Top National News (India)
- Defense & Border Security: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi stated that the Indian Army is ready to induct women into the infantry if there is “societal acceptance”. He also rejected China’s claims on the Shaksgam Valley and confirmed that Operation Sindoor is ongoing to address drone intrusions and border threats.
- ISRO Mission Setback: The PSLV-C62 mission encountered a third-stage anomaly, causing it to stray from its flight path and fail to launch 15 of its 16 intended satellites.
- Health & Safety: The Centre has directed quick commerce platforms (like Blinkit and Swiggy) to stop their “10-minute delivery” branding following concerns over gig worker safety.
- Social & Religious: Prime Minister Modi extended greetings for Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu. A political row has erupted in Tamil Nadu over the CM’s “Dravidian Pongal” pitch.
- Cold Wave: North India continues to shiver as temperatures in Delhi hit a low of 3.8°C. Gurugram and parts of Rajasthan have recorded near-zero temperatures.
