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264 stories for “and” · January 2026
Clear filtersOverview 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 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...
The United States formally left the World Health Organization on 23 January 2026. The exit follows an executive order President Donald Trump signed at the start of his second term. The US still owes about US$260 million...
The Tamil Nadu government introduced a Bill in the Assembly to set up a Special Area Development Authority. It would plan places of historical, ecological, archaeological or tourism value. Mamallapuram and Kanniyakumari...
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...
On 23 January 2026, Odisha banned gutkha, pan masala and all tobacco and nicotine products in any form. The ban covers making, selling, storing, transporting and distributing them, packed or loose, under any brand name,...
Mumbai will hold Mumbai Climate Week from 17 to 19 February 2026, described as India's first climate initiative led by a city. It focuses on solutions driven by citizens, especially children and young people, and links c...
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...
India came 6th out of 11 Asian economies in the Asia Manufacturing Index 2026, released by Dezan Shira & Associates, an advisory firm based in Hong Kong. The index compares how attractive countries are for manufacturing,...
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 Union Cabinet extended the Atal Pension Yojana until 2030-31. The scheme was launched on 9 May 2015 for workers in the unorganised sector, such as labourers, vendors and domestic workers. It guarantees a monthly pens...
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched Sprint 1 under STAR 3.0 (Simplified and Transparent Administration of Registration) to make property registration fully digital. It provides paperless registration for all 3...
