Highlights of the day: Fitch affirms India at 'BBB-', outlook stable

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10:39 PM

Indian women hockey team beats Italy 5-0 to enter semi-finals of Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi

9:32 PM

Ratings agency Fitch affirms India at 'BBB-', outlook stable

Ratings agency Fitch has affirmed BBB- rating for India, with the outlook stated as stable."India is poised to remain one of fastest-growing countries globally in next few years," the ratings agency said. It also added that beyond FY24 there is "less certainty on fiscal path and trade-offs between economic growth and consolidation may become more acute."

6:30 PM

10th cheetah dies at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh

Another cheetah died on Tuesday afternoon in the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh - the 10th such death since their reintroduction in India in 2022. The Namibian cheetah was named Shaurya and the cause of death will be known after the post-mortem, said an official statement.
 

So far, seven adults and three cubs have died at the national park - deaths that have been attributed to various infections.

6:27 PM

Several tax reforms were brought in last 10 years resulting in record tax collection, says PM Modi

Several tax reforms were brought in last 10 years resulting in record tax collection, says PM Modi.said fight against corruption and action against corruptors were the government's priority. "You all must have got information on the NITI Aayog report that was released yesterday. When a government is sensitive about poor people and when a government works with a clear motive to eliminate the sufferings of poor, there will be results. NITI Aayog has said that, in our 9 years government, around 2.5 million people have escaped poverty. In the country where for years there were slogans of 'Garibi hatao'," he said.

5:06 PM

LIVE update: PM Modi unveils apex training institute in Andhra Pradesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today unvieiled the new campus of the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics at Palasamudram, Andhra Pradesh

4:27 PM

LIVE update: HDFC Bank's profit jumps 34 per cent to Rs 16,373 crore in Q3

3:56 PM

BJP politicised Ram temple consecration, difficult to attend: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader  stated on Tuesday that it is challenging for his party's leaders to participate in the January 22 Ram temple consecration ceremony. He expressed concerns that the BJP and RSS have transformed the event into a "political event" with a focus on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. These comments were made during a press conference as part of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. Notably, this statement follows the decision by the Congress leadership to decline the invitation to the Ram temple event in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

3:29 PM

Hyundai expects SUV sales to account for 65% of total volumes

Hyundai Motor India anticipates that sports utility vehicle (SUV) sales will constitute 65 per cent of its total volumes in 2024, as revealed by the Chief Operating Officer, Tarun Garg. Presently, the company derives approximately 60 per cent of its overall volumes from SUV sales. In a move to bolster its operations, Hyundai plans to invest Rs 7,000 crore in the development of its second plant located in Talegaon, as stated by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Notably, the company officials have refrained from providing further comments on this matter.

2:55 PM

BJP fields Dara Singh Chouhan as candidate for forthcoming by-poll to Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council

2:51 PM

Have begun internal enquiry to address issue: IndiGo on show cause notice issued by aviation ministry

"IndiGo is in receipt of a show cause notice from MoCA's Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) with regard to flight 6E 2195 from Goa to Delhi, diverted to Mumbai on January 14, 2024. IndiGo has already initiated an internal enquiry to address the issue and will be responding to the notice as per protocol."

                                                 
                                                                                                              -IndiGo on show cause notice issued by aviation ministry

2:30 PM

Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra is ideological in nature, will bring up injustice, says Rahul Gandhi

"I feel that the INDIA alliance is placed very well in taking on the BJP in 2024. The Yatra is an ideological yatra, it is designed to place certain issues on the table, and frankly to place query on the table - the issue of huge amoung of injustice that is taking place in this country"

 

                                                                               -Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Kohima

 

2:11 PM

WFI (Wrestling Federation of India) not to challenge its suspension by sports ministry: Report

 

WFI-affiliated state units decide to send teams for nationals to be conducted by National Federation and not to the event organised by ad-hoc panel, says WFI President Sanjay Singh

2:04 PM

Gyanvapi case news: SC allows application of Hindu petitioners seeking cleaniliness around‘wazukhana’

The SC says, area of ‘wazukhana’ of Gyanvapi mosque where the ‘Shivling’ was found shall be cleaned under the supervision of district administration Varanasi, keeping in mind the previous orders of the top court.

