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NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||01-02--2026

 

NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||01-02--2026

SUNDAY|| VOL—V/2026/JANUARY

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

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha today. The Budget documents will be available on the Union Budget Mobile App and the website after the completion of the Budget Speech in Parliament.

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has launched the digitization of old manual birth and death certificates.

A late-night firing incident was reported outside the residence of Bollywood filmmaker Rohit Shetty in Mumbai's Juhu area, creating panic among local residents. The incident occurred around 3 am when unidentified persons allegedly fired multiple rounds near the building.

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday shared a light moment with the soldiers of the Assam Regiment after he participated in their traditional celebratory dance.  The soldiers danced to “Badlu Ram Ka Badan,” a popular regimental folk-style song often played during informal celebrations. IT IS A FACT-BASED GREAT SONG!

The Chief of Army Staff, Upendra Dwivedi, on Friday felicitated two Bactrian Camels, two Zanskari Ponies and two Army Dogs for their outstanding contribution to operations in some of the most challenging deployment areas of the country. The Bactrian camels deployed in the cold deserts of Ladakh have been vital to high-altitude logistics, carrying heavy loads across difficult terrain and steep gradients.

The Zanskari Ponies, an indigenous and endangered breed, have steadfastly supported troops in the icy heights of Siachen Glacier and forward areas.

India  dispatched a consignment of 10 Bailey Bridges to Sri Lanka to assist in the restoration of critical connectivity following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

According to the Economic Survey 2025-26, India’s pharmaceutical industry is transitioning from a focus on mass generics to complex generics, biosimilars, and innovation-led products. India currently ranks 11th globally in pharmaceutical exports by value, with a 3 per cent global share. The country remains the world’s third-largest pharmaceutical producer by volume, supplying nearly 20 per cent of global generics demand, with exports to 191 countries in FY25.

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

Power outages hit Ukraine, Moldova as Kyiv struggles against winter cold.

Kremlin says Russia has invited Ukraine's Zelenskyy to come to Moscow for peace talks. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, cited by the Interfax news agency, said on Thursday ‌that Moscow had not yet received a response to its invitation for Mr. Zelenskyy to come to Moscow.

Head bowed, self-respect ( DO THEY HAVE??) compromised: Pakistan PM on foreign loan humiliation-- Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif recalled the difficult period when Pakistan faced fears of bankruptcy and was described by some reporters as being on the verge of technical default.

2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting with  22-member Arab League on January 30-31, 2026 is concluded.

India-Arab League: bridging cultures, creating opportunities . As India grows into a major power, the Arab League region forms a critical part of its global matrix. For the Arab League countries too, India is a strong and reliable partner.

Trump administration approves $6.67 billion worth arms sales to Israel, $9 billion worth sales to Saudi Arabia

The Apache helicopters, which will be equipped with rocket launchers and advanced targeting gear, are the biggest part of the total package, coming to $3.8 billion.

China says will take 'necessary measures' to protect companies after Panama ruling. This announcement follows a ruling by Panama's top court that annulled a concession allowing Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison to operate ports at the crucial Panama Canal.

Sri Lanka to stick to IMF path despite cyclone setback. In the wake of the cyclone, over 70 civil society groups and activists across Sri Lanka called for the renegotiation of the IMF deal, accusing the Dissanayake government of becoming a ‘prisoner’ of the ongoing IMF programme.

UN chief Antonio Guterres cited the FTA between India and the EU as he underlined the need to support “multi-polarity”, emphasizing that global problems will not be solved by "one power calling the shots", in a veiled reference to the U.S. and China. THE PACT BRINGS TOGETHER TWO ECONOMIES REPRESENTING ALMOST A QUARTER OF THE WORLD'S POPULATION, 25 PER CENT OF GLOBAL GDP, AND 2 BILLION PEOPLE.

India's "Mother Of All Deals" With EU Wipes Out Pakistan's Trade Advantage. Pakistan said on Thursday that it was in touch with European Union authorities to tackle any impact on its exports in the wake of a trade agreement between India and the 27-nation bloc. Pakistan's GSP status, which was granted by the EU in 2014, will expire in December next year.

Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has announced the start of the second phase of Operation Herof across Balochistan. Calling it a declaration of decisive resistance

ENTERTAINMENT:

Director SS Rajamouli is leaving no stone unturned for his next film titled Varanasi. He has the budgets, resources and the best actors for the film. The only thing needed is that Rajamouli has to live up to the global expectations. Varanasi will be the first Indian film to be shot in Antarctica. The team will soon scout the locations for the film and some important portions of the film will be shot in the extensive weather conditions and in the never seen locales of Antarctica.

CRIME & PUNISHMENT:

Bengaluru police have set up a Special Investigation Team to examine the death of C J Roy, Founder and Chairman of the Confident Group. C J Roy is found dead at the group's office on Hosur Road on January 30, and the case draws close public attention.

MISHAPS: -

Explosion In Iran Port City That Killed 1, Injured 14 Caused By Gas Leak.

WEATHER:

India Meteorological Department, IMD has issued an orange colour warning for thunderstorms accompanied with hailstorm at isolated places over East Rajasthan and West Madhya Pradesh.

GAMES & SPORTS: -

 India vs New Zealand, 5th T20I, New Zealand tour of India, 2026 -

India won by 46 runs|| IND:  271/5(20)|| NZ; 225(19.4)

Player Of The Match:  Ishan Kishan

DAS KAPITAL:

China sees first fiscal revenue drop since 2020 with 1.7% fall. Tax revenue rose 0.8% in 2025, ‌while income ‌from non-tax sources slumped by 11.3%, ‍Finance Ministry said.

The Centre's fiscal deficit at the end of December stood at ₹8.55 lakh crore, or 54.5% of the annual budget target for 2025-26, compared to 56.7% in the year-ago period, government data released on Friday (January 30, 2026) showed.

Indian Share Market: -

OPEN TODAY FOR TRADING. MARKET IS EXPECTED TO OPEN ON POSITIVE NOTE.

Currency Exchange Rates:

Same as yesterday.

 

 

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