National News Updates

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the introduction of mobile connectivity to Spiti's Gue village, engaging with villagers via a call. This major development was highlighted alongside Bollywood star and politician Kangana Ranaut's remarks on the new ease of communication.

DRDO conducted a successful test of the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile from Chandipur, monitored by an IAF Su-30-Mk-I. Key systems performed as expected, showcasing advanced navigation and low-altitude capabilities.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) accused Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal of eating high-carb foods to falsely elevate his blood sugar levels for bail in a money laundering case. The court has ordered a medical report from Tihar Jail and will reconvene on Friday.

A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck western Japan, injuring nine and causing a minor defect in the Ikata nuclear complex. With an epicenter in the Bungo Channel, officials warn of potential ongoing seismic activity.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued provisional attachment orders on properties of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra, valued at Rs 97.79 crore, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2022.

In Uttar Pradesh, the appeal of PM Modi and CM Yogi Adityanath is overshadowing traditional caste dynamics in elections, with even Muslim and Dalit communities shifting towards BJP. This shift, along with strategic candidate placements by BSP, is altering the usual electoral predictions.

The police said that three to four out of 35 riders are minors, and all are residents of Delhi. They were connected with each other through a WhatsApp group.

The incident took place under the limits of the Vidyaranyapura police station in the state capital.

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, World Bank President Ajay Banga, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and actors Dev Patel and Sakshi Malik are among those named in Time's '100 Most Influential People' list for 2024.

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru and experts of the Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee, were roped in for the Surya Tilak project and tasked with creating the mechanisms for the Surya Abhishek which became a unique feature of the Ram Mandir.  

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has called on universities to strictly adhere to regulations to control the growth of substandard law colleges.

Security forces in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, achieved a significant breakthrough by recovering three IEDs from a terrorist hideout. Weighing between 3 to 20 kgs, the devices were safely destroyed by bomb squads, thwarting potential attacks ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

PM Modi, addressing a gathering in Assam, emphasized non-discriminatory distribution of welfare measures like Ayushman Bharat & free electricity via solar panels. He promised enhanced infrastructure and welfare for elderly, women, and Muslims under BJP's rule.

Ayodhya is observing its first Ram Navami after the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ram Temple on January 22.

Uttar Pradesh has added six more products to its list of Geographical Indication (GI) tagged items, reaching a total of 75, the highest in India. The new additions include Tirangi Barfi from Kashi and crafts like Banaras Metal Casting and Bareilly Zardozi. This expansion was supported by NABARD Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing UP's leading role in GI certifications.