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NSO Prepares for First-Ever National Income Surveys

January 28, 2026

The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is planning to release India's first-ever National Household Income Survey (NHIS) in February 2026. This survey will produce the first pan-Indian household income and living conditions statistics and associated socio-economic variables to fill long-term gapsRead More

National Awards for Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS)

January 28, 2026

The National Awards of Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) on the 28th of January 2026 in New Delhi, under the coordination of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The event will recognise students and schools that have demonstrated outstandingRead More

Uttarakhand Government Implements the UCC (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026

January 28, 2026

The Uniform Civil Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026, has been introduced, and also through the Governor Lieutenant General (Retd) approval, the Uttarakhand Government has introduced the ordinance with immediate effect. Governor Gurmit Singh under Article 213 of the Constitution. The amendment ordinance modifies the current Uniform Civil Code to bringRead More

Akshita Dhankar Hoists Tricolour with President on Republic Day 2026

January 27, 2026

In Republic Day 2026, the headline was dominated by the Indian Air Force Flight Lieutenant Akshita Dhankar unfurling the national Tricolour to open the 77 th Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi in the company of President Droupadi Murmu. This is a rare ceremonial award ofRead More

Novak Djokovic Secures 400th Grand Slam Win to Extend Record

January 27, 2026

Novak Djokovic became the second player to have played 400 career tennis singles match otherwise at a major championship and is the first to do so during a major championship. The 38-year-old Serb had his 38th game set win over Botic van de Zandschulp, which saw him go toRead More

Neolithic Relics Found at Lakkundi Excavation in Karnataka

January 27, 2026

Neolithic relics at Lakkundi village in the Gadag district of Karnataka, through recent archaeological excavations, point to the early antiqueness of the site. These finds were found around the Kote Veerabhadeshwara Temple, highlighting the layer-cake cultural history of Lakkundi on top of its notorious medieval culture. The uncovered NeolithicRead More

Padma Awards 2026 Announced: Complete List of Padma Vibhushan, Bhushan & Shri Awardees

January 27, 2026

Padma Awards: It is one of the highest civilian awards of the country and has three classes, that is, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. The awards are conferred in different disciplines/fields of activity, viz., art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature,Read More

Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES), 2023-24

January 24, 2026

The Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES), 2023-24 is a detailed official survey carried out by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) through the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) to gather the detailed information on the expenditure of the Indian households on goods and services during the periodRead More

Global Water Bankruptcy Report

January 24, 2026

The Global Water Bankruptcy Report- Global Water Bankruptcy: Living Beyond Our Hydrological Means in the Post-Crisis Era, is a landmark study by the United Nations University, which states that most of the world's freshwater systems have passed a new boundary between a temporary crisis and a lasting water bankruptcy.Read More

Lucknow Leads as UP’s First Zero Fresh Waste Dump City

January 23, 2026

The Swachh Bharat MissionUrban (SBMU) has seen Lucknow become the first city in Uttar Pradesh to record zero fresh waste dumped through scientific processing of 100 per cent of all municipal solid waste. This was achieved by commissioning the Shivari Solid Waste Management Plant, which has increased the totalRead More

Jammu and Kashmir GI-Tagged Kaladi Gets Centre’s Scientific Support

January 23, 2026

The scientific upscaling of Kaladi, a GI-tagged traditional dairy product of Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir, has been directed by the Government of India to be in a position to be used in wider culinary applications and in broader markets, without compromising on its unique flavour, texture, and nutritionalRead More

Statehood Day of Manipur, Tripura, and Meghalaya: History, Date, and Significance

January 23, 2026

The states of Manipur, Tripura, and Meghalaya observe their statehood day on January 21 every year, marking the day when the three northeastern parts of India – Meghalaya, Tripura, and Manipur – were granted full statehood status under the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971. On this date, Tripura andRead More

India’s Demographic Dividend is Turning into a Divide

January 22, 2026

The demographic dividend long promised in India is starting to turn into a demographic divide, with regional and labour market inequalities increasing. A recent report demonstrates that although the national population can go up to about 1.59billion by 2051, the varying demographic transitions in different states are transforming theRead More

