Today’s Top 10 News: From row over ‘Azad Kashmir’ in Bengal Question paper to highly awaited release of Shahrukh Khan’s Pathaan, here are the top picks for you
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. Bengal test paper controversy leads to an admission of error by the education board and an investigation
Following a mention of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in a test paper released by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education, a controversy has broken out in West Bengal. A review of the situation has been mandated by the education board. Following a question asking Class 10 pupils to highlight “Azad Kashmir” on the map, a political controversy broke out in West Bengal. As BJP politicians like Sukanta Majumdar and Dilip Ghosh posted the photograph of the test on social media, it quickly became popular. They said that the government of Mamata Banerjee was instilling a “anti-India” mentality. Pakistan-occupied In Pakistan, Kashmir is known as Azad Kashmir.
2. J.P. Nadda receives extension as BJP Chief till June 2024; to oversee party’s preparation for the upcoming general elections
J.P. Nadda, the president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has had his tenure in office extended till June 2024, and the party is now prepared to contest the upcoming general elections under his leadership. On the final day of the two-day meeting held in New Delhi, the decision—one of the anticipated outcomes of the BJP’s national executive meeting—was approved. It also puts an end to rumours that Mr. Nadda was to blame for the BJP’s defeat in his home state of Himachal Pradesh.
3. BSF intercepts weapons dropped by a Pakistani drone near Gurdaspur
In the Gurdaspur district of Punjab, the Border Security Force (BSF) reported on January 18, 2023, that it had intercepted a shipment of weapons dropped by a Pakistani drone that included four Chinese-made pistols. Four Chinese-made pistols, eight magazines, and 47 live rounds make up the shipment, which was found in Gurdaspur’s Uncha Takala village during the night between Tuesday and Wednesday.
4. S. Jaishankar will visit the Maldives and Sri Lanka
S. Jaishankar, the minister of external affairs, will travel to Sri Lanka and the Maldives for three days starting on Wednesday in order to deepen bilateral ties with these two important maritime neighbours of India. The Maldives will be Mr. Jaishankar’s first stop, where he will seal various agreements to strengthen bilateral relations.
5. China will experience a dramatic shift in population in 2022
For the first time since a widespread famine in 1961, China’s population fell by 8,50,000 in 2022, signalling a significant demographic transition for the second-largest economy in the world. The population of the country was estimated at 1.411 billion as of the end of 2022 by the National Bureau of Statistics in Beijing on January 17. In 2023, India will surpass China as the world’s most populous country, predicts a U.N. report from the previous year.
6. India backs Sri Lanka and provides IMF with financial guarantees
As the first of Sri Lanka’s creditors to formally support the island nation’s debt restructuring plan, India delivered finance guarantees to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday. The development occurs only days before Sri Lankan leaders wrapped up negotiations with a high-level team from the Communist Party of China, which is set to visit Colombo on January 19 and 20.
7.In 2022, China’s GDP drops to 3%, the second-lowest level in 50 years
China’s economy dropped to 3% in 2022, posting its second-lowest growth rate in 50 years in the second-largest economy in the world, according to official data issued here on Tuesday. China’s economy was severely impacted by the zero-Covid policy and the real estate market downturn.
8. Over 17,362 Maruti Suzuki vehicles being recalled; models include Alto K10, Baleno, and Grand Vitara
A total of 17,362 vehicles from the automaker Maruti Suzuki have had their airbag controllers recalled. According to a filing with the exchange, the Alto K10, S-Presso, Grand Vitara, Eeco, Brezza, and Baleno are among the car models included in this recall that were produced between December 8, 2022, and January 12, 2023.
9. Sarfaraz Khan, overlooked for the Australia series, scores another Ranji Trophy ton
Sarfaraz Khan was a broken man sitting atop a mountain of runs after failing to make the Indian side for the upcoming Test series against Australia. Never one to give up, the Mumbai run machine extended his incredible run in the Indian domestic circuit on Tuesday by scoring his third century in the current Ranji Trophy, sending the national selectors another another reminder.
10. Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan will released on January 20, YRF will begin operating ticket booths in India on that day
On January 20, five days before the movie’s release, Yash Raj Films will start accepting advance reservations for Pathaan, one of the most eagerly awaited Hindi films to hit theatres throughout the world in a very, very long time. The plan is to build up the anticipation for Pathaan to its peak before YRF provides moviegoers the chance to reserve seats for this high-profile Hindi tentpole.
