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India News Today Updates on January 27, 2025: Today news include the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand. PM Modi thanks world leaders for Republic Day wishes. In other news, a policy up date indicates that vehicles without third-party insurance may soon be barred from purchasing fuel and using FASTag services.
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India News Today Updates on January 27, 2025: Today news include the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand. PM Modi thanks world leaders for Republic Day wishes. In other news, a policy up date indicates that vehicles without third-party insurance may soon be barred from purchasing fuel and using FASTag services.
23:40 IST, January 27th 2025
Satish Upadhyay says BJP’s lotus will bloom in Malviya Nagar
"The way the people have gathered here, especially the women; there was a huge rush here today to listen to Ravi Kishan ji, this shows that BJP's lotus will blossom here. BJP's lotus will blossom in Malviya Nagar and a new history will be written," says BJP's Malviya Nagar candidate Satish Upadhyay
23:38 IST, January 27th 2025
Kishori Lal Sharma says Congress and AAP fight communal forces
Whether it is AAP or Congress, we are fighting against the communal forces. Both Congress and AAP are contesting with all of their strength," said Congress MP from Amethi, Kishori Lal Sharma earlier today.
23:36 IST, January 27th 2025
Ravi Kishan slams AAP for promoting alcoholism
Addressing a poll rally in Malviya Nagar in support of party candidate Satish Upadhyay, BJP MP Ravi Kishan said: "They (referring to AAP-led govt) made the youth alcoholic, and liquor stores have opened outside schools and temples; all this have been done for 200 units of free electricity? You (people of Delhi) allowed this? Our youths, purvanchalis, have become alcoholic, what is this?"
22:03 IST, January 27th 2025
Maulana Khalid Rasheed opposes UCC, cites religious freedom
On implementation of UCC in Uttarakhand, Member of AIMPLB, Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali says, "Our Constitution has guaranteed religious freedom to each and every citizen of this country. UCC will hamper this religious freedom and as far as the constitution is concerned, everyone knows that it gives us complete freedom to follow our personal laws- not just to Muslims, but to every community. All Muslim organisations have always opposed UCC because we think it will hamper religious freedom and it will hamper our personal laws. UCC should not be implemented and the religious freedom guaranteed to every community must be followed..."
22:00 IST, January 27th 2025
Atishi accuses BJP of sending poisonous water to Delhi
Here's what Delhi CM Atishi said on AAP government blaming Haryana for draining industrial waste into Yamuna.
"Since Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal and I exposed the conspiracy by the BJP to send poisonous water to Delhi, the BJP appointed its Lieutenant Governor to pressurise Delhi Jal Board officers. However, the letter written by the CEO of Delhi Jal Board confirms our claims. BJP government in Haryana is sending poisonous water to Delhi. Are they trying to kill the people of Delhi because they are losing the elections? I want to tell the BJP-if you want to fight elections, fight us face to face. Don’t engage in such dirty politics."
21:24 IST, January 27th 2025
Jaiveer Singh praises Akhilesh Yadav for joining Kumbh
On Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's visit to Maha Kumbh, UP Minister Jaiveer Singh says, "First of all, I would like to congratulate Akhilesh Yadav ji for respecting the public's sentiments and taking a dip in the Sangam. It is his old habit, though; the opposition should praise the government's good work and highlight about its shortcomings and give suggestions. He should praise this that the digital Kumbh, under CM Yogi's leadership, is being organised."
21:09 IST, January 27th 2025
Kirti Azad calls UCC in Uttarakhand a BJP election gimmick
On implementation of Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand, TMC MP Kirti Azad said: "It's a gimmick; the BJP has been talking about it since a very long time, and why is it only in Uttarakhand? They have not been able to do it anywhere else in the country. The central government should take a call on this, but they only talk about it and nothing is going to happen. All these things, UCC and CAA, come up during the elections and they forget about it."
