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34 stories for “UN” · January 2026
Clear filtersThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) formed the Strategic Asset Allocation and Risk Governance (SAARG) committee, chaired by Narayan Ramachandran, to modernise National Pension System investment...
India is planning 100 gigawatts of hydro pumped storage by 2047 to manage electricity supply and support renewables. The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has identified 120 potential sites; about 22 GW is already unde...
A UPI-linked RuPay credit card has been introduced for street vendors under the revamped PM SVANidhi scheme. It offers interest-free revolving credit for daily business needs and encourages digital payments. Vendors who...
India's electronics exports topped US$47 billion in 2025, about ₹4.15 lakh crore, up 37% from US$34.93 billion in 2024. Smartphones made under the production-linked incentive scheme brought in nearly US$30 billion, about...
Overview In January 2026, India significantly accelerated its efforts in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and semiconductor development, marking a critical step toward technological self-reliance. The government intensified...
UNEP's State of Finance for Nature 2026 report shows that money harming nature far exceeds money protecting it. In 2023, about US$7.3 trillion went to activities that damage nature, against roughly US$220 billion for nat...
Overview In January 2026, India introduced and strengthened several governance and policy initiatives aimed at improving administrative efficiency, digital governance, and public service delivery. The focus remained on t...
The Union Cabinet extended the Atal Pension Yojana until 2030-31. The scheme was launched on 9 May 2015 for workers in the unorganised sector, such as labourers, vendors and domestic workers. It guarantees a monthly pens...
India has brought out its first full policy on tailings. It allows critical and strategic minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel and rare earths to be recovered from mine waste, tailing ponds, slag and industrial resid...
In late January 2026, the Tamil Nadu State Government officially confirmed a truly historic and monumental operational milestone regarding its massive, globally recognized flagship educational initiative, the 'Illam Thed...
In January 2026, India strengthened its focus on cultural heritage preservation and archaeological research, with new excavation updates and conservation initiatives across key historical sites. These developments provid...
Overview In January 2026, India accelerated its infrastructure development with a strong focus on improving connectivity, logistics efficiency, and urban transformation. The government increased investments in highways,...
