As of January 9, 2025, here are the top news updates from India:
1.Tirupati Temple Stampede: A tragic stampede at the Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, resulted in at least six fatalities and numerous injuries. The incident occurred due to an overwhelming rush of pilgrims.
2.Cold Wave Intensifies in Kashmir: The Kashmir Valley is experiencing severe cold, with Pahalgam recording temperatures as low as minus 10.4°C. Other regions have also reported significant drops in temperature.
3.HSBC Downgrades Indian Stocks: HSBC has downgraded Indian equities to 'neutral,' citing slowing growth and high valuations. They have reduced their 2025 target for the BSE Sensex by 5% to 85,990.
4.Non-Deliverable Forward (NDF) Volume Surge: Trading volumes in dollar-rupee NDFs have reached a record high, driven by increased arbitrage activity amid a declining outlook for the rupee.
5.IndusInd Bank's Market Performance: IndusInd Bank's shares saw a marginal increase of 0.01% to ₹980.90, outperforming competitors like Union Bank of India and State Bank of India, which experienced declines.
6.India-Afghanistan Diplomatic Engagements: Despite the absence of formal diplomatic ties, Indian and Afghan officials have held meetings focusing on business and humanitarian aid, including discussions on using Iran's Chabahar port for trade.
7.Delhi's Cold Wave: Delhi recorded a significant drop in temperature, with the mercury hitting 6.4°C. The India Meteorological Department predicts rain for freezing regions like Himachal Pradesh.
8.Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Celebrations: The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention commenced in Odisha, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging off the inaugural journey of the Pravasi Bharatiya Express.
9.Delhi Jats Reservation Debate: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called for the inclusion of Delhi Jats in the Central OBC list, questioning why Jat students from other states benefit from reservations at Delhi University while those from Delhi do not.
10.Chinese Drone Found in Bhopal Jail: A Chinese-made drone was discovered in the high-security Bhopal Central Jail. Authorities are investigating how the drone landed in the jail premises.
11.Supreme Court on SC/ST Quotas: The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea seeking the exclusion of children of IAS and IPS officers from SC and ST reservations in Madhya Pradesh.
12.Delhi BJP's Critique of Kejriwal: Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva accused Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of not fulfilling his promises, labeling him a "synonym for lies."
13.Farmer's Suicide at Shambhu Border: A farmer who attempted suicide at the Shambhu border during ongoing protests has passed away in a Patiala hospital.
14.Bus Fire in Navi Mumbai: A bus caught fire in Manpada, leading to a temporary traffic jam. All 22 passengers were safely evacuated, and the blaze was extinguished within 30 minutes.
15.Maha Kumbh Mela Preparations: Preparations are underway for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj, which is expected to attract millions of devotees seeking blessings and spiritual enlightenment.
16.Social Media Content Moderation: Government officials have raised concerns about the display of unofficial maps of India on social media platforms, questioning if there is a way to block such content.
17.Russian Woman Harassed in Udaipur: A Russian woman was harassed in Udaipur, with her husband confronting the eve-teaser. The incident has garnered attention after a video went viral.
18.ISRO's Space Docking Test Delayed: The Indian Space Research Organisation has postponed its first-ever space docking test of the SpaDeX satellites until January 9, requiring further validation.
19.Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila's Badminton Loss: Indian badminton players Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila faced a tough loss in the Taipei Open quarterfinals.
20.Appointment of New ISRO Chief: V. Narayanan has been appointed as the new ISRO chief and Space Secretary, succeeding the outgoing chairman.
21.Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Expansion: The Madhya Pradesh cabinet is set to undergo an expansion today, with new ministers expected to be sworn in.
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