TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. PM Narendra Modi will participate in a programme marking a decade of the Startup India initiative at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi today. Startup India was launched on 16 January 2016 as a transformative national programme to nurture innovation, promote entrepreneurship, and enable investment-driven growth.
2. NTA has decided that all candidates scheduled to appear for the JEE (Main) 2026 Session 1 examination in West Bengal on January 23, 2026, will be allotted an alternative examination date from the advertised dates.
3. ECI extends the schedule for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Goa, Lakshadweep, Rajasthan, Puducherry, and West Bengal up to January 19.
4. Voting in 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, concluded peacefully yesterday.
5. All exit polls predicted a clear sweep for the Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena alliance in Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, which took place on Thursday, and a defeat of the Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray-Maharashtra Navnirman Sena.
6. Telangana Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar on Thursday dismissed the disqualification petitions filed against two of the 10 BRS MLAs, who had allegedly switched over to the ruling Congress, official sources said.
7. BJP MP Dr Sudhanshu Trivedi and RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabole yesterday released a book authored by former MP Tarun Vijay at New Delhi World Book Fair. The book focuses on the challenges which India is currently facing and the solutions to tackle these challenges.
8. Uttar Pradesh has approved six new North–South road corridors to improve connectivity across more than 24 districts. Backed by CM Yogi Adityanath, the project aims to boost economic growth, reduce travel time, and integrate major expressways, with completion targeted within two years.
9. The long-awaited schedule for the election of the BJP national president will be announced on Friday.
BJP working president Nitin Nabin will file his nomination for the election to the post of the party national president on January 19. Senior leaders will be proposers.
10. Delhi on Thursday recorded the coldest morning of the season with the night temperature dipping to 2.9 degrees Celsius at Safdarjung – the city’s base weather station – the lowest since January 2023.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. The Supreme Court called the implementation of the 25% free seats quota for poor children in private unaided schools a “national mission” and directed governments to frame clear and enforceable rules under the Right to Education (RTE) Act to ensure that the mandate is actually followed on the ground.
2. The Supreme Court stayed the FIRs registered by the West Bengal Police against Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials in connection with the recent searches at the premises of political consultancy firm I-PAC and the residence of its co-founder Pratik Jain in Kolkata.
3. The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to publish names excluded from the draft electoral rolls in Kerala following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
4. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday appeared before the Akal Takht Secretariat in Amritsar after being summoned by the highest temporal seat for the Sikhs for his alleged remarks on Sikh traditions and tenets, and submitted his clarification.
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Short circuit causes panic while Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati was addressing a press conference. no injuries reported. The incident occurred during the final moments of the press conference held at the BSP headquarters in Lucknow on the occasion of Mayawati’s 70th birthday.
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DEFENCE News
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1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid a glowing tribute to the Indian Army on the occasion of Army Day, observed annually on 15 January. In a poignant message shared on the social media platform X, he described the soldiers as a profound symbol of selfless service.
2. The Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that several reforms have been implemented to modernise the forces and that such changes in a large organisation are challenging but essential.
3. India stands on the brink of a landmark defence agreement with France, poised to manufacture Rafale fighter jets domestically under a massive procurement deal valued at approximately ₹3.25 lakh crore. Reports indicate that this initiative will see 114 advanced Rafale aircraft acquired for the Indian Air Force.
4. Centre Appoints Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor as ITBP Chief; Praveen Kumar to Head BSF
FINANCE
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1. India has attracted $51 billion in FDI in the last six months, reflecting strong global confidence. The government’s focus on startups, innovation-led manufacturing, and Digital India will be highlighted on National Startup Day, January 16, with new challenges and awards boosting entrepreneurship.
2. The World Bank has raised India’s GDP growth projection to 7.2% for FY26 in its Global Economic Prospects report, citing strong domestic demand and tax reforms. Growth is expected to moderate to 6.5% in FY27, even as India remains the fastest-growing major economy.
3. India’s exports to China rose to $19.75 billion in 2025, marking a rare increase. However, the India–China trade deficit widened to a record $116.12 billion as Chinese exports surged, highlighting persistent structural imbalance in bilateral trade relations.
4. Karnataka Bank has emerged as a key winner at the Indian Banks’ Association Banking Technology Awards, underlining its growing focus on digital transformation and technology-led banking. The bank secured the top honour in the ‘Best Fintech & DPI Adoption’ category, reflecting its progress in leveraging digital public infrastructure and fintech-driven solutions.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. Sidharth Malhotra born 16 January 1985) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films.
He made a strong comeback with his acclaimed portrayal of Vikram Batra in the war film Shershaah (2021), for which he received a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
2. Vaazha 2″ (or Vaazha II – Biopic of Billion Bros) is the upcoming sequel to the successful Malayalam coming-of-age film Vaazha, set to release on April 2, 2026, clashing with Drishyam 3, and continues the story of the friend group, introducing new talent under debut director Savin SA and writer/producer Vipin Das.
16 Jan(Friday)
Vedic Ritu/ Hemant
Drik Ritu : Shishir (Winter)
पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2082
Month : Magha 13,
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1947
Month :Pausa 29
Tithi : Trayodashi (up to 10:22 pm)Chaturdashi
Nakshatra : Moola
Rahu : 11:16 AM – 12:36 PM
Yamaganda : 03:17 PM – 04:38 PM
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