THE HEADLINES:-
- Donald Trump to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States tonight.
- World Economic Forum Annual Meeting begins at Davos in Switzerland; WEF President Børge Brende forecasts 7 to 8 percent GDP growth for India.
- Gig workers to be brought under social security soon, says Labour and Employment Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya.
- Sealdah Court in Kolkata sentences convict Sanjoy Roy to life imprisonment in RG Kar rape and murder case.
- Campaigning gains momentum for Delhi Assembly elections.
- In Women’s Hockey India League, JSW Soorma Hockey Club beats Delhi SG Pipers 5-1 in Ranchi.
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Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States tonight. The presidential oath will be administered by Chief Justice John Roberts at the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC. As part of the official transfer of power, Mr. Trump will deliver his inaugural address during the swearing-in ceremony.
Ahead of the ceremony, the 78-year-old Trump addressed a victory rally in Washington DC, last night where he promised to act with historic speed to address every crisis facing the United States.
JD Vance will take the oath as the Vice President. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent India at the event. The ceremony will be attended by several foreign leaders and business leaders.
Meanwhile, the outgoing US President Joe Biden today issued preemptive pardons for Gen. Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci and members of Congress who served on the committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Mr. Biden used his extraordinary executive prerogative as a shield against any probable action by his incoming successor.
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The 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting began today at Davos in Switzerland. The five-day WEF meeting will explore how to relaunch growth, harness new technologies, and strengthen social and economic resilience. The global meeting will be attended by close to 3,000 leaders from over 130 countries, including 350 governmental leaders. India is being represented by Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil, Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu, Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan, and Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary. During the five-day event, India's model of inclusive growth and digital revolution will be highlighted. Talking to an Indian television channel in Switzerland’s Davos, WEF President and CEO Børge Brende forecast a 7 to 8 percent GDP growth for India on the back of higher investments driven by economic reforms.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today highlighted that the government’s strides in the toy manufacturing sector have boosted the government's quest for Aatmanirbharta and popularised traditions and enterprise. Responding to a post shared by Mann Ki Baat Updates, Mr. Modi mentioned that during one of the Mann Ki Baat episodes, he had talked about boosting toy manufacturing, powered by collective efforts across India.
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Union Labour and Employment Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya today said the labour board will soon bring gig workers under social security. Dr. Mandaviya made this statement after inaugurating the two-day International Seminar on Formalization and Social Security Coverage for Workers in the Informal Sector in New Delhi. He said, the social security for workers, without any kind of discrimination, is the priority of the government.
Talking exclusively to Akashvani News, Labour and Employment Secretary Sumita Dawra spoke about how the seminar delves into the prospect of bringing India’s 600 million workforce under the various provisions of social security.
Talking to the media, International Social Security Association President Dr. Mohammed Azman highlighted India’s progress through the e-Shram program in bringing 90 percent of the informal sector under a database.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today said the youth are the asset of the country, who will contribute to nation-building and prosperity. Addressing the NCC Republic Day Camp 2025 in Delhi, Mr. Singh said, the cadets contribute to nation-building through the qualities of leadership, discipline, ambition, and patriotism.
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A sessions court in Kolkata's Sealdah has sentenced convict Sanjoy Roy to life imprisonment in the RG Kar rape and murder case. Sessions Judge Anirban Das also held that the state government will have to pay the victim's family compensation of 17 lakh rupees. Sanjoy was declared guilty in the case by the court on Saturday. The body of the post graduate trainee doctor was recovered from a seminar hall of the RG Kar Medical College on 9th of August last year. Sanjoy was arrested by the Kolkata Police on 10th August. Later, he was handed over to the CBI which chargesheeted him in the case.
The National Commission for Women has welcomed the judgment. In a statement, the commission said that this conviction will instill a sense of justice in society and remind everyone that such crimes will not go unpunished.
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Two Maoists have been killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district today. The bodies of the slain Maoists have been recovered from the spot. A jawan of the Cobra battalion was injured in the encounter.
