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It’s going to be an exciting Wednesday, with numerous events lined up.
The Indian space agency, Isro, has hit a century by launching its 100th satellite.
At Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, thousands of devotees and sages will take part in the Amrit Snan on the special occasion of Mauni Amavasya.
Here’s how the day will unfold.
Isro launches its 100th satellite
Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has hit a century by launching its 100th satellite – NVS-02 – from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota today.
The satellite is part of India’s Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) abroad GSLV.
The lift off took place at 6.23 am.
RFK Jr’s confirmation hearing
Robert F Kennedy — US President Donald Trump’s highly controversial pick to lead public health agencies for the country as head of the US Department of Health and Human Services — will face members of Congress for his confirmation hearings.
This comes at a time when trust in government health agencies has fallen sharply in recent years.
Mauni Amavasya - Amrit Snan at Maha Kumbh Mela
Mauni Amavasya, also known as Magha Amavasya, is considered the most significant bathing day during the Kumbh Mela.
On this day in Prayagraj, devotees, sages, and pilgrims gather in large numbers and take part in the holy bath.
Whether by taking a sacred bath in the Ganga, observing a fast, or engaging in quiet contemplation, this day presents a chance to cleanse the body, mind, and spirit.
Hearing for Harvey Weinstein ahead of sexual assault trial
Harvey Weinstein is likely to appear in court for the pre-trial hearing today in the sex crimes case.
Weinstein was already facing retrial on two sex crimes charges after the state’s highest court overturned his 2020 conviction earlier this year.
In September, he was hit with a new charge accusing him of another assault. He has pleaded not guilty.
CBI to collect voice samples of accused Sujay Bhadra
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will collect the voice samples of Suraj Krishna Bhadra, a prime accused in the multi-crore cash-for-school job case in West Bengal.
His voice samples were to be collected on January 21, but this was not possible since he failed to be present at a special court in Kolkata because of medical complications.
During its previous hearing, the special court also directed that Bhadra be present at the court today.
SC to hear suo moto Kolkata RG Kar case
The Supreme Court will hear suo-motu case over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.
The plea was set to be heard by the apex court for the first time after the sentencing in the rape and murder which took place on August 9 last year.
Waqf panel meet to adopt its report on amendments
The parliamentary committee scrutinising the Waqf bill is set to adopt its report on Wednesday with MPs of opposition parties such as the Congress, TMC, DMK and the AIMIM expected to give their dissent.
Opposition MPs on Monday proposed amendments in all 44 clauses of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, seeking to mostly restore the provisions of the current Act.
Beating The Retreat’ ceremony at Vijay Chowk
The Beating Retreat ceremony will be held at Vijay Chowk today, marking the formal end of the Republic Day celebrations.
The ceremony will feature a musical performance by the bands of the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, Delhi Police, and the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF).
Chinese Lunar New Year
The Spring Festival, or Lunar New Year, begins today, heralding the Year of the Snake, following the Year of the Dragon in 2024.
In the Chinese zodiac, the snake is the sixth sign, symbolising wisdom, intuition, and change.
A day to remember
Birth anniversary of Olympic medalist shooter and MP Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
Birth anniversary of industrialist Sanjiv Goenka
Birth anniversary of Gauri Lankesh
Birth anniversary of VK Sasikala
Birth anniversary of media personality Oprah Winfrey
Birth anniversary of American actor Tom Selleck
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first non-Spanish player to become captain of Real Madrid.
Birth anniversary of Swedish scientist and philosopher Emanuel Swedenborg,
Karl Benz patented the first successful gasoline-driven automobile in 1886
In 2006, Irfan Pathan became the first bowler to take a Test cricket hat-trick in the opening over of a match
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