global tensions over US tariffs, gold and silver have become even more valuable. For the second consecutive day, prices of both rose. In the capital, Delhi, 24-carat gold rose by ₹10 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold also rose by ₹10. In the past two days, 24-carat gold has risen by a total of ₹2,470 and 22-carat gold by ₹2,260 per 10 grams.
Rain and snowfall continued in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, while the plains recorded a slight increase in minimum temperatures. The changing weather brought some relief from the harsh winter and cold wave. The intensity of fog has also decreased in many areas. However, this relief is said to be temporary, as the weather may change again in the coming days due to the activation of western disturbances.
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