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50 stories for “ICI” · January 2026
Clear filtersCoimbatore (Rs 150.85 crore) and Tiruppur (Rs 100 crore) Municipal Corporations raised funds through municipal bonds in January 2026 for underground drainage and urban development; Chennai had raised Rs 205.59 crore. Ind...
In early 2026, the newly established Kalaignar Centenary Library located in Madurai firmly cemented its status as a highly monumental, indispensable center for advanced knowledge and research in southern,Tamil Nadu by su...
Lieutenant K.M. Sudha became the first person from Northeast India to win a gold medal at a National Cadet Corps (NCC) officers' training event. NCC officers, usually teachers, train to lead cadet units in schools and co...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister announced a new spaceport at Hope Island, located off the coast of Kakinada in the Bay of Bengal near the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary. Part of the Space City initiative, it will mainly su...
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...
The MoEFCC amended forest conservation guidelines under the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980, allowing non-government participation in restoring degraded forest land and exempting plantation/afforestation...
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,...
