News fom India As of Jan 1, 2025
As of January 1, 2025, here are the major news items from India:
New Year Celebrations
India welcomed 2025 with grand celebrations and fireworks displays across major cities. Popular spots like Connaught Place in Delhi, Gateway of India in Mumbai, and beaches in various coastal cities saw large gatherings of revelers
Security Measures
Nearly 20,000 police and paramilitary personnel were deployed in Delhi alone to maintain law and order during New Year’s Eve celebrations. Similar security arrangements were made in other major cities like Mumbai
Regulatory Changes
Several new regulations and changes came into effect from January 1, 2025:
- The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) streamlined its pension withdrawal process, allowing pensioners to withdraw from any bank in the country.
- The UPI transaction limit for feature phone users (UPI 123Pay) increased from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000.
- The Reserve Bank of India raised the cap on unsecured loans for farmers to Rs 2 lakh from Rs 1.60 lakh.
Cybercrime Concerns
A Home Ministry report revealed that WhatsApp has become the most used platform for cybercrimes in India.
Economic Milestone
India’s coffee exports crossed the $1-billion mark for the first time, indicating significant growth in the country’s coffee industry.
Education Statistics
Government data showed a one crore drop in school enrollment figures for 2022-23 and 2023-24 compared to previous years, attributed to improved data collection methods.
