Sun Jan 05 15:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Top News Headlines (January 5th, 2025)

**New Delhi, India** – Sunday saw several significant developments across India and internationally. Here’s a summary of the top stories:

* **BJP Candidate Apologizes:** Ramesh Bidhuri, BJP candidate from Kalkaji constituency, issued an apology for controversial remarks made against Priyanka Gandhi. Bidhuri stated on X (formerly Twitter) that his comments were misinterpreted and he did not intend to cause offense.

* **Arrest in Sambhal Violence:** Salim, the accused in the shooting of CO Anuj Chaudhary during the Sambhal violence in Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested in Delhi’s Seelampur area. A pistol, five cartridges, and a spent shell were recovered from him. CO Chaudhary and SP KK Vishnoi were injured in the incident.

* **US Flag at Half-Mast:** The American flag will fly at half-mast across the United States on January 20th, the day of Donald Trump’s scheduled inauguration, as a mark of respect for former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away recently. The Biden administration declared a month-long national mourning period.

* **OYO Changes Policy:** Budget hotel chain OYO has implemented a new policy in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, banning unmarried couples from its properties. This marks a significant change from its previous policy.

* **Kejriwal Responds to Modi:** Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal held a press conference responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s accusations at a rally in Rohini. Kejriwal accused Modi of insulting Delhi and its people for 29 minutes of his 38-minute speech. He stated that the people of Delhi will respond to this disrespect in the upcoming elections.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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