Top News for 18 January 2025 - ➡️ IMD Weather Update: Dense fog expected in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Chandigarh during nighttime and early morning. - ➡️ SVAMITVA Scheme Milestone: PM Modi to distribute over 65 lakh property cards in a landmark rural empowerment initiative. - ➡️ Carbon Capture Workshop: NITI Aayog hosts discussions on carbon capture in the Indian cement sector to achieve net-zero by 2070. - ➡️ RINL Revival Package: The government approves an ₹11,440 crore revival package for Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited. - ➡️ Pixxel Space Success: PM Modi lauds India’s first private satellite constellation. - ➡️ Stable Food Prices: Production of pulses, onion, and potatoes is set to increase. - ➡️ Odisha-Singapore MoUs: Agreements signed in areas like green energy and industrial development. - ➡️ AAP Metro Fare Demand: Arvind Kejriwal urges a 50% metro fare discount for students. Legal Report - ➡️ Supreme Court Decision: Bail denied to E. Abubacker, ex-chairman of banned PFI, in a UAPA case. Finance - ➡️ Forex Reserves: India’s reserves fell to $625.87 billion as of January 10. - ➡️ Market Updates: Sensex at 76,619.33 (-0.55%), Nifty at 23,203.20 (-0.47%). - ➡️ Gold/Silver Prices: ₹81,100/10gm (gold); ₹96,600/kg (silver). Defence - ➡️ BrahMos Expansion: Philippines negotiates to acquire 9 additional missile batteries. - ➡️ La Perouse Naval Exercise: India joins eight nations for maritime security drills. - ➡️ Dornier 228 Offer: India offers aircraft to the Malaysian Coast Guard. International - ➡️ US-Bangalore Consulate: Inauguration marks stronger India-US ties in technology. - ➡️ H-1B/H-2 Visa Updates: US introduces streamlined processes for employers. Sports - ➡️ Kho Kho World Cup: Indian women’s team enters semi-finals. - ➡️ India Open Badminton: Satwik-Chirag duo advances to the semi-finals. - ➡️ WPL 2025 Schedule: Begins February 14 with venues across India.