Today's Breaking News: Major Updates of 13th January 2026

Welcome to today's news roundup. From the celebrations of Lohri to major shifts in global politics and economy, here are the most significant headlines of the day, January 13, 2026.

Key Highlights of the Day:

Lohri Celebrations & Historic Tributes:

    The nation celebrates Lohri today, marking the harvest season. Today also marks the birth anniversary of India's first astronaut, Rakesh Sharma. 

ISRO Mission Update:

    In a disappointing turn for space enthusiasts, ISRO's first mission of 2026, the PSLV-62 rocket, failed after a technical glitch in its third stage. 

Global Political Shockwaves:

    Donald Trump has sparked worldwide debate by declaring himself the acting President of Venezuela on social media. Meanwhile, Iran continues to face intense internal unrest and violence. 

Economic Surge & Gold Prices:

Due to global geopolitical tensions, gold and silver prices have hit an all-time high. Silver has reached approximately ₹2,57,000 per kg, while gold crossed the ₹1,40,000 per 10 grams mark.

India-Germany Strategic Ties:

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is on a state visit to India. He met PM Modi in Ahmedabad, where the two leaders were seen flying kites together. A major highlight of this visit is the announcement that Indian passport holders will no longer require a transit visa for Germany.

Banking & Tech Updates:

EPFO: New rules will soon allow subscribers to withdraw PF money via UPI, eliminating paper forms. 

SBI: The bank has increased charges for transactions at non-SBI ATMs. 

Google Gemini: A new 'Buy' button is being introduced in Gemini AI to simplify online shopping.

Weather Alert:

North India is under a severe cold wave. Rajasthan has recorded temperatures as low as -2°C, and dense fog continues to disrupt rail and air travel in UP and Bihar.

Today Breaking News 13 January 2026

ISRO PSLV-C62 mission failure reason

Gold and Silver price today India January 2026

Donald Trump Venezuela Acting President news  

PM Modi German Chancellor Ahmedabad visit  

SBI new ATM withdrawal charges 2026

EPFO UPI withdrawal new rules

UP Govt agriculture subsidy 21 January

Agniveer Vayu 2027 registration link

Lohri 2026 shubhkamnayein  

North India weather forecast cold wave alert  

Rajasthan temperature -2 degree news

Google Gemini AI shopping 'Buy' button update

ISRO Mission Fail 2026

Sona-Chandi Record Price

Trump Venezuela News  

Germany Visa Free Transit India  

SBI ATM New Charges