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Dense fog continues to engulf north and northeast India, causing significant disruptions in air and rail travel. On Thursday, a thick layer of fog persisted in parts of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Assam, and Odisha, leading to reduced visibility and travel delays. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that these weather conditions are likely to persist for the next five days, with cold wave to severe cold wave conditions expected over northwest India.

In preparation for the consecration ceremony of the Ayodhya Ram temple scheduled for January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is rigorously following a set of rules and rituals, sources reveal. The 11-day code involves penance, purification of mind and body through meditation, and adherence to a special "satvik" diet that excludes items such as onion and garlic.

In the aftermath of a widely circulated video capturing passengers dining on the tarmac at Mumbai airport, the Civil Aviation Ministry has imposed significant fines on IndiGo and the airport authorities. IndiGo faces a penalty of ₹1.20 crore, while Mumbai Airport is fined ₹90 lakh.

As a result of the cold wave-like conditions enveloping the National Capital Region (NCR), the Gautam Budh Nagar district magistrate, Manish Kumar Verma, issued an order on Wednesday to postpone the commencement of classes for students from nursery to class 8 in Noida and Greater Noida. The delayed start, effective from January 18, mandates that all schools, including those recognized by state boards, CBSE, ICSE, IB, UP Board, and others, begin their classes at 10 am until further notice.

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Tuesday the government's ambitious plan to introduce an ePlatform called 'Trade Connect' to bolster the capabilities of Indian exporters. This platform is envisioned to serve as a vital intermediary, facilitating communication between Indian exporters and various stakeholders in international trade. Goyal emphasized that the Trade Connect ePlatform would play a crucial role in achieving the ambitious $2 trillion export target by 2030.

Chandigarh experienced its coldest day of the winter season as the minimum temperature plummeted to 2.7°C on Tuesday, marking the third consecutive day of cold wave conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that this is the first time since 2017 that the city's minimum temperature dropped below 3°C. In 2017, it had fallen to 2.4°C on January 11.

In a significant spiritual gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Veerbhadra Temple in Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh, a place of profound importance in the Hindu epic Ramayana. This pilgrimage comes just days before the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the much-anticipated Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

In response to the recent chaos caused by fog-related flight disruptions at Delhi airport, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued new guidelines to address denied boarding, flight cancellations, and delays. The standard operating procedure (SOP) empowers airlines to cancel flights that are likely to be delayed or "consequentially delayed" beyond three hours.

In a shocking incident, a passenger onboard an IndiGo flight (6E-2175) from Delhi to Goa physically assaulted the aircraft's co-captain while he was addressing passengers about delays caused by heavy fog. The assailant, identified as Sahil Kataria, was promptly arrested and later released on bail.

Legendary Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has reportedly acquired a plot in The Sarayu, a seven-star enclave in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, just ahead of the grand consecration ceremony of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple scheduled for January 22. The property, developed by Mumbai-based firm The House of Abhinandan Lodha, is spread over 51 acres and is poised to become a symbol of Ayodhya's global spiritual significance.