As of January 4, 2025, here are some of the top news stories in India:
1.India's Digital Payments Expansion: The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has permitted WhatsApp to extend its payment services to its entire user base of over 500 million, enhancing the reach of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system.
2.Political Shifts in India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's populist image is facing challenges due to unmet economic promises and political maneuvers, leading to growing dissatisfaction among supporters.
3.Australia-India Economic Collaboration: The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the Australia-India Economic Cooperation & Trade Agreement (ECTA) have significantly boosted bilateral trade, with both nations aiming to expand their trade relationship further.
4.Jammu and Kashmir Elections: Jammu and Kashmir held its first regional election since losing autonomy, marking a significant political development in the region.
5.Train Derailment in Uttar Pradesh: The Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda district, resulting in casualties and injuries.
6.Maoist Attack in Chhattisgarh: Two jawans were killed, and four injured in an IED attack by Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district.
7.WazirX Security Breach: Cryptocurrency exchange WazirX suffered a security breach, with digital assets worth $234 million swindled.
8.UNESCO World Heritage Site: India's moidam royal burial mounds have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognizing their cultural significance.
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