India-Israel Relation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss strengthening the India-Israel Strategic Partnership. Both leaders emphasized shared democratic values, mutual trust, and a forward-looking vision while identifying common priorities to deepen bilateral cooperation.

NHAI Sets Records
The National Highways Authority of India achieved two Guinness World Records by laying 29 lane kilometers and over 10,000 metric tonnes of Bituminous Concrete within 24 hours on the Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Economic Corridor’s Vanavolu-Vankarakunta section.


ISRO To Launch PSLV-C62
ISRO will launch the PSLV-C62 mission on January 12, carrying EOS-N1, a strategic Earth Observation Satellite developed by DRDO, along with 18 co-passenger satellites from Indian and international users, marking another milestone in India’s space programme.


26 Naxalites Surrender
26 Naxalites, including 13 with bounties totaling Rs65 lakh, surrendered in Chhatisgarh’ s Sukma district. Superintendent of Police Kiran Chavan said their PLGA links and violent activities across South Bastar, Maad, Abujhmad and Odisha borders.

Jaishankar Slams Pakistan
External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar criticized Pakistan for decades of openly backing terrorist training camps in major cities, stressing that India’s ties with Islamabad remain an exception in global diplomacy due to its persistent support for terrorism.


Foundation Stone for 118 Schools
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi laid the foundation stone for 118 Godabarish Mishra Adarsha Primary Schools at Banapur in Khordha district. The initiative, inspired by the ideals of eminent social reformer and educationist Pandit Godabarish Mishra, is designed to align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Cold Wave Grips Odisha
Odisha witnessed a sharp drop in temperatures, with over 20 places recording below 10°C. G Udaygiri was coldest at 3°C, while Phulbani, Rourkela, and Jharsuguda also reported minimums between 5°C and 5.4°C, IMD confirmed.

Odisha Imposes ESMA
The Odisha government has invoked the Essential Services (Maintenance) Act, 1988, prohibiting strikes by doctors and other healthcare staff, as agitating doctors carried on with their boycott of outpatient department (OPD) services across state-run health facilities.

Bangladesh Diesel Import
Bangladesh will import 1.8 lakh tonnes of diesel from India’s Numaligarh Refinery Limited till December at a cost of $119.13 million, with payments managed by Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation through direct funding and bank loans, officials confirmed.

ICC Rejects BCB’s Plea
The ICC has rejected Bangladesh Cricket Board’s request to shift 2026 T20 World Cup matches from India, despite security concerns. The tournament begins next month in India and Sri Lanka, following BCCI’s release of Mustafizur Rahman amid protests.