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44 stories for “Jan” · January 2026
Clear filtersThe Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai confirmed the Northeast monsoon retreated from Tamil Nadu on 19 January 2026; Tamil Nadu recorded a winter rainfall surplus of 25.8 mm since 1 January, with Tiruttani at 15.2 C...
Overview In January 2026, India strengthened its education and skill development ecosystem with a focus on improving learning outcomes, digital access, and employability. The government continued implementing reforms und...
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi declined to read his customary address prepared by the State government and walked out of the Assembly on 20 January, the fourth consecutive year; the House resolved that only the government...
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...
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...
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,...
As of January 2026, the Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission (TNCCM), meticulously executed under the specialized aegis of the Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company (TNGCC), has rapidly accelerated its aggressive environmental a...
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, 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...
World Tamil Diaspora Day 2026 was organised on 11-12 January 2026 in Chennai by the Tamil Nadu Government's Department of Non-Resident Tamils Welfare to connect Non-Resident Tamils worldwide and promote Tamil language, c...
The United States invited India and Australia to the G7 finance ministers' meeting on critical minerals in Washington in January 2026. The talks focus on secure supply chains for minerals used in defence, electronics and...