1:48 PM

Supreme Court delivers split verdict on Chandrababu Naidu's plea on Skill Development scam case

 

 

Justice Bela Trivedi says section 17A of PC Act will not apply retrospectively, upholds high court's order refusing to quash FIR

1:43 PM

Uniqlo sues Chinese fashion company Shein

Alleging that Shein had imitated its round, tiny shoulder bag design, Fast Retailing said today that its Uniqlo division had sued  the Chinese fashion brand's owners in Japan.

1:38 PM

After Chandigarh Mayor elections, scorecard will be INDIA 1, BJP 0: AAP MP Raghav Chadha

Aam Aadmi Party Member of Parliament (MP) Raghav Chadha today stated that the INDIA bloc will contest the Chandigarh Mayor elections with all its strength and come up with a decisive win. After this election, the scorecard will be INDIA 1, BJP 0. We think that the clean sweep on 18th January will be the beginning for the Lok Sabha election 2024," he added.

1:29 PM

Comfortable with partner OpenAI's corporate structure: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella

At a Davos event, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella stated that the he is comfortable with partner OpenAI's corporate structure.   

1:20 PM

India now seen as strong, powerful, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

 

 

"Earlier there was a perception about India that it is a weak country, a country of poor, unemployed youth, but today you go to any country, India is not seen as a weak country but today India is considered as a strong and powerful country"

 

                                                                                                                - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

 

12:25 PM

Republic Day Celebrations: All-women contingent from three services to march for the first time

11:57 AM

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visits Kohima War Cemetery on third day of Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

11:51 AM

Supreme Court stays Allahabad HC order to survey Shahi Idgah mosque adjoining Krishna Janmabhoomi temple

11:44 AM

UPA increased wheat MSP by 119% compared to 47% by Modi govt: Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda

11:40 AM

INDIA Alliance will win Chandigarh Mayor elections: AAP MP Raghav Chadha

11:16 AM

Krishna Janmabhoomi temple case: SC stays Allahabad HC order for court-monitored survey of Shahi Idgah

11:12 AM

Indian Coast Guard begins rescue operation after ferry boat with 400 pilgrims runs off ground in Namkhana

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) today launched a major rescue operation after a ferry boat with 400 pilgrims ran ground off Namkhana, Kakdwip area near Gangasagar pilgrimage in West Bengal. Hovercrafts were deployed from Haldia and and around 140 pilgrims have been rescued and operations are still going on.

11:01 AM

Elite squad to visit UK in bid to catch Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi: Report

 

In an attempt to speed up the extradition of fugitives such as diamond trader Nirav Modi and Kingfisher's Vijay Mallya. India is set to send a team of high-level officials from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Enforcement Directorate (ED), and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to the United Kingdom, according to a report by The Times of India (TOI).

10:40 AM

Enforcement Directorate conducts searches across 6 locations in Rajasthan

Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting searches at over six locations across Rajasthan as part of its money laundering investigation into the implementation of the Centre's 'Jal Jeevan Mission', news agency ANI reported today quoting sources.

10:14 AM

Palamedu Jallikattu day 2: Festivities continues in Madurai

9:46 AM

Iran launching missile attacks on "spy headquarters" in Iraq

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have begun launching missile attacks on multiple "terrorist" targets in Syria and in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, state media said on Tuesday.

 

A statement by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was reported by the official IRNA news agency, stating that the attacks destroyed "a spy headquarters" and a "gathering of anti-Iranian terrorist groups" in Arbil.

9:40 AM

'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' update: Congress' Rahul Gandhi to visit Kohima War Memorial today

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will continue his 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Kohima, Nagaland. He will visit the Kohima War Memorial today. He will talk to journalists at 1:00 pm.