The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways launched a data-driven Zero-Fatalities Programme in 100 high-risk districts across 15 states, aiming to halve road-accident deaths by 2030 using crash data, critical-location mapping and targeted enforcement.
The Financial Intelligence Unit-India introduced stricter KYC and Anti-Money Laundering rules for cryptocurrency users, requiring live-selfie identity verification, geo-tagging, bank validation and PAN linking, and banning mixers, tumblers and privacy tokens.
The DRDO successfully flight-tested the indigenous Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM), a third-generation fire-and-forget missile that struck tanks from above in both day and night conditions.
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister opened Chennai Sangamam - Namma Ooru Thiruvizha 2026, a city-wide festival that showcases Tamil Nadu's folk arts, music and cultural traditions. Performances are staged at public venues across Chennai so that ordinary people can see traditional art forms, and folk artists get a large stage and audience.
The Central Ground Water Board released the Annual Groundwater Quality Report 2025: 71.7% of India's groundwater meets BIS limits while 28.3% exceeds parameters; nitrate is the most widespread pollutant, with uranium highest in Punjab and fluoride highest in Rajasthan.
In January 2026, India’s performance in global indices and national development assessments continued to draw attention, with key insights emerging from reports released by institutions such as NITI Aayog and international organizations. These reports evaluated India’s progress across sectors including health, education, infrastructure, and economic development.
The first deck was launched on India's first-ever road bridge built over an active Chennai Metro Rail Limited underground tunnel. The Teynampet-Saidapet flyover in Chennai is described as the world's first road bridge constructed above a running metro tunnel.
Tamil Nadu announced its State Awards 2026: the Thiruvalluvar Award 2026 to Dr. Sathiyavel Muruganar, Kamarajar Award 2025 to Idhayathulla, Mahakavi Bharathiyar Award 2025 to Nellai Jayantha, Pavendhar Bharathidasan Award 2025 to poet Yugabharathi, Thanthai Periyar Award to A. Arulmozhi, Annal Ambedkar Award to M. Sinthanai Selvan and Perarignar Anna Award to Duraimurugan.
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