The application correction window for Uttar Pradesh SI and ASI recruitment has been opened by UPPRPB. Candidates who have made mistakes in filling the form can make corrections in the form through online mode till 6 am on January 22.
After the BMC elections, there is a lot of commotion regarding the post of Mumbai Mayor. Mahayuti has 118 seats, while 114 are needed for Mayor. However, Uddhav Sena's Sanjay Raut has claimed that the opposition has 108 seats and with the support of only 6 councilors they can capture the mayor's post. This is likely to cause a major upheaval in Mumbai politics.
Modern technologies like facial recognition, body scanners and AI are being adopted to ensure safe travel at Indian airports. CISF Director General informed that the scanners are under testing and will be in full use soon. These techniques will be helpful in crowd management and tracking suspects. The Home Ministry will also bring a policy to include former firefighters in CAPF.
The Supreme Court has supported the Delhi Government's School Fees Regulation Act 2025, calling it a good law. However, the court raised questions over the timing of its implementation, especially in the middle of the current academic session. The bench said that the implementation of the law should be practical and forming committees in a hurry is not right. The next hearing of the case will be on January 27.
The visit of UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to India marked the beginning of a new era in bilateral relations. During the meeting with Prime Minister Modi, agreement was reached on strategic defense talks, the goal of doubling trade by 2032 and UAE investment in Dholera. Many agreements were also signed in the energy, space and food sectors. The two leaders also discussed the possibility of cultural exchange and digital embassy, which will further deepen relations between the two countries.
The Supreme Court has stayed the Rajasthan High Court order which directed the removal of liquor shops within 500 meters of national and state highways. The top court said that the concern of the High Court was genuine, but the government should keep it in mind in the future policy. This ban has been imposed on the petitions of liquor sellers and the state government.
The worldwide famous Java programming language was launched on 23 January 1996. Before this it was known as Greentalk. Java was created by engineers James Gosling, Mike Sheridin and Patrick Naughton in the year 1991.
Shiv Sena UBT may have been away from power in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections, but it is ready to play the role of a strong opposition in the House through its experienced councillors. Four former mayors and two former deputy mayors have been elected from Uddhav Thackeray's faction, while Shinde's faction has most of the new councillors. Due to this, interesting developments will be seen in the coming months in the 227-member BMC.
Twinkle Randhawa, a 24-year-old Punjabi youth, has died mysteriously in Italy, leaving her family in deep mourning. Twinkle's parents, who went to Italy four months ago for a better future, have appealed to the Indian government to bring back their son's body. Despite financial constraints, the family had taken a loan and sent him abroad. The family members are demanding investigation into the death and return of the body.
Today is the last date to fill the form for UP Police SI and ASI recruitment. In such a situation, those candidates who want to get a government job in the police department and fulfill the eligibility for recruitment, should immediately complete the application process through online medium.
US President Donald Trump has invited India to join the 'Board of Peace' for Gaza, Pakistan has also received the invitation. The board is part of the second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement, which aims to oversee reconstruction, governance and investment in Gaza. Trump will preside over it. India can become a member for a three-year term, in which Gaza's future actions will be monitored.
Brazil and Nigeria have emerged as major export destinations for Indian pharma companies amid global economic uncertainties. According to the Commerce Ministry, medicines worth $179 million were exported to Nigeria and about $100 million to Brazil in the first eight months of the current financial year. Total pharma exports increased by 6.5% to $20.48 billion, with the US remaining the largest market. This growth reflects increasing healthcare access and Indian reliance on generic medicines.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's first open sea fisheries project in Andaman and Nicobar. This includes rearing of seabass and cobia fish and experimental cultivation of seaweed. This initiative is an important step towards promoting blue economy, linking scientific innovation with livelihood creation and harnessing the untapped potential of India's marine resources.
International Cricket Council ICC has eased the visa process of 42 players and officials of Pakistani origin for the T20 World Cup to be held in India. Several England players, including Adil Rashid, Rehan Ahmed and Saqib Mahmood, have already received visas. The process is also underway for members of Pakistani origin from the US, Netherlands, UAE, Italy, Bangladesh and Canada. The last date for issuing visas is January 31, while the World Cup will begin on February 7.
Cold wave continues in North India. Sonamarg was the coldest in Jammu and Kashmir, while snowfall occurred in the higher reaches of Himachal. Delhi remained in the grip of dense fog and the minimum temperature was recorded at 5.3 degrees Celsius. The mercury also remained below normal in many parts of Punjab, Haryana and Jharkhand, affecting life.
Illegal egg donation and surrogacy racket has been busted in Mumbai. Immigration officials arrested Sunoti Belel and Seema Vinjarat at the international airport. This racket operated from Thane, where unmarried women were made to donate eggs by pretending to be married with fake documents. Belel and Sangeeta Bagul ran the absconding 'Elite Care' agency. Vinjarat had sold eggs several times in India and abroad.
An outbreak of Guillain-Barre Syndrome GBS is being seen in Neemuch district of Madhya Pradesh. Two children have died in Manasa area, while more than 18 people are infected and hospitalized. The district administration and health department are on alert, and door-to-door surveys are being conducted in Manasa. GBS is a serious nerve disease that attacks the body's nerves.
Maharashtra State Election Commission has recently taken a big decision after the controversy regarding marker pen ink in the municipal elections. Fears of fake voting were raised after videos of ink marks being erased went viral on social media. Now the Commission has decided to again use bottled indelible ink instead of marker pens in the Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections to be held on February 5, so that vigilance can be maintained.
Displaced tribals of Manipur have accused the Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum ITLF of lack of transparency and fraud. Tribal people displaced from Imphal after the May 2023 ethnic violence say that ITLF had taken Rs 3000 per plot as compensation for the land. Even after two years, no results or financial accounts have been given, raising questions on the accountability of the organization.
A speeding car crushed 13 laborers during road construction work in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. In this horrific accident, two laborers died on the spot, while 11 others were seriously injured. Police have started investigating the incident.