Every week, there's always a lot happening around the world. In this article, we’ll take a look at the most important news stories from this week. Whether it's about space, science, or politics, we've got it all covered. Let’s catch up on the top news of the week.
Top headlines of the week:
1. Impeached President Yoon arrested in second attempt: Here's what happened
According to South Korean law, Yoon can be held for up to 48 hours after his arrest. After that, authorities must decide if they will apply for another warrant to keep him for up to 20 days or release him.
2. PM Modi commissions three naval ships at Mumbai Naval dockyard
PM Modi commissions three naval ships at Mumbai Naval dockyard INS Nilgiri is the first ship of the P17A Stealth Frigate Project, designed by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau. It boasts advanced features for improved survivability, seakeeping, and stealth, as highlighted by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
3. Nitin Gadkari announces ₹25,000 reward for helping accident victims
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced an increased reward of Rs 25,000 for good Samaritans who help road accident victims. This is five times more than the current reward of Rs 5,000.
4. Have 4 kids, get ₹1 lakh": MP Brahmin board chief's reward to couples
Pandit Vishnu Rajoria, the head of a Madhya Pradesh board and a minister-level official, made a statement that has led to much discussion. He announced a Rs. 1 lakh reward for Brahmin couples who decide to have four children.
5. SpaceX launches two lunar landers to the moon: Blue Ghost-1 and Hakuto-R2
This marks the start of new missions to the Moon after a brief break in 2024. The two landers, Blue Ghost-1 by Firefly Aerospace and Hakuto-R Mission 2 by iSpace, will carry scientific tools to study the moon's surface.
6. Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh, and two others honored with major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awards
This year, 32 athletes received the Arjuna Award, with a record 17 of them being para-athletes. The recipients include Paris Olympics bronze medalists such as wrestler Aman Sehrawat, shooters Swapnil Kusale and Sarabjot Singh.
7. RG Kar rape-murder case: Sealdah court to give judgment on January 18
The CBI has requested the death penalty for Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer with the city police, who is accused of raping and murdering the postgraduate trainee at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in north Kolkata on August 9 last year.
8. Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto to be Republic Day 2025 chief guest
Indonesia’s President, Prabowo Subianto, will attend India’s 76th Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday.
9. Govt launches app to tour India's battlefields like Siachen, Galwan
The Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan app acts as a detailed guide, offering historical insights, battle narratives, and stories of heroism. It also helps users navigate the permissions required to visit certain areas.
10. Kolkata becomes India’s top congested city, leaving behind Bengaluru
In Kolkata, traffic moves so slowly that the average speed is just 17.4 km/h, which means it takes more than 34 minutes to travel 10 kilometres. Bengaluru and Pune also face heavy traffic.