Jan 2016

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1 February 2016

Centre to implement a programme to make 1600 villages along Ganga filth free by October.
Prime minister says, Start Up India not limited to initiatives in the IT sector alone but to give countless other opportunities to young people.
Mr Modi, in his "Mann Ki Baat" programme on AIR, asks for peoples participation to promote recently launched crop insurance scheme Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana; Says, Khadi likely to generate additional 18 lakh man days of employment.
Sri Lankan Navy arrests Nine Indian fishermen for allegedly violating international maritime boundary.
Turkey accuses Russia of fresh airspace violation; Warns it of consequences if infringements continue.
In Andhra Pradesh, Kapu agitation turns violent in East Godavari district; Four bogies of Ratnachal express torched.
Delhi government directs schools to file safety report within a month after the death of a first standard student.
In Syria, more that 60 people killed in twin blasts near a shrine in suburbs of capital Damascus.
World Number One Novak Djokovic retains Australian Open tennis Men's Singles Title.

Finance Minister says, the coming Union Budget will focus on growth and not populism.
Three convicts sentenced to death and three more get life term in Kamduni gang-rape case in West Bengal.
Pakistan Prime Minister admits slowdown of talks with India after the Pathankot attack.
PM calls for targeted subsidies; questions tax incentives for corporate.
Peace talks to end the civil war in Syria open in Geneva.
Nation pays homage to Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi on Martyrdom day.
General KV Krishna Rao, the 14th Chief of the Army Staff of Indian Army passed away.

President Pranab Mukherjee seeks additional information on Gujarat anti-terror Bill.
BJP projects Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal as its Chief Ministerial candidate for upcoming Assam assembly polls.
Supreme Court asks Centre to set up an expert panel within 4 weeks to look into service conditions of nurses employed in private hospitals.
Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis win Women's Doubles Australian Open title.
Kerala High Court stays Thrissur Vigilance Court order to register FIR against Chief Minister Ommen Chandy in connection with solar scam.
NIA arrests prime accused Mohd. Rafeeq in 2014 Bengaluru Church Street blast case.
World Health Organization predicts three to four million people infected with Zika virus in American continent this year.
Centre forms Expert Group to monitor spread of Zika Virus and suggest measures to deal with it.
Bank of Japan plans to introduce negative interest rate policy.

Seven police personnel killed in landmine blast by Maoists in Palamau district of Jharkhand.
Lone convict of 1985 Air India Kanishka bombing, Inderjit Singh Reyat, released from Canadian prison after two decades behind bars.
India overtakes Thailand as world's largest rice exporter in 2015.
A Vigilance court orders FIR against Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy in Solar scam case.
Supreme Court appoints Justice Sanjay Mishra as Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta; recalls its earlier order appointing Justice Virendra Singh to the post.
Sweden to expel up to 80 thousand migrants after rejection of asylum applications.
Centre announces names of first 20 cities for its smart cities project; Bhubaneswar tops the rank in Smart City Challenge Competition.
Defence Ministry gives its nod for CBI inquiry against two serving Major Generals of Indian Army in Disproportionate Assets case.

· In Tamilnadu, fishermen in six district go on strike demanding return of captured boats by Sri Lanka.

· Cabinet approves raising of 17 more India reserve battalions for Jammu and Kashmir and Naxal-affected states.

· Supreme Court asks Centre to reply by Friday on the imposition of President's Rule in Arunachal Pradesh.

· Heena Sidhu claims gold in women's 10-meter air pistol event at the Asia Olympic Qualifiers, secures Olympic quota.

· Lance Naik Mohan Nath Goswami of Rashtriya Rifles posthumously awarded Ashok Chakra.

· Nation celebrates 67th Republic Day.

· French President, Francois Hollande attended the function as Chief Guest.

· A 76 member French Army contingent took part at the Parade for the first time.

· All central ministries and PSUs have to float e-tenders for procuring goods and services above 2 lakh rupees from 1 April.

· President rule imposed in Arunachal Pradesh.