Here are some of today’s top news stories from India on January 22, 2024, that you might be interested to know.
1. Ayodhya Ram Mandir inauguration is today’s top news:
The much-awaited inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is taking place today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries are expected to attend the ceremony. Additionally, the temple construction began in 1992 and it has been a source of religious and political tension for decades. Moreover, the inauguration is seen as a major milestone for Hindus in India.
Security has been beefed up in Ayodhya for the event, with over 4,000 security personnel deployed. The city has been decorated with lights and flowers, and a festive atmosphere prevails.
Furthermore, the inauguration is being broadcast live on television and online, and millions of people are expected to watch it.
2. ‘One Nation, One Election’ panel gets 21,000 suggestions:
The committee set up to examine the feasibility of holding simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies has received over 21,000 suggestions from the public. Overall of these, 81% of the suggestions are in favour of the idea. The committee, headed by former Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, is expected to submit its report to the government by the end of March.
3. Congress protests over ‘planned attacks’ on Rahul Gandhi’s Yatra:
The Congress party has staged protests across the country over alleged attacks on Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Assam. Gandhi has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of orchestrating the attacks, which the BJP has denied. Furthermore, the Yatra, which began from Manipur on the 14th of January, is scheduled to end in Mumbai on the 20th of March 2024.
4. Bilkis Bano case convicts surrender in Gujarat:
The three men convicted of gang-raping Bilkis Bano and murdering her family members in 2002 have surrendered in a Gujarat court. The convicts were released on bail in June 2022 after serving 14 years in prison, but the Supreme Court ordered their re-arrest in May 2023.
5. India’s youths contributed to other nations’ development by excelling in all fields: Om Birla:
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that India’s youth have contributed significantly to the development of other countries by excelling in various fields. Birla was speaking at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas function in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
6 Criminal Defamation case against Shivraj Singh Chouhan
The Supreme Court has ordered the registration of a criminal defamation case against Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Moreover, the case was filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who accused Chouhan of making false and defamatory statements about him.
7 Indian Government Scheme
The Indian government has announced that it will launch a new scheme to provide free laptops to all Class 12 students in government schools. Additionally, the scheme will be launched on February 14th and is expected to cost Rs 2,500 crore.
8 New Bullet Trains
The Indian Railways is planning to introduce bullet trains on five new routes. Furthermore, the new routes will connect Delhi with Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, and Hyderabad.
9 Tripura celebrates 52nd statehood day:
Tripura celebrated its 52nd statehood day today. In 1972 the state was merged with India. Chief Minister Manik Saha unfurled the national flag and addressed the gathering.
These are just some of the today’s top news stories from India. For more information, you can visit the websites of Indian newspapers or news channels.