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Top News: 29th January

  • Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Supreme Court of India
  • Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar CM for 9th time
  • Rohan Bopanna, oldest grand slam champion with Australian Open doubles
  • Women’s Hockey star Deep Grace Ekka announced international retirement
  • Zydus Lifesciences secured USFDA approval for generic medicine

 

History: 29th January

  • 1528: Babur captured the fort of Chanderi by defeating Rana Sanga
  • 1780: The first newspaper in India, “Hickey’s Bengal Gazette” was published.
  • 1820: Death Year of George III, King of Great Britain and Ireland
  • 1916: In the First World War, Germany attacked France for the first.
  • 1979: The Tamil Nadu Express, India’s first two-engined jumbo train, was flagged off from New Delhi to Madras.

 

1) Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Supreme Court of India

  • The celebration marks the 75th year of the Supreme Court.
  • PM Modi launches citizen-centric information and technology initiatives, including Digi SCR, Digital Courts 2.0, and the new website.
  • Digital Supreme Court Reports: Free and electronic access to Supreme Court judgments since 1950.
  • Digital Courts 2.0: Make court records available to district court judges electronically

 

 

2) Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar CM for 9th time

  • Nitish Kumar’s last stint as Chief Minister was in 2022 when he joined the RJD, Congress, and Left alliance, breaking ties with the NDA.
  • Between 2022 and 2024, Nitish Kumar played a key role in forming an opposition alliance to challenge the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
  • Samrat Chaudhury and Vijay Kumar Sinha also take the oath, and Nitish Kumar announces them as deputy CMs.

 

3) IRB Infrastructure Trust wins arbitration award of Rs 1,720 Crore

  • Yedeshi Aurangabad Tollway Ltd (YATL), a special purpose vehicle of IRB Infrastructure Trust, secures an arbitration award of Rs 1,720 crore for a highway project.
  • Arbitration initiated against the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) following a dispute over the company’s claim for a concession period extension by 870 days and compensation of Rs 1,751 crore.

 

3) IRB Infrastructure Trust wins arbitration award of Rs 1,720 Crore

  • Yedeshi Aurangabad Tollway Ltd (YATL), a special purpose vehicle of IRB Infrastructure Trust, secures an arbitration award of Rs 1,720 crore for a highway project.
  • Arbitration initiated against the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) following a dispute over the company’s claim for a concession period extension by 870 days and compensation of Rs 1,751 crore.

 

4) Rohan Bopanna, oldest grand slam champion with Australian Open doubles

  • Rohan Bopanna, at 43, becomes the oldest player to win a Grand Slam, securing the Australian Open men’s doubles title with partner Matthew Ebden.
  • The duo defeats Italian pair Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori with a score of 7-6(0), 7-5 in the 2024 final.
  • Their victory marks Bopanna and Ebden’s first title together, having lost in the US Open final the previous year.

 

5) Odisha CM inaugurates 4th National Chilika Birds Festival

  • The festival kicks off with a captivating ‘Photo Exhibition, promising to elevate Odisha as a prominent birding hub.
  • The three-day program, running until January 29, features the participation of 52 selected birders from various parts of India.
  • Birding excursions to Mangalajodi Nalabana are scheduled for the next two days, known as the ‘Birds Paradise of Asia.’ –

 

6) Women’s Hockey star Deep Grace Ekka announced international retirement

  • Deep Grace Ekka, renowned defender and penalty corner specialist of the Indian women’s hockey team, declares her retirement from international hockey.
  • Her illustrious career spanned from 2011 to 2023, featuring representation for India in two Olympic Games.
  • Ekka expresses immense gratitude and humility in a social media post, highlighting the honor of representing India.

 

7) Maersk revealed world’s largest ship fueled by Methanol

  • Maersk introduces Ane Maersk, a groundbreaking container vessel powered by green methanol derived from green hydrogen.
  • Ane Maersk, with a capacity of 16,000 TEUs, marks a monumental shift towards sustainable and efficient maritime transportation.
  • The maiden voyage scheduled for February 9th, showcasing Maersk’s commitment to global connectivity and eco-friendly practices.

 

8) UP CM inaugurated HPCL’s biomass-based CBG plant in Budaun

  • Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath unveils HPCL’s pioneering Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant in Budaun.
  • Plant, with a processing capacity of 100 MTPD of rice straw, aligns with the government’s focus on reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels.
  • Investment of Rs 133 crore, supporting National Biofuel Policy, contributes to the goal of reducing import dependency by 10 percent.

 

 

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