India's second Prime Minister, Lal Bahadur Shahsti had died of a heart attack in Tashkent in 1966 after signing an agreement with Pakistan. Today is his death anniversary.

The Indian Meteorological Department, born during British rule in 1875, turns 150 on January 15. The Ministry of Finance has approved a special Rs 150 commemorative coin to mark the special occasion.

The Champions Trophy will be hosted in a hybrid format with Pakistan as official hosts. The tournament will be played a three venues in Pakistan -- Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi- and in Dubai, where India will play all their matches, including the semifinal and final if they qualify, as an agreement between the ICC, PCB and the BCCI.

Officials say a methane gas explosion has caused a mine to collapse in a remote area in restive southwest Pakistan, killing at least three workers and trapping nine others.

The Taliban's foreign office said they saw India as a "significant regional and economic partner" after meeting with its most senior foreign ministry official, the highest level talks with Delhi since their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021.

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) brought to attention recent cases of enforced disappearances in Balochistan, and stated that families of abducted individuals will hold a peaceful rally on Sunday to bring attention to the cause.

Lal Bahadur Shastri, India's second Prime Minister, died in Tashkent in 1966 after signing the Tashkent Declaration ending the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War. The cause of death was heart attack, though rumors persist about poisoning.

As the deadline given by Imran Khan-founded party was 20 days away, there were fears that dialogue would break down. However, PTI leader Shibli Faraz said talks could take place after January 31 and it was not a big deal.

On the northern border, the Indian army has also deployed several 155 mm gun systems, including the K9 Vajra, Dhanush, and Sharang.

Bangladesh Meteorological Department declines invitation to India Meteorological Department's 150th anniversary due to travel restrictions.

India has invited Pakistan and Bangladesh, among other neighbouring countries to participate in an 'undivided India' seminar being organised in New Delhi.