FirstUp: EU’s top court likely to hear Google’s appeal against Android fine & other news today

It is set to be a busy Tuesday with several events lined up for the day.

Firstly, the European Union’s top court is likely to hear Google’s appeal against the Android fine worth over 4 billion euros (Rs 400 crore). Meanwhile, India and England are set to clash in the third match of the T20I series today.

The
US Federal Reserve is set to hold a two-day policy meeting from January 28. Meanwhile, the final report of Canada’s foreign interference inquiry is to be made public today.

Finally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to be in Uttarakhand to inaugurate the National Games.

Here is all that is set to take place throughout the day.

EU’s top court likely to hear Google’s appeal against Android fine

The top court of the European Union is likely to hear tech giant Google’s appeal against the €4.125 billion fine imposed by the European Commission concerning its Android operating system.

Google filed this appeal with the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in December 2022, seeking legal clarification on certain aspects of the case.

The appeal is part of a broader series of legal challenges Google faces within the European Union, including a recent ruling where the ECJ upheld a €2.4 billion fine against Google for favoring its own shopping service over competitors. These developments underscore the EU’s rigorous enforcement of antitrust regulations, particularly concerning major technology companies.

Third T20I match between India and England

India and England are set to clash for the third time at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Gujarat’s Rajkot today.

The
second T20I was a thrilling encounter, as India successfully chased a challenging target of 166 in a nail-biting finish. Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 72 stood out, demonstrating his composure and ability to anchor the innings under pressure.

India currently leads the series 2-0 and will aim to seal the series, while England will strive to regain momentum and finish strong.

US Federal Reserve to hold two-day policy meet

The United States Federal Reserve is set to hold a two-day meeting beginning on January 28. According to the official website, this meeting is part of the FOMC’s (Federal Open Market Committee) regular schedule, which includes eight such meetings annually.

Recent economic indicators, such as stable inflation rates near the 2 per cent target and low unemployment, suggest that the Fed may opt to maintain current interest rates, reported news agency Reuters.

Canada’s foreign interference inquiry report to be made public

The final report of the federal inquiry into foreign interference is set for public release today.

Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue will present the findings, which encompass an examination of foreign interference in Canada’s electoral processes and the capacity of federal institutions to detect, deter, and counter such activities.

The commission of the inquiry’s most recent public hearings looked at the ability of agencies and officials to identity and counter foreign meddling, reported The Albertan.

PM Modi to inaugurate National Games in Uttarakhand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun today.

The Games will be held until February 14 and will feature around 10,000 athletes competing in 32 different sports across seven venues in the state.

Apart from the official opening ceremony in Dehradun, some of the other venues for the Games include Haridwar, Nainital, Haldwani, Rudrapur, Shivpuri and New Tehri.

On this day…

• Birth anniversary of freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai

• Birth anniversary of Indian physicist and politician Raja Ramanna

• Birth anniversary of Indian-American businessman Vinod Khosla

• Birth anniversary of actress Shruti Haasan

• Birth anniversary of footballer Gianluigi Buffon

• The inauguration of the Supreme Court of India took place on January 28, 1950

• The Battle of Aliwal was fought between the British and the Sikhs in 1846 with the Sikhs losing the war

• Antarctica was discovered in 1820 by a Russian expedition led by Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen and Mikhail Petrovich Lazarev

• The name ‘Pakistan’ was coined in 1933 and accepted by Indian Muslims who wanted a country independent from India

• In 1896, Walter Arnold of the UK became the first person to be fined for speeding, for driving at 8 mph (13 km/h) while the contemporary speed limit was 2 mph (3.2 km/h)

• The Lego company patented the design of its Lego bricks in 1958

With inputs from agencies