Fri Jan 24 14:00:00 UTC 2025: **Bollywood Actress to Become Mahamandaleshwar, Putin Awaits Trump Call, Amul Cuts Milk Prices: Top News**

**Prayagraj, India** – Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni is set to be ordained as a Mahamandaleshwar (a high-ranking spiritual leader) in a Kinnar Akhara (a monastic order for transgender people) at the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj today. She will perform a Pind Daan ceremony at the Sangam confluence this evening, followed by her investiture ceremony at 6 PM. Kulkarni met with several Mahamandaleshwars in the days leading up to the ceremony.

**Moscow, Russia** – Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly prepared to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump, but Russia is awaiting confirmation from Washington. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the Russian side is ready, following Trump’s expression of a desire for an early meeting to discuss the Ukraine conflict and nuclear arms reduction. The Ukraine war began on February 24, 2022.

**India** – Amul, a major Indian dairy cooperative, has announced a reduction in milk prices nationwide, offering relief to consumers amid rising costs of living. The price cuts apply to Amul Gold, Amul Taza, and T-Special milk.

**Patna, India** – Bahubali, a former MLA Anant Singh, surrendered to the court in Patna after being charged in connection with a Mokama gang war and firing incident. His rival, gangster Sonu, also surrendered earlier in the day.

**New Delhi, India** – Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expressed his objections to the Wakf amendment bill before a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). He reportedly suggested the committee should visit Kashmir and speak to the people there. He cited violations of several articles of the Indian Constitution.

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