Argus News - News Headlines, January 15

Army Day Celebrated

On the occasion of Army Day, President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extended their greetings to the brave soldiers, veterans, and their families.

India Powers Commonwealth Tech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla highlighting India’s readiness to share its digital public infrastructure with the Commonwealth. He said that the piece reflects India’s commitment to the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.

PM Emphasises Inclusive Governance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth at Samvidhan Sadan, emphasized that India has demonstrated how democratic institutions and processes provide stability, speed, and scale. He added that India has successfully transformed its diversity into the strength of its democracy.

Embassy Issues Exit Advisory

India has issued a strong advisory urging its nationals to avoid travel to Iran due to worsening security conditions. The Ministry of External Affairs cautioned that, amid ongoing developments, Indians should refrain from visiting Iran until further notice.

Iran Shuts Airspace

Major Indian airlines Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet informed of rerouting some of their international flights as Iran shut down its airspace. Iran had ordered the closure of its airspace to commercial aircraft without any explanation.

India Records Export Surge

India's merchandise exports rose to $38.51 billion in December from $38.13 billion in November despite the uncertainties in the global market triggered by the US tariff turmoil and geopolitical tensions, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce.

Investors’ Meet In Focus

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has embarked on a three-day visit to West Bengal to attend an investors’ meet. The visit is being seen as a strategic step in strengthening ties with investors and reinforcing the state’s vision for inclusive development.

Drinking Water Projects in Focus

The Odisha government has decided to institutionalise weekly review meetings every Saturday to track progress on field-level projects, with a particular emphasis on mega drinking water projects.

Severe Chill To Continue

The Regional Meteorological Centre predicts Odisha’s cold wave to persist until January 17, with temperatures intensifying further. A yellow warning has been issued for the districts of Khordha, Cuttack, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Angul, Dhenkanal, Sundargarh, and Jharsuguda residents.

Tragedy Strikes SAI Hostel

A 17-year-old athletics trainee and a 15-year-old kabaddi player were discovered hanging in their hostel room at the Sports Authority of India facility in Kollam. The Police have registered a case, and the bodies have been seized and sent for post-mortem.