Today’s Top 10 News: From PM Modi’s pitch to reform international institutions to India’s flying World Cup hockey start, here are the top picks for you
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. To address geopolitical fragmentation, fundamental international institution reform urgently required: PM Modi
According to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement on Friday, India will supply vital medical supplies to “any developing countries” afflicted by a natural disaster. Speaking at the conclusion of the virtual “Voice of the Global South Summit,” Mr. Modi stated that “fundamental” changes are needed to institutions of global governance. PM said at the end of the two day event “We developing countries are also concerned about the increasing fragmentation of the international landscape. These geopolitical tensions distract us from focusing on our development priorities. They cause sharp swings in international prices of food, fuel, fertilizers and other commodities. To address this geopolitical fragmentation, we urgently need a fundamental reform of the major international organisations, including the United Nations Security Council and the Bretton Woods institutions,”
2. Jaishankar may deliberate on debt crisis when he visits Sri Lanka
Next week, S. Jaishankar, the minister of external affairs, will visit Sri Lank. He will be visiting the nation for the first time since President Ranil Wickremesinghe took office in July of last year, when the Rajapaksa administration was overthrown by popular protests. According to officials, while a thorough assessment of bilateral relations is on the agenda, the visit takes place as the Sri Lankan government works to obtain “formal financial assurances” on debt restructuring from its closest and largest creditors, India and China. This is required in order to move their rescue plan forward, which is being debated with the IMF (IMF).
3. Security apparatus in J&K would be enhanced and made more robust: Amit Shah
The security apparatus in Jammu and Kashmir would be strengthened in three months, according to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who also stated on Friday that people shouldn’t judge the security situation in the Union Territory based on a single incident. Speaking at a press conference in Jammu, he declared that the security personnel and agencies are dedicated and ready to handle any difficulties or situations similar to the Rajouri incident.
4. ISRO assessment, Joshimath sank by 5.4 cm in 12 days
Images from the National Remote Sensing Centre of the Indian Space Research Organization show that Joshimath in Uttarakhand has rapidly subsided during the last 12 days, dropping close to 5.4 cm. According to the research, a subsidence of around 9 cm was noticed between April and November 2022. The Cartosat-2S satellite was used to capture the images.
5. U.S. and Japan release a joint statement: will guarantee that Quad remains a force for good
On Friday, the United States and Japan declared that they, along with Australia and India, would make sure that the Quad remained a positive force. Following their Friday discussion at the White House with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the two nations made this known in a joint statement.
6. Russia claims to have taken Soledar in eastern Ukraine after a brutal fight
An intensely disputed salt mining town was reportedly taken by Russian soldiers on Friday, marking a remarkable victory for the Kremlin following a string of losses in its invasion of Ukraine.Soledar’s fall was not immediately confirmed by Ukrainian officials. Who controls the town, the scene of a deadly war that lasted months, has been the subject of contradicting reports in the gruelling campaign for Ukraine’s eastern territories.
7. Cryptocurrencies nothing but gambling, with fictitious value: Gov. of the RBI
Shaktikanta Das, governor of the Reserve Bank, reaffirmed his call for an absolute ban on cryptocurrencies on Friday, claiming that they are “nothing but gambling” and that the value people perceive them to be has “no basis in reality.” The RBI recently launched its own digital currency (central bank digital currency), in the form of e-rupee, on a pilot basis, first for the wholesale in late October and for retail customers a month later. This move was made to increase its opposition to such currencies and to set an example for other central banks.
8. At least 700 employees in India fired by Goldman Sachs as it launches a significant wave of global layoffs
As part of a cost-cutting effort, Goldman Sachs started letting go of employees on Thursday. The number of workers affected is estimated to be the greatest among banks at about 3,200.
9. India defeats Spain 2-0 to open its hockey World Cup campaign
In their opening match of the FIH men’s World Cup here on Friday, a dominant India put up an excellent display of aggressive hockey to defeat a difficult Spain 2-0. Amit Rohidas, a local player, was one of the goal scorers. He scored from a penalty corner in the 12th minute to the raucous applause of the crowded Birsa Munda Stadium, which hosted its first international hockey match on Friday. India, seeking their first medal since 1975, increased their prospects of moving on from Pool D with a superb field goal by Hardik Singh in the 26th minute following a strong solo run.
10. 50000 fans will attend Pathaan’s First Day First Show on January 25 thanks to Shah Rukh Khan’s fan club
Shah Rukh Khan’s devoted following is prepared to celebrate the day like a holiday as he prepares to make his silver screen comeback with Pathaan on January 25. According to rumours, SRK’s fan club is hosting a 50000-fan first-day-first-show viewing of the movie across India.
