The last time an Indonesian president attended India's Republic Day celebrations was in 2018, when then-President Joko Widodo was the chief guest.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

India is yet to officially recognise the Taliban government but forging strong ties with Afghanistan seem to be the way forward, considering their common regional rival Pakistan. Both sides reviewed the security situaton in the region, with Misri saying New Delhi was ready to expand ties with Kabul in political and economic fields.

India expressed solidarity with the Taliban regime, condemning Pakistani airstrikes that have targeted Afghan civilians, including women and children.

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

Pakistan will open its campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on February 19 against New Zealand and then face arch-rivals India in a high-voltage match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 23.