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Today's News Headlines.

1.PM Sheikh Hasina re-elected for 5th term in office.: Bangladesh Elections 2024 Live Updates: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina won the re-election for a fifth term in the national election that were conducted on Sunday amidst the boycott by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led by former PM Khaleda Zia, who is currently in jail.Sheikh Hasina's party Awami League has won a fourth consecutive term in the 12th parliamentary election, marking the second lowest voter turnout since the reinstatement of democracy in 1991, according to the Daily Star.

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/bangladesh-elections-2024-live-updates-sheikh-hasina-voting-today-boycott-opposition-bnp-pre-poll-violence-11704588090389.html

2.India, Saudi Arabia ink Haj agreement with over 1.75 lakh pilgrim quota for 2024: India and Saudi Arabia on Sunday signed a bilateral agreement under which New Delhi has been allocated a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims for the annual Haj pilgrimage in 2024.Minority Affairs Minister Smriti Irani accompanied by Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan signed the Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024 with Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan in Jeddah.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-saudi-arabia-ink-haj-agreement-with-over-175-lakh-pilgrim-quota-for-2024/article67717128.ece

3.India-Maldives diplomatic row: MEA summons Maldivian envoy.:The Maldivian envoy to India was on Monday summoned to the external affairs ministry and was conveyed strong concern over remarks posted on social media against Prime Minister Narendra Modi by a number of ministers of the Maldives, sources said. The government of the Maldives on Sunday suspended three deputy ministers for derogatory social media posts against Modi.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indiamaldives-diplomatic-row-mea-summons-maldivian-envoy-101704689882364.html

4.PM to inaugurate Vibrant Global Trade Show that will see participation from 20 nations.: As part of the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, held biennially in the state, the state government will host the ‘Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show 2024’ between January 9 and January 13 at Helipad Ground in Gandhinagar.The mega trade show, featuring exhibitions and stalls spanning an area of two lakh square meters, will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday at 3 pm. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, along with Indian and International dignitaries as well as industrialists, will be present at this inaugural event.

https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/pm-to-inaugurate-vibrant-global-trade-show-that-will-see-participation-from-20-nations-9099318/

5.Ambani says Reliance-Brookfield to open data centre in Chennai next week.: Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Sunday said his firm Reliance Industries in partnership with Canada's Brookfield will open a data centre in Chennai next week, marking entry into the fast-growing market.Reliance had in July last year invested about Rs 378 crore to enter an existing joint venture, where Brookfield Infrastructure and US-based realty estate investment trust Digital Realty were already partners. The three own 33 per cent each in the venture.

https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/ambani-says-reliance-brookfield-to-open-data-centre-in-chennai-next-week-124010700463_1.html

6.Use social media influencers to disseminate info, PM tells police chiefs:Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the top police officers of the country to explore whether social media influencers can be engaged to disseminate information in public interest, according to a senior government official. While addressing the three-day annual Director General of Police (DGP) conference in Jaipur, Mr. Modi said that there was a need to use social media effectively. He also called for the training of police officials in handling cyber-related crimes and the challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/use-social-media-influencers-to-disseminate-info-pm-tells-police-chiefs/article67716729.ece

7.Stop selling unhealthy food in canteens’: The health ministry has directed all central government-run hospitals and medical institutes to stop selling unhealthy high-fat foods in their canteens, and instead promote fresh food. In a letter, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Atul Goel also asked all hospitals to ensure that their premises are tobacco and alcohol free. There are 22 Centre-run hospitals across the country, with seven based in the national capital.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/stop-selling-unhealthy-food-in-canteens-11704639692737.html

8.IHCL and IFC make strides in eco-friendly hospitality.:India's leading hospitality company, Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) recently announced the successful completion of nine pioneering pilot projects in collaboration with IFC’s TechEmerge Sustainable Cooling Innovation Programme within a short span of 18 months.This underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to fostering environmentally responsible practices to bring efficient, climate-smart, cost-effective cooling solutions to India's hospitality sector.

https://www.gomantaktimes.com/lifestyle/ihcl-and-ifc-make-strides-in-eco-friendly-hospitality

9.WB tourism’s industry status boosts hospitality: Sudesh Poddar, President, FHRAI & HRAEI has lauded the West Bengal government’s decision to grant industry status to tourism sector emphasising the move will boost the hospitality sector’s prospects in West Bengal. Poddar said, “The grant of industry status to the tourism industry will boost investments in the hospitality sector in West Bengal. The power tariff will be drastically reduced. Water charges, property taxes, licence fees, and other government related taxes will align with the rates applicable to industries in West Bengal, proving to be more cost-effective compared to the current rates.

http://hoteltalk.in/wb-tourisms-industry-status-boosts-hospitality-sudesh-poddar/

10.Lemon Tree announces new hotel in Mussoorie.: Lemon Tree Hotels has revealed its most recent property, Lemon Tree Hotel, Mussoorie. The property is anticipated to commence operations in the fiscal year 2025. The establishment will include 60 nicely furnished rooms, dining facilities, conference rooms, a heated pool, gym, spa, entertainment area, and various common spaces. Speaking on the occasion, Vilas Pawar, CEO, Franchise Business, Lemon Tree Hotels, commented, “We are pleased to announce the expansion of our portfolio in Uttarakhand.

http://hoteltalk.in/lemon-tree-announces-new-hotel-in-mussoorie/


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 



 

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