News Headlines

1. Arvind Kejriwal (Chief Minister of Delhi) publically announced the Helpline for Anti corruption as he promised to Delhi Citizens on oath day ceremony.
2. The Helpline Number is 011-27357169. (8 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
3. Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa were defeated in the women’s doubles third round by Ye Na Jang and So Young Kim of Korea in Korea Open Super Series badminton tournament
4. Mahesh Rawat hits unbeaten century from the Railways side in Ranji Trophy Quaterfinals
5. Petroleum Minister M. Veerappa Moily said the decision of disinvestment of Indian Oil Corporation is deffered by EGoM (Empowered Group of Ministers) headed by Finance Minister P. Chidambaram
6. Allahabad High Court issued Notice to AAP (Aam Aadmi Party) and ECI (Election Commission of India) on a petition filed by Naitik Party over Election Symbol of “Broom”
7. As per the Naitik Party the broom symbol is allotted to them 2012 assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh.
8. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said the Income Tax authorities to withdraw tax benefits of four cricket Associations, Saurashtra Cricket Association, Baroda Cricket Association, Kerala Cricket Association and Maharashtra Cricket Association as they are engaging in commercial activities. This is not legal as per the amended provisions of Sec 2(15) of the Income Tax Act.
9. Rs. 1 crore as aid has been given by Uttar Pradesh government to Madhuri Dixit starrer Dedh Ishqiya and Saif Ali Khan’s Bullet Raja in a bid to attract film producers to make their movies in the state.
10. State Legislative Council Summon to former Army Chief V. K. Singh through Haryana Police for appearance before it on 22 January 2014. The council is seeking reply about the payment of cash to ministers in Jammu & Kashmir case.
11. Former Chief Minister of Karnataka B S Yeddyurappa formally rejoined the BJP. Yeddyurappa quit the BJP in December 2012 when he was forced to resign as chief minister because of corruption charges on him.