Students across India will find important news and events for their school assemblies and daily updates for January 3, 2025 . This summary covers key happenings from India, around the world, and in sports. These news points help students stay informed about current affairs.
Top National News Updates
- The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) carried out searches at seven places in Jaipur and Ajmer districts. This was part of an investigation into a money scam involving a company called Digi Mudra Connect Private Limited and its directors.
- The ED has also seized assets worth ₹33.66 crore in connection with the Birla Emporium-Ira Finance case. Seizing assets means taking control of properties linked to a crime.
- Coal Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy stated that India has moved ahead of many countries in coal production under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi .
- Heavy fog caused delays for many trains across the country. Due to poor visibility, Indian Railways reported that 31 trains faced delays on January 3, 2025 .
- India's first bullet train service will begin on August 15, 2027 . This high-speed train will run between Mumbai and Ahmedabad .
Global News Highlights
- In Switzerland , a bar explosion on New Year’s Eve resulted in the death of about 40 people and injured 115 others .
- In Bangladesh , a 50-year-old Hindu businessman was severely attacked, stabbed, and set on fire. The incident happened in the Damudya upazila area of Shariatpur district.
- Bulgaria will adopt the Euro as its official currency starting from January 1, 2026 . This means the country will switch from its current currency to the Euro.
- A dangerous bushfire in Australia forced people to leave their homes. Emergency services issued evacuation orders in affected areas.
- Half of all cars sold in South Africa this year have a connection to India. A report shows these cars are either made by Indian companies like Mahindra and Tata , or they use parts made in India.
Sports News Headlines
- The Junior National Kho Kho Championship has started in Bengaluru . Young athletes from across the country are taking part.
- Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi won a Bronze medal at the World Blitz Chess Championship . He secured the medal after losing his semifinal match.
- Usman Khawaja , a cricketer for Australia who was born in Pakistan, announced his retirement. His last match was the fifth Ashes Test .
- Venus Williams , the 45-year-old tennis star, received a wild card entry for the Australian Open . She will return to the tournament five years after her last appearance.
- Real Madrid football star Kylian Mbappé will miss upcoming matches due to a knee injury.
