Tejas LCA Mk1A Unveiled

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled the first Tejas LCA MK1A fighter jet from Hindustan Aeronautics’ new Nashik production line. He also inaugurated a second production line for the HTT-40 trainer aircraft at the same facility.

Mass Surrender

As many as 208 Naxalites from the remote Maad region surrendered in a ceremony held at the Reserve Police Lines at Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar district. They surrendered 153 weapons, including 19 AK-47 rifles and 17 SLR rifles.

New Cabinet Announced

The BJP-led government announced a new cabinet in Gujarat. Harsh Sanghvi was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of the state. Governor Acharya Devvrat administered the oath of office and secrecy to 21 Ministers in a ceremony held at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar.

Bihar Polls

The Election Commission today held a meeting with heads of enforcement and security agencies in New Delhi to combat the movement of cash, liquor, and drugs during the Bihar Assembly Elections.

Digital Arrest Scams

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of rising digital arrest scams, directing the Centre and CBI to respond. These scams involve fraudsters posing as officials to extort money, often targeting vulnerable senior citizens across India.

Scam Mastermind Held

Odisha Crime Branch arrested four more individuals, including alleged mastermind Muna Mohanty, for allegedly leaking the question papers for the Police sub-inspector (SI) written examination. The syndicate operated from Bhubaneswar, charging Rs20–25 lakh per candidate.

Plus 2 Exam Dates

The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) in Odisha is likely to conduct the annual Plus Two Board examinations for the 2025–26 session from February 15 to 25 next year.

Odisha Clean Energy Pact

The Odisha government signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) with NITI Aayog and the Sustainability, Employment and Growth (ISEG) Foundation to jointly work for the implementation of a landmark clean energy transition initiative in the state.

Birds Flock Chilika

Migratory birds have begun arriving at Odisha’s Chilika Lake, marking the start of the annual winter spectacle. The wetland sanctuary welcomes thousands of winged visitors, offering a vibrant display of biodiversity and seasonal beauty.

Australia Women in Semis

Australia crushed Bangladesh by 10 wickets to secure a semi-final spot in the Women’s World Cup. With nine points from five matches, they now lead the tournament standings, showcasing dominant form and title ambitions.