Thu Jan 30 07:40:00 UTC 2025: ## News Headlines: January 29, 2025

**National:**

* **Mahakumbh Stampede:** A stampede at the Mahakumbh Mela leaves several injured. PM Modi expresses condolences and directs officials to aid in recovery efforts. CM Yogi urges increased train services to Prayagraj.
* **Budget 2025 Approaching:** Speculation mounts on Budget 2025, with comparisons drawn to past budget records.
* **Beating Retreat Ceremony:** The Beating Retreat Ceremony displays the grandeur of India’s military traditions.
* **India Protests Lankan Navy Firing:** India lodges a strong protest against the Sri Lankan Navy’s firing incident during an apprehension.
* **JPC Accepts Waqf Draft Report:** The Joint Parliamentary Committee accepts the Waqf draft report by a 14-11 vote, with the opposition issuing a dissent note.
* **ISRO’s 100th Mission:** NVS-02 satellite launch will boost India’s GPS alternative.
* **Sensex Soars:** The Sensex surges 631 points, and the Nifty gains 205 points on strong buying in IT stocks and positive global cues.
* **PM Kisan Installment Update:** The 19th installment of Rs 2,000 is expected to be credited to farmers’ accounts soon.

**International:**

* **Trump Pauses Pakistan Aid:** Donald Trump pauses foreign assistance to Pakistan, affecting several sectors.
* **Trump Invites Netanyahu:** Donald Trump invites Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House as the first foreign leader to visit.
* **South Korean Plane Fire:** A South Korean passenger plane catches fire at Gimhae International Airport.
* **Nine Indians Killed in Saudi Arabia:** Nine Indian nationals are killed in a road accident in Saudi Arabia; the consulate is assisting families.
* **Trump Seeks SpaceX Astronaut Rescue:** Donald Trump requests Elon Musk’s SpaceX to rescue stranded astronauts from the ISS.

**Other:**

* **Andhra Pradesh’s WhatsApp Governance Initiative:** The Andhra Pradesh government launches an initiative to use WhatsApp to improve governance and assist citizens.
* **Pushpa 2 Hindi OTT Release Announced:** The Hindi OTT release of Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna starrer *Pushpa 2: The Rule* is announced.
* **Palghar Tyre Plant Fire:** A boiler malfunction triggers a fire at a tyre plant in Palghar, leaving five critically injured.
* **Ranji Trophy:** Kuldeep Yadav is set to play a Ranji Trophy 2025 match against Madhya Pradesh.
* **IPL 2025 Jersey Launch:** Rajasthan Royals launch their IPL 2025 jersey, paying tribute to Warne, Ashwin, and Smith.
* **Steve Smith’s Milestones:** Steve Smith surpasses Sunil Gavaskar’s record and reaches 10,000 Test runs.
* **Samsung Galaxy S25 Variant:** A new variant of the Samsung Galaxy S25 smartphone is likely to launch in India.
* **Elon Musk’s X Money:** Elon Musk’s X platform is set to launch its “X Money” digital wallet.
* **Various other news items** covering topics such as Bollywood updates, technology launches, health tips, and financial news are also included in the original source.

**Note:** This is a summary and some details might be omitted for brevity. The original source contains many individual news items.

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