India’s Traffic Chokehold: Bengaluru Ranks Second; Pune 5th in Global Congestion Index for 2025

January 22, 2026

The urban traffic crisis in India deteriorated, with Bengaluru city being ranked as the second most congested city in the world, second only to Mexico City, according to the TomTom Traffic Index 2025. The commuters in Bengaluru experienced extreme delays as the average speed during rush hours drastically reduced,Read More

UAE To Partner With Telangana To Develop India's First Net-Zero Smart City

January 22, 2026

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has committed to collaborating with the state of Telangana to create the first Net-Zero Greenfield Smart City in India, which was named Bharat Future City, based on their high-level discussions on economic topics in Davos at the World Economic Forum. Within the partnership, bothRead More

Mozambican Rights Activist Graça Machel to Be Conferred with Indira Gandhi Peace Prize

January 22, 2026

Mozambican rights activist Graça Machel has been chosen to get the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize on Peace, Disarmament, and Development 2025, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust said. She received the international jury led by former Indian National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon in recognition of decades of groundbreaking efforts inRead More

India Energy Week 2026 to be Held in Goa From 27–30 January

January 21, 2026

India Energy Week 2026, the fourth property of the India flagship international energy event, will take place at the Goa venue between 27 and 30 January 2026 with the patronage of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas of India and in collaboration with the Federation of Indian PetroleumRead More

Ilaiyaraaja to Receive Padmapani Award at Ajanta-Ellora International Film Festival 2026

January 21, 2026

Famous music composer Ilaiyaraaja will receive the Padmapani Award at the 11th Ajanta-Ellora International Film Festival (AIFF) 2026, the organizers of the festival announced in advance in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. The festival, set to take place between January 28 and February 1/4, 2026, will showcase the best cinema inRead More

Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Dies Aged 93

January 21, 2026

Valentino Garavani, the Italian fashion designer known for his timeless, classical elegance and iconic clothing, has passed away at the age of 93, as confirmed by his foundation. Valentino, who has only one first name and who in 1959 established his iconic Maison Valentino in Rome, was a legendRead More

India's Economic Surge: 3rd Largest Economy by 2028, Upper-Middle Income by 2030

January 20, 2026

A recent report by SBI Research estimates India to be the third-largest in the world in terms of economy by 2028 and elevated into an upper-middle-income country by 2030. This projection indicates a fast rate of growth in the GDP and per capita income, and the projected growth isRead More

ECI Hosts Global Democracy Conference Featuring SIR Initiative (IICDEM 2026)

January 20, 2026

The Election Commission of India (based in Mumbai) will host the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 in New Delhi, with some 100 representatives of more than 70 countries, including election officials, policymakers and experts, discussing democratic practices and election management. One of the eventsRead More

Mumbai To Host India's First City-Led Initiative To Showcase Climate Action

January 20, 2026

The first city-led program in the history of the country to exhibit climate action, Mumbai Climate Week 2026, will be hosted in the city, between 1719 February 2026, in the Jio World Convention Centre. The programme was conceived in collaboration with the Maharashtra government's Environment and Climate Change DepartmentRead More

Lokpal of India 1st Foundation Day 2026: Anti-Corruption Milestone

January 19, 2026

The Lokpal of India celebrated its inaugural Foundation Day on January 16, 2026, the date on which the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, came into effect and established the apex anti-corruption watchdog in India. The observance held at the Lokpal office in New Delhi reaffirmed its determination to beRead More

India Launches First Open-Sea Marine Fish Farming Project

January 19, 2026

India has already initiated the first open-sea marine fish farming project in the Andaman Sea, which is a significant milestone in utilising its ocean resources and in the development of the Blue Economy strategies in the country. Union Minister of State for Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated theRead More

What is happening at Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat?

January 19, 2026

One of the most holy cremation sites of the Hindu religion, Manikarnika Ghat of Varanasi, is now undergoing a redevelopment and beautification project by the government to better the infrastructural setup and the other facilities involved in cremation for pilgrims. Law enforcers have pointed out that the project seeksRead More

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