Highlights / News Headlines, January 29
Key Points
The Beating Retreat ceremony, marking the conclusion of the 77th Republic Day celebrations, was held in New Delhi. The mortal remains of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP President Ajit Pawar were cremated with full state honours at Baramati in Pune
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented theEconomic Survey 2025–26 in Parliament. The survey projects real GDP growth at 7.4 percent in FY2026, driven by strong domestic demand. Growth is expected to range between 6.8 and 7.2 percent in FY2027.
Beating Retreat Ceremony
The Beating Retreat ceremony, marking the conclusion of the 77th Republic Day celebrations, was held at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and other dignitaries attended the event.
Ajit Pawar’s Last Rites
The mortal remains of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP President Ajit Pawar were cremated with full state honours at Baramati in Pune. Pawar and four others tragically died in a plane crash near Baramati airport yesterday, leaving the country in shock and mourning.
UGC Rules Halted
The Supreme Court ordered that the UGC’s 2026 Regulations on equity promotion in higher education be kept in abeyance. The Court raised concerns about possible discrimination against General category students and suggested a review by a committee of eminent jurists.
Calcutta HC Border Order
The Calcutta High Court directed the West Bengal government to hand over land in nine border districts to the BSF by March 31. The land will be used for installing barbed wire fencing along the sensitive Indo-Bangladesh border.
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✨India-Arab Ministers’ Meet
India will host the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (IAFMM) on Saturday, co-chaired by India and the UAE. Foreign Ministers of Arab League member states and the League’s Secretary General will participate, strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between India and Arab nations.
Amnesty Slams Bangladesh
Amnesty International criticized Bangladesh’s interim government for failing to safeguard human rights ahead of national elections. In a letter to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, Amnesty condemned rising violence and suppression of free expression, citing the lynching of Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das.
Delhi Students Shine
Delhi government school students showcased innovations at the NEEEV Zonal Level Event. Projects ranged from AI-powered fitness apps to e-waste recycling solutions. The initiative, aimed at Classes 8–12, promotes entrepreneurial skills and practical learning by encouraging students to pitch start-up ideas solving real-world problems.
OHRC Gender Inclusion Call
The Odisha Human Rights Commission recommended that the State government include “Third Gender/Transgender” as a gender option in government job applications. The move aims to promote inclusivity and equal opportunities for transgender individuals in public employment across Odisha.
Hockey India Camp
Hockey India announced a 33-member core probable group for the senior men’s national camp in Rourkela, Odisha, from February 1 to 7. The camp prepares players for the FIH Men’s Pro League phase, scheduled at Birsa Munda Stadium from February 10 to 15.
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