TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. India’s Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX), initially scheduled for 7 January, has been postponed to 9 January 2025. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced this change due to the need for additional ground simulations following the identification of an abort scenario during preparations.
2. On 6 January 2025, the National Commission for Women launched ‘Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0,’ aimed at empowering elected women representatives from tribal communities. The initiative provides training on constitutional provisions, governance, and parliamentary procedures.
3. In Mizoram, a total of Eight Lakh Sixty Nine Thousand Eight Hundred and Thirteen (8,69,813) have been figured in the “Final Electoral Roll of Special Summary Revision 2025”, which was released for all 40 Assembly constituencies.
4. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today led a roadshow in Mumbai as part of the promotion for the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit, scheduled to be held in Assam on February 25-26.
5. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday inaugurated Hyderabad’s second longest flyover at Aramghar and announced the government’s decision to name it after former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh.
6. The winter session of the Tamil Nadu State Assembly began yesterday. It will continue till the eleventh of this month.
7. The national capital Delhi experienced harsh weather and cold wave conditions early Monday morning, with dropping temperatures and biting winds. According to the India Meteorological Department’s data, Delhi registered 11.4 degrees Celsius at 5.30am on Monday.
8. Amid rising concerns over an outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, two cases of HMPV have been detected in Karnataka.
9. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today interacted with the 95 Indian fishermen at Gangasagar in South 24 Parganas district. These fishermen were exchanged with 90 Bangladeshi fishermen.
10. , the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) is set to offer a unique and luxurious stay for pilgrims. The Mahakumbh Gram – IRCTC Tent City in Prayagraj promises comfort and convenience, located just 3.5 km from the sacred Triveni Sangam. This modern accommodation ensures easy access to holy bathing spots and religious sites, providing an unforgettable experience for devotees.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. At least nine individuals, including eight members of the Dantewada District Reserve Guard (DRG) and their driver, were killed in a Naxalite attack in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on January 6, 2025. The incident occurred when a vehicle carrying the security personnel was targeted with an improvised explosive device (IED) on the Bedre-Kutru Road while they were returning from an anti-Naxal operation.
2. Madhya Pradesh High Court will now hear the case of the burning of Union Carbide waste in Pithampur in the Dhar district of MP on February 18.
3. In Bihar, Jan Suraj party leader Prashant Kishor was today taken into custody in Patna over BPSC row. In the early morning crackdown against Kishor and his supporters, police evicted them forcefully from the venue at Gandhi Statue at Gandhi Maidan in Patna.
4. The Embassy of the Republic of Yemen has denied claims that President Dr Rashid Al-Alimi has ratified the death sentence for Malayali nurse Nimisha Priya.
The capital punishment handed to Indian nurse Nimisha Priya by a Yemeni court has not been ratified by President Rashad al-Alimi, the West Asian nation’s embassy said on Monday.
“””””””” MISHAPS “”””””
1. Nine labourers were trapped inside a coal mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district on Monday, after a sudden gush of water flooded the site, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The incident took place at the Assam Coal Quarry, situated in the 3 Kilo area of Umrangso in the district. Army help sought.
2. A tragic explosion occurred at an explosives manufacturing unit in Peddakandukur, Yadadri Bhongir district, on 5 January 2025, resulting in the death of a 55-year-old worker.
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1. HDFC Bank has received RBI approval to acquire up to a 9.5% stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank, through its group entities. The approval, valid until January 2, 2026, aligns with HDFC Bank’s strategy to diversify investments and strengthen partnerships post its merger with HDFC in July 2023.
2. India’s fintech leader BharatPe plans to sell 25% of its 49% stake in Unity Small Finance Bank, aiming to raise around $800 million (Rs 6,500 crore).
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. The 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, held on 5 January 2025, at The Beverly Hilton in California, celebrated outstanding achievements in film and television. Key winners included Adrien Brody for Best Actor in a Motion Picture — Drama for The Brutalist and Zoe Saldaña for Best Supporting Actress.
2. After a long wait, the film ‘Emergency’, directed by and starring Kangana Ranaut, is finally set to release on January 17, 2025. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the emergency declared in India in 1975. The film was initially slated for a September release, but faced delays due to issues with the censor board, which required a U/A certification and suggested 13 cuts.
3. A five-day-long Indian Film Festival commenced in Sri Lanka at Colombo with the screening of the Bollywood hit ‘83’. Organized by the High Commission of India in Colombo and its regional posts, in collaboration with the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, the festival will run across Sri Lanka until 10th January.
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DEFENCE News
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1. The 18th edition of the Indo-Nepal joint military exercise, Surya Kiran, began on December 31, 2024, and will continue until January 13, 2025. This year, the exercise is being held at the Nepal Army Battle School in Saljhandi, located in the Shivalik ranges of Western Nepal.
2. Aero India 2025, Asia’s premier aerospace exhibition, is set to take place from February 10 to 14, 2025, at the Air Force Station in Yelahanka, Bangalore. This 15th edition of the event aims to enhance India’s defence and aerospace ecosystems while fostering international partnerships.
3. The report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) highlights critical challenges faced by the Indian Air Force (IAF) regarding pilot shortages and outdated training infrastructure. This performance audit, covering the years 2016 to 2021, reveals significant deficiencies that could impact the operational readiness of one of the world’s largest air forces.
4. The Indian Navy is set to enhance its maritime capabilities significantly with the arrival of INS Tushil, a new stealth missile frigate, which is expected to reach India’s western coast by mid-February 2025. Commissioned on December 9, 2024, at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia, INS Tushil is part of a broader initiative to strengthen India’s naval presence and technological self-reliance in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) amid growing regional challenges.
5. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, the Chief of Air Staff of the Indian Air Force (IAF), recently concluded a two-day visit to the strategically important Lakshadweep Islands, where he conducted a comprehensive review of the combat readiness of the armed forces stationed in the region. This visit, which ended on January 5, 2025, involved interactions with air warriors at Minicoy and Kavaratti Islands.
07 Jan (Tuesday)
Vedic Ritu/ Hemant
Drik Ritu : Hemant (Autumn)
पक्ष :: Shuklapaksh
Vikram Samvat – 2081
Shaka Samvat – 1946
Month : Pausa 23, (Purnimanta)
Pausa 08 (Amanta)
Nakshatra: Revati (up to 5:50 pm)Ashwini
Tithi : Ashtami (up to 4:27 pm)Navami
Rahu : 03:13 PM – 04:32 PM
Yamaganda: 09:53 AM – 11:13 AM
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