TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. President Droupadi Murmu yesterday said the Indian diaspora represents the best of our country and that Indians settled abroad have not only carried the knowledge and skills acquired in India but also the values and ethos that have been the foundation of our civilization for millennia. Addressing the valedictory session of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Conclave at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar .
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi tomorrow on the occasion of National Youth Day, commemorating the birth anniversary of youth icon and one of the greatest spiritual leaders of India, Swami Vivekananda.
3. India to manufacture train wheels under Make In India from 2026: Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said.
4. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a regional conference on Drug Trafficking and National Security in New Delhi. The conference, which is being organised by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), aims to address the growing concern of drug trafficking and its impact on national security.
5. Ahead of the Union Budget for 2025-26, the Centre on Friday “doled out” a New Year gift to the states, releasing tax devolution of over Rs 1.73-lakh crores as against the devolution of Rs 89,086 crores in December 2024.
6. Medical services through government schemes such as Rajiv Aarogyasri, Employees Health Scheme and Journalists’ Health Scheme were suspended in around 370 private hospitals due to the government’s failure to address the hospitals’ demands, including package revisions and clearing of outstanding dues. Dr V. Rakesh, president of Telangana Aarogyasri Network Hospitals Association (TANHA) said.
7. South Central Railway (SCR) has decided to increase the number of coaches of the Vande Bharat train – starting from Secunderabad in the afternoon to reach Visakhapatnam by late night – to 20 coaches from the current 16 coaches in view of the heavy demand and the current ‘Sankranti-Pongal’ festival season from Saturday (January 11, 2025).
8. Retired Supreme Court Justice B.N. Srikrishna has been appointed Chairman of the Advisory Board for Equal, an identity verification firm, and its investee, OneMoney, a data-sharing platform.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. The Supreme Court on Friday directed the district magistrate to maintain status quo on reviving or allowing prayers at a ‘private’ well located near the entrance of the Mughal-era Jama Masjid mosque in Sambhal.
2. The central Bureau of Investigation, CBI has filed a fresh FIR against the son of former Finance Minister P Chidambaram and Congress MP Karti Chidambaram in an alleged corruption case. The case pertains to an alleged suspicious payment made by alcoholic beverage company Diageo Scotland and Sequoia Capital to Advantage Strategic Consulting Private Limited, a company controlled by Karti Chidambaram and one of his close aides.
3. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Ludhiana West constituency, Gurpreet Gogi Bassi Found Dead With Gunshot Wound Under Mysterious Circumstances. The 58-year-old politician’s demise was confirmed by both the district AAP president, Sharanpal Singh Makkar, and Ludhiana’s Commissioner of Police.
4. A special court in Pune on Friday granted bail to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case related to his alleged objectionable remarks on Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar.
5. Former Indian cricketer R Ashwin has said that Hindi is not India’s national language, but only an official language, triggering a debate on social media.
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1. H. Lakshmanan, former Executive Director of Sundaram-Clayton (now TVS Holdings Ltd), passed away at 91 after age-related health issues. A key figure in the TVS Group for nearly 70 years, he started as a typist and eventually became a trusted advisor to the TVS family. Known for his strategic vision.
2. PhonePe has partnered with ICICI Lombard to offer affordable insurance plans for travelers attending the Maha Kumbh Mela, covering medical expenses, personal accidents, and more. Plans start at ₹59 for bus/train travelers and ₹99 for flight travelers, available from Jan 13 to Feb 26, 2025.
3. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has achieved milestone by successfully commissioning two units of the Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (PHEP-II) in Bhutan. This project, which involves a total capacity of 6×170 MW, was executed under a bilateral agreement between India and Bhutan.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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Ram Charan’s Game Changer has started on a very strong note at the box office, and on the first day, the film has managed to secure an occupancy of 47.58% in the theaters from the morning and the afternoon shows. The film stars Kiara Advani along with Ram Charan.
