Current Affairs 29 January 2025
Key updates for January 29, 2025: Trump pauses federal funding for ideological review, Indian Railways deploys 360 trains for Mauni Amavasya at Maha Kumbh, and China builds a massive fusion research lab in Mianyang.

Key Highlights:
1. Trump Halts Federal Funding
- White House pauses all federal grants and loans for ideological review, affecting healthcare, education, and research.
- Democrats criticize the move as illegal, warning of economic and community harm.
2. 360 Trains for Mauni Amavasya
- Indian Railways to run a record 360 trains, including 190 special services, for Mauni Amavasya at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.
- Over 10 lakh passengers expected; enhanced security and boarding facilities in place.
3. China Builds Massive Fusion Lab
- Satellite images show China constructing a giant fusion research facility in Mianyang, surpassing the US National Ignition Facility.
- Project could advance both nuclear energy research and weapons development.
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