Financial assistance to various countries under Central Sector Scheme/ Projects through MEA

Aid to Bangladesh, Maldives and others for FY2025-26 has been reduced.

More than Doubled for Bhutan and Sri Lanka

Asset Monetisation Plan for 2025-30!

The second phase of the plan to be launched for 2025-30 to plough back capital of ₹10 lakh crore in new projects.

Israel's decision to ban the activities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is deeply disappointing, says Russian Foreign Ministry.

Venezuela to allow return of illegal immigrants deported from US, Bloomberg.

As of January 2025, the United States holds 36% of the global Bitcoin mining hashrate, with the state of Texas alone contributing approximately 17% of that total.

⚡️ US President Trump said he was in "very serious talks" with Russia about ending the war in Ukraine.

🇺🇸⚡️- President Trump formally recognizes February 2025 as National Black History Month.

NMDC January Update |

> Iron ore production up 12.3% at 5.1 mt vs 4.54 mt (YoY)

> Iron ore sales down 1.8% at 4.48 mt vs 4.56 mt (YoY)

RailTel bags multiple orders worth approx Rs 221 cr

Escorts Kubota Auto Sales |

> Total Tractor Sales down 6.7% at 6,669 units Vs 7,150 units (YoY)

M&M January Auto Sales |

> Total auto sales up 16% at 85,432 units vs 73,944 units (YoY)

> Total PV sales up 18% at 50,659 units vs 43,068 units (YoY)

> Total exports up 95% at 3,404 units vs 1,746 units (YoY)

> Total tractor sales at 27,557 units vs est of 26,625 units

> Total tractor sales up 15% at 27,557 units vs 23,948 units (YoH)

Ashok Leyland January Auto sales |

> Total sales up 8% at 17,213 units vs 15,939 units (YoY)

> Total M&HCV sales up 11% at 11,384 units vs 10,218 units (YoY)

Hyundai Motors January Auto Sales |

> Total monthly sale of 65,603 units

> Domestic sales of 54,003 units

> Export sales of 11,600 units

Tata Motors January Auto Sales |

> Total domestic sales down 7% at 78,159 units vs 84,276 units (YoY)

> Total CV sales down 0.3% at 31,988 units vs 32,092 units (YoY)

> Total PV sales (Including EV) down 11% at 48,316 units vs 54,033 units (YoY)

Maruti Suzuki January Auto Sales |

> Total sales up 6.5% at 2.12 lk units vs 1.99 lk units (YoY)

> Total domestic sales up 5.7% at 1.85 lk units vs 1.75 lk units (YoY)

> Total Domestic PV sales up 4.2% at 1.73 lk units vs 1.66 lk units (YoY)

> Total exports up 13.3% at 27,100 units vs 23,921 units (YoY)

Indian Defence allocation for 2025-26 is ₹6,81,210.27 crore

Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu said a 50% cut in airfare for passengers travelling to the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025.

The updated fares will come into effect from February 1.