*TODAYS TOP NEWS*
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1. President Smt Droupadi Murmu said, amid global instability, India is setting an example to the world by emerging as a pillar of economic, social and political stability. The President addressed the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament at the beginning of the Budget session.
2. The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha will discuss the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address on Monday. 16 Bills including the Finance Bill 2025, the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 will be taken up for discussion and passage. The first part of the Budget session will be held till 13th February while the second leg of the session will be held from 10th March to 4th April.
3. The Ministry of Electronics and IT said that Aadhaar Authentication has been expanded to government and private entities for providing various services in the public interest, boosting innovation, knowledge, and public service enhancement.
5. People from Punjab are expecting industrial infrastructure, tax rebate, social security for employees and relief to the middle class from the budget.
6. The government has announced the addition of four new Ramsar sites in India, taking the tally to 89. In a social media post, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change said that ahead of World Wetlands Day, the government announced that Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary and Therthangal Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu, Khecheopalri Wetland in Sikkim, and Udhwa Lake in Jharkhand have been included in the list of Ramsar sites in the country.
7. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Delhi needs a double-engine government for the rapid development of the national capital. Addressing a public meeting in Dwarka, New Delhi
8. A two-day national-level meeting of Labour Ministers and Secretaries of States and Union Territories concluded in New Delhi.
9. The New Delhi World Book Fair 2025 will commence on 1st February at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. This year, the fair’s theme is ‘We the People of India’, commemorating 75 years of the Republic of India. The nine-day fair will be inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu.
10. Recently, the Gujarat Biodiversity Board announced the designation of the ‘Inland Mangrove Guneri’ in Kutch as the state’s first Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS). This initiative aims to protect a unique mangrove ecosystem that thrives in a non-tidal environment.
11. The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME) has launched the MSME Trade Enablement and Marketing (TEAM) Initiative, a groundbreaking effort aimed at enhancing the digital presence of small businesses across India.
12. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall over Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh today.
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*LEGAL REPORT*
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1. The joint committee of Parliament examining the Waqf (Amendment) Bill submitted its report to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday (January 30, 2025).
2. Motorists visiting the central Mumbai area of Parel should brace themselves for severe congestion starting next month, as the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is planning to demolish the nearly 125-year-old Elphinstone Road Over Bridge. The demolition is likely to begin in the last week of February.
“””””””” *MISHAPS* “””””””””
India is currently facing a concerning situation involving three of its nationals who have gone missing in Iran. These individuals, who were on a business trip, lost contact shortly after their arrival in the country. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that it is actively seeking assistance from Iranian authorities to locate them.
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*FINANCE*
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*USD* ₹ 87 (Approx)
💷 *GBP* ₹108(Approx)
€ *Euro* : ₹ 90(Approx)
*🇨🇳 Yuan ¥* : ₹ 12
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1 India’s real GDP is estimated to grow by 6.4 per cent in the financial year 2025-26 and the growth is likely to range between 6.3 and 6.8 per cent in the next financial year. This was projected in the Economic Survey presented by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in both the Houses of Parliament.
2. Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) Dr. V. Ananth Nageswaran has said that agriculture is the sector of the future, as there is enough scope to raise the contribution of agriculture by 0.75 per cent to one per cent in terms of GDP growth.
3. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for FY25-26 today, marking her eighth consecutive budget.
4. In view of the presentation of the Union Budget today, the key market exchanges, Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange, will remain open for trading, in a break from the usual weekend routine. The equity markets will be open from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., while the commodity derivatives market will extend its trading until 5:00 p.m.
5. The Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) for 2023-24 reveals critical vital information about India’s economic landscape. The survey indicates shifts in spending patterns across rural and urban areas. These changes reflect broader economic transformations and evolving societal priorities.
6. India’s core industries experienced a growth of 4% in December 2024, a slight decline from the 4.4% growth recorded in November. This data, released by the Commerce Ministry on January 31, indicates that while the core sector continues to expand for the fourth consecutive month.
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*ENTERTAINMENT NEWS*
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1. The movie Chhaava is scheduled to be released in theaters on 14 February 2025. The film is a historical drama based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.
2. *Kinnar Akhara head Rishi Das removes both Mamta Kulkarni and Laxminarayan Tripathi from Mahamandaleshwar position :* Rishi Ajay Das, founder of Kinnar Akhara, expelled former actress Mamta Kulkarni and Mahamandaleshwar Laxminarayan Tripathi, accusing them of treason. The expulsion follows Kulkarni’s controversial appointment as Mahamandaleshwar and Tripathi’s alleged mishandling of religious practices, raising concerns about the Akhara’s integrity and traditions.
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*DEFENCE News*
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1. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to make history as the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS). He has been selected as the pilot for Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), a private astronaut mission launching aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft no earlier than spring 2025.
Shukla, a Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot, will join a crew led by former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, who will serve as mission commander.
2. In a first, a female CRPF officer is set to get married at the country’s most prestigious venue, the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The female CRPF assistant commandant, posted as a PSO at the Bhavan, will marry an assistant commandant posted in Jammu and Kashmir. The wedding is set to take place on February 12 with a limited number of guests.
3. The Director General (DG) level border talks between India and Bangladesh are scheduled to take place from February 17 to 20, 2025, in New Delhi.
4. Senior officers from the Indian Armed Forces have embarked on the INS Vikrant to observe the Joint Phase of TROPEX 25 (Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise). This significant event, which took place on 31 January 2025, aims to enhance operational readiness and jointmanship among the military branches.
5. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is set to celebrate its 49th Raising Day on 01 February 2025. This annual event commemorates the establishment of the ICG, which was formally established on 01 February 1977, under the Coast Guard Act of 1978.
*01 Feb (Saturday)*
*Vedic Ritu/* Hemant
*Drik Ritu* : Shishir (Winter)
पक्ष :: *Shuklapaksh*
*Vikram Samvat – 2081*
*Shaka Samvat – 1946*
*Month* :
Purnimanta : Magha 19, Pingala
Amanta: Magha 03, Pingala
*Nakshatra*:Purva Bhadrapada/ Uttara Bhadrapada
*Tithi :* Tritiya (up to 11:38 am)Chaturthi
*Rahu* : 09:55 AM – 11:18 AM
*Yamaganda*: 02:03 PM – 03:25 PM
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