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8 stories for “Jan” · January 2026
Clear filtersA Bombardier Learjet 45 crash at Baramati, Maharashtra, on 28 January 2026 led to the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. First elected to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Baramati in 1991 (wh...
On 23 January 2026, Odisha banned gutkha, pan masala and all tobacco and nicotine products in any form. The ban covers making, selling, storing, transporting and distributing them, packed or loose, under any brand name,...
India marked the 151st Foundation Day of the IMD on 15 January 2026, deploying 200 Automatic Weather Stations in cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Pune to improve hyper-local weather forecasting; IMD works unde...
In January 2026, the Government of India expanded its public health initiatives with a focus on improving accessibility, infrastructure, and preventive healthcare services. The expansion aimed to strengthen primary healt...
In January 2026, the state-of-the-art Porunai Museum located in Tirunelveli rapidly cemented its formidable reputation as a highly premier central hub for intimately documenting, researching, and flawlessly preserving th...
Surat in Gujarat is close to becoming India's first fully slum-free city. The Surat Municipal Corporation rebuilt slum areas in place with permanent housing, mainly through the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, and moved thous...
On 1 January 2026, Assam became the first state to constitute its 8th State Pay Commission. Former Chief Secretary Subhas Das is the chairman. The commission will review the pay, allowances and pensions of state governme...
Overview The National Sports Governance Act, 2026, officially came into force on January 1. This landmark legislation aims to bring transparency and professional management to sports federations across India. Key Provisi...
