Retail inflation quickened to 5.59℅ in December due to an uptick in food prices.
India’s industrial output grew at a subdued rate of 1.4℅ in November 2021.
This data has been released by the national statistical office.
The inflation based on the Consumer price index (CPI) compares with 4.91℅ seen a month earlier and 4.59℅ in December 2021.
# Assam-Meghalaya
Union Home minister Amit shah is expected to seal the final agreement to end the dispute in six areas of the Assam – Meghalaya boundary.
The agreement is expected to be finalised ahead of Meghalaya’s 50th Statehood day celebration on January 21.
There are 12 areas of differences along the inter state border.
# Indian space research organization
Eminent rocket scientist S. Somnath has been appointed chairman of the Indian space research organization and space secretary.
Dr. Somnaath is taking over the reins of ISRO at a critical juncture when sweeping reforms and critical reforms are set to define the forward journey of the space agency.
# Punjab
The supreme Court on Wednesday appointed a committee chaired by its former judge Indu Malhotra.
The committee will inquire into an security breach that led to Prime Minister’s convoy being stuck on a flyover in Punjab on 5th January.