Sun Jan 12 11:00:00 UTC 2025: ## The Hindu: Top News Headlines (January 12, 2025)

**New Delhi, India** – A series of significant events dominated the news cycle on January 12, 2025, including political developments, a major religious gathering, and international relations.

**Three Maoists Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter:** Security forces engaged in an anti-Naxalite operation in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district killed three Maoists in a Sunday morning gunfight. Inspector General of Police Sundarraj P. confirmed the incident, which occurred in the Indravati National Park.

**Maha Kumbh Mela Begins:** The Maha Kumbh Mela, billed as the world’s largest human gathering, commenced on January 13th with the first ‘Shahi Snan’ ritual in Prayagraj. This 45-day event, taking place at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, is considered particularly auspicious due to celestial alignments.

**Delhi Election Promises:** The Congress party pledged ₹8,500 in annual financial assistance to educated unemployed youth in Delhi under its ‘Yuva Udaan Yojana’ if elected. Meanwhile, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of planning to demolish all Delhi slums upon gaining power.

**BCCI Elects New Officials:** Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia were unopposed elected as secretary and treasurer, respectively, of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) during a brief Special General Meeting.

**India’s Representation at US Presidential Inauguration:** External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will represent India at the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on January 20th.

**Indonesia’s President to Attend Republic Day:** Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will be the Chief Guest at India’s Republic Day celebrations, foregoing a planned immediate trip to Pakistan following concerns raised by New Delhi.

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