New Delhi, Jan 2 (PTI) Following are the top stories at 9 pm: NATION BOM20 MP-WATER CONTAMINATION-LD INFANT (6.56 PM)

Indore water contamination: Infant born after 10-year wait dies; family rejects govt compensation Indore: In a narrow, quiet lane of Marathi Mohalla, the silence is heavy in the Sahu family with grief that no amount of money can compensate, as they mourn their six-month-old baby, born after ten years of fervent prayers, medical treatments and sacred vows. By Harshwardhan Prakash

BOM25 MP-LD WATER CONTAMINATION (8.51 PM)

Water contamination in Indore: situation under control, government tells HC Indore: The state government on Friday informed the Madhya Pradesh High Court that the Bhagirathpura health crisis has been categorised as a "public health contingency", and the situation has successfully stabilised following the implementation of emergency measures and continuous monitoring.

DEL39 BJP-US-MAMDANI-KHALID (RPT) (7.56 PM)

Mamdani's note for Khalid: India won't tolerate any interference in its internal matter, says BJP New Delhi: The BJP on Friday accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of "interfering" in India's internal matter by writing a note on jailed activist Umar Khalid and asserted that India will not tolerate any such effort.

DEL59 DRUGS-SAUDI ARABIA (6.58 PM)

Indians travelling to Saudi Arabia need clearance for carrying restricted drugs: NCB New Delhi: Indians travelling to Saudi Arabia should obtain prior permission for carrying certain "restricted" medicines in and out of the country, as the Kingdom there has introduced a mandatory online clearance system, the NCB said on Friday.

DEL58 TN-JAISHANKAR-2NDLD BAD NEIGHBOURS (6.47 PM)

India has every right to defend its people when it comes to 'bad neighbours': Jaishankar Chennai: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said India has every right to defend its people when it comes to "bad neighbours" and asserted that a neighbouring country cannot ask New Delhi to share water if it continues to spread terrorism in the country.

CAL17 AN-CDS-2ND LD RUNWAY (7.02 PM)

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan inaugurates upgraded runway at IAF base in Car Nicobar island Sri Vijaya Puram: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Friday inaugurated the upgraded runway at the Indian Air Force's (IAF) Car Nicobar air base in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

DEL67 BJP-RAHUL-KA-POLLS SURVEY (8.05 PM)

83 pc of Karnataka voters saying polls are fair is 'severe jolt' to Rahul Gandhi: BJP New Delhi: The BJP on Friday termed as a "severe jolt" to Rahul Gandhi the Karnataka government agency's finding that most voters in the state believe the elections are free and fair, and said it raises questions on the "credibility" of the Congress leader and his 'vote chori' allegation.

DEL69 PRAGATI-GOVT (8.22 PM)

No plans to change land acquisition policy, says cabinet secretary New Delhi: The government has no plans to change its land acquisition policy, Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan has said after it emerged that the issue has been one of the major hurdles in the pendency of infrastructure projects in the country.

LEGAL LGD7 DL-HC-WIFE-MAINTENANCE (5.59 PM)

Wife's interim maintenance cannot be determined with mathematical precision: HC New Delhi: The Delhi High Court, while enhancing a woman's interim maintenance, has said the amount cannot be determined with mathematical precision.

BUSINESS DEL72 BIZ-LD SOCIAL MEDIA-X (8.32 PM)

Govt directs Elon Musk-led X to remove vulgar, unlawful content New Delhi: The government on Friday issued a stern notice to Elon Musk-led social media platform X to immediately remove all vulgar, obscene and unlawful content, especially generated by AI app Grok, or face action under the law.

DEL61 BIZ-2ND LD ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING (6.59 PM)

Foxconn, Dixon, Samsung among 22 projs cleared for electronics components mfg scheme New Delhi: Foxconn, Dixon, Tata Electronics and Samsung are among the 22 new proposals approved by the government under the ambitious Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), with a projected investment of Rs 41,863 crore and production worth Rs 2,58,152 crore.

DEL71 BIZ-2ND LD EXPORTERS-PACKAGE (8.27 PM)

Govt announces Rs 7,295-cr export package to improve exporters' access to credit New Delhi: The government on Friday announced a Rs 7,295-crore export support package, comprising a Rs 5,181-crore interest subvention scheme along with a Rs 2,114-crore collateral support, to improve exporters' access to credit.

FOREIGN FGN29 CHINA-NAVY (6.41 PM)

China launches new 'upgraded' missile destroyer Beijing: The Chinese navy has commissioned a new "upgraded" missile destroyer as it's expanding its fleet at a breakneck speed to catch up with the US naval strength.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has commissioned a new Type 052D guided missile destroyer named Loudi, which features upgraded radar, weapon and network systems, official media here reported on Friday. By K J M Varma

FGN32 US-LD KHALID

US lawmakers write to Indian envoy seeking 'fair and timely' trial for activist Umar Khalid New York: A group of American lawmakers has written a letter to Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra, urging a "fair and timely" trial for activist Umar Khalid in "accordance with international law." By Yoshita Singh

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