20:58 IST, January 27th 2025
Abhishek Dutt vows to win Kasturba Nagar seat for Congress
"Before elections - it has always been the trend to approach leaders... But, Congress gave me the opportunity and hence it's my responsibility to win a seat for my party in difficult times... They (AAP) had offered me a ministerial post and if defeated, a Rajya Sabha seat...", says Congress candidate from Kasturba Nagar Assembly constituency, Abhishek Dutt
20:26 IST, January 27th 2025
India and China to resume Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
India and China decided to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in the summer of 2025; the relevant mechanism will discuss the modalities for doing so as per existing agreements: MEA
20:17 IST, January 27th 2025
Vaishnaw highlights India’s heritage gaining global recognition
"Today our heritage, our tradition of storytelling, our rich culture, which is known as orange economy, it is getting the same importance as technology and economy on the world forum. This will be counted as one of India's biggest achievements... The way Swami Vivekanand took India's heritage to the global stage with his address in Chicago, PM Modi is giving India's heritage an all-new place on the world stage with Yoga, culture, art, creativity and Ayurveda," said Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at the launch of WAVES Bazaar e-Marketplace, WAVES CIC -Wah Ustad Challenge, and the prestigious WAVES Awards.
19:56 IST, January 27th 2025
Rajasthan: 35-year-old man stabbed to death in Dausa
A 35-year old man was stabbed to death in Dausa district of Rajasthan, police said on Monday.
The incident occurred late Sunday in Satkar colony when Rahul Meena and his associate killed Vindo Baira at his residence, officials said.
Baira was having a monetary dispute with Meena, the police said.
19:55 IST, January 27th 2025
Delhi: Man carrying Rs 20K bounty held in cheating case
Delhi Police has arrested a 37-year-old man carrying a bounty of Rs 20,000 in a cheating case, officials said on Monday. Vickey Sharma, a native of Punjab, was declared a proclaimed offender on April 8, 2024, police said.
19:54 IST, January 27th 2025
MP CM Mohan Yadav on 4-day visit to Japan
MP CM Mohan Yadav on 4-day visit to Japan; to woo Japanese investors for big-ticket investments.
19:21 IST, January 27th 2025
'Entire atmosphere is in favour of BJP' says BJP MP Dinesh Sharma
BJP MP Dinesh Sharma says, "...Today, the entire atmosphere is in favour of BJP... Everyone is united in Sanatani Maha Kumbh. Everyone is meeting, this is the pain of Congress... These people are against Sanatan and attacking Hindutva is their hobby. Uttar Pradesh has become the centre of religious tourism not only in India but in Asia ..."
19:06 IST, January 27th 2025
Congress MP criticizes Waqf Bill, vows to fight in Supreme Court
Congress MP and JPC - on Waqf (Amendment) Bill member, Imran Masood says, "The way proceedings were held today, the history will remember it. They are bringing a law to destroy Waqf... If you had brought something to better the management of the world, the country would have welcomed that but you are bringing the law to destroy the Waqf... We will keep fighting - we will go to the Supreme Court. Everyone will be exposed the way TDP and JD(U) were exposed today..."
18:46 IST, January 27th 2025
Karnataka HC stays ED summons to CM's wife and minister
Karnataka High Court has stayed the summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to CM Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi and Minister Bharati Suresh in connection with the alleged MUDA scam case.
The ED had issued a notice to Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi and minister Bharati Suresh to appear in the alleged MUDA scam-related hearing. Both had approached the High Court questioning the ED summons.
A single-member bench headed by High Court Justice Nagaprasanna, which heard the petition, has stayed the ED summons till the next hearing on February 10.
18:26 IST, January 27th 2025
BJP leader calls AAP 'Awaidh Vasooli Party'
BJP candidate from Malviya Nagar Vidhan Sabha, Satish Upadhyay says, "... I want to tell the people of Malviya Nagar that I will be available for them around the clock... AAP is an 'Awaidh Vasooli Party'... They have done nothing but corruption in the last 10 years... They haven't formed a government yet but have announced a Deputy CM. Will he become the DCM of Jangpura?... Indulging in regional politics does not look good on a Deputy CM..."
18:17 IST, January 27th 2025
Haryana Minister calls for measures to prevent Yamuna contamination
On Yamuna River, Haryana Minister Ranbir Singh Gangwa says, "Good steps should be taken so that Yamuna water does not get contaminated."
