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43 stories for “Development” · January 2026

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Thursday1 Jan 2026

Science & Tech

25th Anniversary of Tejas: Silver Jubilee of India's LCA First Flight

OverviewIndia celebrated the silver jubilee (25 years) of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas’s first flight. The aircraft originally took to the skies on January 1, 2004, marking a historic achievement in India's indi...

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Science & Tech

Pralay Missile Salvo Launch: DRDO Validates Rapid-Fire Capability

OverviewThe Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a salvo launch of two Pralay tactical ballistic missiles in quick succession from a single launcher off the coast of Odisha. This mi...

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National

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia Passes Away

Overview Begum Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and a towering figure in South Asian politics, has passed away. As the first female Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Zia's political legacy spans decades of le...

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National

Batadrava Than Redevelopment: Assam's Cultural Renaissance Project Inaugurated

Overview The Batadrava Than Redevelopment Project has been officially inaugurated, heralding a new era of cultural preservation in Assam. Batadrava Than stands as one of the most significant religious and cultural sites...

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International

India's Rare Earth Reserves: Third Largest Globally but Production Lags Behind

Overview India possesses the third-largest rare earth reserves globally, with approximately 6.9 million tonnes of Rare Earth Oxide (REO) deposits. However, despite this abundant natural endowment, India's contribution to...

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National

Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme 2025: ₹44,700 Crore Boost to Maritime Sector

Overview The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has notified comprehensive operational guidelines for two landmark initiatives: the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and the Shipbuilding Dev...

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Economy

India Becomes World's Fourth-Largest Economy, Overtakes Japan

Overview India has achieved a remarkable economic milestone by becoming the world's fourth-largest economy in 2025, surpassing Japan. The nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has reached an impressive $4.18 trillion, ma...

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