THE HEADLINES:
- ISRO brings two satellites to three meters distance before docking under SpaDex programme.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in multiple activities designed to motivate youth at Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 in New Delhi.
- External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to represent India at swearing-in ceremony of US President Elect Donald Trump.
- Three maoists killed in an encounter in Chhattisgarh.
- National Youth Day being observed today to mark birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
- In Women’s Hockey, Delhi SG Pipers to take on Odisha Warriors in the opening match at Ranchi this evening.
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The Indian Space Research Organisation has achieved a significant progress in stabilising its two satellites under SpaDex programme before docking. It succeeded in bringing Chaser and Target satellites at 3 meters distance before moving them back to safer distance. ISRO has shared photographs taken by onboard cameras in the satellites. The Indian Space agency has tweeted that the docking process will be done only after analysing the data. All the sensors developed by ISRO for this mission have to be fully calibrated and tested before docking experiments. The satellites are moved back and forth before the handshake happens after a complex manoeuvre. After docking, both the satellites will be controlled as a single spacecraft. Electrical power will be transferred from one satellite to another to check if the docking is successful. Thereafter both the satellites will be undocked to function independently. India will be the fourth country to achieve this feat after the USA, Russia and China. If the indigenous Bharatiya Docking system developed by ISRO is successful, it will propel ISRO to work on its proposed Bhartiya Antriksh station and accomplish Chandrayaan 4 mission when the Indian spacecraft will land on Moon and come back carrying lunar particles.
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On the occasion of National Youth Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is participating in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 in New Delhi. Mr Modi visited an exhibition and interacted with the young leaders. They are showcasing presentations on their vision for Viksit Bharat to the Prime Minister. These presentations reflect the innovative ideas and solutions to address some of India’s most pressing challenges. Mr Modi is participating in multiple activities designed to inspire, motivate, and empower the nation’s future leaders.
The three-day event began on Friday, providing a unique platform for youth to present innovative solutions for Viksit Bharat. During the event Mr. Modi will engage with three thousand dynamic young leaders from across the country. Prime Minister will also join the young leaders for lunch, providing them an opportunity to share their ideas, experiences, and aspirations directly to him. He is also scheduled to release a compilation of best essays written by participants on the ten themes. These themes encompass diverse areas such as technology, sustainability, women empowerment, manufacturing, and agriculture. The Viksit Bharat Dialogue is offering young leaders an opportunity to engage directly with policymakers, national and global icons while contributing their ideas for shaping the nation’s future.
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External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will represent the Government of India at the Swearing-In Ceremony of President Elect Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States of America. Mr Trump will be sworn in as the president of the United States on the 20th of this month. During the visit, Dr. Jaishankar will also hold meetings with representatives of the incoming Administration and other dignitaries attending the event.
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India has joined the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics. As part of the committee, India will contribute to shaping global standards and practices in harnessing big data and data science for official statistical purposes. In a statement, the Ministry of Statistics said that India’s inclusion in the Committee of Experts represents a significant leap forward for the country’s statistical ecosystem. The Ministry mentioned that the country’s active engagement in the Committee of Experts will highlight its pioneering initiatives, including the establishment of the Data Innovation Lab and exploration of alternate data sources.
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Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh will inaugurate Mega Entrepreneurship Development Conclave in Pune tomorrow. During the event, Mr Singh will inaugurate 40 livestock projects worth more than 545 crore rupees. The objective of this conclave is to unite policymakers, federations, cooperatives, industry associations, entrepreneurs and financial institutions to unlock the potential of the livestock sector. It also provides a platform to the stakeholders to discuss challenges, share solutions and promote entrepreneurship to catalyze growth for the sector.
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Senior Aam Aadmi Party leader and Delhi Chief Minister Atishi today launched a crowdfunding campaign for the Delhi election. Briefing the media in New Delhi today, Ms Atishi highlighted that throughout the political journey of the party, people donated money to support Aam Aadmi Party’s honest politics. She added the party contests the election with the help of public and works for the common people after the election.
Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva alleged that Arvind Kejriwal only makes electoral promises and misleads people. Talking to reporters, he said the BJP is committed to improving the living standards of people in slum areas. Mr. Sachdeva added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured that all public welfare schemes will continue in the National Capital and the poor will get permanent houses.
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Senior BJP leader and Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri today said that Aam Aadmi Party’s National convenor Arvind Kejriwal is trying to divert attention from the core issues of the National Capital. Addressing a Press confrence in New Delhi, he said that in the last assembly election, Mr Kejriwal had given 10 guarantees including reduction in air pollution and cleaning of Yamuna River, healthcare for all, and to make 500 new government schools in the city.
