Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized that the recent Delhi poll verdict will ensure a government that addresses the citizens' interests and aligns with India's Viksit Bharat 2047 aspirations. She highlighted the importance of prioritizing human development indicators and enhancing fundamental infrastructure such as schools and hospitals.
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Unrest erupted in Nagpur following protests for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, resulting in violence. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis termed it pre-planned, while Deputy CM Eknath Shinde accused Sena UBT of abandoning Hindutva by allying with Congress. The violence injured 33 cops, and strong action was promised against those involved.
Earlier in the day, Indian Railways gave an ex-gratia of rupees 10 lakh to the kin of all the 18 deceased. An amount of rupees 2.5 lakh to grievously injured passengers and a compensation of rupees 1 lakh for passengers with minor injury were distributed to the 15 injured during the day.
The supreme court of India quashed proceedings against a firm accused of manufacturing sub-standard drugs, ruling that the trial court's summoning order lacked reasoning. Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih called the order "non-speaking" and set aside the Andhra Pradesh high court’s 2023 decision. The case stemmed from a 2018 drug sample test, but the supreme court dismissed the trial court’s July 2023 order due to procedural lapses.
Karnataka High Court invalidated Centre and Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission rules on green energy citing conflicting with the Electricity Act-2003. The court emphasized Parliament's authority under the Constitution but reminded that new laws cannot override existing ones. The state regulator has been asked to consider annual banking facilities for green energy generating companies.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Oman, emphasising India's commitment to regional cooperation and stability. He engaged with Oman's foreign minister to review bilateral relations and launched a logo marking 70 years of diplomatic ties. Jaishankar also met with other regional foreign ministers to discuss security, trade, and cooperation.
India's tallest buildings in Mumbai exemplify luxury living and advanced architectural designs. These skyscrapers, like Palais Royale and Lokhandwala Minerva, feature high-end amenities and innovative construction techniques. As India urbanizes, these structures will remain highly sought after for modern high-rise living. They set new standards for comfort and elegance in urban residential spaces.
A three-year-old female leopard was killed by a train while crossing a rail bridge near Orsang Gamdi village in Gujarat's Dabhoi taluka at around 7am. This is the second such incident in recent months. Leopards in the area use rail tracks to explore new regions in search of food.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of the youth in transforming India into a developed nation, highlighting Swami Vivekananda's faith in the younger generation. Speaking on National Youth Day, Modi underscored ambitious goals, including achieving 20% ethanol blending by 2030 and hosting the Olympics. He called for active citizen involvement in realizing the vision of 'Viksit Bharat.'
Isro has started its 27-hour countdown for the launch of its 100th mission, a navigation satellite onboard the GSLV. Scheduled for lift-off at 6.23 am on January 29, the NVS-02 satellite is a part of the NavIC programme, aimed at providing precise positioning, velocity, and timing services.