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Today was the last date for withdrawal of candidature for the Delhi Assembly polls. The campaign for the 70-member assembly has gained momentum. Candidates and star campaigners from different political parties are holding roadshows, rallies, public meetings, and door-to-door campaigns in the city. Aam Aadmi Party's national convenor Arvind Kejriwal today held rallies in Vishwas Nagar and Krishna Nagar assembly constituencies in favor of their candidates. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi also held a door-to-door campaign in her assembly constituency, Kalkaji. BJP Delhi President Virendra Sachdeva today held an organizational meeting with all its party candidates to boost the campaign for the polls. Party MP Bansuri Swaraj today inaugurated the election office of the party in the Greater Kailash area. Congress candidate from Kalkaji, Alka Lamba, held a door-to-door campaign in her constituency. Party candidate from the Madipur Assembly constituency, J.P. Panwar, also held public meetings. Voting for the Delhi Assembly elections will be held on the 5th of next month, and the counting will take place on the 8th of February.
Akashvani News brings you a special series in view of the Delhi assembly elections and today we take a look at New the Delhi assembly constituency:
"In the heart of the National Capital, New Delhi assembly constituency stands as a key battleground in the Delhi Assembly elections, with its outcome set to influence the broader political landscape of the city. Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party Supremo Arvind Kejriwal is again in the political battlefield in this seat against BJP’s Parvesh Verma, son of former Delhi CM Sahib Singh Verma and Congress’ Sandeep Dikshit who is son of former CM Sheila Dikshit. The seat is set to witness the highest number of contenders after the scrutiny of the nominations. The constituency is surrounded by VVIP areas like Rashtrapati Bhawan, Prime Minister's Residence, Supreme Court and majority of central government offices. Pollution, Parking, Waterlogging during monsoon, are the major issues of the residents of this seat. The race in this seat not only tests the leadership of Arvind Kejriwal who had to leave the CM post on alleged liquor scam but also the ability of sons of two former CMs, and former MPs Parvesh Verma and Sandeep Dikshit to carve out their larger space in Delhi politics. Saklen Akhtar for Akashvani News, Delhi."
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Now news from the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj:
The Government has made robust arrangements for fire safety during the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. Our correspondent reports that the Mela area, which attracts lakhs of Kalpvasis and crores of devotees, has been equipped with an extensive fire safety infrastructure.
"A total of ,50 fire stations and 20 fire posts have been set up throughout the Mahakumbh Mela area. Additionally, four thousand three hundred fire hydrants have been strategically deployed to tackle any emergency. More than 350 fire fighting vehicles of various types and over two thousand trained personnel have been stationed across the Mahakumbh. Each Akhara’s tents have also been equipped with fire safety measures. Director General Fire and Emergency Services , Avinash Chandra said, in the entire Mahakumbh area, fire safety has been taken with great sincerity. He said, the area of one fire station is around eight hundred square meters and it will take less than three to four minutes for the fire vehicle to reach the spot.
Government's proactive preparations and swift action has averted a fire at Mahakumbh yesterday. ANAND KUMAR, AKASHVANI NEWS, PRAYAGRAJ"
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In the Women’s Hockey India League, JSW Soorma Hockey Club defeated Delhi SG Pipers 5-1 this evening in Ranchi. With this win, Soorma Hockey Club climbed to no 1 with 9 points among four teams playing the league, followed by Odisha Warriors having 8 points.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN.
- Donald Trump to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States tonight.
- World Economic Forum Annual Meeting begins at Davos in Switzerland; WEF President Børge Brende forecasts 7 to 8 percent GDP growth for India.
- Gig workers to be brought under social security soon, says Labour and Employment Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya.
- Sealdah Court in Kolkata sentences convict Sanjoy Roy to life imprisonment in RG Kar rape and murder case.
- Campaigning gains momentum for Delhi Assembly elections.
- In Women’s Hockey India League, JSW Soorma Hockey Club beats Delhi SG Pipers 5-1 in Ranchi.
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