Latest news today (January 3): Presenting FE’s Breaking News today. We will keep you updated on all major news, views and much more throughout the day.
EAM S Jaishankar signs copies of his new book ‘Why Bharat Matters’
Amid the buzz over his new book ‘Why Bharat Matters’, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar signed some of the copies of his book. In a video posted on X, Jaishankar smiled as he signed copies of his book. While sharing the video on X, he wrote, “Contributing to a national conversation on foreign policy. Signed some copies of #WhyBharatMatters.” Speaking on his book ‘Why Bharat Matters’ which talks of India’s quest to ascend the global hierarchy and New India drawing strength from the country’s civilizational heritage, EAM Jaishankar said that he has attempted to take a particular theme and give it “Ramayan-type” relevance. (ANI)
No talks with OMCs on fuel price cut, says Union Minister Puri
Amid buzz over price cut in fuel prices, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri says that there are no talks with OMCs for the reduction of prices of petrol and diesel. rebuffing the latest media reports as ‘speculative’, Puri said that Modi government’s prime priority is availability of energy in the country.
Google, Meta and Tiktok’s debts removed from Russian database
Fines imposed by Russian courts on Alphabet’s Google and YouTube, Meta, TikTok and Telegram appear to have been settled as the companies are no longer registered as debtors in the state bailiffs’ database. But the database, accessed by Reuters on Wednesday, still includes X (formerly Twitter) and Twitch, with fines totalling 51 million roubles ($560,730) and 23 million roubles ($252,879), respectively. Google, Meta, TikTok and Telegram did not immediately respond to requests for comment. State bailiffs could not immediately be reached. (Reuters)
SC stays HC direction asking HP Govt to shift IPS officer from post of DGP
The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the direction of the Himachal Pradesh High Court asking the state government to shift senior IPS officer Sanjay Kundu from the post of Director General of Police (DGP). A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud granted liberty to Kundu to move the high court to seek recall of its December 26 order. (PTI)
What Gautam Adani said after the SC verdict
The Hon’ble Supreme Court’s judgement shows that: Truth has prevailed. Satyameva Jayate.I am grateful to those who stood by us. Our humble contribution to India’s growth story will continue. Jai Hind.
— Gautam Adani (@gautam_adani) January 3, 2024
“Truth has prevailed. Satyameva Jayate. I am grateful to those who stood by us,” Adani said in a post on X. Holding that the power to transfer investigation must be exercised in exceptional circumstances and not in the absence of cogent justifications, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that it found no ground to transfer the investigation from SEBI to an SIT in the Adani-Hindenburg case. (Read More)
Fog in Delhi and parts of NCR; extreme cold likely to continue for next few days
Parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region woke up on Wednesday morning to dense fog, reducing visibility in several parts of the national capital. The minimum temperature recorded in Delhi on Wednesday was 9 degree Celsius while the maximum temperature is expected to be around 20 degree Celsius, as per the IMD.
Maid injured in dog bite at Gaur City-2, seeks police action
A maid was bitten by a German Shepherd dog while reporting for work in Gaur City-2, Noida, said police. The incident took place at Galaxy Royal Society, under the jurisdiction of Bisrakh Police Station.
Karnataka reports one death by Covid, 148 positive cases reported in last 24 hours
The Karnataka government has reported one death due to COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, the Department of Health and Family Welfare has said. A total of 148 positive cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
ED raids Jharkhand Chief Minister Soren’s associates in alleged money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday morning raided the premises of the press advisor to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in Ranchi in connection with the ongoing alleged money laundering case, agency sources said. The search operations were carried out at the premises of Abhishek Prasad, Soren’s press advisor.
Kejriwal to skip ED summons, calls the notice ‘illegal’
Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi has refused to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning. Kejriwal called the notice ‘illegal’ in his written reply in which he asserts his willingness to cooperate. (READ MORE)
Death toll in Japan earthquake rises to 57
The death toll in Japan has now risen to 57 following a 7.5-magnitude earthquake that rattled the nation on Monday, news agency NHK World reported, citing officials from Ishikawa prefecture.
Man held at Delhi airport with 50 cartridges
A 45-year-old man from Punjab has been detained at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in the national capital for carrying 50 live cartridges in his baggage, police said on Tuesday.
Massive fire at factory in Delhi’s Bawana, none hurt
A massive fire broke out at a factory in Delhi’s Bawana industrial area in the early hours of Wednesday, officials said. No casualties or injuries to anyone were reported. As per Delhi Fire Service Department officials, a call about the fire was received at around 1.40 a.m.
Republic Day parade rehearsals continue at Kartavya Path amid cold weather
The rehearsals for the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path as fog grips the national capital. The temperature has dipped further in Delhi.