Current Events Jan 12

1. We won’t allow our soil to be used against India: Hasina
Significance: The normal relations with Bangladesh will help to maintain peace in the eastern part. Also good relations with India is going to help Bangladesh in its economic and social development.
http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/12/stories/2010011258370100.htm

2. Speed up investigations, Krishna tells Canberra
Significance: With the growing incedences of racial discrimination against Indians in Australia the govenment of India must take a tough stand to force Australian government to take action.
http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/12/stories/2010011258350100.htm

3. Manmohan Singh launches ‘Solar India’
Significance: Sustainable develoment cab be achieved by Solar power generation.
http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/12/stories/2010011260911100.htm

4. BASIC countries to meet on January 24
http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/12/stories/2010011260831000.htm

5. 20 m. solar lights planned by 2022
http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/12/stories/2010011255281100.htm

6. Need for “credible elections” in Zimbabwe: India, Botswana
http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/12/stories/2010011255171000.htm

7. Malaysia for enhanced ties with India
http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/12/stories/2010011260891000.htm

8. The life of cities
Significance: With the growing rate of urbanisation it is necessory to plan and develop ustainable and green cities.
http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/12/stories/2010011254890800.htm

9. Showcasing the auto industry
http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/12/stories/2010011254900800.htm

10. Israel pushing for a free trade agreement with India
http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/12/stories/2010011255641400.htm

11. Bangladesh must end obstructionism
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/editorial/Bangladesh-must-end-obstructionism/articleshow/5435073.cms

12. New Delhi and Dhaka to ink 5 pacts during Hasina's visit to India
http://www.indianexpress.com/videos/national/6/new-delhi-and-dhaka-to-ink-5-pacts-during-hasinas-visit-to-india/587