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Today in History ( January 13th,1898)
On January 13, 1898, French author Émile Zola published his famous open letter, J’accuse, in the newspaper L’Aurore. In it, he denounced the French General Staff for its role in the wrongful conviction of Jewish army officer Alfred Dreyfus, who had been falsely accused of treason in 1894. Zola’s letter exposed the corruption and anti-Semitism within the military, leading to a national scandal. Despite facing charges of libel, his courageous stand eventually contributed to Dreyfus’ exoneration and highlighted the importance of justice and truth in society.
Summary of Today’s News
Jaishankar to attend Trump’s January 20 swearing-in ceremony in Washington D.C
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has been invited to represent India at U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s swearing-in on January 20. Trump extended invitations to several global leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping. Jaishankar, who recently visited the U.S. and met key officials, will attend the ceremony following an invitation from the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee. Speculations about an invitation for PM Modi have been clarified, confirming that only Jaishankar was officially invited by name.
Docking trial: ISRO succeeds in nudging two satellites closer.
ISRO conducted its first trial to dock two satellites in space as part of the SPaDeX mission. The satellites, SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target), were brought within 3 meters before being moved back for analysis. Launched on December 30, the satellites aim to develop technology for spacecraft rendezvous and docking. Despite a drift delay, ISRO overcame the issue. Success in this mission would make India the fourth country, after the U.S., Russia, and China, to achieve satellite docking.
Border issue: Bangladesh summons Indian envoy.
The interim government of Bangladesh expressed “deep concern” over the situation along the India-Bangladesh borders on Sunday. Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary Mohammad Jashim Uddin communicated this to Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma. Adviser on Home Affairs, Jehangir Alam Chowdhury, stated that India is constructing fences at five locations along the border without consulting Bangladeshi authorities and announced that the Indian envoy would be “summoned” for discussions. High Commissioner Verma highlighted ongoing communication between India’s Border Security Force (BSF) and Bangladesh’s Border Guard (BGB) regarding security and fencing during a heated exchange.
Italy’s Justice Minister asks court to release Iranian man held on U.S. warrant.
Italy’s Justice Minister sought to revoke the arrest of Mohammad Abedini, an Iranian citizen wanted by the U.S. for his involvement in a drone attack in Jordan that killed three Americans. Abedini was arrested on December 16, 2024, under a U.S. warrant. Italy’s Justice Ministry stated that extradition requires the alleged crime to be punishable under both Italian and U.S. law. The charge against Abedini is not recognized under Italian law. Iran pursued his release diplomatically, and reports indicated his imminent return to Iran.