2. Pushpa 2 is the highest-grossing Indian film in all languages. But its craze has not been restricted only to the domestic market. It is one of the most successful films in North America. Now, another feather has been added to the cap as Allu Arjun starrer has clocked in the second-highest ticket sales in Norway.
3. The 21st edition of the Third Eye Asian Film Festival will kick off in Mumbai yesterday. The opening film will be the acclaimed Chinese drama The Black Dog, which won the Best Film award at the Cannes Film Festival. A total of 61 films have been selected for the festival, which will run from today through the 16th of this month, with screenings scheduled in Andheri, Sion, and Thane.
4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday expressed deep grief over the demise of eminent playback singer P. Jayachandran. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that the soulful renditions of Mr Jayachandran across various languages will continue to touch hearts for generations to come.
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DEFENCE News
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1. On January 10, 2025, the Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, and French Navy participated in a significant Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPE) off the western coast of India. This exercise involved complex maritime drills that highlighted the high degree of interoperability among the participating forces.
The exercise was part of a broader collaboration that included the French Carrier Strike Group (CSG), led by the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. The CSG had recently arrived in India as part of Mission CLEMENCEAU 25, which aims to enhance maritime cooperation between India and France.
2. The 18th edition of the Indo-Nepal Joint Military Exercise Surya Kiran is currently underway in Saljhandi, Nepal, running from December 31, 2024, to January 13, 2025. This annual exercise is a testament to the strong military cooperation between India and Nepal.
3. The Indian Army’s 3 Corps General Officer Commanding, Lt Gen Abhijeet S Pendharkar, and Assam Rifles (North) Inspector General Maj Gen Manish Kumar, along with other senior officers of the Indian Army and Assam Rifles paid a courtesy visit to Arunachal University of Studies (AUS).
4. Pune is all set to host the Army Day Parade 2025, one of the most significant events on India’s military calendar. Scheduled for January 15, the parade promises to be a grand showcase of the Indian Army’s evolving capabilities, emphasizing inclusivity, technological innovation, and a profound connection with the nation’s citizens. Adding a historical touch, the event will pay homage to Pune’s rich military heritage through marching contingents, equipment displays, and meticulously crafted tableaux.
5. The entire fleet of Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters (ALHs), approximately 330 units used by the Indian Armed Forces, has been grounded following a tragic crash on 5 January 2025, which resulted in the deaths of three personnel from the Indian Coast Guard. This incident has raised significant safety concerns regarding the aircraft’s reliability and operational integrity. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the manufacturer of the Dhruv helicopters, is currently conducting a thorough investigation into the crash.
6. Director General of National Cadet Corps-NCC Lieutenant General Gurbirpal Singh inaugurated the Idea and Innovation competition in New Delhi. Addressing the gathering, he noted that the platform will help young cadets to present their ideas and innovations.
7. Mumbai-based Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited handed over the sixth Scorpene submarine, Vaghsheer, of Project P-75 to the Indian Navy. According to an official statement, the advanced technology used in the Scorpene ensures superior stealth features and the capability to launch precise attacks using guided weapons. Vaghsheer can launch attacks with both torpedoes and tube-launched anti-ship missiles, whether submerged or on the surface. The submarine is capable of performing a variety of missions, including Anti-Surface Warfare, Anti-Submarine Warfare, Intelligence Gathering, and Area Surveillance.
11 Jan (Saturday)
Vedic Ritu/ Hemant
Drik Ritu : Shishir (Winter)
पक्ष :: Shuklapaksh
Vikram Samvat – 2081
Shaka Samvat – 1946
Month : Pausa 27, (Purnimanta)
Pausa 12 (Amanta)
Nakshatra: Rohini (up to 12:29 pm) Mrigashirsha
Tithi : Dwadashi (up to 8:22 am)Trayodashi
Rahu : 09:54 AM – 11:14 AM
Yamaganda: 01:55 PM – 03:15 PM
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