NEWS 28-01-2018. NEWS FOR 29-JAN (MONDAY) 1. The celebrations of the 69th Republic Day took place in the presence the leaders of 10 ASEAN nations who attended the event as chief guests. This was to create a regional, comprehensive economic partnership in the region. 2. The long –range surface-to-surface ballistic missile, Agni-5 was successfully flight tested to its full range from Dr. Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. The sophisticated missile travelled for 19 minutes and covered 4,900 km. 3. China has announced plans to extend the ambitious Belt & Road initiative to the Arctic region by developing shipping routes. 4. Government of India has scrapped the rule, that mandated people to get a Class 1 officers recommendation for a passport, under the tatkal or instant category. 5. India have retained the first position ICC Test Championship & won $1 million award after defeating South Africa by 63 runs in the third test in Johannesburg. 6. Caroline Wozniacki beat Simona Halep to win her Ist Grand Slam title & regain the number 1 ranking at the Australian Open. < < Back