Mostly, Bharat Band covered the media space followed by US-Iran tension. Besides, not much development taken place.

National

‘Bhart Band’ called by 24 Trade Unions

Band is called by Trade Unions against ‘anti-worker policies and Privatization of Public sectors’ by the Central Govt.

The Band is supported by INC, Shiv Sena and Left Parties, along with various public sector employees.

Protests occurred in most part of India. As per media (NDTV) claim, 25 cr people supported this “band”

Maharashtra PWD Minister Ashok Chavan supported today’s ‘Bharat Bandh’ call of different trade unions, Govt at the Centre is an anti-labor Govt

Protests become violent in many places in WB, but one alarming news was recovery of 4 crude bombs on railway tract near train was stopped.

JNU Row….

As per PTI, HRD Ministry officials meet JNU Vice Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar, take stock of efforts being made to restore normalcy on campus.

So far 40 complaints have been filed in this regards.

Police claimed that some masked persons have been identified, and we will crack their identity.

25 members of ABVP, NSUI booked by Ahmedabad police on charges of rioting and assault, a day after a clash between the two student unions left four activists from both the sides injured.

Union Cabinet Approved

Union Cabinet approved in-principle strategic disinvestment of equity shareholding, in Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd, of Minerals and Metals Trading Corporation Ltd, National Mineral Development Corp, MECON and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. [1]

The conferring status of Institution of National Importance (INI) to cluster of Ayurvedic institutions at Gujarat Ayurved University campus in Jamnagar

PM Modi seeks advice from 130 crore Indians for coming Budget 2020.

Supreme Court today, decided to hear on January 10 the Central Government’s plea seeking to transfer those PILs filed and pending in various state High Courts, against validity of CAA, to the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court issues notice to the Government on a plea filed by National Council of Dalit Christians seeking Scheduled Caste status for Dalit Christians. The petitioner says the change of religion does not end social discrimination against lower castes.

NSO released the First Advance Estimates of National Income:

The growth in real GDP during 2019-20 is estimated at 5% as compared to the growth rate of 6.8 % in 2018-19

Estimated growth of real GVA in 2019-20 is 4.9% as against 6.6% in 2018-19

“The Real GDP or GDP at Constant Prices (2011-12) in the year 2019-20 is likely to attain a level of Rs 147.79 lakh crore, as against the Provisional Estimate of GDP for the year 2018-19 of Rs 140.78 lakh crore, released on 31st May 2019.

The growth in real GDP during 2019-20 is estimated at 5% as compared to the growth rate of 6.8 per cent in 2018-19,” the Statistics and Program Implementation Ministry said.

As per media source, Modi Govt is going to hand over 150 trains on 100 routs to private companies, based on the report of the committee constituted for analysis of public private partnerships.

3 Chinese nationals apprehended at IGI airport with 180 kg red sandalwood.

International

Amid US-Iran Escalation

Iran claimed that they have launched a series of 22 missile attacks aimed at bases in Iraq, Iranian state television reported, saying that the missiles had been launched as the opening of Tehran’s “revenge” for the U.S. killing last week of a top Iranian general.

Iranian FM Javad Zarif signals missile strike could be end of retaliation. [4]

However, US President Trump tweeted “All is well! Missiles launched from Iran at two military bases located in Iraq. Assessment of casualties and damages taking place now. So far, so good!

We have the most powerful and well equipped military anywhere in the world, by far! I will be making a statement tomorrow morning.”

Britten condemned that Iran’s reaction and said ‘Both sides must hold dialogue’. Well expectedly, Israel supported US. Later, EU also expressed their concerns over the situation. Germany ‘strongly condemns’ Iran missile attacks while China urged restraint. [5]

Indian MEA advised to avoid unnecessary visit Iran and also people residing in Iran should avoid movement.

Iranian Ambassador to India Dr. Ali Chegeni said that whatever we have done is a part of our response. Millions of people who participated in the funeral of General Qassem Soleimani had demanded the government for it. We have done it. We are not looking for war.

Ukrainian Boeing Crushed in Iran

All 180 passengers (82 Iranians, 63 Canadians) including crew members died in crash near airport in capital, Tehran. Many countries issued advisory not to use Iranian Air Space.

Preliminary, reports said that its might be due engine failure. (Reuters) Though the black box has recovered.

Ukraine cancelled its all flights through Iran.

States

JnK:

Terrorists lob grenade at Habak Chowk in Srinagar. One civilian injured in attack.

Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir claimed that in Awantipora encounter, when we received the info that Shahid is hiding we tried to persuade him to surrender by sending his family to talk to him but he refused to cooperate threw a grenade. Following which encounter started in which he was killed.

Eight ex-MLAs meet Jammu & Kashmir LG G C Murmu, demand release of political workers, restoration of statehood.

Himachal Pradesh

After fresh snowfall, total 588 roads have been closed, 2436 electricity supply lines disrupted and 33 water supply schemes hampered in the state. In 8 districts of the state, 1 feet to 4 feet snow has accumulated at different locations.

Mah

Mumbai Port Trust and the Ministry of Shipping have organized the first-ever jewelry exhibition on board a cruise vessel to promote cruise tourism in the country among the business and leisure fraternity.

Tripura

BSF, seized 2.267 Kg gold worth Rs 95 lakhs from the outskirts of Agartala. The consignment consist of 12 gold biscuits and 4 bars.

One Jahangir Hassan who was carrying the consignment from Bangladesh has been arrested and his mobile phone seized.

India in International Frame

BBC

Deepika Padukone: Has Bollywood found a political voice

CNN

Four men ordered to hang for fatal gang rape on New Delhi bus

Financial Times

Indian authorities accused of targeting Muslims in Uttar Pradesh