MP Evening Wrap:Indore scholar questions absence of Indian flag at WEF Davos; Republic Day parade showcases Operation Sindoor’s integrated command centre

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1. Republic Day parade showcases Operation Sindoor’s integrated command centre
The Republic Day parade highlighted the Integrated Command Centre used in Operation Sindoor, reflecting India’s advanced defence coordination. A flypast of 29 aircraft, including Rafale and Sukhoi jets, added grandeur to the national celebrations. Read more 2. CM unfurls tricolour in Ujjain for first time, announces metro region plan
On the 77th Republic Day, the Chief Minister hoisted the national flag in Ujjain, marking a historic first on the Shipra river banks. CM Yadav announced plans to develop a metropolitan region linking Indore, Ujjain, and Bhopal. Read more 3. Indore scholar questions absence of Indian flag at WEF Davos
UN scholar Dr Rohini Ghavari raised concerns over the absence of India’s national flag at WEF 2026 in Davos. She termed India’s representation strong yet disappointing and criticised MP Chandrashekhar over the issue. Read more 4. 3 Shankaracharyas support Avimukteshwaranand, says Sadanand Saraswati
Dwarka Sharda Peeth Shankaracharya Swami Sadanand Saraswati said all three Shankaracharyas back Swami Avimukteshwaranand. He alleged anti-Sanatan forces are dividing Hindus and questioned the administration’s authority to seek certifications. Read more 5. 9 prisoners released from Gwalior Central jail on Republic Day
Nine prisoners, including one woman convicted of murder, were released on Republic Day for good conduct. Family members welcomed them warmly as part of the government’s remission initiative. Read more 6. Woman cricketer buys Thar as father rejoins police after 14 years
International cricketer Kranti Gaur bought her dream car, a Mahindra Thar, marking a milestone for her family. Her father rejoined police service after 14 years following the Chief Minister’s assurance; she now aims to buy a BMW. Read more 7. Chinese General accused of leaking nuclear secrets to US
China’s Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, Zhang Youxia, is under investigation for alleged espionage. A US media report claims he leaked sensitive information about China’s nuclear weapons programme. Read more 8. MPPSC aspirants resume protest after 13 months, agitation continues
MPPSC candidates resumed protests outside the commission office over a 10-point charter of demands. The agitation is set to continue until January 27, with police warning against traffic disruptions. Read more 9. Bridge pillar collapse in Jabalpur kills 1, injures 2 workers
An under-construction NHAI bridge pillar collapsed in Jabalpur’s Lalpur–New Bhedaghat area on Sunday night. One worker died while two were critically injured; construction work has been temporarily halted. Read more 10. Government plans facial recognition to replace fingerprints in Aadhaar
The government is planning major technical upgrades to Aadhaar under its Vision 2032 roadmap. Facial recognition is proposed as the primary identification method, replacing fingerprint-based authentication. Read more