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.Another lot cheetahs will arrive in Kuno , from February onwards, visitors can go on safari: Shivraj Chouhan
On January 10, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, said that more cheetahs would soon be coming at the state’s Kuno Palpur National Park. In September of last year, eight cheetahs from Namibia were released into the park as a part of a large-scale initiative to bring back the nation’s extinct cheetah population.
2. Australian PM is planning a trip to India now that the trade agreement is official
According to diplomatic sources, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will travel to India in March. When Mr. Albanese announced the planned visit, which is likely to include New Delhi and Gujarat, it was intended to demonstrate Canberra’s political commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, which gained momentum with the implementation of the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) last December 29. The Australia-India Trade Agreement officially enters into force today. Australian businesses will benefit from new prospects as a result. I will travel to India in March at the request of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a business delegation in an effort to increase trade between our two countries, Mr. Albanese had announced at the time on his social media profile.
3. Approval given by Defense Acquisition Council to purchase domestic defence systems
On Tuesday, three capital purchase proposals totaling 4,276 crore received Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) from the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), which is chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. These include BrahMos cruise missile launchers, Fire Control Systems (FCS) for navy ships, Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (VSHORAD), Helicopter Launched Nag (HELINA) Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM), and Helicopter Launched Nag (HELINA) cruise missiles. These three projects all involve native design and development.
4. Agniveers will be evaluated annually, in written and practical exams, over the course of four years
According to Army sources, the policy for evaluating Agniveers after their induction into the Army and selecting 25% of them for permanent recruitment entails biannual quantifiable tests of physical fitness, written and practical exams, and assessments of operational and occupational aptitude. Following training, the first group of Agniveers is expected to report to their respective units in August 2023, while the second group is expected to report by October 2023. The assessment and screening policy “has been totally automated in a programme to assure fair, unbiased and transparent system of review,” a source added. The source said that the policy “incorporates annual assessments of operational and trade aptitude by chain of command, weighted at 39%; and quantifiable tests on physical fitness, fire, and drill, weighted at 36%.”
5. India and the United States have a crucial defence relationship: Pentagon
The Pentagon stated on January 10 that the United States and India had a crucial defence cooperation. “When it comes to security and defence cooperation, the partnership between the United States and India is crucial. Consequently, we anticipate continuing our dialogue with the Indian leadership “Gen Pat Ryder, the Pentagon’s press secretary, said reporters during a news conference.
6. At age 82, former and last Greek king Constantine passes away
The last and only monarch of Greece, Constantine, passed away on Tuesday night at a private hospital in Athens, according to his doctors. He was 82. The private Hygeia Hospital in Athens confirmed to The Associated Press that Constantine had passed away following treatment in the ICU, but they had no other information until a formal announcement.
7. World Bank: In 2023, global growth could slow and come perilously close to a recession
In light of soaring inflation, rising interest rates, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the World Bank slashed its economic projection for 2023 and predicted that global growth will slip to “perilously near” to recession. As nations confront rising prices and central banks simultaneously raised interest rates to slow demand, worsening financial conditions were predicted to occur amid continuous interruptions from the conflict in Ukraine.
8. On January 11, Akasa Air will begin operating in Goa
According to the airline’s co-founder and chief commercial officer Praveen Iyer, Akasa Air will begin operating in Goa from Panaji on Wednesday with daily flights to Mumbai and Bengaluru. The country’s 12th city in its network will be Goa.
9. India vs. Sri Lanka: Virat Kohli Declares “Not Going To Play Forever” On The Day He Scored His 73rd Ton
Since Virat Kohli made his India debut and thereafter rose to fame, it has been more than 14 years. In 2008, at Dambulla, he played in his maiden game, an ODI against Sri Lanka. Since that match, Kohli has climbed many mountains to become one of the greatest Indian cricketers in history. Before stepping down as captain, he also captained India for a considerable amount of time. He’s climbing new peaks at age 34. He tied Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most ODI tonnes on Tuesday by scoring his 20th one at home.
10. Golden Globes 2023: “Naatu Naatu” by “RRR” wins Best Original Song
RRR, directed by SS Rajamouli, made history by being the first Indian movie to win a Golden Globe.At the current event for Naatu Naatu, RRR took home the prize for Best Original Song. The song’s lyrics were written by Kala Bhairava and Rahul Sipligunj, with music by MM Keeravaani.
