1.Chlorine gas leak in Dehradun, residents evacuated amid breathing issues.:An incident of chlorine gas leak in the Jhanjra area of Prem Nagar police station in Dehradun, Uttarakhand was reported on Tuesday morning, triggering panic among residents as they complained of breathing difficulties. Officials said the residents of the area have been evacuated and taken to a safe place. According to senior superintendent of police (SSP) Dehradun Ajay Singh the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and other security forces have rushed to the spot upon receiving information regarding the incident.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/chlorine-gas-leak-in-dehradun-residents-evacuated-amid-breathing-issues-101704771950340.html
2.French PM Borne resigns following political turmoil over immigration.:French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigned Monday following recent political turmoil over a new immigration law, paving the way for President Emmanuel Macron to seek fresh momentum by appointing a new government in coming days.The shakeup was widely seen as an attempt by the 46-year-old centrist Mr. Macron to head off a looming lame-duck status. Mr. Macron's term is to end in 2027, and he won’t be able to run again for president in line with the French Constitution.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/french-pm-borne-resigns-following-political-turmoil-over-immigration/article67721087.ece
3.China detains UK's MI6 spy for collecting intelligence, identifying potential assets.;China has detained a foreign national who was the head of an overseas consulting firm for allegedly spying on behalf of the United Kingdom, as reported by CNN. China's civilian spy agency, the Ministry of State Security (MSS), said in a statement that it had apprehended an individual surnamed Huang working with Britain's MI6 while leading a foreign consultancy. However, the agency did not mention Huang's full name, gender or nationality, nor identified the company they worked at
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/china-detains-uk-s-mi6-spy-for-collecting-intelligence-identifying-potential-assets-101704763596459.html
4.Bangladesh elections not free or fair but will partner with country: US- The US has said that elections in Bangladesh were not “free or fair” and “noted” that Awami League won the polls. It has expressed concerns over the arrest of opposition activists, condemned the violence during the elections, and regretted that all parties didn’t participate in the polls. But Washington DC has also said that it was “committed” to partnering with Bangladesh in the Indo-Pacific, deepening economic and people-to-people links, and supporting “human rights” and civil society in the country.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/bangladesh-elections-not-free-or-fair-but-will-partner-with-country-us-101704774671871.html
5.Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas | PM Modi hails Indian diaspora for strengthening global ties.:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, extended greetings on Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas, hailing the dedication of the Indian diaspora worldwide towards preserving India's rich heritage and strengthening global ties.He said in a post on X, "Greetings on Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas. This is a day to celebrate the contributions and achievements of the Indian diaspora worldwide."
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pravasi-bharatiya-diwas-pm-modi-hails-indian-diaspora-for-strengthening-global-ties/article67722110.ece
6.Indian exports may drop by $30 billion amid Houthi threat on Red Sea.:As the threats to cargo vessels on the Red Sea spikes after recent incidents, India can potentially see a drop in exports by around $30 billion, as exporters hold back on shipments due to rising fears. Last year's export total stood at around $451 billion, and the rise in the fears regarding cargo ships on the Red Sea can see a drop of around 6-7 percent, said an initial assessment by the Research and Information System for Developing Countries, a New Delhi-based thinktank.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/indian-exports-may-drop-by-30-billion-amid-houthi-threat-on-red-sea-101704760689888.html
7.61 new COVID-19 cases reported in Maharashtra, state on high alert .:Sixty-one new cases were recorded in the state on Monday, as per an official update on COVID-19 from the Public Health Department of Maharashtra. The department also reported that 70 patients were discharged on the same day. The recovery rate in the state was recorded at 98.17 per cent while the case fatality rate stood at 1.81 percent.2728 COVID tests were conducted in the state on Monday, including 1439 first RT-PCR tests and 1305 RAT tests. The positivity rate for the day was 2.23 per cent. As of today, 250 patients have been infected with the JN.1 variant in the state.
https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-coronavirus-61-new-covid-19-cases-reported-in-maharashtra-state-on-high-alert-jn1-3073917
8.MU releases 72-degree exam results in 30 Days. The University of Mumbai has released results for 72-degree examinations, including BA, BCom, BSc, and BPharm, within 30 days from the winter session. This accomplishment, 15 days ahead of the mandated 45-day timeframe per the Maharashtra Public University Act, 2016, is credited to recent enhancements in the examination process, notably the use of information stickers on answer sheets.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/mu-releases-72-degree-exam-results-in-30-days-101704740892503.html
9.Urdu book fair sees less footfalls due to location in BKC.: The 26th National Urdu Book Fair in Mumbai offers a wide range of books, including poetry, literature, philosophy, cookery, and religious texts. However, the fair has seen a lackluster response due to its location, which is far from public transportation. Stall owners hope for better turnout in the remaining days of the fair. The 26th National Urdu Book Fair, held from January 6 to 14 at the MMRDA grounds in BKC, has something for everyone—among the 300,000 books at the 185 stalls, there are poetry, literature, philosophy, cookery and children’s books along with educational material and a good amount of Islamic religious fare.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/urdu-book-fair-sees-less-footfalls-due-to-location-in-bkc-101704741608341.html
10.Chef Sajid Salim Patel is the new Executive Chef of Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway.: Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway announced the appointment of Sajid Salim Patel as its Executive Chef. With over 14 years of extensive professional experience in the hospitality industry, Chef Sajid brings a wealth of culinary expertise and innovation to our esteemed property.A graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Tourism Management Studies and a post graduate diploma in Kitchen Management (OCLD), Chef Sajid embarked on his illustrious career in 2008. He has since accumulated valuable experience working with renowned hotels such as Trident Bandra Kurla, Mumbai (The Oberoi Group), JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, and Courtyard and Fairfield by Marriott Bengaluru Outer Ring Road.
https://www.hotelierindia.com/fb/chef-sajid-salim-patel-is-the-new-executive-chef-of-sheraton-grand-bangalore-hotel
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