18:03 IST, January 27th 2025
MP CM Yadav says govt is working on issues of industrialization
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav says, "Under the leadership of PM Modi, the Madhya Pradesh government is continuously working on the issues of industrialization. We have organized regional industry conferences in all the divisions, due to which we have received an investment of Rs 4 lakh crores in the divisions and more than 3 lakh people have got employment opportunities... Madhya Pradesh has a very good investment environment ..."
17:47 IST, January 27th 2025
SC Rejects Petition for Criminal Action Against Udhayanidhi Stalin Over 'Sanatan Dharma' Remarks
The Supreme Court declined to hear a petition demanding criminal action against Tamil Nadu's Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for his controversial speech on 'Sanatan Dharma' in September 2023.
Justice Bela M. Trivedi questioned the filing of three petitions under Article 32 in this matter.
However, the Court dismissed all three petitions on the basis of withdrawal.
The petitioners argued that the speech constituted "hate speech" and hurt their religious sentiments.
The petitions were filed by B. Jagannath, Vineet Jindal, and the Sanatan Suraksha Parishad, citing Udhayanidhi's remarks in which he likened Sanatan Dharma to diseases like dengue and malaria, suggesting it should be eradicated.
For now, the Supreme Court has refused to entertain these three petitions.
17:26 IST, January 27th 2025
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Slams Arvind Kejriwal
Nayab Singh Saini Said That Arvind Kejriwal Has A Habit Of Making Allegations And Running Away.
He Had Promised To Clean The Yamuna But It Did Not Happen.
I Had Said That We Should Get The Quality Checked At The Place From Where Yamuna Water Is Being Brought From Haryana To Delhi.
The People Of Delhi Are Going To Make The Aam Aadmi Party Run.
The Delhi Government Itself Could Not Provide Clean Drinking Water To The People But Now It Is Blaming The Haryana Government.
17:25 IST, January 27th 2025
Saif Ali Khan Stabbing Case: Mumbai Police Arrest Woman From West Bengal
Mumbai Police, on Monday, arrested a woman from West Bengal in connection with the attack on actor Saif Ali Khan. A source said cops conducted a search operation in Nadia district. Investigation revealed that the SIM used by the Bangladeshi national, who was arrested earlier in Mumbai for the attack, was registered in the name of the woman, the source said.
17:07 IST, January 27th 2025
MP CM highlights state schemes benefits
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav says, "... Many people were given the benefit of joining state government schemes from 11 December to 26 January. Door-to-door campaign was organised as part of which people were made aware of 63 different schemes... The government is continuously working on the vision and emotions of Babasaheb Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi..."
17:05 IST, January 27th 2025
Kharge criticizes PM Modi for contradictions and false promises
Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge says, "On one hand Narendra Modi salutes the Constitution and on the other, he does everything against it... Don't be fooled by Narendra Modi's false promises. Does taking a dip in Ganga alleviate poverty?... When children are dying of hunger, these people spend thousands of rupees on taking dips in the Ganga and competing with each other... Such people cannot do any good for the country."
16:55 IST, January 27th 2025
Sambit Patra criticizes Kharge’s remark on Mahakumbh
BJP MP Sambit Patra says, "While the whole world is talking about the Mahakumbh, India's biggest Opposition party is negating it. Crores of people are pained to hear the statement made by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Mahakumbh. He said- "Will poverty be eliminated by taking the holy dip river Ganga? Will people get employment?"...Can Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress party, Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi say the same for any other religion? Such statements against Sanatan Dharm are shameful. Rahul Gandhi and Congress should explain their anti-Sanatan thinking...Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi should apologise to every person who has faith in Sanatan Dharma and the entire nation,"
16:44 IST, January 27th 2025
PM Modi attends annual NCC PM rally at Cariappa Ground
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the annual NCC PM rally at Cariappa Parade Ground in Delhi.
