Sat Jan 25 07:19:30 IST 2025: ## Indonesian President, Myanmar Conflict to Dominate Modi Talks

**New Delhi, January 25, 2025** – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to India, culminating in his role as chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations, will be dominated by discussions on the escalating conflict in Myanmar, sources revealed. Mr. Subianto, who met with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Indian business leaders on Friday, will hold key talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the weekend.

**Other Key Developments:**

* **Ukraine Conflict:** Russian President Vladimir Putin echoed Donald Trump’s assertion that the Ukraine conflict could have been avoided, suggesting a willingness to engage in broader talks with the US.
* **YSRCP Shakeup:** The YSR Congress Party suffered a significant blow with the resignations of national general secretary and Rajya Sabha member Venumbaka Vijayasai Reddy and another leader, Alla Ayodhya Rami Reddy.
* **Banke Bihari Temple FCRA Registration:** The famous Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan received FCRA registration, enabling it to accept foreign donations, despite claims by temple priests of not applying for it.
* **VHP on Declining Hindu Birth Rate:** The Vishwa Hindu Parishad attributed the decreasing Hindu birth rate to population imbalance and urged Hindu families to have at least three children.
* **Maharashtra Ordnance Factory Explosion:** An explosion at an ordnance factory in Bhandara district, Maharashtra, resulted in eight fatalities and five injuries. Investigations are underway.
* **Kerala Tiger Attack:** A tribal woman was killed by a tiger in Wayanad district, Kerala, sparking intense protests.
* **India’s New Ambassador to Israel:** Jitendra Pal Singh has been appointed as India’s next ambassador to Israel.
* **Bihar Felicitates Athletes:** Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar honored athletes and para-athletes at the Sportstar Focus Bihar Conclave.
* **Waqf Bill Committee Suspension:** Ten opposition members of the Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 were suspended after protesting a last-minute agenda change.
* **Shah Criticizes Pawar:** Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized Sharad Pawar’s handling of cooperative mills in Maharashtra.
* **EVM Verification Petition:** A petition seeking a policy for verifying EVM memory will be heard by the Supreme Court.
* **DRDO to Showcase Pralay Missile:** The DRDO will showcase the indigenous short-range ballistic missile Pralay at the Republic Day parade.
* **Farmers Reject Agricultural Policy:** The Samyukt Kisan Morcha rejected the National Policy Framework for Agricultural Marketing and plans mass protests.
* **Madhya Pradesh Liquor Ban:** Madhya Pradesh will ban liquor in 17 religiously significant locations.
* **Fiscal Health Index:** Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Goa, and Jharkhand topped NITI Aayog’s Fiscal Health Index.

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