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.
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1. President signs the Gujarat Bill authorising police to use force against demonstrators
According to sources, the President has approved a Gujarat law that makes it easier to file criminal charges against protesters who violate Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). The State Assembly approved the Code of Criminal Procedure (Gujarat Amendment) Bill, 2021, in March of the previous year.
2. Rajnath Singh will review A&N defence infrastructure with focus on China
Rajnath Singh, the defence minister, will assess operational readiness and infrastructure development in the nation’s sole integrated military command at the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago over the next two days. This command can serve as a pivot to counter China’s expanding footprint in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). On Thursday, Singh will receive a status update from Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) chief Lt. General Ajai Singh on his maiden visit to the strategically situated 572-island archipelago as the defence minister.
3. On Thursday, India and France will discuss strategic synergies
During a high-level discussion on January 5, 2022, India and France are anticipated to evaluate their overall security cooperation.At the 36th India-France strategic conversation, the two parties will discuss a wide range of bilateral and international problems, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
4. On January 16, the BJP will checkout remote voting EVMs by the Election Commission
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will be present at the Election Commission’s (EC) demonstration of the Remote Voting EVM prototype on January 16.For India’s 57 State political parties and eight officially recognised national political parties, a demonstration will be organised. In the upcoming election, it is envisaged that the prototype would allow remote voting by immigrants.
5. Hold me to account, Rishi Sunak demands as he pledges to cut inflation in half and spur economic growth
In a speech outlining his goals for the year, U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged to halve inflation, boost the economy, and shorten wait times for medical treatments in response to the nation’s difficulties, which range from a cost-of-living crisis to declining public services.In a speech to an audience in London on Wednesday afternoon, Mr. Sunak, who has been in power for a little more than 10 weeks, also pledged to cut down on illegal immigration across the English Channel and reduce public debt.
6. For training, Putin dispatches missile ships to the Mediterranean, Indian, and Atlantic oceans
The launch of a warship carrying brand-new hypersonic cruise missiles on a training trip to the Atlantic, Indian, and Mediterranean oceans was overseen by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday. Russian news outlets cited Mr. Putin as stating, “I am confident that such powerful weapons would make it possible to reliably protect Russia from potential foreign threats and will help safeguard the national interests of our country.
7. Akasa Air provides visually impaired passengers with an in-flight safety manual in Braille
On Wednesday, Akasa Air unveiled its Braille in-flight safety document for those with visual impairments. The safety instructions are presented in both English and Hindi in the Braille in-flight safety booklet. The Xavier’s Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired (XRCVC) and Akasa Air collaborated to create this Braille in-flight safety document, according to airline authorities. With a fleet of 10,000 vehicles, Ola plans to compete in the luxury EV market
8. With a fleet of 10,000 vehicles, Ola plans to compete in the luxury EV market
With a fleet of 10,000 vehicles, Ola is prepared to enter the premium electric vehicle market. In order to address this, the business will soon launch the new category’s pilot programme. According to a statement from the firm, “Ola’s new premium fleet will be operated by the top-rated drivers, and will give perks including 100% ride assurance post-cab allocation, zero cancellations, and permit 100% cashless payments.”
9. Similar to Ravindra Jadeja’s ligament tear, Rishabh Pant may be sidelined for six months
The Indian Cricket Board transported Rishabh Pant from Dehradun to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday due to the need for an urgent operation on one of the two knee ligaments that he tore during the December 30 car accident.
10. Stars of “Romeo & Juliet” sue Paramount Pictures over a teen nude scene in the 1968 classic
The two Romeo and Juliet actors filed a lawsuit against Paramount Pictures on Wednesday seeking more than $500 million in damages due to a nudity sequence that was filmed when they were still teenagers.The lawsuit was brought in Los Angeles County Superior Court by Olivia Hussey, then 15 and now 71, and Leonard Whiting, then 16 and now 72, alleging sexual assault, sexual harassment, and fraud.
