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Sunday4 Jan 2026

National

Surat Set to Become India's First Slum-Free City

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...

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National

Assam Becomes First State to Set Up 8th State Pay Commission

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...

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Saturday3 Jan 2026

Economy

India Economic Outlook 2026 – Pre-Budget Trends

In early January 2026, India’s economic outlook reflected cautious optimism ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27. Key indicators such as GDP growth, inflation trends, and fiscal deficit projections played a crucial role in...

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Thursday1 Jan 2026

National

National Sports Governance Act 2026 Comes into Force

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...

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Economy

8th Pay Commission Framework Becomes Operational

OverviewAs of January 1, 2026, the 8th Pay Commission framework officially becomes the reference point for central government salary and pension calculations. This follows the conclusion of the 7th Pay Commission's tenur...

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Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS)

The Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS), implemented on January 1, 2026, is a significant reform in the state’s social security framework aimed at ensuring financial stability for government employees after retireme...

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