1. PM Modi will dedicate projects in Maharashtra and Karnataka on January 19
| On January 19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Maharashtra and Karnataka. In Karnataka and Maharashtra, PM Modi will lay the cornerstone for and dedicate projects totaling more than 10,800 crore and 38,800 crore, respectively, according to a statement from his office. |
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2.Today, PM Modi will open lines 2A and 7 of the Mumbai metro
| On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate the new, Rs 12,600 Crore Mumbai metro lines 2A (Dahisar to Andheri West D. N. Nagar) and line 7 (Dahisar East to Andheri East). Before the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Mr. Modi will visit Mumbai and lay the cornerstones for a number of projects totaling more than 38,000 crore. |
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3. Sports Ministry asks WFI to respond to allegations of sexual harassment made by wrestlers within 72 hours
| The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has been asked to explain itself and provide a response to the allegations made within the next 72 hours after the Sports Ministry became aware of the protest organised by wrestlers in Delhi during which female wrestlers made serious accusations of sexual harassment against the president and coaches of the federation. According to the Ministry’s letter with WFI, “the Ministry has taken a very serious view of the situation since the matter refers to the well-being of athletes.” |
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4. Supreme Court to consider Google’s request for a stay of the $1,337 billion fine from CCI
| In a challenge filed by Google against a Competition Commission of India (CCI) judgement imposing a 1,337-crore penalty on it for alleged anti-competitive activities in connection to Android mobile devices, the Supreme Court decided to review the merits of issuing a stay on Thursday. On Wednesday at 3:45 pm, the case was heard by a Bench chaired by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud. With only 30 minutes remaining in the hearing, the Bench informed the attorneys that the hearing will start the morning on January 19. |
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5. New Zealand’s PM Jacinda Ardern to resign and schedule elections for October
| On January 19, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation and decision not to run in the upcoming general elections. Ms. Ardern announced to media in Napier that February 7 will be her last day in office while fighting back tears. She announced the general election will take place on October 14 and that she would retain her position as a lawmaker until then. |
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6. 14 people die in a helicopter crash near Kiev, including Ukraine’s interior minister
| A helicopter crash outside of Kyiv on Wednesday claimed the lives of 14 people, including the interior minister of Ukraine and a young child.The three helicopter crew members and the other six passengers were all killed. When the French-built Super Puma helicopter crashed in a residential neighbourhood in the suburb of Brovary on the eastern outskirts of the capital, one youngster died on the scene and was among the 25 injured. Eleven further children were also hurt. |
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7. Raghuram Rajan’s at “Davos 2023 : Crypto meltdown highlights “real worth” of digital assets,”
| According to former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan, the decline in the value of digital assets over the past year will enable investors to concentrate on the “real value” of this new technology, the distributed ledger, and the smart contracts that can be constructed on them. “the notion that while fiat currencies fail, cryptocurrencies would somehow keep their worth. That is absurd “Rajan made the statement while attending the annual gathering of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. |
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8. India’s Biggest Follow-On Share Sale Gets a 10%–15% Discount from Gautam Adani
| In India’s largest follow-on share sale, Gautam Adani’s flagship is providing investors with discounts of 10%–15% as the tycoon looks to win over more supporters. According to a filing with the market on Wednesday, Adani Enterprises Ltd. plans to sell shares for a range of $3,112 to $3,276 each in order to raise $2.5 billion. According to a previous report by Bloomberg News, small investors would pay even less to invest in a company whose market value has nearly doubled in the past year, while large investors would receive a concession of 10% on the current market price. |
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9. India beat New Zealand in the first ODI by 12 runs after surviving the Bracewell assault
| New Zealand seemed to have brought their luck and tenacity with them across the Wagah Border after recently orchestrating a fairytale-like series triumph in Pakistan. They nearly pulled off an unlikely victory in the opening ODI of the three-match series against India. The Kiwis needed to score 337 runs to win, but fell 13 short of their target after scoring 337. Michael Bracewell terrorised the Indians by scoring 140 runs (12×4, 10×6) off just 78 balls. |
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10. Dhanush’s 50th film “D50”, to be backed by Sun pictures
| The impending 50th movie by superstar Dhanush, tentatively named D50, will be supported by Sun Pictures, according to the production banner’s announcement. Other information about the actors, staff, and genre of the movie is still a mystery. The announcement billboard features a housing development in front of a backdrop of thick black smoke rising from a massive factory fire. |
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