New Delhi, Jan 11 (PTI) Following are the top stories at 9 pm: NATION DEL28 SOMNATH-PM-SHURYA YATRA-LD SCENE (8.08 PM)

PM takes part in 'Shaurya Yatra' in Somnath, 108 horses present majestic sight Somnath (Gujarat): Priests played 'damrus' and 108 horses slowly trotted towards the Veer Hamirji Gohil Circle that faced the Somnath temple complex here on Sunday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a ceremonial procession to the ancient shrine amid traditional dance performances. By Kunal Dutt

DEL26 CONG-UP-PROTEST (RPT) (8.27 PM)

Cong slams 'trouble-engine' UP govt for 'brutal lathi-charge' on MGNREGA Bachao protesters New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday alleged that the “Yogi-Modi trouble-engine” government in Uttar Pradesh ordered the police to “brutally lathi-charge” NSUI protesters taking out a peaceful march in Varanasi as part of the party’s nationwide ‘MGNREGA Bachao Sangram'.

DEL27 BJP-WB-MAMATA (7.59 PM)

I-PAC political-consultancy firm or TMC's slush-money front, asks BJP New Delhi: The BJP launched a fresh attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday, alleging that the manner in which she "forcibly" took away files from the premises of the I-PAC during the ED's raids in Kolkata two days ago raises the question that whether it is a political-consultancy firm or the TMC's slush-money front.

DEL22 ED-AL FALAH (5.24 PM)

ED may attach Al Falah University campus under anti-money laundering law New Delhi: The Al Falah University campus in Haryana's Faridabad, which came under the scanner of investigating agencies after the Red Fort area blast, could be attached by the Enforcement Directorate under the anti-money laundering law, official sources said on Sunday.

CAL27 AS-LD CJI (6.53 PM)

Personal interests not grounds for opposing new infra: CJI on Gauhati HC Bar Association's stir Guwahati: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant expressed surprise at the opposition by members of the Gauhati High Court Bar Association (GHCBA) to the new Integrated Judicial Court Complex in Assam’s Kamrup district, the foundation stone for which he laid on Sunday.

DEL29 LD COLD (8.20 PM)

Freezing temperatures in Rajasthan as winter chill grips north India, cold wave hits Delhi New Delhi: The intense cold sweeping through north India tightened its grip further on Sunday, with parts of Rajasthan experiencing sub-zero temperatures and the mercury in Delhi dropped to 2.9 degrees Celsius for the first time this year.

DEL25 SONIA-HOSPITAL-DISCHARGE (7.00 PM)

Sonia Gandhi discharged from Ganga Ram hospital New Delhi: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, who was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital here nearly a week ago for exacerbation of bronchial asthma due to chest infection, was discharged on Sunday, hospital authorities said.

DEL20 CRYPTO-LD VERIFICATION (5.14 PM)

India tightens crypto noose: Live selfies, geo-tagging now mandatory for users New Delhi: In an effort to eliminate illegal activity in the digital asset market, India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has unveiled stringent new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols for cryptocurrency exchanges, including mandatory liveness detection and geographical tracking during the onboarding process. By Neelabh Srivastava

CAL31 AS-SHUTDOWN (8.27 PM)

Shutdown in Assam's Kokrajhar over rape of mentally-challenged woman, govt appeals for calm Kokrajhar: Normal life was disrupted on Sunday in Assam’s Kokrajhar district, where a bandh was called to protest the alleged rape of a mentally-challenged woman.

Markets and business establishments remained shut, and public transport stayed off the roads as a result of the bandh called by the World Hindu Federation.

MDS26 KL-MAMKOOTATHIL-LD CONGRESS (8.43 PM)

Congress distances itself from arrested MLA Rahul Mamkootathil Thiruvananthapuram: The Congress on Sunday distanced itself from MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, who was arrested in a sexual assault case, stating that he had been expelled from the party long ago.

LEGAL LGD4 SC-PREVENTIVE DETENTION (6.21 PM)

Apprehension of detenu engaging in crime if granted bail no ground for preventive detention: SC New Delhi: Mere apprehension on the part of the detaining authority that if a detenu is released on bail, he/she would indulge in similar crimes that would be prejudicial to public order will not be a sufficient ground to order preventive detention, the Supreme Court has said.

LGD1 SC-WB-ED RAIDS (1.34 PM)

I-PAC raids: ED moves SC against 'interference' by CM Mamata Banerjee; WB govt files caveat New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate has approached the Supreme Court alleging interference and obstruction by the West Bengal government, including by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, in its probe and search operation at the I-PAC office and premises of its director Pratik Jain in connection with the coal pilferage scam.

FOREIGN FGN43 LANKA-CYCLONE-LD INDIA (8.20 PM)

First India-funded Bailey Bridge opens for traffic in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka Colombo: The first Bailey Bridge built with India's assistance package to Sri Lanka has been opened for traffic in the cyclone-hit island nation, the Indian mission here said on Sunday.

FGN33 NEPAL-NC-CONVENTION (5.16 PM)

Nepali Congress rebel faction kicks off special convention Kathmandu: Dissident faction of Nepali Congress kicked off a Special General Convention here on Sunday to chalk out the strategy ahead of the March 5 general election, despite objections by senior leaders. By Shirish B Pradhan

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