Mon Jan 13 12:54:54 UTC 2025: ## Top News Headlines: January 13, 2025

**International:**

* **Israel-Hamas War:** President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed ongoing efforts to secure a ceasefire and release of hostages in the Israel-Hamas conflict, intensifying negotiations before Donald Trump’s impending inauguration.

* **Los Angeles Wildfires:** At least 24 people have died and 16 are missing in devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Firefighters are battling the blazes ahead of a predicted return of strong winds.

**India:**

* **Maha Kumbh Mela:** Nearly 60 lakh devotees participated in the holy dip at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, despite foggy and cold conditions.

* **Delhi Cold Wave:** A cold wave and dense fog have disrupted flight and train operations in Delhi, prompting an orange alert from the IMD. The minimum temperature reached 9.6 degrees Celsius.

* **Rupee Plunges:** The Indian rupee fell to a record low of 86.62 against the US dollar, its steepest single-day decline in nearly two years.

* **Uttarakhand Bus Accident:** Six people died and 22 were injured when a bus plunged into a ditch in Pauri Garhwal district.

* **Z-Morh Tunnel Inauguration:** Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the strategic Z-Morh tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir, but offered no specific timeline for the restoration of statehood.

* **Manipur Violence:** The Army Chief stated that the situation in Manipur is under control due to coordinated efforts by security forces and government initiatives, though cyclical violence continues.

* **Delhi Assembly Elections:** Atishi’s nomination for the Delhi Assembly elections was delayed due to an AAP roadshow.

* **India-Bangladesh Border Dispute:** India summoned Bangladesh’s Deputy High Commissioner over ongoing border issues.

* **Assam Mine Disaster:** The Supreme Court’s six-year-old query regarding rat-hole mines remains unanswered as rescue workers continue to recover bodies from a flooded mine in Assam.

* **Delhi HC Criticizes Govt:** The Delhi High Court criticized the Delhi government for delays in addressing CAG reports.

* **LAC Situation:** The Army Chief stated that a degree of standoff continues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), but Corps Commanders are empowered to resolve issues at the ground level.

**Other News:**

* **Australian Open:** Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner advanced to the second round.

* **India-Bangladesh Relations:** India criticized Bangladesh’s interim government for its handling of politically motivated attacks against religious minorities.

The report includes updates from various sections of the Hindu newspaper, including news, sports, and analysis.

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