TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar has emphasized the need for a cultural renaissance in the country by reconnecting with its rich heritage and classical languages. Speaking at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of Bhavan’s Nandlal Nuwal Centre of Indology in New Delhi.
2. Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy said the Centre will soon launch the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) to enhance domestic production, reduce import dependence, and encourage offshore mining auctions while urging states to cooperate for sustained mining activities.
3. Uttarakhand cabinet gives nod to implementation of UCC in the state
The Uttarakhand State Cabinet has given its nod to the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) manual, paving the way for its implementation in the state.
4. Union Labour and Employment Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said that the labour board will soon bring gig workers under social security. He made this statement after inaugurating the two-day International Seminar on Formalization and Social Security Coverage for Workers in the Informal Sector in New Delhi.
5. Recently, the Andhra Pradesh State Cabinet approved the construction of a flood protection wall along the Krishna River. This initiative aims to mitigate recurring flooding issues affecting local communities.
6. Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel unveiled the statue of Jainacharya Shri Himachalsuriji near the Sardar Patel Memorial Building in Shahibaug, Ahmedabad.
7. The Department of Posts has organized a three-day event to mark the celebration of 75 Years of the adoption of the constitution of India in New Delhi. The event is taking place at the National Philatelic Museum and offers a variety of fun and engaging activities for visitors of all ages.
8. On 18th January 2025, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi presided over the e-Distribution of SVAMITVA Property Cards. This event marks step in India’s rural governance and empowerment, with around 65 lakh cards being distributed across over 50,000 villages in 10 states and 2 Union Territories. The initiative aims to enhance property rights and improve land governance in rural areas.
9. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has enforced robust measures at a massive scale to ensure the availability of safe and hygienic food for millions of devotees, at the Maha Kumbh 2025 underway in Prayagraj.
10. A 22-bogie train chugged between Katra and Srinagar railway stations on Sunday (January 19, 2025), officials said, marking the first successful trial run on the newly completed line to connect Kashmir with the rest of the country via rail.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. A sessions court in Kolkata’s Sealdah has sentenced prime accused Sanjoy Roy to life imprisonment in the RG Kar rape and murder case. Sessions Judge Anirban Das also held that the state government will have to pay the victim’s family compensation of 17 lakh rupees. Sanjoy Roy was declared guilty in the case by the court. Sanjoy Roy was arrested by the Kolkata Police on 10th August.
2. Videos of Karnataka Traffic Police addressing unruly drivers with loud, shrill air horns have gone viral on social media.
The footage shows police officers instructing drivers with excessively noisy horns to listen to their own honking at full volume, making them experience the disturbance they create for others on the road.
3. Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested three drug peddlers in Pulwama and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
3. Yoga guru Baba Ramdev and his Patanjali empire have found themselves in legal hot water yet again, this time in Kerala. The Judicial First Class Magistrate II in Palakkad issued a bailable arrest warrant against Baba Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna, and Divya Pharmacy—the marketing arm of Patanjali Ayurved—after they failed to appear in court on January 16. This is the first such warrant issued against the trio in Kerala and marks a significant step in the ongoing legal battles against the brand’s misleading advertising claims.
4. A court in Kerala on Monday sentenced a woman to death for poisoning her boyfriend in 2022. The 24-year-old convict, Greeshma, had sought leniency in sentencing by citing her academic achievements, lack of prior criminal history and the fact that she is her parents’ only daughter.
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FINANCE
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1. 24 companies have been selected under the Production Linked Incentive, PLI Scheme for White Goods (Air Conditioners and LED Lights) with a committed investment of three thousand 516 crore rupees. Commerce and Industry Ministry said.
2. Recently, the Government of India announced revival package for Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd (RINL), a state-owned steel manufacturer facing severe financial difficulties. The ₹11,440 crore package aims to restore the company’s operations and safeguard thousands of jobs
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. Kangana Ranaut’s film ‘Emergency’ has finally released in cinemas on Friday, January 17 much delay. It was orignally suppose to release in September 2024, but due to issues with the certification from the censor board, there was much delay. The CFFC finally granted it U/A certificate and suggested 13 cuts. But despite these changes, ‘Emergency’ has been banned in Punjab. The film has been getting rave reviews from all over and people are specially lauding Kangana for her portrayal of Indira Gandhi.
2. Akshay Akshay has praised Saif as ‘brave’ for protecting his family during the attack. He also humorously suggested that if they work together in a film again, it should be called Tu Khiladi.
Last week actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked by an intruder who stabbed him multiple times on his neck and back. He was immediately rushed to Lilavati Hospital for surgery and is now out of danger and recovering.
3. Rishab Shetty’s prequel to Kantara is one of the most anticipated films of next year. The actor is currently filming Kantara: Chapter 1 in the forest area of Gavigudda, Karnataka. However, the team has now landed in fresh trouble. As per a report, the locals have accused the team for ‘causing damage’ to the forests.
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DEFENCE News
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1. The Indian Navy warship INS Mumbai has joined a nine-nation maritime exercise being conducted near the busiest shipping routes – the Malacca, Sunda and Lombok straits.
2. In Jammu & Kashmir, an army soldier was killed after sustaining critical wounds during an anti-terror operation in the forests of Zaloora Gujjarpati, Sopore area, of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
3. Newly-developed tactical missile ‘Pralay’ with 500-1,000 kg payload capacity and up to 500 km range will be showcased at the Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh announced the parade will feature 31 tableaux and 5,000 tribal artists.
4. Two Maoists have been killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Gariaband district yesterday. A jawan of the Cobra battalion has been injured in this encounter. The injured jawan has been airlifted to the capital Raipur.
5. Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh stated that a 160-member marching contingent and 190-member band contingent from Indonesia will take part in the Parade at Kartavya Path on 26 January 2025 along with the contingents of Indian Armed Forces.
21 Jan (Tuesday)
Vedic Ritu/ Hemant
Drik Ritu : Shishir (Winter)
पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
Vikram Samvat – 2081
Shaka Samvat – 1946
Month : Magha 08, (Purnimanta)
Pausa 22 (Amanta)
Nakshatra: Chitra (up to 11:36 pm)Swati
Tithi : Saptami (up to 12:40 pm)Ashtami
Rahu : 03:20 PM – 04:41 PM
Yamaganda: 09:56 AM – 11:17 AM
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