TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. PM Modi has congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on the historic 100th launch. Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh termed ISRO’s 100th launch of the GSLV-F15 from Sriharikota.
2. The government has approved the National Critical Mineral Mission with an outlay of more than 34 thousand crore rupees. The decision has been taken to build a resilient value chain for critical mineral resources essential for promoting green technologies.
3. In Prayagraj, more than seven crore devotees have taken holy dip in Sangam so far on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya.
4. Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi
said that the government is working towards generating 500 Gigawatts (GW) of power and energy through non-fossil fuels by 2030. Addressing the 3rd India Energy Transition Summit in New Delhi.
5. Uttar Pradesh’s tableau, based on the theme ‘Mahakumbh 2025 – Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas’, has won the best tableau award at the Republic Day Parade held on the 26th January at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. Meanwhile, Tripura’s ‘Eternal Reverence: The Worship of 14 Deities in Tripura – Kharchi Puja’ themed tableau was adjudged the 2nd position and Andhra Pradesh’s tableau depicting ‘Etikoppaka Bommalu – Eco-Friendly Wooden Toys’ won the 3rd prize.
Etikoppaka Bommalu is a traditional wooden toy craft from Andhra Pradesh.
6. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast dense fog conditions over Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Sub Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim.
7. Farmers’ interest in organic farming is increasing rapidly in Madhya Pradesh. The largest area under organic farming in the country which is 15 lakh, 92 thousand hectares, is also in Madhya Pradesh.
8. In Sikkim, the Soreng district has started producing organic fish, becoming the country’s first organic fisheries cluster. Union Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched this initiative recently. The organic fisheries cluster focuses on ecologically healthy fish farming systems avoiding the use of harmful chemicals, antibiotics and pesticides.
9. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has inaugurated the Experium Park, emphasising the government’s commitment to developing eco-tourism, temple tourism and medical tourism in the state.
10. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated the International Saraswati Mahotsav at Adi Badri in Yamunanagar district. The Adi Badri is the origin place of the Saraswati river. The Mahotsav will run from 29 January 29 to 2 February 2025.
11. Mumbai airport operator MIAL on Tuesday said Terminal 1 will be demolished and redeveloped to increase the passenger handling capacity and the work will commence in a phased manner from November.
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) is operated by the Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL), which is managed by Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL).
12. A large number of vehicles carrying thousands of devotees to Maha Kumbh remained stuck on the border between Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday due to a huge crowd in Prayagraj.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. The Joint Committee of Parliament on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 adopted its draft report. The Committee has adopted amendments on 14 clauses related to the Bill.
2. The Supreme Court yesterday (January 29) clarified its earlier order relating to doctors’ protest against the RG Kar Rape-Murder incident and said that doctors who have returned to duty after 22 August 2024, should not be treated as absent and should be considered on duty.
3. The Indian Railways has denied rumours circulating on social media that certain special trains for Mahakumbh have been cancelled. The Executive Director, Information and Publicity, Railway Board, Dilip Kumar called the reports as completely baseless and misleading.
4. In Punjab, the state health department, Punjab Police and Alliance India, an NGO have collaborated to tackle the drug menace.
5. Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment Ramdas Athawale is visited Amritsar to inspect the damage done to the statue of Dr Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar on January 26th, when the Nation was celebrating Republic .
6. An encounter occurred in Jharkhand on 29 January 2025, resulting in the death of one Naxalite. The operation involved local police and security forces, specifically the 209 CoBRA battalion.During the encounter, authorities recovered two INSAS rifles from the scene.
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President Smt Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Modi, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister express condolences over the tragic incident at Maha Kumbh; 30 people dead 60 injured at Sangam Ghat; UP government orders judicial inquiry.
At least 30 people lost their lives, and 60 others were injured in the incident that took place at the Sangam Ghat in Maha Kumbh, Prayagraj yesterday. Addressing a press conference, DIG Kumbh Mela Vaibhav Krishna said the incident occurred between 1 and 2 AM, when a huge crowd gathered on the Akhara route and the barricades were broken.
