TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu launched the Skill the Nation challenge under the SOAR (Skilling for AI Readiness) initiative of MSDE, at a function held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre today (January 1, 2026). She also virtually inaugurated the IGNOU Regional Centre and Skill Centre at Rairangpur, Odisha, on the occasion.
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics related to Lord Buddha on the 3rd of this month at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in New Delhi.
3. India’s first bullet train is set to begin operations on August 15, 2027, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday, outlining a phased rollout plan for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor.
4. Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed a special Gram Sabha at Loni Budruk in Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar district, outlining the provisions of the Viksit Bharat-G Ram G Act, 2025.
5. Assam has become the first state in India to constitute its 8th State Pay Commission, taking a proactive step ahead of the scheduled expiry of the 7th Pay Commission on 01 January 2026.
6. The Telangana Government has released ₹713 crores towards pending bills payable to government employees in the State for the month of December. The bills released include payments related to employees’ gratuity, GPF (General Provident Fund), surrender leave encashment, and advances.
7. Shankh Airlines is set to begin flights in January with three Airbus planes. The airline will connect Lucknow to Delhi, Mumbai, and other major cities. Flights to destinations across Uttar Pradesh are also planned. The company aims to make air travel affordable for middle-class passengers and first-time flyers. International operations are anticipated in 2028 or 2029.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. India has imposed an excise duty on cigarettes in a range of 2,050-8,500 rupees ($22.8-$94.5) per thousand sticks based on the length of the products, effective February 1, the finance ministry said.
2. The Indian Supreme Court Mandates Strict New Guidelines For Tiger Conservation And Safari Tourism : The Supreme Court of India has issued a comprehensive set of directives aimed at refining the protocols governing tiger tourism. This judicial intervention is designed to fortify wildlife conservation efforts across the nation by ensuring a more rigorous balance between human recreational activities and the protection of fragile ecosystems.
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FINANCE
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1. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday said 98.41 per cent of the Rs 2,000 banknotes in circulation have been returned. The RBI had announced the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation on 19 May 2023.
2. India has overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy in nominal GDP terms, with output estimated at around $4.18 trillion. The achievement places India behind only the United States, China and Germany, marking one of the most dramatic climbs in global economic rankings in recent history.
3. The government has launched a ₹4,531 crore Market Access Support (MAS) scheme for FY26–31 to help Indian exporters, especially MSMEs, expand global reach through trade fairs, buyer-seller meets, and new market access initiatives.
4. The total gross Goods and Services Tax, GST collections grew 6.1 per cent to around one lakh 75 thousand crore rupees in December, 2025 as compared to the same month in 2024. The total gross GST revenue in December, 2024 was over one lakh 64 thousand crore rupees.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. ‘Dhurandhar’ movie is all set to RE-RELEASE in theaters with a revised version after directives from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
2. ‘Ikkis’, movie starring Agastya Nanda and directed by Sriram Raghavan, tells the real-life story of Khetarpal, a brave soldier who became the youngest ever recipient of the Param Vir Chakra at just 21.
In Ikkis, the 24-year-old actor essays the role of Khetarpal, who was martyred at the age of 21 during the Battle of Basantar in the 1971 Indo-Pak war. For his courage and sacrifice, he was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, making him the youngest recipient of India’s highest military honour at the time.
Veteran actor Dharmendra, as well as actors Jaideep Ahlawat and Sikander Kher, round out the cast of Ikkis.
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DEFENCE News
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1. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has credited the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) with playing a pivotal role in Operation Sindoor. Speaking on the occasion of DRDO’s 68th Foundation Day at its headquarters in New Delhi.
The Organisation was established in 1958 as the Research and Development wing of Ministry of Defence to make India self-reliant in the defence manufacturing sector.
2. The second edition of the joint military exercise Desert Cyclone between the Indian Army and the UAE Land Forces concluded with a closing ceremony at Al-Hamra Training City in Abu Dhabi on December 30, marking the successful completion of nearly two weeks of intensive bilateral training.
3. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday (January 1, 2026) said the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will play a pivotal role in the creation of Sudarshan Chakra, an ambitious air defence initiative announced by PM Modi.
4. Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor on Thursday (January 1, 2026) assumed charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff, succeeding Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari, who superannuated after 40 years of distinguished service to the nation. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College and National Defence College, Air Marshal Kapoor is an accomplished fighter pilot with over 3,400 flying hours on MiG-21 and MiG-29 aircraft.
5. Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Training Command, Indian Air Force on 01 January 2026.
6. Air Marshal Rahul Bhasin Assumes Charge as Director General (Works & Services).
7. For the first time, the Indian Army’s animal contingent will march on Kartavya Path during the Republic Day parade in 2026, showcasing the vital role animals play in military operations across some of the country’s most challenging terrains.
6. BSS Materiel Limited, based in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, has unveiled an indigenous line-up of first-person view (FPV) drones tailored for tactical roles in the Indian Army’s operations.These drones feature zero Chinese components, adhering to India’s military procurement restrictions .
02 Jan(Friday)
Vedic Ritu/ Hemant
Drik Ritu : Hemant
पक्ष :: Shuklapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2082
Month : Pausa 29,
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1947
Month :Pausa 14
Tithi : Chaturdashi (up to 6:53 pm)Purnima
Nakshatra :Mrigashirsha (up to 8:04 pm)Ardra
Rahu : 11:11 AM – 12:30 PM
Yamaganda : 03:10 PM – 04:29 PM
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