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64 stories for “National” · January 2026
Clear filtersThe Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) released the Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework, a strategic document to integrate quantum technologies into the Indian Armed Forces through joint Army, Navy and Air Force adoption...
A consortium led by Pixxel, with Piersight Space, SatSure and Dhruva Space, will build India's first privately owned Earth-observation satellite constellation with IN-SPACe under a public-private partnership. It plans 12...
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...
Music 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 86th All India Presiding Officers' Conference was held in Lucknow on the theme 'Strong Legislature - Prosperous Nation'. About 36 presiding officers from 24 States and UTs took part, the largest such meeting so far....
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...
The Department of Posts delivered its first online order through the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), acting as a Logistics Service Provider under the Click & Book model; the order was placed by the ONDC-enabled...
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 Ministry of Defence rejected Tamil Nadu's proposal for an airport at Hosur because Hindustan Aeronautics Limited requires the controlled airspace; the proposed international airport in Shoolagiri taluk also faces the...
The International Labour Organization's Employment and Social Trends Report 2026 projected a 4.9% global unemployment rate (about 186 million people), a global jobs gap of 408 million, and youth unemployment of about 12....
Blinkit, Zepto, Zomato and Swiggy agreed, following government intervention, to remove the 10-minute delivery deadline to protect the safety and dignity of gig workers.
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...