16:25 IST, January 27th 2025
Kolkata Police detain SFI protesters
Kolkata Police detain SFI - Student Federation of India protesting outside Bikash Bhavan, at Salt Lake demanding action against irregularities in the education system
16:10 IST, January 27th 2025
BJP leader says Padma awards given on merit, not political
BJP spokesperson NV Subash says, "This is Modi's govt, not Rahul Gandhi govt or Rajiv Gandhi govt... Earlier, Congress and its coterie used to decide who would get Padma awards. In NDA govt, it is clear that those who have excelled in their respective fields will be awarded. Just because Telangana govt has recommended 5-6 names, it doesn't mean that the Central govt has to give awards to those people. Congress need not insult those who have been awarded..."
16:01 IST, January 27th 2025
Vice President Dhankhar praises Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code move
Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar says "...Article 44 of the Indian Constitution mandates and ordains that the state shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a Uniform Civil Code throughout the territory of India. We are all in a joyous mood today. The beginning of the last quarter of the century since the adoption of the Indian Constitution has begun, with Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand making the Uniform Civil Code a reality. One state has done it. I congratulate the farsightedness of the government... for realizing the vision of the founding fathers of the Constitution by implementing the Uniform Civil Code in their state, and I am sure it will only be a matter of time before the entire country adopts similar legislation"
15:50 IST, January 27th 2025
Shivraj Singh Chouhan says on efforts to support farmers' welfare
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, says "On Republic Day, farmers also participate in the parade. Our farmer brothers and sisters from across the country have come here to participate in the parade and are very happy. We are trying under the leadership of the Prime Minister to increase the profit for farmers. Many efforts are going on to increase production, reduce the cost of production, give a fair price for the production, and compensate in case of loss...Proposals for the rationalization of subsidies have also come from the farmers, so the Agriculture Ministry is taking many measures for farmers..."
15:37 IST, January 27th 2025
Rahul Gandhi says privatization harming education, jobs system
Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi says, "Who is the owner of the privatisation of the education and health system? The Indian education system is a system of stamps, a system of certification. Crores of people think that after such certifications, after paying lakhs of rupees to the billionaires, their children will get employment. This is a blatant lie. Your children cannot get employment in this country, no matter what they do... The billionaires have destroyed the employment system of the country... If students from IIT or IIM are not getting employment, how will you get it?"
15:27 IST, January 27th 2025
RG Kar Case: Cal HC Reserves Order on Admission of Appeal of State and CBI
The Calcutta High Court on Monday reserved its order on the admission of two appeals, one by the West Bengal government and the other by the CBI, challenging a trial court order which sentenced RG Kar hospital rape-murder convict Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment till death.
Both the CBI and the state government separately prayed for capital punishment for the convict.
The court's division bench, presided by Justice Debangsu Basak, heard both the state government and the CBI, who argued that the January 20 order of the Sealdah sessions court sentencing Roy, the sole convict in the crime, to life imprisonment till death was inadequate.
The CBI claimed before the bench that only it has the right to move an appeal before the high court on the grounds of inadequacy of sentence since it was the investigation and prosecution agency of the case.
The state government argued that apart from the central agency, it too can move an appeal claiming inadequacy of sentence given by the trial court.
14:59 IST, January 27th 2025
Union Home Minister Amit Shah Perform 'Aarti' at Triveni Sangam
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with his family, in the presence of several saints and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, performed 'aarti' at Triveni Sangam during Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj.
14:58 IST, January 27th 2025
Waqf Bill Cleared, 14 Amendments Proposed by NDA Accepted
JPC passes the ammendments on waqf in the meet today , all 22 ammendments passed in the JPC today without the consent of opposition , all opposition leaders gave dissent over the ammendments passed today
14:59 IST, January 27th 2025
Arvind Kejriwal Unveils AAP Manifesto for Delhi Polls
With only a week left before the Delhi Assembly elections on February 5, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is set to release its manifesto on Monday at 12 PM. Key promises include funding for Dalit students to study abroad and a monthly stipend of ₹18,000 for temple priests.
14:20 IST, January 27th 2025
Uttarakhand Becomes First State to Implement Uniform Civil Code
Uttarakhand on monday (january 27) implemented the uniform civil code (ucc), becoming the first indian state to have done so.
