Top 20 news stories from India

 

Top 20 news stories from India

As of January 2, 2025, here are the top news stories from India:

1. Economic Slowdown Concerns: India's recent economic data indicates a slowdown, with GDP growth decelerating to 5.4% in Q3 2024.The Reserve Bank of India has revised its growth forecast for 2024-25 from 7.2% to 6.6%, citing factors such as high inflation and reduced household spending.

2. Power Grid Corporation's Market Performance: Shares of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. rose by 0.62% to ₹310.50, outperforming the broader market.However, the stock remains below its 52-week high of ₹366.20.

3. GST Collection Increase: In December, India collected ₹1.77 trillion in Goods and Services Tax (GST), marking a 7.3% increase compared to the same period last year.

4. Bhopal Gas Tragedy Waste Disposal: After 40 years, a convoy carrying waste from the Bhopal gas tragedy has departed from Bhopal for safe disposal, marking a significant step in addressing the disaster's long-term environmental impact.

5. Digital Divide in Education: A recent report highlights that only 57% of schools in India have working computers, and just 54% have internet access, underscoring the challenges in bridging the digital divide in education.

6. India's Hottest Year on Record: The year 2024 has been recorded as India's hottest year since records began in 1901, raising concerns about climate change and its impacts on the country.

7. Katra Protests Halt Ropeway Project: In Katra, protests have led the government to halt the construction of a ropeway project until an amicable solution is reached, following the release of detained protesters.

8. High Rate of Hysterectomies Among Rural Women: Studies reveal a disproportionate rate of hysterectomies among rural, illiterate, and insured women in India, prompting concerns about healthcare practices and women's health rights.

9. Pharmacy Students' Relief: Diploma in Pharmacy students have been granted relief as the exit exam has been deferred indefinitely, providing them with more time to prepare.

10. Train Derailment in Uttar Pradesh: A tragic train derailment in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda district resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, prompting an investigation into the cause of the accident.

11. Maoist Attack in Chhattisgarh: Two security personnel were killed, and four others injured in an IED attack by Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.

12. WazirX Security Breach: Cryptocurrency exchange WazirX reported a security breach, with digital assets worth $234 million swindled, raising concerns about cybersecurity in the financial sector.

13. MoU Signed Between India and China: India and China have agreed to work urgently towards the withdrawal of troops from their disputed border, aiming to ease tensions and maintain regional stability.

14. Chandrayaan-3's Lunar Success: India's Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully landed near the lunar south pole, marking a significant achievement in the country's space exploration efforts.

15. Student Suicides in Kota: A spate of student suicides in Kota, Rajasthan, has raised concerns about the mental health and well-being of students in the country's competitive educational environment.

16. LPG Price Reduction: The Government of India has reduced the price of domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by ₹200 per cylinder, providing relief to households amid rising living costs.

17. Adani Group Allegations: The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) released a report alleging insider trading within the Adani Group, leading to calls for a thorough investigation.

18. India's Oil Imports from Russia: India's imports from Russia have surged by 384% in the April–January period, making Russia the third-largest oil supplier to India, driven by discounted prices.

19. Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine: India has sent 7,725 kilograms of humanitarian aid to Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict, demonstrating its commitment to providing assistance during international crises.

20. Ukraine Urges India to Rethink Russia Ties: Ukrainian officials have urged India to reconsider its longstanding ties with Russia, emphasizing the need for support amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.