In an exclusive interview with CNBC-TV18's Shereen Bhan, India's Minister of Railways and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw addressed the matter, stating that Vodafone Idea needs capital in either the form of equity or debt. He also emphasized that the conversion is a non-cash transaction and will not bring in the necessary capital.

There will be airspace curbs from January 19 to 24 as well as on January 26 and 29 in view of the Republic Day preparations and celebrations. From January 19 to 24, restrictions will be in place daily from 10:00 hours to 13:15 hours. During this period, non-scheduled flights of scheduled airlines and chartered flights will not be allowed to take off or land at the Delhi airport, according to a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM).

CNN-News18 Managing Editor Zakka Jacob thanked its loyal viewers for the continued support on Twitter. CNN-News18 said that channel's viewership has grown steadily because of the focus on programming and broad-basing content for all geographies.

Modi, who had earlier shared about his health condition due to COVID-19 infection and pneumonia, requiring external oxygen support in London having been flown from Mexico City, said he had discussed the matter of appointing his son as his successor with daughter Aliya.