Fri Jan 03 11:44:12 UTC 2025: ## National and International News Headlines: January 3rd, 2025

**New Delhi, India** – A flurry of news dominated headlines today, spanning politics, international affairs, and tragic accidents.

**Politics and Social Issues:**

* The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) made a significant claim, presenting newspaper clippings as evidence that both B.R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi had attended RSS shakhas (branches). This assertion has sparked considerable debate.
* Supporters of Pappu Yadav disrupted train and highway traffic, protesting the BPSC examination. Multiple trains were halted due to the demonstrations.
* Speculation continues regarding potential friction within the RJD concerning Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Analysts are dissecting the situation and its implications.

**International News:**

* South Korean authorities failed in an attempt to detain President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence.
* Iran offered assistance to India in the case of an Indian nurse sentenced to death in Yemen.
* A US soldier shot himself after detonating an explosive device outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas.
* Israel carried out further airstrikes in Gaza, resulting in the deaths of 26 people.
* A plane crash in California, resulting from a collision with a warehouse roof, claimed two lives and left 18 injured. Over 100 people were rescued.

**India-Specific News:**

* Prime Minister Modi is expected to announce new initiatives for Delhi residents as New Year gifts.
* The Ajmer Dargah controversy continues, but PM Modi sent a traditional chadar (cloth offering) maintaining tradition.
* The registration window for the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate (CUET PG) 2025 opened today, closing February 1st, 11:50 PM. The exam will be held from March 13th to 31st, 2025.

**Sports:**

* Speculation mounts regarding Virat Kohli’s future in the Indian playing eleven, with some suggesting his statistics may warrant his removal. His recent performance has fueled this discussion.

**Other News:**

* The Sensex dropped 500 points due to a decline in IT stocks, while PSU bank stocks rose.
* A story detailing Nita Ambani’s connection to Jamnagar through her family’s history was highlighted.
* Details on PF withdrawal rules and the process were released.
* Information regarding increased subsidies on DAP and potential benefits for farmers was reported.

This is a concise summary of today’s top news stories. Further details can be found in the original source.

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