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NLC India Commissions Full 300 MW Barsingar Solar Power Project in Rajasthan
NLC India Limited (NLCIL) commissioned its full 300-megawatt Barsingar Solar Power Project in Rajasthan.
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Friday30 Jan 2026
Thursday29 Jan 2026
Economy
PFRDA Forms Narayan Ramachandran (SAARG) Committee to Modernise NPS Rules
The 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...
Economy
India Plans 100 GW of Hydro Pumped Storage by 2047
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...
Wednesday28 Jan 2026
Economy
India Industrial Growth & Manufacturing Push
Overview In January 2026, India strengthened its industrial growth strategy by accelerating manufacturing expansion and boosting domestic production capabilities. The government focused on enhancing industrial output thr...
Tuesday27 Jan 2026
Economy
PM SVANidhi Credit Card (UPI-Linked RuPay) Introduced for Street Vendors
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...
Economy
India's Electronics Exports Cross $47 Billion in 2025
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...
Economy
India AI & Semiconductor Development
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...
Monday26 Jan 2026
Economy
UNEP Releases State of Finance for Nature 2026 Report
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...
Economy
Ministry of Power Releases Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026
The Ministry of Power published a draft National Electricity Policy 2026 for public comments. It would replace the 2005 policy and sets a plan for the power sector up to 2047. Targets include per-capita use of 2,000 kWh...
Economy
India Governance & Policy Initiatives
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...
Sunday25 Jan 2026
Economy
Union Cabinet Extends Atal Pension Yojana to FY 2030-31
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...
Economy
India Announces First Comprehensive Tailings Policy for Critical Minerals
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...