top news stories from January 3, 2025 India

As of January 3, 2025, here are some of the top news stories from India:

Politics

Supreme Court Dismisses ED Appeal: The Supreme Court has rejected the Enforcement Directorate's appeal concerning the arrest of a former Congress MLA.
Delhi Political Tensions: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has criticized Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, accusing her of politicizing farmers' welfare.

International Relations

Australia-India Relations: Australia and India have strengthened their bilateral relationship through intensified economic, political, and cultural collaborations.

Sports

Cricket Leadership Change: In the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, Rohit Sharma has been replaced by Jasprit Bumrah as captain for the fifth Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Society

Delhi Mosque Demolition Controversy: The historic Masjid Akhonji in Mehrauli, Delhi, has been demolished by the Delhi Development Authority, sparking controversy.

top news stories from January 3, 2025 India

Environment

Bhopal Toxic Waste Removal: Efforts are underway to remove toxic waste from the Bhopal gas tragedy site, decades after the disaster.

Politics

Narendra Modi's Populist Facade Is Cracking: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity has declined following the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) loss of its majority in the lower house of Parliament in 2024.Critics attribute this to controversial policies and a focus on Hindu nationalist ideals over practical governance.

Economy

Indian States' Fundraising Challenges: Indian states are expected to face higher borrowing costs to meet a record borrowing target of 4.73 trillion rupees for January to March 2025.This substantial debt supply may tighten banking liquidity conditions and impact yields on government securities.

Sports

Cricket Leadership Change: Rohit Sharma's unexpected withdrawal from the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at the Sydney Cricket Ground has sparked controversy.Reports suggest that Jasprit Bumrah may take over as captain for this crucial match.

International Relations

Australia-India Relations: Australia and India have strengthened their bilateral relationship through intensified economic, political, and cultural collaborations.The ongoing Border-Gavaskar Test series symbolizes this growing partnership, with both nations showing mutual respect and heightened levels of interaction.

Environment

Bhopal Toxic Waste Removal: Efforts are underway to remove toxic waste from the Bhopal gas tragedy site, decades after the disaster.This initiative aims to address long-standing environmental and health concerns associated with the site.

Business News

- The Indian stock market has seen a significant surge, with the Sensex rising by 1,436 points to settle at 79,944, and the Nifty advancing 446 points to close at 24,189

- Tech giants Infosys and TCS are among the top 5 global H-1B visa beneficiaries, accounting for over 41% of visas

National News

- The Supreme Court has rebuked the Centre for not engaging with protesting farmers and addressing their grievances

- A prayer meet for late former PM Manmohan Singh is being held today