Speaking at the press conference, chief minister pushkar singh dhami said, registrations done by live-in couples will be kept confidential
12:53 IST, January 27th 2025
RG Kar Case: Calcutta HC Begins Hearing of Twin Appeals by Bengal Govt
The Calcutta High Court on Monday began hearing for admission of two separate appeals, one by the West Bengal government and the other by the CBI, challenging a trial court order which sentenced RG Kar hospital rape-murder convict Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment till death.
13:45 IST, January 27th 2025
Amit Shah Arrives at Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday reached Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, voicing his "eagerness" to take a dip at the Sangam Ghat and seek blessings from the saints at the Maha Kumbh Mela.
After arriving at Prayagraj, Amit Shah received a warm welcome from CM Yogi Adityanath along with his cabinet ministers.
11:43 IST, January 27th 2025
Uniform Civil Code to be Implemented Today in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand will be implementing the Uniform Civil Code on Monday, making it the first state in independent India to put into effect such a law.
14:19 IST, January 27th 2025
Amit Shah Takes Holy Dip at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj
Home Minister Amit Shah took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on Monday.
11:43 IST, January 27th 2025
Bangladesh, Pakistan Plan to Start Direct Air Flights After Shipping Links
Bangladesh and Pakistan are making strides to strengthen their bilateral ties, with both countries working toward restarting direct flights after launching direct shipping services.
11:26 IST, January 27th 2025
Dense Fog Blankets Moradabad, Reduces Visibility
A thick layer of fog blanketed the Moradabad city in Uttar Pradesh on Monday morning, resulting in reduced visibility. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature in the city is expected to remain below 8 degrees Celsius.
10:45 IST, January 27th 2025
Amit Shah to Visit Prayagraj for Mahakumbh Mela Today
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to make a one-day visit to Prayagraj today to take part in the Mahakumbh Mela 2025, as per a release from the Mahakumbh Media Centre.
09:58 IST, January 27th 2025
Assam Rifles Seize Heroin Valued Rs39 Lakh, Woman Held
In yet another significant move, Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police together cracked down on smuggling activities in the northeastern state.
According to an official statement by Assam Rifles, authorities successfully executed an operation, based on actionable intelligence that led to the recovery of five kilograms of heroin No. 4, which is valued at Rs39.75 lakh.
09:59 IST, January 27th 2025
ECI to Hold High-level Meeting Today to Review Delhi Poll Preparedness
With just a week to go before Delhi heads to the polls on February 5, the Election Commission is scheduled to hold a high-level meeting today with top officials to review the preparedness for the upcoming elections.
08:13 IST, January 27th 2025
Trump Administration Suspends All Foreign Aid, Orders Review
Trump Administration Suspends All Foreign Aid, Orders Review
08:07 IST, January 27th 2025
High-Tech Kitchen to Feed 1 Lakh Kumbh Devotees
A 'high-technology' kitchen has been set up by the Manav Dharm Shivir, to feed over 1 lakh devotees at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Manav Dharm Shivir said there are 500 people to cook the food and over 2-3 thousand others to serve it to the devotees. They are also going to organize a program today (January 27) which will be attended by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
08:06 IST, January 27th 2025
Dubai Youth Forum to Open on January 28 at Mohammed Bin Rashid Library
Bringing together senior officials, experts, and young talents from diverse sectors, the Dubai Youth Council will host the Dubai Youth Forum on Tuesday, January 28.
07:35 IST, January 27th 2025
Foggy Morning in Ayodhya as Cold Wave Hits; Devotees Visit Ram Temple
Ayodhya woke up to a chilly morning with a thin layer of fog in parts of the city. Despite the freezing conditions, devotees visited to the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi temple to offer their prayers.
07:02 IST, January 27th 2025
PM Modi Thanks Leaders for Republic Day Wishes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked a host of world leaders who extended their greetings to India on the occasion of Republic Day.
PM Modi thanked Thai Prime Minister Ing Shin, Former President of Maldives, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, Former Prime Minister of Nepal, Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, former Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and former Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba.
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Published 07:09 IST, January 27th 2025