Today’s Top 10 News: DNP News brings to you top 10 breaking stories of the day to keep you abreast of all the latest developments from India and around the world.
1. In January, Amit Shah will visit 11 States as part of the “Lok Sabha Pravaas” campaign
As part of the “Lok Sabha Pravaas” campaign aimed at the next General Elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will begin a political tour across 11 States in January. The initiative, which was introduced by the BJP last year, involves ministers from the Union government visiting a group of three to four Lok Sabha constituencies at a time to assess organisational preparation and identify issues that may be discussed at the constituency and State levels.
2. Rahul Gandhi, China’s approach to India is similar to that of Russia toward Ukraine
In a one-on-one talk with actor-politician Kamal Haasan, who had taken part in the Delhi leg of the Bharat Jodo Yatra, Congress leader and Lok Sabha member Rahul Gandhi stated that China is treating India similarly to how Russia treated Ukraine. Gandhi asserted in the interview, which he posted on his YouTube account on Monday, that the dispute along the China-India border is related to “a weak economy, a disoriented nation without any vision.”
3. BJP: Demonetisation successfully stopped the funding of terrorism
The BJP hailed the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the demonetisation process as “historic,” affirming that it was a “effective antidote to terror funding,” the use of black money and fake currency in the nation, as well as “facilitating” the high growth of the digital economy. The ruling party questioned the Congress for choosing the “minority ruling” and failing to address the “majority judgement,” which declared that the government’s move to demonetize currency was fair and legal. The party also questioned whether Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the Congress, will retract his venomous attacks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the demonetisation.
4. MHA forms powerful committee to guarantee Ladakh’s land is protected and has jobs
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) established a powerful committee under the direction of Minister of State Nityanand Rai to “guarantee protection of land and jobs” for the Ladakhi people more than two years after Ladakh was made a Union Territory. In accordance with a directive from MHA, the 17-member group, which includes Lieutenant Governor R.K. Mathur of Ladakh, would “examine strategies to conserve the region’s unique culture and language taking into account its geographical location and its strategic importance.”
5. Over an Australian beach, helicopter collision leaves at least four passengers dead
On January 2, in the afternoon, two helicopters collided in a popular tourist area in Australia, killing four passengers and gravely wounding three more. Beachgoers enjoying the ocean in the southern summertime rushed to help. According to acting Queensland state police inspector Gary Worrell, the two helicopters that collided at the Sea World amusement park in Main Resort, a northern Gold Coast beach, appeared to have been taking off and landing, respectively.
6. 40 drones are fired at Kiev as part of Russia’s ongoing Ukraine campaign
Officials reported on Monday that many drones that detonated were used by Russia in yet another midnight assault on Ukraine, signalling no relent in the Kremlin’s use of bombardments to target civilian infrastructure and weaken Ukrainian resistance to its invasion. The onslaught was the most recent in a string of intense attacks at the end of the year, including one on New Year’s Eve that claimed the lives of three civilians.
7. Centre increases the windfall tax on crude oil from Rs. 1,700 to Rs. 2,100
According to a government directive dated January 2, India has increased windfall tax on gasoline, crude oil, and aviation turbine fuel.As per the ruling, the windfall tax on crude oil was increased from 1,700 rupees ($20.55) per tonne to 2,100 rupees ($25.38) per tonne as of Tuesday. The Central government also increased the windfall tax on ATF from 1.5 rupees per litre to 4.5 rupees per litre and the export duty on fuel from 5 rupees to 7.5 rupees per litre.India, the largest oil consumer and importer in the world, has been purchasing Russian crude barrels for significantly less than the $60 price cap set by the West.
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8. Tesla misses expectations after reporting record quarterly deliveries
Tesla Inc. reported record fourth-quarter electric vehicle production and deliveries on Monday, but it fell short of Wall Street expectations due to logistical issues, sluggish demand, rising borrowing rates, and recessionary fears. According to Refinitiv data, the most valued manufacturer in the world delivered 405,278 vehicles in the final three months of the year, falling short of Wall Street projections of 431,117.
9. Hardik Pandya : New Year’s resolution is to win the World Cup
Hardik Pandya, India’s new T20 captain, stated on Monday that he had no “New Year’s Resolution” that is more important to him than winning the.”The World Cup is the biggest accomplishment. There can’t possibly be a bigger resolution, in my opinion. We genuinely want to win the World Cup, so we’ll try our hardest to do everything within our power to compete and give it our all. I believe things are looking up, so let’s hope they do “On the eve of the three-match T20 series against Sri Lanka, Hardik stated.
10. Big Bull sequel is in the works : producer Anand Pandit
According to producer Anand Pandit, work is already started on the next instalment of the financial thriller The Big Bull. The fourth instalment of the Sarkar film series is also expected to be developed, the filmmaker revealed. We are developing “The Big Bull 2.” We are in the process of purchasing a book’s rights. We won’t be able to say much about the upcoming swindle. According to Pandit, who has appeared in movies like Baazaar, Section 375, and Chehre, “We are thinking of ‘The Big Bull 2’ in our own style.
