TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share his thoughts with the people of the country and abroad in the first ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme of 2025 on Akashvani tomorrow. It will be the 118th episode of the monthly radio programme.
2. PM Modi yesterday distributed over 65 lakh property cards under the SVAMITVA Scheme to property owners through video conferencing.
Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas. Launched: In 2020 as a Central Sector Scheme.
3. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that dense fog conditions are very likely to prevail in isolated pockets of Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan today.
4. The Namami Gange Mission of the Ministry of Jal Shakti has set up a grand and captivating Namami Gange Pavilion at Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. This pavilion has become a unique medium for raising awareness about the conservation and cleanliness of the Ganga River.
5. The convention of the national executive of RJD was held yesterday in Patna under the chairmanship of party national President Lalu Prasad. During the day-long convention, the party leaders discussed issues and agenda of the upcoming Bihar Legislative Elections scheduled to be held this year.
6. The election of the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (HSGPC) will be held today. Total of 164 candidates are in the fray for the election on 40 seats of the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee.
7. In Haryana: state-level Surya Namaskar ceremony organized in Panipat. Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda stressed the importance of yoga and said that a person who practices yoga regularly can face any challenge.
8. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced the development of a single platform for transport in Mumbai.
9. The Postal Department in Bihar is set to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its services, including parcel delivery, booking, logistics, and customer-centric operations.
10. The Odisha government has signed eight MoUs with Singapore-based organisations for collaborations in different fields including skill development, green energy and industrial park development.
11. Union Minister of State for Science and Technology (Independent Charge), Dr. Jitendra Singh, said that India has the third-largest start-up ecosystem in the world, with over 100 unicorns that stand as a testament to the nation’s entrepreneurial spirit.
12. The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) has announced the launch of Internet Governance Internship and Capacity building scheme. The Program will offer a bi-annual internship with two parallel tracks, a six month and a three month program.
13. In J&K, the Union Minister of State (MoS) for Science & Technology and PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh, virtually inaugurated the Sansad Khel Spardha at the Sports Stadium, Kathua.
14. For the first time ever, the Telangana state government will be setting up a shelter home for transgender persons, to cater to the basic needs of the community, provide counselling and provide skills training.
15. Andhrapradesh Deputy Chief Minister, actor turned politician K. Pawan Kalyan on Saturday asked people to make cleanliness an integral part of their lifestyle, while keeping their surroundings clean and tidy.
15. The 29th death anniversary of the founding president of Telugu Desam party, world-renowned actor, former Chief Minister, and Padma Shri Dr Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao was celebrated with great pomp at the TD central office in Andhrapradesh on Saturday.
16. Union Agriculture Ministry, led by joint secretary Priya Ranjan, met fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal and held a meeting with the representatives of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha.
The Centre will hold a meeting with Punjab’s protesting farmers on February 14 in Chandigarh to discuss their demands, thus ending a stalemate over the resumption of a dialogue with the agitators, who have been demanding a legal guarantee on the MSP of crops.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. In West Bengal, a Sealdah Court found guilty Sanjay Rai in the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case. The next hearing of this case is on 20th January. It is expected the court may pronounce the quantum of the sentence on that day.
2. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached 142 immovable properties worth 300 crore rupees in a MUDA-linked money laundering case allegedly involving Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others. The attachment is part of a money laundering probe into alleged irregularities in land allotment by Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).
3. The Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, held discussions and consultations in Patna yesterday. The meeting was chaired by its Chairperson and senior MP Jagdambika Pal. Waqf Bill 2024 report to be tabled during upcoming Budget session.
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The World Bank has projected 6.7 per cent growth for India, surpassing global growth of 2.7 per cent. The January 2025 edition of the World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects (GEP) report stated that India is set to dominate the global economic landscape, maintaining its status as the fastest-growing large economy for the next two fiscal years.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. A suspect involved in the attack on actor Saif Ali Khan in Mumbai has been arrested at Durg Railway Station in Chhattisgarh. Sanjeev Kumar Sinha, the in-charge of the Durg Railway Police Force (RPF), confirmed that the arrest was made based on information provided by the Mumbai Police. The accused, identified as Akash Kannaujiya, was detained aboard the Gyaneshwari Express travelling from Mumbai to Kolkata.
2. David Lynch, the legendary Hollywood director and writer, passed away at 78. Renowned for his surreal style and exploration of the human psyche, Lynch transformed modern cinema with iconic works like Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive.
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DEFENCE News
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1. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has clarified that there is no contradiction between its stance and the remarks made by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi regarding the ongoing situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China.
2. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the urgent need for India to strengthen its offensive and defensive capabilities in light of the current global turmoil and complex geopolitical landscape. Speaking at an event commemorating the “Year of Naval Civilians,” he highlighted the necessity for comprehensive planning, resourcing, and budgeting to enhance India’s security posture amidst ongoing conflicts worldwide.
3. The Border Security Force (BSF) recently convened a Field Commanders’ Conference on January 17, 2025, at its Eastern Command headquarters in Kolkata. This meeting aimed to address the increasing challenges faced in securing the India-Bangladesh border.
4. The maiden Veterans’ Day Parade was organised by Eastern Naval Command on the occasion of the 9th Armed Forces Veterans Day at RK Beach, Visakhapatnam, yesterday. The parade was flagged off by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command (ENC). The event drew widespread participation from Flag officers, personnel from ENC, senior civil dignitaries, all three wings of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), and Sea Cadet Corps reflecting the spirit of collective gratitude.
19 Jan (Sunday)
Vedic Ritu/ Hemant
Drik Ritu : Shishir (Winter)
पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
Vikram Samvat – 2081
Shaka Samvat – 1946
Month : Magha 06, (Purnimanta)
Pausa 20 (Amanta)
Nakshatra: Uttara Phalguni (up to 5:30 pm)
Hasta
Tithi : Panchami (up to 7:31 am)Shashthi
Rahu : 04:40 PM – 06:01 PM
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