India overtakes Japan, eyes Germany next to become world’s 3rd largest economy

India’s GDP is projected to grow to USD 7.3 trillion in the next five years, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) stated in its release. “With GDP valued at USD 4.18 trillion, India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy and is poised to displace Germany.”
Priyanka Gandhi’s son Raihan Vadra announces engagement to Aviva Baig with throwback photo; Check post

Raihan Vadra, son of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi and businessman Robert Vadra, has announced on social media his engagement to longtime girlfriend Aviva Baig. The couple shared the news through photographs from their close-knit ceremony, which was attended by family members.
Delhi NCR Weather Update:Air quality slips to ‘very poor’ category, thick fog affects flight operations, airlines issue advisories

The low visibility disrupted flight operations with airlines Air India and IndiGo issuing travel advisories. Predicting dense fog in Delhi-NCR, Air India issued an advisory on January 1, citing that flight services might be impacted the next day.
Good news for commuters: Uttar Pradesh to get new state highway between THESE two districts, travel time to cut by…; Check details here

The PWD has proposed an 81.41 km Aligarh-Sambhal state highway via Sasni to cut travel time and ease congestion. Linking NH-509 and NH-32, the route will upgrade narrow district roads, benefit Aligarh, Hathras and Sambhal, and improve regional connectivity.
After Al Hind Air, FlyExpress, this UP-based airlines to start operations in India in…, check details

After IndiGo crisis, the Union Aviation Ministry has given nod to three new airlines to start operations in India soon. Apart from Al Hind Air and FlyExpress, Shankh Airline will reportedly start flight operations before mid-January, said Chairman Shravan Kumar Vishwakarma.
India set to impose NEW taxes on cigarettes, tobacco products, staring from…; Here’s all you need to know

Cigarettes will become more expensive from 1 February 2026 after the government imposed additional excise duty on tobacco products. The move replaces the GST compensation cess and led to a sharp fall in shares of ITC and Godfrey Phillips following the announcement.
Indore SHOCKER : At least 8 dead, 149 hospitalised due to water contamination; government takes BIG action, suspends…

A contaminated water supply in Indore has led to at least eight deaths and the hospitalisation of over 149 people. The Madhya Pradesh government has ordered a probe, suspended officials for negligence, launched mass screenings, and announced Rs 2 lakh compensation for each victim’s family.
HIGH alert in Jammu and Kashmir: Security tightened in valley after inputs on terror threat

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir were placed on high alert on New Year’s Day following intelligence inputs on possible terror activity. Multi-layered security, vehicle checks, search operations near the LoC and additional deployment amid rising tourist footfall aim to prevent any disruption.
Another SHOCKER from Air India? Pilot fails smell test, detained over intoxication allegations in Canada’s Vancouver; airline says, ‘zero-tolerance…’

In a shocking case, an Air India pilot was detained in Canada’s Vancouver over intoxicated allegations. As per reports, he smelled of alcohol before boarding a flight, which he was scheduled to operate to Delhi, via Austria’s Vienna.
Faridabad Horror: Rape case survivor suffers deep injuries, know 5 major updates

A 26-year-old woman who was gang-raped in Faridabad was brutally assaulted and thrown out of the moving van on the Gurugram-Faridabad Road on the intervening night of 30th and 31st December. The two accused have been arrested and produced in court on Wednesday.