Meanwhile, Mr Kejriwal alleged that BJP is betraying the slum dwellers of Delhi. Talking to media in New Delhi, he alleged that BJP will demolish all the slums if it comes to power. AAP Supremo said that in Delhi there are around 4 lakh slums, but BJP has built only four thousand 700 houses in the last 11 years.
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The Congress today said that they will provide apprenticeship to youth of the national capital under Yuva Udaan Yojana on coming to power in Delhi. Launching the scheme today, senior congress leader Sachin Pilot expressed confidence that people of the city will give them a chance to serve them. He added that eight thousand five hundred rupees will be given every month under this scheme.
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In Chhattisgarh, three Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces today. A joint team of security forces was on a search operation in the National park area of Bijapur district after receiving intelligence inputs about the presence of Maoists in the area.
During the operation, an encounter took place today morning. Three Maoists were killed in this gun battle. The security forces have recovered the bodies of the killed Maoists. A large number of arms and ammunition, including automatic weapon, have also been recovered from the spot. Search operation is still going on in the area.
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News from Mahakumbh:
The biggest confluence of Faith and Humanity Mahakumbh will begin tomorrow at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. All arrangements are in place for pilgrims who will attend the grand event. People have started arriving in the city in large numbers to attend the Mahakumbh. Ministry of Culture has created Kalagram in Prayagraj which will showcase the rich and vibrant culture of the country. Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will inaugurate Kalagram this evening. A Report….
“Kalagram is a unique confluence of Art, Culture and Heritage. It has been created in a 10 acre land in Nagvasuki area. Kalagram will showcase India’s rich heritage through 3Cs Craft, Cuisine and Culture. It has Anubhut Mandapam the Immersive Zone and Aviral Shahswat Kumbh, the Exhibition Zone. Over 14 thousand Artists will perform in Kalagram in the next 45 days. Visitors can enjoy satvic flavors of India, authentic cuisines from around the country and local delicacies of Prayagraj in the food zone. Book Exhibition, Cultural Documentaries and Photography Contest are other attractions. The Kalagram brings together performers, artisans and artists from across the country to demonstrate their exceptional skills and time honoured traditions. With Anand Kumar, Anupam Mishra, Akashvani News, Mahakumbh Nagar, Prayagraj.
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A recent study has revealed that addiction to short-form videos on social media platform can lead to high blood pressure and hypertension. The study, published in European Heart Journal – Digital Health, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology, indicates that low levels of radio frequency energy emitted from mobile phones has been linked with an increase in blood pressure and hypertension.
The team analysed data of 4,318 young and middle-aged people who self-reported the screen time spent watching short videos at bedtime. The report also highlighted that screen time at bedtime was significantly associated with essential hypertension in young and middle-aged people.
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Today is National Youth Day. The day is celebrated on 12th January every year in commemoration of the great spiritual leader, philosopher and thinker Swami Vivekananda. His inspiring life and empowering message urge the youth to nurture their dreams, unleash their energies, and shape a future worthy of his envisioned ideals.
The President, Vice President and Prime Minister paid homage to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, an eternal inspiration for youth, Swami Vivekananda continues to ignite passion and purpose in young minds. He said, the government is committed to fulfilling his vision of a strong and developed India.
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In the Women’s Hockey India League, Delhi SG Pipers will be up against Odisha Warriors in the tournament opener in Ranchi, this evening. The Match is scheduled to begin at 8:40 pm.
The first edition of the Women’s Hockey India League will feature four teams: Delhi SG Pipers, Odisha Warriors, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers, and Soorma Hockey Club. The 15-day league phase will run until 24th January with the final slated for 26th January. Each team will play the others twice with the top two facing off for the title. While 11 games will be played in Ranchi, two will be held at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Rourkela.
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In Women’s Cricket, the second ODI between India and Ireland is underway at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, in Rajkot, Gujarat. Indian Women opted to bat and were at 308 runs at the loss of 1 wicket in 44 overs, when the reports last came in.
Earlier in the first ODI, India secured a six-wicket victory to take a 1-nil series lead. Smriti Mandhana is currently leading the Indian team as full-time captain Harmanpreet Kaur is resting for the series. The third match of the series will be played on 15th of this month.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN:
- ISRO brings two satellites to three meters distance before docking under SpaDex programme.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in multiple activities designed to motivate youth at Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 in New Delhi.
- External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to represent India at swearing-in ceremony of US President Elect Donald Trump.
- Three maoists killed in an encounter in Chhattisgarh.
- National Youth Day being observed today to mark birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
- In Women’s Hockey, Delhi SG Pipers to take on Odisha Warriors in the opening match at Ranchi this evening.
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