Times of India

Gujarat high court issues notice to a woman who was granted a divorce citing cruelty after discovering her husband's sister married outside their caste. The family court's decision is challenged by the husband, with the high court scheduling a joint hearing on January 20.

A 25-day blackout in Soraha village, Budaun district, ended as a new transformer was installed after the old one was stolen. The villagers, particularly students and farmers, endured freezing nights without electricity. The replacement transformer was fast-tracked following a news report highlighting their plight. Villagers expressed relief as power was restored.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the genome sequencing data of 10,000 Indian nationals, marking a significant milestone in biotechnology research. This national database will aid in treating genetic and infectious diseases, developing new medications, and precision medical techniques. The Genome India project aims to capture the genetic diversity of India's population, contributing to advancements in healthcare and scientific research.

Around 25,000 Bangladeshi immigrants in Assam may face deportation due to not registering with the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) after being declared foreigners by tribunals. This follows a ruling by the Gauhati high court, which cited a binding Supreme Court decision. The ruling addresses immigrants who entered between 1966 and 1971.

V Narayanan is set to become the new chairman of ISRO on January 14, succeeding S Somanath. Narayanan will oversee several significant projects, including the Chandrayaan-4 lunar mission, Gaganyaan human spaceflight, and space station development. His background in cryogenics and leadership experience will aid in advancing ISRO's ambitious space programs.

The Rajasthan High Court has upheld its suspension of the 2021 sub-inspector recruitments, affected by leaks, after the state government argued against canceling test results abruptly. The stay was imposed in November 2024, preventing 859 recruits from field postings until further notice. The court will review the matter on February 10.

ED has discovered a network of CAs and hawala operators who laundered over Rs 10,000 crore of black money out of India. The investigation revealed Jitendra Pandey created 98 shell companies and 269 bank accounts to send funds to Singapore, Hong Kong, and Thailand, disguised as freight charges.

A fierce encounter takes place between security forces and Maoists in Sukma, Chhattisgarh. The operation involves the District Reserve Guard, Special Task Force and CoBRA. Deputy CM Vijay Sharma confirms three Maoists killed, making it nine neutralised this year. The encounter follows an IED blast that killed eight jawans in Bijapur.

Nakdu Yadav, a former gangster, successfully evaded the law by assuming a new identity and working as a home guard for 35 years in UP. At age 57, his secret was exposed by his nephew, leading to his arrest and subsequent investigation into how he avoided detection for so long.

The Uttar Pradesh government is reviewing the 1978 Sambhal riots cases after a BJP leader requested reopening them. This follows CM Yogi Adityanath's mention of the riots in a legislative session. Authorities are gathering information on the riots, including fatalities, court proceedings, and the status of registered cases. The aim is to address justice for the victims.

The Supreme Court has expressed reservations about directing governments to implement its 2024 ruling that bars the creamy layer within SC and ST categories from benefiting from quotas. The court emphasized that it is up to the legislature and executive to decide on the issue.

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed pleas for legalising same-sex marriages for the second time, with a five-judge bench unanimously rejecting review petitions by LGBTQ+ community members. The court upheld its October 2023 judgment, maintaining same-sex marriage will remain illegal without new legislation, and denied adoption rights for queer couples.

India has invited Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations. India wishes that Subianto does not visit Pakistan immediately after his India trip, to avoid negative implications for India's relations with Pakistan. No official announcement has been made yet.

Farooq Abdullah emphasizes the permanence of the INDIA bloc alliance beyond just elections, aiming to strengthen the nation and combat hatred. His son, Omar Abdullah, expresses concerns about the bloc’s future if it only serves parliamentary elections. Farooq defends Omar, stressing the need for cooperation with the central government for J&K’s development.