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NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||11-01-2026

 

NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||11-01-2026

SUNDAY|| VOL—V/2026/JANUARY

OPINIONATED, FOR FREE CIRCULATION.

*युक्ति युक्तं प्रगृह्णीयात् बालादपि विचक्षणः।*

*रवेरविषयं वस्तु किं न दीपः प्रकाशयेत्॥।*


TRANSLATION:A wise person should accept good advice or ideas from anyone, even a child, because just as a small lamp can illuminate a corner the sun cannot (like the dark corners), a small voice can offer valuable wisdom not always captured by others;


 

INDIA: (GOI, SWARAJYA, VISHWAMITRA, HINDU POST, INDIA TODAY).

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 has set a new participation record, with more than 4 crore registrations so far, surpassing last year’s Guinness World Record tally of 3.56 crore.  Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said. Registrations opened on December 1, 2025, through the MyGov portal and include students, parents and teachers from across the country.

New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi highlighted that India’s clean energy sector has achieved significant growth in 2025, with non-fossil fuel installed capacity rising to 266.78 gigawatt. In a social media post, the Minister said that the rise represents a 22.6 per cent increase compared to 2024.

The 53rd New Delhi World Book Fair 2026,  being held from January 10-18 at Bharat Mandapam, offers free entry, tributes India’s Armed Forces, hosts 1000+ publishers, 600+ events, and features global participation, cultural performances, and special pavilions for children and military history enthusiasts. I have visited yesterday; the biting cold didn’t reduce enthusiasts!

The Kamala Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh, with 1,720 MW capacity, aims to boost India’s renewable energy, provide flood control, and create jobs. Backed by NHPC and the state government, it supports the country’s net-zero emissions goal by 2070.

India has launched the PARAM SHAKTI supercomputing facility at IIT Madras, powered by the indigenous PARAM RUDRA system with 3.1 petaflops capacity. Built entirely in India, it will strengthen research in science, engineering, climate modelling, nuclear studies, and advanced drug discovery.

Odisha cabinet has approved a major renewable energy investment with Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited set to establish an integrated solar manufacturing facility in Ganjam district. Valued at ₹10,000 crore, the project marks one of the state’s largest clean energy investments and is expected to significantly strengthen Odisha’s industrial and employment landscape.

The government has refuted an article published by the newspaper ‘The Economic Times’, which claimed that food business licensing and regulatory approvals have stalled due to issues within the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.

The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau clarified that FSSAI is fully functional, and food safety regulation and licensing processes across the country are continuing without any disruption.

The Passing Out Parade (POP) of 02/25 batch was held at INS Chilika on 08 Jan 2026, marking the successful culmination of 16 weeks of ab-initio training. The trainees passed out in an impressive post-sunset ceremonial parade, symbolizing their transformation into disciplined, resilient and combat ready Naval professionals.

The passing-out batch of 2,172 trainees comprised 2,103 Agniveers, including 113 women Agniveers, 270 SSR (Medical Assistants), 44 Sports entry personnel of the Indian Navy and 295 Naviks of the Indian Coast Guard.

Senior Taliban member Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor Takes Charge at Afghanistan Embassy in India.  India and Afghanistan have seen a gradual improvement in bilateral engagement in recent months. India continues to provide humanitarian assistance, including medical aid, while Afghan consulates in Mumbai and Hyderabad are already being run by Taliban-appointed diplomats.

WORLD: (REUTER, AP, AFP, BLOOMBERG, CNN, WP)

Trump the self-appointed war-stopper makes fresh Nobel pitch.US president calls his interventions “humanitarian miracles”, claiming no other leader matches him!~!

Trump says he will meet with Venezuela's Machado next week. This will be Mr. Trump's first meeting ⁠with Ms. Machado, who said earlier this week that she hadn't spoken to the U.S. leader since she won the Nobel Peace Prize in October 2025. A POLITICAL NOBEL PEACE PRIZE!IT SHALL BE RENAMED!!

Donald Trump rules out meeting Iran’s exiled crown prince amid protest. US president signals cautious stance towards opposition leader as unrest deepens in Iran.

Trump Signs Executive Order To Protect US-Held Money From Venezuela Oil Industry. In an order signed Friday, Trump -- who has made clear that tapping Venezuela's vast oil reserves was a key goal in the US ouster of Maduro -- is acting "to advance US foreign policy objectives", the White House said in a fact sheet accompanying the order. WHAT A SHAME!`!

Marco Rubio outlines three-phase US plan for Venezuela, no early elections. US Secretary of State says Trump administration views its role in Venezuela as a long-term commitment, not a short intervention. Venezuela is on the way to become another vassal state of USA, like IRAQ, & LIBIA.

EU–China trade tensions set to sharpen further in 2026, report warns. Brussels expected to harden trade defenses as imbalance with Beijing persists despite calls for rebalancing.

Venezuela still ‘uninventable’, opines US oil bosses despite Trump’s zeal. Executives cite sanctions, political risk and past asset seizures as White House seeks rapid investment after Maduro’s ouster.

Greenland MP Kuno Fencker has said the mineral-rich island is "not for sale", a remark that has come amid US President Donald Trump's push to seize the Danish autonomous territory.

Greenland wants to be a sovereign state, he told NDTV on Friday. He, however, said that it cannot be a fully independent state, and so, it needs allies like the US, NATO, Denmark, and the European nations that are in its vicinity.

US Will 'Seek Wars' Till Its Economy Depends On Oil: Colombian President. In an interview with the BBC, Petro said, "As long as the US economy is based on oil and coal, 70% of its energy matrix, it will tend to seek wars for both resources."

Zohran Mamdani Calls Hamas is a  "Terrorist Organization" Amid New York Protests.

United States has invited India and Australia to participate in a meeting of G7 finance ministers focused on securing critical minerals supply chains. The talks, hosted in Washington, come amid growing concerns among advanced economies over heavy dependence on China for minerals essential to defense, technology, and clean energy transitions.

Chile has formally expressed support for India’s aspiration to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), stating that Bharath can play a stabilizing role in global affairs.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit India on January 12–13, 2026, to strengthen bilateral ties. The visit is expected to focus on strategic partnership, trade, climate cooperation, and global geopolitical developments between India and Germany.

CRIME & PUNISHMENT:

Congress demands time-bound CBI inquiry into Ankita Bhandari killing. Party demands action against those who destroyed evidence, seeks independent inquiry into ‘VIP angle’.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the National Improvised Explosive Device Data Management System (NIDMS). This is India’s first platform that records details of all bomb blasts in the country from 1999 to today. The system will help police and security agencies investigate terrorist incidents more effectively.

The NIDMS is an online database managed by the National Security Guard (NSG) in Manesar, Haryana. It allows police, Central Armed Police Forces, and other investigative agencies to access data on any explosion or IED incident in India.

MISHAPS: -

In Odisha, a small 9-seater aircraft crash-landed near Rourkela in Sundargarh district yesterday afternoon. Though there has been no casualty, all six people on board including four passengers and two crew members have sustained injuries in the crash. The aircraft operated by India One Air was on a scheduled flight from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela.

 ENVIRONMENTAL: -

In Australia, the southeastern state of Victoria declared a state of disaster as massive bushfires continued to rage across multiple regions, forcing large-scale evacuations and stretching emergency services to their limits.

GAMES & SPORTS: -

P.V. Sindhu Lost in Semifinal.

DAS KAPITAL:

NO NEW STATUS.

 

NOTICE:--- I will be on Winter Vacation from 12 Jan. to 29 Jan. and ‘NEWS & VI

EWS’  will not be published. Wish you happy winter days.

 

 

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