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1. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget on February 1. People are expecting that this budget will see improvements and incentives in various sectors as well as boosting the economy and providing relief to the public.
2. The upcoming Union Budget 2025 is highly anticipated in the defence sector, with expectations of significant boosts to indigenous manufacturing and public-private partnerships aimed at enhancing India’s self-reliance in defence capabilities.
3. The Union Cabinet has given its approval to the National Critical Mineral Mission (CMM) with a financial allocation of Rs 16,300 crore. This initiative is designed to meet the growing demand for minerals vital for advanced technologies and defense production.
4. The United Payments Interface (UPI) has fundamentally transformed India’s digital payment landscape. By the end of 2024, UPI accounted for 83% of the total payment volume in India. This is increase from 34% in 2019.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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Yoga guru Ramdev has questioned actor Mamata Kulkarni’s anointment as the Mahamandleshwar of Kinnar Akhara at the ongoing Maha Kumbh.
Some individuals, who were indulged in worldly pleasures just yesterday, suddenly become saints or even attain titles like Mahamandaleshwar in a single day,” the yoga guru added.
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DEFENCE News
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1. A grand Beating the Retreat ceremony was held at the historic Vijay Chowk in New Delhi yesterday evening, marking the culmination of the 76th Republic Day celebrations. Synchronised performances by the Armed and Central Police Forces bands mesmerized the crowd with their melodious tunes.
2. The Beating Retreat Ceremony marks the formal conclusion of India’s Republic Day celebrations. Held on January 29 at Vijay Chowk, New Delhi, this historic event is a spectacular display of India’s military traditions, musical excellence, and patriotic fervor. The ceremony sees massed bands from the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, Delhi Police, and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) performing soulful tunes, creating an ambiance of nostalgia and national pride.
3. President Smt Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other Union Ministers witnessed this captivating performance.
4. The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) of India has approved a significant procurement deal worth over ₹10,000 crore for the Indian Army’s Pinaka rocket systems. This decision was made during a meeting held on 29 January 2025, and marks a crucial step in enhancing the Army’s artillery capabilities
5. In Punjacapabilities health department, Punjab Police and Alliance India, an NGO have collaborated to tackle the drug menace.
6. Keel Laying of the seventh ship (BY 529, Machilipatnam) of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) project was undertaken on 29 Jan 25 in the presence of RAdm Upal Kundu, Chief of Staff, Southern Naval Command. Senior officials of the Indian Navy and CSL were also present for the ceremony.
7. Indian Military Academy Companies :
Several training companies at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun, previously named after battles fought during the British era, are now being renamed after battles fought post-Independence. This decision is part of the government’s effort to move away from colonial traditions and adopt practices that reflect Indian culture and heritage.
Currently, over half of the 12 training companies—such as Kohima, Al Alamein, Meiktila, Sangro, Imphal, Karen, and Cassino—are named after battles where Indian soldiers distinguished themselves as part of the British Indian Army. Now, names like Dograi, Nathu La, Chushul, Bagdam, Dras, Basantar, and Walong, which represent significant post-Independence battles, are being considered. The other companies at IMA—Naushera, Poonch, Zoji La, Jessore, and Sinhgarh—already honor battles fought after 1947.
30 Jan (Thursday)
Vedic Ritu/ Hemant
Drik Ritu : Shishir (Winter)
पक्ष :: Shuklapaksh
Vikram Samvat – 2081
Shaka Samvat – 1946
Month :
Purnimanta : Magha 17, Pingala
Amanta: Magha 01, Pingala
Nakshatra: Dhanishta/
Shatabhisha
Tithi : Pratipada (up to 4:11 pm)Dwitiya
Rahu : 02:02 PM – 03:24 PM
Yamaganda: 07:11 AM – 08:33 AM
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