Current Events Jan 21

1. U.S. warns of threat from terror syndicate
http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/21/stories/2010012158150100.htm

2. India most favoured by Afghans: poll
http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/21/stories/2010012160431400.htm

3. Bandh observed for separate Vidarbha
Vidarbha: Vidarbha is the eastern region of Maharashtra state made up of Nagpur Division and Amravati Division. It occupies 31.6% of total area and holds 21.3% of total population of Maharashtra.There have been calls for a separate state of Vidarbha, due to the continuous negligence from the state govt of Maharashtra towards this region and the incompetent political leaderships in Vidarbha, except a few. The farmers in the state are living in the worst condition compared to the rest of India.
http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/21/stories/2010012160401400.htm

4. Scrap NSA post, says Brajesh Mishra
Facts Regarding NSA:
A. The National Security Advisor (NSA) of India is a member of the National Security Council (NSC), and the primary advisor to the Prime Minister, the Indian Cabinet and the NSC on internal and international security issues.
B. He is tasked with regularly advising the Prime Minister on all matters relating to internal and external threats to the country, and oversees strategic issues.
C. The NSA of India also serves as the Prime Minister's Special Interlocutor on border issues with China, and frequently accompanies the Prime Minister on Foreign State visits.
D. The post was created on November 19, 1998 by the Government of A B Vajpayee, with Brijesh Mishra as the first appointee.
E. Others are: J.N. Dixit, M.K. Narayanan and Shiv Shankar Menon
http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/21/stories/2010012155211000.htm

5. IPCC expresses regret over glacier melting conclusion
http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/21/stories/2010012156222000.htm

6. Act tough on attacks, India tells Australia
http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/21/stories/2010012155261000.htm

7. Clinch economic pact by year-end: Malaysia
http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/21/stories/2010012160161000.htm

8. Our crimes against our children
Significance: The article takes into account the state of Indian Children, how they are vulnerable to assault and abuse at home, neighbourhood, school and workplace. The article emphisises need for stringent measures and laws for safe and healthy childhood for our children.
http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/21/stories/2010012155080800.htm

9. Readying for the Games
http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/21/stories/2010012155140800.htm

10. Hitting the bulls-eye
Significance: The article emphasises the lack of training facilities, competition events for emerging sports in India.
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/hitting-the-bullseye/569934/