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6 stories for “National” · January 2026
Clear filtersMusic composer Ilaiyaraaja has been chosen for the Padmapani Award at the 11th Ajanta-Ellora International Film Festival in Maharashtra. The award honours his contribution to Indian music and cinema over five decades, in...
The UN High Seas Treaty - the Agreement on Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) - came into force on 18 January 2026, protecting marine life across more than two-thi...
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 internation...
The United Nations has named 2026 the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, to highlight healthy grazing lands and sustainable herding. 2026 is also the International Year of the Woman Farmer, which aims to...
Two Indian chess players, Koneru Humpy in the women's section and Arjun Erigaisi in the open section, each won a bronze medal at the FIDE World Rapid Chess Championships 2025 in Doha, Qatar. FIDE (Fédération Internationa...
Overview Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana has etched her name in the annals of women's cricket by becoming only the second Indian player and the fourth player overall to surpass the monumental milestone of 10,000 runs...
