Today’s Top 10 News: From India’s Mega Defense Modernization Purchase Plans to Anticipation of Avatar 2’s Blockbuster Christmas Weekend, here are the breaking stories you need to know
Today’s Top 10 News: DNP News brings to you top 10 breaking stories of the day to keep you abreast of all the latest developments from India and around the world.
1. Center clears Mega Defence Mordernization purchase plan worth Rs 84,328 crore
According to a statement from the Ministry of Defence, the Central Government on Thursday accepted requests for the purchase of defence equipment worth 84,328 crore, including light tanks, infantry combat vehicles, and missile systems. At a meeting on Thursday with Rajnath Singh as its chair, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 24 capital acquisition proposals. These comprise six proposalseach for the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy, and Indian Coast Guard.
2. India and China must keep dialogue channels open
On December 20, at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Chinese side, India and China held the 17th round of Corps Commander-level discussions. During these discussions, they agreed to continue communication through military and diplomatic channels and find a “mutually acceptable resolution of the remaining issues at the earliest.”
3. Zelensky: “Ukraine still alive and kicking, will never give up and surrender”
On his first overseas trip since the Russian invasion, President Zelensky reminded American lawmakers that the U.S. help is an investment in democracy and global security and made a plea for long-term US support.
4. Afghan women are banned from attending universities “for not dressing appropriately”
As a result of female students not following instructions, including an appropriate dress code, Afghan colleges have been declared off-limits to them, the country’s minister of higher education announced on Thursday.
5. Economic downturn and Musk’s Twitter diversion, Tesla wants to cut staff and freeze hiring
After Twitter cut thousands of positions, Elon Musk-led Tesla has now informed staff that a hiring freeze is being put in place. The business also said that more layoffs will occur early in the next quarter. This comes after Elon Musk instructed Tesla executives to “stop all hiring” and reduce employees by 10% in June.
6. FMCG rural demand is beginning to pick up after two years
After nearly two years of a decline, the market for packaged fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in rural areas is beginning to show indications of recovery. This is because rural volumes increased by 6-7% in November, compared to 2-3% in the preceding three months. A successful harvest and a decline in inflation have given the rural economy a boost.
7. IPL mini-auction: Teams will consider the impact player rule as Fast bowling All-rounders Stokes, Curran, and Green get ready to battle for big bucks
It’s that time of year when IPL franchise representatives go for the juggler and pick up match winners who are suited for their game plans. Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, and Cameron Green, three talented fast medium all-rounders and match winners, are poised to incite a frenzy among buyers at this year’s mini auction, which has 405 players in the pool.
8. Full-time, national team coach with mantra to win tournaments needed, Belgium, Portugal, and Brazil are all in need of football coaches
FIFA World Cup 2022 fever is over and Football Federations in Belgium, Portugal and Brazil are back to the drawing boards and have started searching for national coaches who can lead their national teams to international glory and start rebuilding teams with infusion of youth. Portugal’s Fernando Santos, Brazil’s Tite and Belgium’s Martinez after long successful stint with their respective teams have decided to hang up their coaching hats.
9. Twitter loses its top global policy official as layoffs continue
According to sources familiar with the situation, Twitter Inc.’s head of public policy has left the organisation as it continues to cut costs under the direction of billionaire owner Elon Musk. According to two sources, Twitter’s worldwide vice president for public policy, Sinead McSweeney, has resigned. The departure of McSweeney has not previously been announced.
10. Day 7 of Avatar 2’s box office collections: The Way of Water anticipates a blockbuster Christmas weekend
Avatar: The Way of Water is anticipated to have a strong opening week at the box office and may beat Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (Rs 186 crore) from Bollywood in one week’s time. On its fifth day of release, the movie is predicted to bring in between Rs 14.25 and 16.25 crore, according to reports. Given the Christmas spirit, it is anticipated that the numbers would increase over the weekend.
