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Politics Jan 16: BJP to Announce JP Nadda’s Successor on Jan 20; Nitin Nabin Likely
The Bharatiya Janata Party is set to announce its new national president on January 20. Reports indicate that Bihar leader Nitin Nabin is a frontrunner to succeed JP Nadda, marking a potential shift in the party's organizational leadership strategy.
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SupremeCourt Jan 16: SC Stays Calcutta HC Order Disqualifying Mukul Roy as MLA
In a relief for Mukul Roy, the Supreme Court has stayed the Calcutta High Court's operation disqualifying him from the West Bengal Assembly for defecting from BJP to TMC. The top court questioned the technical evidence used in the disqualification process.
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Judiciary Jan 16: SC Rejects Justice Yashwant Varma’s Plea Against Impeachment Inquiry
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition by Justice Yashwant Varma challenging the Lok Sabha Speaker's formation of an inquiry panel for his impeachment. The court refused to intervene in the parliamentary process at this stage.
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Defense Jan 16: India Mandates Indigenous Weapons on All 114 New Rafale Jets
The Indian government has communicated to Dassault Aviation that all 114 upcoming Rafale Marine fighter jets must be integrated with Indian weapon systems. New terms also demand full transfer of source codes and secure data links.
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Security Jan 16: Coast Guard Intercepts Pakistani Boat with 9 Crew in Arabian Sea
The Indian Coast Guard has apprehended a Pakistani fishing boat intruding into Indian waters. The vessel, carrying nine crew members, attempted to flee but was intercepted, and an investigation into potential espionage or smuggling is underway.
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Diplomacy Jan 16: India Slams Pakistan at UN for Misusing 'Self-Determination' Argument
India delivered a sharp rebuttal to Pakistan at the United Nations, accusing it of abusing the concept of self-determination to justify cross-border terrorism. India firmly stated that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of the nation.
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Bengal Jan 16: ED Moves SC Against Bengal Top Cop; Court 'Disturbed' by HC Commotion
The Enforcement Directorate has approached the Supreme Court seeking the suspension of a top West Bengal cop. Meanwhile, the Apex Court expressed concern over lawyers creating a ruckus in the Calcutta High Court, stating courtrooms cannot become protest sites.
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Controversy Jan 16: Uddhav Thackeray Alleges EC 'Gaslighting' Voters; Rahul Gandhi Joins Row
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has accused the Election Commission of irregularities in the civic polls, calling it a "murder of democracy." Rahul Gandhi supported the claim, accusing the EC of "gaslighting" citizens regarding the indelible ink issues.
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Mumbai Jan 16: BMC Results: BJP-Shiv Sena Alliance Crosses Halfway Mark
The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance has secured a decisive victory in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. The results mark a historic shift, ending decades of dominance by the Thackeray family in India's richest civic body.
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Pune Jan 16: BJP Sweeps Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad; Setback for Pawars
The BJP has established a commanding lead in both Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal corporations. The results are seen as a failure of the 'Pawar Play,' as the NCP factions trailed significantly in their traditional strongholds.
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Nagpur Jan 16: Nagpur Polls: BJP Leads in 111 Seats, Congress Lags Behind
In Nagpur, the BJP has taken a massive lead, ahead in 111 seats. The Congress party is lagging by a wide margin, cementing the Mahayuti coalition's grip on the Vidarbha region's key urban center.
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Thane Jan 16: Thane Results: Shiv Sena Dominates CM Shinde's Stronghold
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's faction has dominated the Thane Municipal Corporation elections. The Mahayuti alliance is leading in over 24 seats, validating Shinde's influence in his home turf despite clashes reported in Manpada.
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Vasai Jan 16: Hitendra Thakur's BVA Retains Vasai-Virar Amidst BJP Wave
Bucking the state-wide trend, Hitendra Thakur's Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) is leading in 61 seats in the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation. The local outfit successfully held off the BJP and Shiv Sena challenge in the region.
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Economy Jan 16: IMF Likely to Hike India's GDP Forecast After Strong Q3 Growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to upgrade India's GDP growth forecast following better-than-expected Q3 numbers. An IMF spokesperson termed India a "major growth engine" for the struggling global economy.
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Trade Jan 16: India-EU Trade Pact Likely Before Republic Day; Carbon Tax a Hurdle
India and the EU are closing in on a free trade agreement, aiming to seal the deal before EU leaders visit on January 26. However, negotiations are still ongoing regarding the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) tax.
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Global Jan 16: Russia Eyes Non-Energy Joint Ventures with India to Bypass Sanctions
Looking beyond oil, Russia is betting big on joint ventures with India in manufacturing and localization of products. The move is seen as a strategy to bypass Western sanctions while maintaining India as a priority partner.
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Budget Jan 16: Budget 2026: Edtech and AI Sectors Seek Policy Support
As the Union Budget approaches, industry experts in Edtech and Adtech are seeking specific policy support for AI-led growth. Expectations are high for tax relief and incentives to boost the digital economy.
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Weather Jan 16: Delhi Records Coldest Morning at 2.9°C; Snow Likely in Kashmir
Delhi shivered at 2.9°C, recording the coldest morning of the season. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has predicted fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, with severe cold wave conditions set to intensify.
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Archaeology Jan 16: Karnataka Excavation Begins at Lakkundi After Gold Discovery Rumors
Archaeologists are set to begin excavation at Lakkundi, Karnataka, following the discovery of gold ornaments. While locals believe it is a lost treasure, experts clarify it is a historical find, sparking a debate over ownership and heritage.
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Education Jan 16: Rajasthan RSSB Grade 4 Results to be Declared Soon
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) is expected to release the Grade 4 exam results shortly. Board Chairman Alok Raj confirmed the release is imminent, advising candidates to check the official website for the merit list.
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Culture Jan 16: PM Modi Feeds Cows on Makar Sankranti; Parasakthi Team Joins
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Makar Sankranti by feeding cows at his residence. The team of the movie 'Parasakthi' also met the PM, with actor Ravi Mohan stating that people are taking the film's message in the right spirit despite controversies.