Sat Jan 04 02:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Modi’s Chadar Offering at Ajmer Sharif Sparks Debate, Amidst Other National News
**New Delhi, India** – Minority Affairs Minister Kiran Rijiju’s visit to Jaipur to offer a chadar (religious offering) on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah has ignited a debate. Rijiju stated the gesture aimed to foster a positive atmosphere in the country, emphasizing its traditional nature and the Prime Minister’s message of brotherhood. This action comes amidst a legal challenge by the Hindu Sena, which argued the offering should be postponed until the court case concerning the Dargah’s origins concludes. The Dargah’s head, Nasiruddin Chishty, viewed the offering as a response to those attempting to create religious unrest.
Meanwhile, dense fog across northern India disrupted hundreds of flights and trains, causing significant travel delays. The severe cold wave and near-zero visibility particularly affected Delhi and surrounding areas. Several airlines, including Indigo, temporarily suspended operations.
In other news, Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian cricket captain for the ongoing Sydney Test match against Australia, left the stadium for a medical check-up due to a suspected injury. Virat Kohli took over as captain in his absence. Australia, leading the series 2-1, scored 181 runs in their first innings, trailing India by four runs.
Further, an attack on the SP office in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district left several injured, including the SP, Manoj Prabhakar. The incident stemmed from protests against the alleged failure to remove central security forces from Saibol village.
Finally, former US President Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced on January 10th for a hush-money case, two weeks before the presidential inauguration. While the judge hinted at probation or a fine, Trump’s team criticized the process and called for its dismissal.
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